Assistant Port Captain - UIC Bowhead Transport Company, LLC

Job description

Overview UIC Bowhead Transport Company, LLC is seeking a year-round Assistant Port Captain, based in Anchorage, AK, to support the Port Captain in managing vessels operating in the waters of Washington, Canada, and Alaska. This role is responsible for helping ensure safe operations across all Bowhead Transport vessels and providing a range of timely support services as directed by the Port Captain. Responsibilities: Essential functions will include: Ensuring the safety of all Bowhead crew and passengers, including conducting safety training and monitoring and supplying all vessel safety equipment. Scheduling, planning, and overseeing haul-outs, shipyard work, and seasonal repairs and maintenance on all Bowhead Transport vessels, coordinating with vessel crews and Bowhead Transport management. Coordinating the purchase of equipment and operational supplies for all vessels, working with captains, engineers, deckhands, and Bowhead management staff as needed. Providing expeditor services, including driving or flying parts and supplies as requested by the Port Captain. Advertising vessel crew positions and coordinating the onboarding process in collaboration with UIC HR. Assisting the P...