Captain

Captain

A USCG licensed officer serving as backup to the vessel captain.

Responsibilities

• Safely navigate the vessel
• Serve as supervisor for handling of gear
• Maintain safe practices aboard the ship
• Collaborate with Bristol Wave operations team to refine and improve business plan

Working in the Bering Sea

• Physically and mentally demanding work
• Long hours in remote locations, often several days from nearest port
• Deck and processing crews work 16-hour shifts, 7 days a week
• Trips typically last 4-5 weeks, but can vary from 10-12 days to 60+ days
• Crew members generally work multiple trips (2 months or longer) in a single rotation

Compensation, Travel & Expenses

• Crew share percentage of net adjusted sales
• 40% of net sales goes to officers and crew
• All travel arranged and paid for by the company
• Includes flights, hotels, and meals while traveling

Requirements

• USCG licensing required: 500 GT near coastal uninspected fishing master's license (or greater)
• Ability to navigate effectively and comply with all related regulations
• Familiarity with handling all vessel gear
• Maintain safe practices and conduct safety drills
• Drill Instructor certification required
• HACCP certification required
• Properly allocate crew shares based on performance
• Maintain discipline in accordance with company policy
• Administer required random and post-accident drug screenings
• Specimen collector certification required
• Willingness to work with operations and human resources management to continuously improve the business plan
• Pass pre-employment drug screening (commercial fishing falls under federal authority)
• Pre-employment background check required

Benefits

• Eligible for healthcare benefits, subsidized by the company at 75%
• Includes medical, dental, vision, voluntary life insurance, and a Health Savings Account (HSA) with discretionary company contribution
• Enrollment possible on the first day of the month after a one-month waiting period