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Second Mate - Seaward Services

Hornblower Cruises and Events
$360.84 / daily
United States, Virginia, Norfolk
Jun 30, 2025
Description

Salary: $360.84 / daily

Hornblower is seeking a Second Mate for our Seaward Services operation with TSVRON in Norfolk VA.

About You:

This person will be adaptable, dynamic, and embody Hornblower's RESPECT Service System.

About the Opportunity:




The Second Mate shall serve as navigation officer for the assigned Training Support Vessel (TSV-1 PREVAIL, TSV-3 HUNTER, TSV-4 NARRAGANSETT, or TSV-5 VINDICATOR). This role involves maintaining charts and publications, preparing voyage plans, and making daily reports to the Master on voyage progress. The Second Mate also performs cleaning, painting, and maintenance duties as directed by the Chief Mate.



Essential Duties & Responsibilities:



  • Serve as navigation officer.
  • Maintain charts and publications.
  • Prepare all voyage plans; make daily report to the Master on voyage progress.
  • Perform cleaning, painting, maintenance duties as directed by the Chief Mate.
  • Stand navigation watches as assigned per operational requirements.
  • Additional job duties as assigned.


Requirements & Qualifications:



  • U.S. Coast Guard license/certificate requirements: Second Mate with VSO, VSPSD, STCW.

    • STCW Requirements: OICNW; Able Seafarer-Deck; RFPNW; PSC; Medical care Provider; ADV FF; Basic Training; GMDSS Operator; ECDIS (Unlimited); Lifeboatman; Wiper; Stewards Department (FH); Person in Charge of Medical Care (PIC).


  • Security Clearance: SECRET.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Must possess a valid United States Passport.
  • Must be able to acquire and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
  • Must be able to acquire and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC).
  • Must be computer literate in Microsoft Office and shipboard monitoring and maintenance software.
  • Possess a thorough understanding of all pertinent regulations and laws.
  • Possess excellent analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills.
  • Successfully submit and complete pre-employment background check.
  • Submit to and pass alcohol and drug tests as mandated by the USCG, including pre-employment, random, and post-accident testing.


About Us:

Hornblower's passion is to provide amazing experiences on land and water. Our 40-year success through organic growth and acquisitions has resulted in a portfolio of over 25+ brands that welcome upwards of 30 million guests/riders annually. If you're an enthusiastic team player who thrives in an environment where communication, creativity, and cooperation are encouraged, this may just be the opportunity for you.

The RESPECT Service System embodies Hornblower's mission, vision, values and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core, we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader.

The Company is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicants or employees based upon their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics prohibited by applicable law.

The Company participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.

Qualifications
Education
High School (required)
Licenses & Certifications
Merchant Mariner Cred (required)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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