Boatswain - Seaward Services - TSVRON

2 weeks ago

Norfolk, Virginia, United States Hornblower Group Full time

Hornblower Group is a global leader in experiences and transportation. Spanning a 100-year history, Hornblower Group's portfolio of international offerings includes water-based experiences (dining and sightseeing cruises), land-based experiences (walking and food tours) and ferry and transportation services. City Experiences, Hornblower Group's premier experience division, offers land- and water-based experiences as well as ferry and transportation services. Hornblower Group's subsidiaries include Hornblower Marine, which provides vessel outhaul and maintenance services at Bridgeport Boatworks in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and Seaward Services, Inc., a marine services company specializing in the operation, maintenance and repair of government and privately owned vessels. Additionally, Anchor Operating System, LLC, a Hornblower Group subsidiary and independent entity, provides reservation, ticketing and website integration services for clients in the transportation, tourism and entertainment industries. Today, Hornblower Group's global portfolio covers over 10 countries, over 50 U.S. cities and serves more than 20 million guests annually. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Hornblower Group's additional corporate offices reside in San Francisco, California; Boston, Massachusetts; Chicago, Illinois; London, United Kingdom; New York, New York; Dublin, Ireland; and across Ontario, Canada. For more information, visit

Position Summary:

The Boatswain (Bosun) serves as the senior unlicensed deck rating aboard Training Support Vessels, providing leadership, seamanship expertise, and hands-on support for deck operations. This position acts as the first-line work leader for the deck crew and serves as an advisor to the Chief Mate. The Boatswain performs and oversees deck maintenance, stands helm or lookout watches as assigned, and ensures safe and efficient execution of deck tasks in accordance with operational requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Serve as helmsman and maintain course control as directed by the Officer of the Watch.
  • Stand lookout and navigational watches in accordance with operational requirements.
  • Serve as the senior Able Seaman and act as first-line work leader for the deck crew.
  • Advise the Chief Mate on deck operations, maintenance needs, and daily work planning.
  • Oversee and participate in deck maintenance including painting, cleaning, preservation, and line handling.
  • Assist with anchoring, mooring, small boat operations, rigging, and other seamanship tasks.
  • Ensure deck crew compliance with safety procedures, housekeeping standards, and operational protocols.
  • Participate in required drills, safety training, and emergency response duties.
  • Maintain deck equipment and work areas in safe, clean, and operational condition.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support vessel readiness and safe operations.

Requirements & Qualifications:

  • STCW-compliant credentials including: Able Seafarer–Deck, Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch (RFPNW), Basic Training, Proficiency in Survival Craft, Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD).
  • Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
  • Must possess or be eligible for a United States Passport.
  • Must meet physical and medical standards for shipboard service, including the ability to perform physically demanding deck work.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and seamanship skills with the ability to direct and support deck crew members.
  • Ability to work independently, follow direction from ship's officers, and exercise sound judgment.
  • Must meet all company and contractual requirements.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

The RESPECT Service System embodies our 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.

EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Hornblower is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and prohibit discrimination and/or harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military status, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, as a federal, state, and local contractor, Hornblower complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals, where and as they apply. The company also participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.

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