Deckhand Jobs

The Deckhand position assists with the safe, timely, and efficient operation of a marine vessel by performing a variety of vessel-based tasks at the direction of the vessel’s Captain or other Master.

The person in this position will:

• Prioritize safety above all else, including being knowledgeable of and accurately following company policies and procedures
• Effectively work with vessel crew to complete customer jobs in a timely and efficient manner
• Create a positive work environment for all crew members onboard the vessel
• Cooperatively and professionally follow orders from vessel Captain/Master (and his/her relief)
• Communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally with vessel crew, operations teams, and corporate office team

The person in this position can expect to participate in the following types of job duties:

• Cleaning the heads and companionways;
• Performing other any reasonable cleaning chores as directed by the Master.
• Other equipment maintenance as directed.
• Maintenance Duties
  • Chipping and painting vessel
  • Other equipment maintenance as directed.
• Making up lines, line handling (including splicing and throwing lines)
• Cleaning quarters, including personal quarters;
• Safety Duties
  • Reporting any hazardous or unsafe condition to the master and making “on-the-spot” corrections when capable.
• Cleaning the wheelhouse and galley;
• Chipping and painting vessel
• Operational Duties
  • Making up the lines for vessel handling
  • Assisting the vessel in making dockings, sailings, or shifting
  • Standing lookout
  • Making up lines, line handling (including splicing and throwing lines)
  • Maintaining radio watch when required.
• Standing lookout
• Assisting the vessel in making dockings, sailings, or shifting
• Making up the lines for vessel handling
• Prepares meals as directed by the Master of the vessel, and;
• Housekeeping Duties
  • General Sanitation duties inside and outside the vessel as directed;
  • Cleaning or scouring the vessel;
  • Cleaning quarters, including personal quarters;
  • Cleaning the wheelhouse and galley;
  • Cleaning the heads and companionways;
  • Prepares meals as directed by the Master of the vessel, and;
  • Performing other any reasonable cleaning chores as directed by the Master.
• General Sanitation duties inside and outside the vessel as directed;
• Reporting any hazardous or unsafe condition to the master and making “on-the-spot” corrections when capable.
• Cleaning or scouring the vessel;
• Maintaining radio watch when required.