Marine Captain

Job Opportunity : Master Vessel Operator

Savage has been designated by USA Today as a Top Workplace and also received recognition as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work For in Transportation. Military Veterans and Reservists are encouraged to apply. This position is based in Tampa, FL. The Master has overriding authority and control on board his / her vessel at all times either at sea or in port. He / she is directly responsible for all actions and procedures occurring on board that may affect the interests of the Company. The Master is considered an extension of the Company and an integral member of the management team.

Responsibilities :

• Oversee crew to ensure safe, reliable, environmentally conscious, and efficient operations
• Steer and operate vessel utilizing radios, depth finders, radars, lights, buoys, or lighthouses
• Dock and undock vessel maneuvering through narrow spaces
• Communicate among crew members during highly stressful situations
• Performance of inspection of all equipment and systems necessary for safe operations
• Supervision of each department on board the vessel and be responsible for the economic maintenance and operation of the vessel, including authorization of overtime expenditures for all departments, cargo and ballasting operations oversight and tracking of vessel certificates
• Manage communication and notification to the Company of any cases affecting the seaworthiness of the vessel, safety of the vessel and crew, quality of the environment as affected by the vessel, security of the vessel, and quality of service provided to the Customer
• Responsible for following all regulations and procedures under which the vessel trades, including but not limited to : Flag State, Class, Port State, the Company HSSEQ Management System
• Training and evaluation of the crew under his or her leadership
• Management of cost management, vessel maintenance, upkeep, and cleanliness, safety awareness and indoctrination, effective communication and harmony on the ship, and appearance and sobriety
• Ensuring that all members of the crew are on board the vessel during regular or assigned working hours, whether the ship is in port or at sea

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