Captain​/Master - Temporary; Landing Craft Vessel

Overview

Captain/Master is a temporary position on the M/V Alaskan Challenger, delivering freight to off‑grid hatcheries in Prince William Sound. The position requires living aboard the vessel during work rotations: four weeks on and two weeks off.

Seaday exempt wage is $542.50/day; dock and boatyard non‑exempt wage is $40/hour. Seadays are paid for days worked on the vessel while navigating. Boatyard work is paid hourly for hours worked while stationed for dock/harbor/boatyard work.

• 03/16 Arrival into Cordova, AK (Vessel in shipyard)
• 03/17 - 03/24 Vessel Shipyard Duties, Orientation, and Sea Trials
• 03/24 - 12/18 Vessel Freight Services to PWS Hatcheries (observe rotation schedule)
• 12/19 Deliver Vessel to Cordova

VESSEL CAPTAIN/MASTER

Full‑time, Temporary

Seaday Exempt;
Shipyard, hourly, non‑exempt

Alaskan Challenger Operations

M/V Alaskan Challenger, PWS ports or hatchery sites

Seadays (variable, seven days per week);
Shore‑based 8:00 AM
-5:00 PM, Monday Friday

Production Manager

The Vessel Captain functions collaboratively with the Production Manager in the efficient transport of freight and personnel to and from the hatchery sites and ports located in Prince William Sound.

The primary responsibilities of the position are to work closely with the Production Manager for vessel scheduling and operation, maintain the freight vessel in ready status, administration of vessel operations and supervise vessel crew members.

Work performed on the PWSAC vessel while at sea, in port, shipyard or hatchery location as duties require. Must be able to move about freely; work outdoors in all weather conditions; ability to lift and carry 50 pounds; ability to climb stairs and ladders; work around water – on docks, floats, on deck; ability to climb aboard and about vessels and small aircraft;

dexterity to maneuver through tight spaces and good balance on uneven, wet surfaces and in rough water; use radios, compasses, electronic navigational equipment, telephones and computers unimpaired. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language. Must be able to hear and see to receive verbal and written instructions.

• Delivery Services
• Will coordinate with the Production Manager for the scheduling of vessel services, determining the vessel's course for efficiency, hatchery priorities and safety.
• Will work with hatchery personnel to determine optimum delivery times when tide cycles affect the delivery process.
• Will oversee and participate in the loading, stowing, and unloading of cargo or passengers.
• Will drive jockey trucks around yards and on and off the vessel during the loading and unloading of cargo.
• Vessel Maintenance
• Will maintain the vessel and its equipment to comply with the Coast Guard's certificate of inspection requirements and participate in Coast Guard inspections as scheduled.
• In coordination with Production Manager will develop and maintain a preventative maintenance schedule for the vessel and delivery vehicles.
• Accurately records and logs all boat maintenance and improvements.
• Verifies that machinery and equipment are in good working order and perform as needed routine or preventative maintenance.
• Oversees repairs ensuring completion in a timely manner to maintain the ready status.
• Caretaking duties of the vessel and delivery vehicles include, but are not limited to: inspection of the vessel and vehicles, performing or assigning preventative maintenance duties, ensuring all areas of the vessel are maintained in a clean and orderly fashion, and snow removal.
• Administrative
• Works closely with the Production Manager in supply planning and ordering, maintaining an inventory and equipment for the preventative maintenance schedule or improvements.
• Tracks and records all expenses; tracking the purchasing activities to assure spending is within budget.
• Develops and maintains effective logs and records tracking the vessel's movement, cargo on board, passengers on board, and efforts in controlling pollution.
• Logs preventative maintenance performed on the vessel and delivery vehicles, prepares activity reports for the corporate office.
• Completes rough drafts of annual reports and operations plans.
• Enforces company policy by acting as a liaison between the administration offices and vessel staff.
• Supervises Crew
• While on rotation will take command of the operation of the vessel and ensures that proper procedures and safety practices are followed.
• Supervises the work of all crew for operations including steering the vessel, operating and maintaining engines, offloading cargo, handling lines, maintenance, caretaking duties, upkeep of the vessel, and communication with other vessels.

Vessel Crew