Hornblower’s mission is to create amazing experiences. Our brand heritage dates back nearly 100 years and today our footprint spans 111 countries and more than 125 U.S. cities. We are proud to serve more than 30 million guests annually across our portfolio of water-based experiences, land-based experiences, overnight cruise experiences, and ferry and transportation services. If you’re an enthusiastic team player who thrives in an environment where communication, creativity, and cooperation are encouraged, this may just be the opportunity for you.
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. 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.
The right person will be adaptable, dynamic, and embody Hornblower’s RESPECT Service System.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
The Captain is the company’s 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.
Ensures that the vessel is properly manned in accordance with the vessel’s 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. Evaluate the capabilities and performance of each crew member, and keep 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 company’s Accident/Incident/Unusual Occurrence forms and/or USCG Form 2692 is filled out in an accurate, clear, concise, complete and timely manner.
Responsible for the appearance and cleanliness of the vessel
Performing specified preventative maintenance, including but not limited to gangways, diesel, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, water (potable, raw, black, and gray), fire suppression, communications, and navigation
Ensures periodic engine room inspections are conducted while underway.
Document and report maintenance activities and deficiencies in the company’s 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 vessel’s 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 regulation
Ensure strict compliance to Emergency Response Plan
Additional job duties as assigned.
Requirements and Qualifications:
Minimum 100-TON Master Inland or above License
TWIC, First Aid/CPR.
Marine Radio Operator Permit
Detail Oriented / situational awareness
Strong Radar / Navigation skills
Knowledge of Boston Harbor / Mass Bay
Strong focus on safety and teamwork
Will be required to be available for work weekends and on all major holidays
The Respect Service System:
Our Mission: We create amazing experiences.
Our Values: Respect, Environment, Safety #1, Professionalism, Exceed, Communication and Teamwork.
Our Operating Principles: HORNBLOWER 12
Foster diversity and inclusion.
Practice conservation and environmental responsibility.
Cultivate a safe and secure workplace.
Be on time. Come prepared.
Make data-driven, fact-based decisions.
Be decisive with 80:100 solutions (80% right, 100% implementable)
Expect to win – but compete as an underdog.
Embrace innovation and reinvention.
Listen and be responsive.
Strive for efficiency and transparency without politics.
Win as a team. Play your role.
Work hard, have fun, celebrate success.
Equal Opportunities Employer:
Hornblower is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We 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 statue, 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. Additional, Hornblower participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.
Pursuant to applicable State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
