Ship Captain Job Description Template

Job title

Ship Captain

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable ship captain to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will navigate vessels, stand watch and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Navigate vessels
• Stand watch
• Supervise crew
• Plan voyages
• Oversee cargo
• Ensure safety
• Keep logs
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• Postsecondary nondegree award
• Current license or certification as required by [state]
• Working knowledge of navigation and ship handling
• Leadership and decision-making
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• USCG Master or Mate license
• STCW certificates
• TWIC
• Experience with ECDIS

Skills

• Radar and ECDIS
• Maritime law
• Cargo operations
• Emergency response
• Calm under pressure
• Communication

Work environment and schedule

Captains work on vessels for weeks or months at a time. Rotations such as 28 days on, 28 days off are common.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.