Second Mate - Seaward Services - TSVRON
hornblowerNorfolk (VA)
About the role
Position Summary:
The Second Mate shall serve as navigation officer for the assigned Training Support Vessel (TSV-1 PREVAIL, TSV-3 HUNTER, TSV-4 NARRAGANSETT, or TSV-5 VINDICATOR). This role involves maintaining charts and publications, preparing voyage plans, and making daily reports to the Master on voyage progress. The Second Mate also performs cleaning, painting, and maintenance duties as directed by the Chief Mate.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Serve as navigation officer.
Maintain charts and publications.
Prepare all voyage plans; make daily report to the Master on voyage progress.
Perform cleaning, painting, maintenance duties as directed by the Chief Mate.
Stand navigation watches as assigned per operational requirements.
Additional job duties as assigned.
Requirements & Qualifications:
U.S. Coast Guard license/certificate requirements: Second Mate with VSO, VSPSD, STCW.
STCW Requirements:
OICNW; Able Seafarer-Deck; RFPNW; PSC; Medical care Provider; ADV FF; Basic Training; GMDSS Operator; ECDIS (Unlimited); Lifeboatman; Wiper; Stewards Department (FH); Person in Charge of Medical Care (PIC).Security Clearance: SECRET.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must possess a valid United States Passport.
Must be able to acquire and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
Must be able to acquire and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC).
Must be computer literate in Microsoft Office and shipboard monitoring and maintenance software.
Possess a thorough understanding of all pertinent regulations and laws.
Possess excellent analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Successfully submit and complete pre-employment background check.
Submit to and pass alcohol and drug tests as mandated by the USCG, including pre-employment, random, and post-accident testing.
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