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13 Mar 2025

Full-Time Ferry Master – 8 Openings!

NCDOT Ferry – Posted by Dan Hatteras, North Carolina, United States

Job Description

How to Apply
You MUST apply at https://tinyurl.com/mwfrzp4b by May 9.
 
This posting is for 8 openings and your application will be considered for ALL of them!
 
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NEW HIGHER SALARY:  $43,738 – $76,542
 
The Challenge
NCDOT has the largest ferry fleet in North America, and we are looking for 8 Ferry Masters to join our teams in Southport, Hatteras, Pamlico River, and Cherry Branch.
 
In this role, you will:
    • Have full responsibility for operating US Coast Guard-Inspected vessels across North Carolina near coastal, sound, and river waterways.
    • Supervise deck, above deck, and engine room crew.
    • Ensure safe operations and navigation of ferry vessels while underway and enforce safety guidelines and rules for vessel crew and passengers.
    • Operate vessels of varying gross tonnage on various waterways and in varying weather and work conditions.
    • Interpret radar, Global Positioning Systems and weather instruments, or oversee these operations.
    • Ensure compliance with all safety and Homeland Security rules and regulations.
    • Prepare written reports of work done for supervisor review.
    • Participate in US Coast Guard inspections.
    • Navigate vessels on precharted courses between dock terminals.
    • Read weather instruments.
    • Operate electrical communications devices.
    • Adhere to navigational regulations to ensure safe passage while underway.
    • Direct crews in vessel operational and maintenance functions.
    • Confer with the marine engineer on  routine, emergency repair, and maintenance problems.
    • Take appropriate action to remedy problems.
    • Assist NCDOT Ferry and US Coast Guard staff in making safety inspections.
    • Take immediate action to correct inadequacies determined by such inspections.
    • Conduct safety meetings and emergency drills to ensure maximum protection for crew and passengers.
    • Maintain proper safety equipment and periodically inspect equipment to maintain working order.
    • Periodically check conditions of all docking facilities.
    • Supervise loading and discharging of vehicles, passengers, and cargo.
    • Train and supervise junior crew members.
Notes
    • This position works a 7 days on/7 days off schedule.
    • Your work will be reviewed by superiors through written reports and by US Coast Guard inspections.
 
What You Bring
    • Knowledge of the operations and basic maintenance of marine vessels.
    • Knowledge of applicable state, federal, and US Coast Guard laws and regulations.
    • Knowledge of radar, navigational, Global Positioning Systems, and communications equipment relating to ferry or similar vessel operations.
    • Skills supervising and instructing crew in maritime transportation.
    • Skills to chart readings and plot courses.
    • Experience navigating vessels involving ship handling and seamanship.
    • A valid Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) of 1600 gross registered tons (GRT) Inland Waters Master or higher.
    • A current USCG Medical card.
    • A valid US Coast Guard license as Master of Inspected Ferry Vessels with 1600 gross tons or higher.
    • A valid certificate as Radar Observer issued by an institution approved by the US Coast Guard.
    • A valid Marine Radio Operator permit issued by the Federal Communications Commission.
    • A Transportation Worker Identification Credential Card (TWIC) issued by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
 
To learn more and get your TWIC go to: https://www.dco.uscg.mil/nmc/twic
 
To learn more and get your Master of Inspected Ferry Vessels license go to: https://trlmi.com/u-s-coast-guard-captains-license-credential-requirements-oupv-up-to-100-gt/
To learn more and get your MMC go to: https://www.dco.uscg.mil/nmc/merchant_mariner_credential/
 
Questions?
Call me: René Basnight at 252-423-5125.
 
Connect me to NCDOT Careers: https://linkedin.com/in/ncdot-careers
 
Show me more NCDOT Ferry Jobs: https://bit.ly/NCDOTFerryJobs
 

How to Apply

You MUST apply at  https://tinyurl.com/mwfrzp4b

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Job Tags: Award Winning, Government, great place to work, Living Wage Employer, Logistics, marine, maritime, ncdot, Public Sector, ship, shipping, and Veteran Friendly. Salaries: 60,000 - 80,000.

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