Boat Captain - West Boothbay Harbor - 200025305 - Limited Period
Core
Operating and maintaining research vessels in coastal Maine waters for scientific monitoring, educational programming, and transportation.
Role type
Boat Captain (Research Vessel)
Builds
Research vessel operations and maintenance for state marine resources
Domain
Maritime operations / Government research
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vessel operation, navigation, mechanical repair, crew supervision, safety training, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
Near Coastal Master's License (25+ tons), experience in commercial fishing or for-hire activities
Technologies
Vessel navigation equipment, winch systems, pot haulers, hydraulic systems
Responsibilities
Operate large and small research vessels along the coast of Maine; oversee and diagnose repairs of vessel systems; conduct at-sea survival and safety training; supervise crew operations; write activity reports and boat logs; collaborate with other agencies on fisheries management.
