Master – Maritime Operations

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Georgia.

📋 Description

• Exercise overall command and authority in managing vessel operations and onboard personnel.

• Ensure the safe navigation and operation of the vessel in compliance with COLREGs, maritime regulations, and principles of effective seamanship.

• Maintain the vessel's compliance with relevant Class, Flag State, ISM, ISPS, and environmental standards.

• Ensure the vessel's seaworthiness, stability, watertight integrity, cargo security, and readiness for operations.

• Verify sufficient provisioning of fuel, food, water, and operational supplies prior to vessel operations.

• Ensure compliance with safe manning requirements and verify crew certifications and qualifications.

• Manage crew welfare, discipline, professional growth, and operational performance.

• Issue and enforce standing orders, bridge procedures, and operational guidance.

• Serve as Ship Security Officer (SSO) and oversee the execution of vessel security procedures and drills.

• Lead emergency response operations and command vessel-based emergency drills and exercises.

• Conduct safety meetings, inspections, and risk management activities.

• Ensure the implementation and oversight of the Planned Maintenance System (PMS) and related maintenance programs.

• Support the execution of the vessel Safety Management System (SMS) and operational procedures.

• Ensure the completion and maintenance of all required documentation, logs, checklists, and risk assessments.

• Coordinate effectively with vessel leadership, company representatives, clients, survey personnel, and third parties.

• Promote safe work practices, environmental compliance, and operational accountability.

• Support operational efficiency and mission success in high-tempo operational environments.

• Perform additional duties as assigned to support vessel operations and mission requirements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Valid U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) endorsed as Master appropriate to vessel requirements.

• Valid STCW endorsements and necessary maritime certifications.

• Extensive experience in managing and operating vessels in maritime environments.

• Knowledge of maritime navigation, vessel operations, cargo operations, maritime safety, and environmental compliance requirements.

• Experience in leading vessel emergency response and crew management activities.

• Familiarity with ISM Code, ISPS Code, SOLAS, MARPOL, and maritime regulatory requirements.

• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.

• Ability to work on rotational schedules in maritime environments.

• U.S. citizenship is required.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.

🏝️ Benefits

• Affirmative Action/EEO Statement. F3EA, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

• We prohibit any form of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy encompasses all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.

• F3EA, Inc. makes hiring decisions solely based on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.