The captain is a USCG licensed officer who serves as the backup to the vessel captain, navigating the vessel, supervising gear handling, and working with the operations team to refine the business plan.
Requirements
- USCG Licensing required: 500 GT near coastal uninspected fishing master's license (or greater).
- Ability to navigate effectively and familiarity with all related regulations.
- Ability to supervise handling of all gear.
- Ability to maintain safe practices aboard the ship and conduct safety drills.
- Drill Instructor certification required.
- HACCP certification required.
- Proper allocation of crew shares based on performance.
- Maintaining of discipline in accordance with company policy.
- Administering of required random and post-accident drug screenings – specimen collector certification required.
- Proper handling of paperwork and communications with central office.
- Willingness to work with operations and human resources management to constantly refine and improve the business plan.
- Must pass pre-employment drug screening (commercial fishing falls under federal authority; we cannot hire anyone who tests positive for THC).
- Pre-employment background check required (past convictions will not necessarily prevent employment).
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Benefits
- Healthcare benefits
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Voluntary life insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with discretionary company contribution