Location:
Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom.
Applicants
must
have the right to work in the UK.
Quay 2 Quay is a recently established company set up to provide passenger ferry services and tours in and around the Solent in the UK. Starting with a service between Lymington and Yarmouth (Isle of Wight), the company intends to offer greater customer choice using a state-of-the-art boat with enclosed and open passenger accommodation.
The Company is looking to hire Boat Masters to assist with these services.
The ideal candidates will have a maritime background and experience in vessel operations.
Key Responsibilities:
• Perform the duties of Boat Master to command, manoeuvre & navigate the vessel.
• Conduct pre-deployment checks, equipment testing & weather assessment.
• Monitor systems and address any operational issues.
• Command and manage the crew, ensuring the safety of all persons and equipment.
• Maintain vessels in accordance with maritime regulations and company standards.
• Implement and oversee safety procedures including risk assessments to safeguard the passengers, crew, the vessel, infrastructure, other vessels and the environment.
Minimum Requirements (MSN 1853 refers):
One of the following:
• Boat Master License Tier 2 Level 2, including operation in Cat. D waters of the Solent, allowing carriage of up to 112 passengers between Lymington & Yarmouth (IOW); or
• BML Tier 1 Level 2 plus Special Endorsement for General Passenger Operations; or
• Suitable alternative qualifications (such as UK issued COC or CEC STCW Master, Chief Mate, OOW, including Royal Navy, STCW II/1 & II/2 and relevant fishing certification with a commitment to achieve the required equivalence (see MSN 1853).
In addition to the above:
• Medical certification ENG1 or ML5 - suitable for solo watchkeeping & lookout duties.
• GMDSS Short Range or Restricted Operators License or higher.
• MCA approved training in Personal Survival; First Aid; Fire Safety; or
• Completion of the relevant MSQ units in lieu of the above 3 courses.
• Competence in navigation, leadership, management, seamanship & maintenance.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to pass background checks.
Desirable
• Experience with ferry operations or suitable equivalent; experience in boat handling
Location:
Onsite - Yarmouth, Isle of Wight.
Contract Term:
Permanent.
Contract Type:
Full time, part time considered.
Salary:
£45k-60k depending on experience.
Job Start Date:
Immediate.
How To Apply:
Apply online, providing a CV (required).