Master/Captain

American Steamship Company

• $100K — $120K *
Buffalo, NY 14221In-Person
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • USCG License as Unlimited Tonnage Master of Great Lakes Vessels
  • First Class Pilotage for all five Great Lakes and three connecting rivers
  • FCC First Class Radio Operators License
  • US Passport or other documentation with ability to go to Canada
  • Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)
  • Certification as Vessel Security Officer

Responsibilities

  • Command the vessel with ultimate authority and responsibility
  • Act as the owner's representative to protect company interests
  • Ensure safe, efficient, and economical vessel operations
  • Supervise crew and enforce discipline fairly
  • Manage voyage planning, cargo handling, and vessel readiness
  • Maintain compliance with safety programs and conduct inspections
  • Ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid time off and holiday pay
  • Opportunity for career advancement
  • Training and development opportunities
Full Job Description
Master (Captain) Key Responsibilities
  • Overall Command: Ultimate authority and responsibility for the vessel, crew, cargo, safety, security, and seaworthiness.
  • Owner Representative: Acts on behalf of the vessel owner and protects company interests.
  • Vessel Operations: Ensures safe, efficient, and economical operation of the vessel.
  • Crew Leadership: Supervises crew, enforces discipline fairly, conducts evaluations, and ensures personnel understand their duties.
  • Voyage & Cargo Management: Oversees voyage planning, cargo loading, ballast, fuel, stores, and vessel readiness.
  • Safety Oversight: Maintains compliance with safety programs, conducts inspections, meetings, drills, and incident investigations.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensures adherence to all maritime, environmental, security, and company requirements.
  • Port & Documentation: Manages vessel clearances, required certificates, logs, reports, and communication with the office.
  • Maintenance & Inspections: Conducts regular inspections, monitors repairs, and safeguards company property.
  • Incident Reporting: Reports significant vessel damage and ensures safety concerns are tracked and resolved.


Requirements

Requirements
  • USCG License as Unlimited Tonnage Master of Great Lakes Vessels
  • First Class Pilotage for all five Great Lakes and three connecting rivers
  • FCC First Class Radio Operators License
  • US Passport or other documentation with ability to go to Canada
  • Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)
  • Certification as Vessel Security Officer
* Ladders Estimates

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