Job Opportunities


Bahamas Ferries seeks to hire from the communities of ABACO, employees to work aboard the company passenger vessels providing daily ferry service from Marsh Harbour, ABACO as listed below:

• CAPTAINS:
- Minimum of five (5) years in command of a passenger vessel
- Bahamian A Class Master License (500T minimum) preferred
- Posse and demonstrate excellent ship handling and navigational skills 
- Possess and demonstrate good management, organizational and leadership skills, and sound maritime knowledge
- STCW certificate for position
- Ability to mentor, council subordinates

• MATES:
- Minimum of three (3) years bridge/deck experience aboard a passenger vessel
- Bahamian B Class Master License (200T minimum) preferred
- Posse and demonstrate excellent ship handling and navigational skills
- Possess and demonstrate good supervisory, organizational and leadership skills, and sound maritime knowledge
- STCW certificate for position
- High School Diploma

• ENGINEERS:
- Minimum of five (5) years experience in the mechanical engineering field, preferably aboard passenger vessels; or four (4) years at a tertiary education facility in an engineering program
- Possess and demonstrate good organizational and leadership skills, and sound maritime knowledge
- STCW certification for position
- Possess and demonstrate excellent mechanical aptitude and sufficiently competent to perform tasks appropriate to position (rank)

• DECKHANDS:
- Minimum of two (2) years experience aboard a passenger vessel
- Knowledge of ship related duties
- High School Diploma
- STCW certification for position

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Be computer literate
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Provide great customer service, be friendly and willing to interact with passengers
• Ability to work in a fast paced, team environment
• Be in good health 
• Be drug free (pre employment drug test are mandatory)
• Posse a professional demeanor and appearance

Applicant may send their resumes to HR@bahamasferries.com 
The deadline to submit resumes is February 28th, 2019. Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews.


 

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