Licensed Mate - Boston Harbor City Cruises at Hornblower Cruises and Events, LLC in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Boston Harbor City Cruises is seeking Licensed Mates for our operation in Boston, MA.

About You:

This person will be adaptable, dynamic, and embody City Experiences’ RESPECT Service System.

About the Opportunity:

The Licensed Mate assists the Captain to safely operate, and maintain company vessels. The Licensed Mate assists in all aspects of vessel operations and maintenance as directed by Captain.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Stand bridge watch and assist in the safe navigating and maneuvering of the vessel.


• Take command if captain becomes incapacitated.


• Clean and maintain vessel.


• Assign deck crew tasks and provide direction.


• Supervise and perform routine shipboard maintenance as required.


• Carry out captain's orders.


• Solve problems that come up.


• Ability to run all onboard drills.


• Maintain the cleanliness and safety of all common areas including but not limited to: Gangways, Pier Facilities, Ramps, Barges and the entire vessel.


• Ability to sweep, mop, and wash down decks to remove dirt, and debris, using brooms, mops, brushes, and hoses.


• Load or unload materials from vessels and handle lines to moor vessel to pier.


• Vessel maintenance including, but not limited to: aesthetics, plumbing, electrical, water (potable, raw, black, and gray) fire suppression, communications, and navigation systems.


• Stand look-out watch on bow, stern, or bridge wings in order to look for obstructions in ship's path or to locate navigational aids such as buoys.


• Operate and maintain ship equipment such as engines and generators, HVAC systems and bridge equipment.


• Willing to be involved in shipyard periods.


• Additional job duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Captain’s License.


• Must be able to effectively understand and convey written and verbal information to guests and coworkers.


• Must be able to lift furniture and other heavy items such as provisions up and down stairs.


• Transport Workers identification Credential or TWIC.


• CPR/First Aid Certificate. Strong focus on safety and teamwork.


• Will be required to be available for work nights, weekends and on all major holidays.

About Us:

City Experiences’ 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 City Experiences’ 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. 

Additionally, we encourage all qualified applicants including those with past arrest or conviction records to apply. The Company participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations. 

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