Our experience in this industry has helped us to identify the following United Ocean Services position requirements necessary to operate safely and efficiently.

Master (Ship) In command of the vessel and fully accountable for all aspects of operations and management. Responsible for the safety of personnel, environment, and vessel. Is the company's onboard agent in all respects for business concerning the vessel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Master unlimited tonnage, oceans with radar endorsement
• STCW certificate with required endorsements, GMDSS operator license (Maintainer license preferred), CPR certificate (EMT certificate preferred)
  

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Master (ITB) In command of the vessel and fully accountable for all aspects of operations and management. Responsible for the safety of personnel, environment, and vessel. Is the company's onboard agent in all respects for business concerning the vessel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Master 1600 tons, oceans with radar endorsement
• STCW certificate with required endorsements, GMDSS operator license (Maintainer license preferred) as required by vessel, CPR certificate (EMT certificate preferred)
  

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Chief Mate (Ship) Second in command of the vessel. Assumes command in the Master's absence. Responsible for safe loading, stowage, carriage and discharge of cargo. Responsible for deck maintenance, ensuring all equipment is maintained in good working order. Responsible for fire and safety equipment: ensuring all ready, available and in good working order. Supervises deck personnel, promotes safety, and performs administrative duties.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Chief Mate unlimited tonnage, oceans with radar endorsement.
• STCW certificate with required endorsements, GMDSS Operator certificate (Maintainer preferred), CPR Certificate (EMT preferred)
  

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Second Mate (Ship) Assumes responsibility for standing a navigation and cargo watch. Responsible for ensuring all bridge equipment is in good working order, and all necessary charts and publications are onboard and corrected through the latest N.M. Plans deck maintenance, maintains appropriate records/logs, submits reports, assists the Master in all aspects of voyage planning and communications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Second Mates unlimited tonnage, oceans with radar endorsement
• STCW certificate with required endorsements. GMDSS Operators license (Maintainer license preferred)
  

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Third Mate (Ship) Assumes responsibility for a navigation and cargo watch. Responsible for ensuring all fire-fighting and safety equipment is inspected and maintained in good working order. Primary medical officer - responsible for rendering first aid and ensuring adequate medical supplies available. Maintains proper medical logs and safety maintenance records.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Third Mate, unlimited tonnage, oceans with radar endorsement
• STCW certificate with required endorsements
• GMDSS Operator license (Maintainer license preferred)
• CPR Certificate (EMT certificate preferred)
  

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Mate (ITB) Second in command. Assumes command of the vessel in Master's absence. Stands wheelhouse watch. Responsible for maintenance of deck spaces and safety equipment. Performs administrative duties. Supervises deck department. Monitors cargo operations.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 2 years experience onboard seagoing vessels with a minimum of 1 year of that time as Able Bodied Seaman (1 of the 2 years on tug and barge)
• Mate 500 ton near coastal license with radar endorsement (ocean endorsement preferred)
  

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Able Bodied Seaman Performs deck maintenance under the supervision of the Mate. Assists in the mooring, docking and anchoring operations. Operates deck machinery including hatches, gangway, winches, crane, etc. Performs ballast/de-ballast operations in port and occasionally lookout/helm duties at sea. Required to assist in taking on stores and performing custodial duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• USCG Merchant Mariners Document with an Able Bodied Seaman's endorsement
• STCW certificate with required endorsements
  

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Ordinary Seaman Deck entry level position. Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of the vessel. Assists Able Bodied Seamen in the performance of their duties. Under the direction of the Mate and Able Seamen, is required to learn the duties of the Able Bodied Seamen.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• USCG Merchant Mariners Document
  

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Chief Engineer (Ship) Responsible for the Engineering Department and engineering personnel. Stands watch in the engine room as necessary and during all maneuverings. Oversees the operation, maintenance and repairs of the vessel. Assigns and performs duties as necessary to ensure the engine room is a safe working environment in operational readiness.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• USCG license, Chief Engineer, motor, unlimited horsepower
• USCG Merchant Mariners Document
• STCW certificate with required endorsements
  

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Chief Engineer (ITB) Responsible for the Engineering Department and engineering personnel. Oversees the operation, maintenance and repairs of the vessel. Assigns and performs duties as necessary to ensure the engine room is a safe working environment in operational readiness.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• USCG Merchant Mariners Document
• USCG license as Chief Engineer 1600 ton unlimited horsepower oceans
• STCW certificate with required endorsements
• Minimum of 3 years marine-related experience
  

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First Assistant Engineer (Ship) Responsible for the Engineering Department in the Chief Engineer’s absence. Oversees the execution of operation, maintenance and repairs by engineering personnel. Assigns duties as necessary to ensure the engine room is a safe working environment in operational readiness.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• USCG Merchant Mariners Document
• USCG license First Assistant Engineer, motor, unlimited horsepower (Chief Engineer preferred)
• STCW certificate with required endorsements
  

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Second Assistant Engineer (Ship) Responsible for the Engineering Department in the Chief Engineer’s and First Assistant Engineer’s absence. Stands watch in the engine room. Oversees the operation, maintenance and repairs of Engineering personnel during his watch. Assigns and performs duties as necessary to ensure the engine room is a safe working environment in operational readiness.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• USCG Merchant Mariners Document
• USCG license, Second Assistant Engineer, motor, unlimited horsepower (First Engineer preferred)
• STCW certificate with required endorsements
  

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Third Assistant Engineer (Ship) Responsible for the Engineering Department in the Chief Engineer’s, First Assistant Engineer’s and Second Assistant Engineer’s absence. Stands watch in the engine room. Oversees the operation, maintenance and repairs of engineering personnel during his watch. Assigns and performs duties as necessary to ensure the engine room is a safe working environment in operational readiness.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• USCG Merchant Mariners Document
• USCG license, Third Assistant Engineer, motor, unlimited horsepower
• STCW certificate with required endorsements
  

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Assistant Engineer (ITB) Provides engineering assistance as directed by the vessel's Chief Engineer to ensure engine room operational readiness. Ensures a safe working environment.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• USCG Merchant Mariners Document
• Minimum of three(3) years marine-related experience
• USCG license, DDE 1000 or AE limited
• STCW certificate with required endorsements
  

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Junior Engineer Training position in the Engine Department. Responsible for timely completion of the Junior Engineer Training Program. Stands watch in the engine room. Performs licensed and/or unlicensed duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• USCG license, Third Assistant Engineer limited/unlimited

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QMED Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of engine room spaces. Assists the engineers in the accomplishment of their duties. Under the direction of the Chief and Assistant Engineer, learns the jobs and duties necessary to safely perform independently in the engine room.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 2 years experience as wiper or oiler on seagoing vessels
• USCG Merchant Mariners Document with endorsement of one or more QMED/Ratings or "any unlicensed position in the engine room"
• STCW certificate with required endorsements
  

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Wiper Entry-level position to Fleet Engineering Department. Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of engineering spaces and assisting other Engineering Department personnel as needed.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• USCG Merchant Mariners Document
  

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Cook Head of Steward Department. Prepares healthy nutritious meals for crew and visitors. Plans menus. Maintains a running inventory of stores onboard. Initiates economical orders for galley food and supplies. Maintains a clean and sanitary galley at all times.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• USCG Merchant Mariners Document

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