Chief Mate - National Geographic Quest

Chief Mate - National Geographic Quest

Lindblad Expeditions is a true pioneer in Expedition Travel. From taking the first citizen explorers to Antarctica in 1966, opening the Galapagos and Easter Island to tourism in 1967, leading the first tourist expedition through the Northwest Passage in 1984, and launching our innovative partnership with National Geographic in 2004, we're now taking almost 30,000 guests a year to some of the world's most remote and pristine locations on our fleet of 20 ships, and are committed to ensuring our guests experience the "Exhilaration of Discovery".

The Chief Mate supervises, trains and coordinates activities of the deck force (8 deckhands, 1 boatswain), and is responsible for assisting with the vessel's piloting, navigation, safety, security, first aid, cleanliness, and small boat operations.

The Chief Mate works approximately 12 hours per day of varied hours; approximately 6 weeks on, 6 weeks off, rotational schedule. Daily 12-hour shifts are comprised of standing two watches, administrative work, supervisory duties and small boat operations.

The physical demands are described in the Chief Mate Job Analysis sheet and are available to all applicants.

Essential Duties

The following duties are essential to the position :

• Assumes command of the ship in the event the Captain becomes incapacitated.
• Acts as vessel's Security Officer, Safety Officer, and Medical Officer.
• Inspects the vessel for overall cleanliness, including engine room, deck areas, crew quarters, windows and exterior hull.
• Prepares vessel for and attends all U.S. Coast Guard annual dry docks and inspections.
• Assists with annual USCG COI inspections.
• Assists with onboard USCG drug and alcohol testing.
• Works in conjunction with other departments regarding projects aboard the vessel.
• Maintains professional demeanor with guests, crew, staff, agents, officials and the public.
• Participates in guest activities and public relations such as recaps, dining with guests, etc. as directed by the Captain.
• Maintains deck supply inventories and requisitions.
• Exhibits an aptitude and enthusiasm for training and managing inexperienced crewmembers.
• Trains deck force in skills needed to perform docking, anchoring, watch duties, security and routine ship maintenance.
• Directs the deck force and handles communications between bridge, crew and dock personnel during docking procedures.
• Supervises crew engaged in cleaning and maintaining deck, superstructure, and bridge of ship.
• Reviews and updates watch and duty work lists.
• Evaluates and documents the performance of the deck force as directed in performance appraisal guidelines.

Watch Duty

The following duties are related to the vessel's navigation and watch :

Small Boat Operations

The following duties are related to the vessel's small boat operations :

Safety and Security

The following duties are related to the vessel's safety and security :

Medical

The following duties are related to the vessel's medical responsibilities :

Supervisory Responsibilities

Qualifications

Communication Skills

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations :