Crew - First Mate

At UnCruise Adventures, we work together to provide an enriching adventure experience while inspiring an appreciation of local cultures and the natural world. This means we kayak among icebergs, travel to hidden waterfalls, snorkel with sea lions, dive with manta rays, and share air with whales. CREW PERKS

Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)

Credential reimbursement (qualifications required)

Travel provided to and from the vessel

Rotation schedule

The Chief Mate supervises, trains, and coordinates activities of the deck force and is responsible for assisting with the vessel’s piloting, navigation, safety, security, first aid, cleanliness, and small boat operations. The Chief Mate reports to the Master of the vessel.

Personal computer experience: MS Windows applications with extensive use of MS Word and MS Excel.

Communicate effectively in both one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.

Excellent written English language skills, with the ability to prepare documents and reports in a timely manner.

Able to perform voyage planning and navigational calculations as well as lifting and rigging calculations appropriate to vessel operations.

Able to problem solve and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Required Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Advanced Medical Training

Medical Certificate

Government ID (REAL ID compliant) or Passport

Train and supervise deck team in docking, anchoring, watch duties, safety, routine ship and inflatable maintenance, cleaning and maintaining deck, and superstructure.

Direct the deck team and handle communications between bridge, crew, and dock personnel during docking procedures.

Evaluate and document the performance of the deck team, reward and discipline employees, address complaints and resolve problems.

Maintain professional demeanor with guests, crew, staff, agents, officials, and the public. Assume command of the ship in the event the Captain becomes incapacitated.

Inspect the vessel for overall cleanliness, including engine room, deck areas, crew quarters, windows, and exterior hull.

Maintain deck supply inventories and requisitions.

Coast Guard annual dry docks and inspections.

Assist the Master in communicating and enforcing all company policies and procedures.

Determine geographical position of the ship, using all available means such as GPS, radar ranges, visual observations, depth sounders, etc.

Navigate vessel to ensure avoidance of marine hazards such as reefs, outlying shoals, shallow waters, etc. Small Boat Operations

Drive inflatable boats as needed.

Assist with loading guests, staff, and crew in and out of inflatable boats.

Follow company safety and pollution prevention policies and procedures and request supervisory assistance/guidance when necessary.

Direct crew in emergency drills. Conduct onboard safety training and drills as directed by the Captain, including fire, abandon ship, man overboard, flooding and medical emergencies.

Act as vessel Medical Officer; maintain first aid kits and medical supplies on board as well as filling out all guest, crew and staff injury/illness reports. Assist Captain with treating injured/ill guests and crew. Maintain and administer vessel Preventive Maintenance Plan and Safety Training Program.

Oversee vessel hazard communications program and related training, including Material Safety Data Sheets and utilization of personal protective equipment.

Participate in shore side training as required by the company.

Daily 12‑hour shifts are comprised of approximately two 4‑hour watches, plus 4 hours of administrative and supervisory activities. However, each workday may vary depending on overall needs of the vessel and/or vessel personnel. This position may require overnight and/or night shift hours.

Living Conditions — Crew live in close quarters with 4 to 8 people of all genders per room depending on the vessel. Length of Work Shift — Physically able to work 12 hours per day, 7 days a week for 6 to 8 weeks at a time. Environmental Conditions — Able to work in all weather conditions, around loud noise, in small spaces, and fit through a 28‑inch wide hatch.

Allergens — This position requires working with and/or being around raw and cooked shellfish, cleaning chemicals and other known allergens.

Medical Review — A medical review is required. Summer season, wage range is based on vessel placement.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

It is the policy of UnCruise Adventures not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, creed, religion, marital status, citizenship, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry, national origin, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities, or employment as required by law.

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