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The Challenge
NCDOT has the largest ferry fleet in North America, and we are looking for 8 Ferry Masters to join our teams in Southport, Hatteras, Pamlico River, and Cherry Branch.
In this role, you will:
- Have full responsibility for operating US Coast Guard-Inspected vessels across North Carolina near coastal, sound, and river waterways.
- Supervise deck, above deck, and engine room crew.
- Ensure safe operations and navigation of ferry vessels while underway and enforce safety guidelines and rules for vessel crew and passengers.
- Operate vessels of varying gross tonnage on various waterways and in varying weather and work conditions.
- Interpret radar, Global Positioning Systems and weather instruments, or oversee these operations.
- Ensure compliance with all safety and Homeland Security rules and regulations.
- Prepare written reports of work done for supervisor review.
- Participate in US Coast Guard inspections.
- Navigate vessels on precharted courses between dock terminals.
- Read weather instruments.
- Operate electrical communications devices.
- Adhere to navigational regulations to ensure safe passage while underway.
- Direct crews in vessel operational and maintenance functions.
- Confer with the marine engineer on routine, emergency repair, and maintenance problems.
- Take appropriate action to remedy problems.
- Assist NCDOT Ferry and US Coast Guard staff in making safety inspections.
- Take immediate action to correct inadequacies determined by such inspections.
- Conduct safety meetings and emergency drills to ensure maximum protection for crew and passengers.
- Maintain proper safety equipment and periodically inspect equipment to maintain working order.
- Periodically check conditions of all docking facilities.
- Supervise loading and discharging of vehicles, passengers, and cargo.
- Train and supervise junior crew members.
Notes
- This position works a 7 days on/7 days off schedule.
- Your work will be reviewed by superiors through written reports and by US Coast Guard inspections.
What You Bring
- Knowledge of the operations and basic maintenance of marine vessels.
- Knowledge of applicable state, federal, and US Coast Guard laws and regulations.
- Knowledge of radar, navigational, Global Positioning Systems, and communications equipment relating to ferry or similar vessel operations.
- Skills supervising and instructing crew in maritime transportation.
- Skills to chart readings and plot courses.
- Experience navigating vessels involving ship handling and seamanship.
- A valid Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) of 1600 gross registered tons (GRT) Inland Waters Master or higher.
- A current USCG Medical card.
- A valid US Coast Guard license as Master of Inspected Ferry Vessels with 1600 gross tons or higher.
- A valid certificate as Radar Observer issued by an institution approved by the US Coast Guard.
- A valid Marine Radio Operator permit issued by the Federal Communications Commission.
- A Transportation Worker Identification Credential Card (TWIC) issued by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
Questions?
Call me: René Basnight at 252-423-5125.