Hornblower Group is a global leader in experiences and transportation. Spanning a 100-year history, Hornblower Groups portfolio of international offerings includes water-based experiences, dining and sightseeing cruises, land-based experiences, walking and food tours, and ferry and transportation services.
City Experiences Hornblower Groups premier experience division offers land- and water-based experiences, as well as ferry and transportation services.
Hornblower Groups subsidiaries include:
• Hornblower Marine, which provides vessel outhaul and maintenance services at Bridgeport Boatworks in Bridgeport, Connecticut. • Seaward Services Inc., a marine services company specializing in the operation, maintenance, and repair of government and privately owned vessels. • Anchor Operating System LLC, a Hornblower Group subsidiary and independent entity, provides reservation ticketing and website integration services for clients in the transportation, tourism, and entertainment industries.
Today, Hornblower Groups global portfolio covers over 10 countries, over 50 U.S. cities, and serves more than 20 million guests annually. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Hornblower Groups additional corporate offices reside in San Francisco, California, Boston, Massachusetts, Chicago, Illinois, London, United Kingdom, New York, New York, Dublin, Ireland, and across Ontario, Canada. For more information, visit hornblowercorp.com.
Boston Harbor City Cruises is Now Hiring Captains for MBTA Ferry Services out of Hingham, Hull, Boston, Winthrop, & Lynn
Position Summary The Captain is responsible for the safe operation, maintenance, and overall condition of the vessel and the safety of all aboard. The Captain is the supervisor of vessel crew. The Captain directs the crew on a day-to-day basis and must meet and maintain the minimum qualification requirements of the company and all regulatory agencies.
Duties and Responsibilities The Captain is the companys onboard manager and representative. Responsible for the safe and efficient operation and navigation in all weather conditions of the vessel as well as the safety of all persons on board.
The Captain is responsible for the following duties:
• Ensuring that the vessel is properly manned in accordance with the vessels COI and that accurate passenger counts are conducted and recorded. • Responsible for the training of the vessel crew and adherence to all applicable United States Coast Guard, Federal, and State laws, including Company policies and procedures. • Evaluating the capabilities and performance of each crew member and keeping the Operations Manager informed. • Responsible to immediately report any accident, incident, or unusual occurrence by the quickest available means to the appropriate manager. • Captain must also ensure that the companys Accident, Incident, Unusual Occurrence forms and/or USCG Form 2692 is filled out in an accurate, clear, concise, and timely manner. • Responsible for the appearance and cleanliness of the vessel. • Ensures periodic engine room inspections are conducted while underway. • Document and report maintenance activities and deficiencies in the companys Wheel-House Software. • Must be conversant with the vessels Security Plan to ensure that security drills are conducted and recorded as required by company policy and logged a timely manner. • Conduct Safety Drills as required by USCG regulations and as may be outlined by Company Policy. • Responsible for conducting daily job briefings at the beginning and end of the shift. The completion of the job briefing must be acknowledged and logged in the vessels logbook. • Responsible for the conduct of all crew to ensure that all company policies are being adhered to. • Ensure adherence to Coast Guard rules and regulations and other federal and local rules and regulations. • Ensure strict compliance to the Emergency Response Plan.
Additional job duties as assigned.
Requirements & Qualifications To be considered for this position, you must meet the following requirements:
• Valid 100Ton Masters License with a satisfactory record. • Valid TWIC Card. • First Aid and CPR cards. • FCC Marine Radio Operators Permit. • Five years of maritime experience with two years as Master preferred. • Strong focus on safety and teamwork with the ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships. • Detailed working knowledge of all ships systems and their proper maintenance. • Ability to analyze and solve problems while prioritizing tasks in order of importance. • Ability to maintain calm and take control in various situations. • Effective communication skills to direct crew, keep passengers safe, and relay pertinent information. • Ability to lift 50 pounds, moving furniture and other heavy items such as provisions up and down stairs. • Per US Coast Guard regulations, must be a US Citizen or a Permanent Resident. • Strong customer service organization and interpersonal skills. • Maintain a high level of organization, detailed-oriented, and meet deadlines. • Handle multiple tasks and projects at one time. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by job responsibility. • Listen effectively, assess the situation, determine relevant issues, and suggest solutions. • Have a working knowledge of computer skills, including but not limited to proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites. • Must be able to effectively understand and convey written and verbal information to coworkers and guests. • Maintain uniform and personal grooming in compliance with appearance standards. • Will be required to be available for work nights, weekends, and on all major holidays.
The RESPECT Service System embodies our mission, vision, values, and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core, we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader.
EEO Hornblower is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and prohibit discrimination and/or harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and/or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy, or relation, medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran, and/or military status, disability, physical or mental medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law.
Additionally, as a federal, state, and local contractor, Hornblower complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals where and as they apply. The company also participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.