Boatswain - Seaward Services - TSVRON

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$38.97 / hour

Hornblower is seeking a Boatswain for our Seaward Services TSVRON operation in Norfolk, VA.

This person will be adaptable, dynamic, and embody Hornblower's RESPECT Service System.

The Boatswain (Bosun) serves as the senior unlicensed deck rating aboard Training Support Vessels, providing leadership, seamanship expertise, and hands‑on support for deck operations. This position acts as the first‑line work leader for the deck crew and serves as an advisor to the Chief Mate. The Boatswain performs and oversees deck maintenance, stands helm or lookout watches as assigned, and ensures safe and efficient execution of deck tasks in accordance with operational requirements.

• Serve as helmsman and maintain course control as directed by the Officer of the Watch.
• Stand lookout and navigational watches in accordance with operational requirements.
• Serve as the senior Able Seaman and act as first‑line work leader for the deck crew.
• Advise the Chief Mate on deck operations, maintenance needs, and daily work planning.
• Oversee and participate in deck maintenance including painting, cleaning, preservation, and line handling.
• Assist with anchoring, mooring, small boat operations, rigging, and other seamanship tasks.
• Ensure deck crew compliance with safety procedures, housekeeping standards, and operational protocols.
• Participate in required drills, safety training, and emergency response duties.
• Maintain deck equipment and work areas in a safe, clean, and operational condition.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support vessel readiness and safe operations.

• STCW‑compliant credentials including:
  Able Seafarer–Deck, Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch (RFPNW), Basic Training, Proficiency in Survival Craft, Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD).
• Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Must possess or be eligible for a United States Passport.
• Must meet physical and medical standards for shipboard service, including the ability to perform physically demanding deck work.
• Strong leadership, communication, and seamanship skills with the ability to direct and support deck crew members.
• Ability to work independently, follow direction from ship’s officers, and exercise sound judgment.
• Must meet all company and contractual requirements.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Hornblower's passion is to provide amazing experiences on land and water. Our 40‑year success through organic growth and acquisitions has resulted in a portfolio of over 25 brands that welcome upwards of 30 million guests/riders annually. 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 RESPECT Service System embodies Hornblower's 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.

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.