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EMPLOYMENT/RECRUITMENT

PORT CAPTAIN

The Delaware River & Bay Authority, a bi-state agency of the states of Delaware and New Jersey, owner of the Cape May-

Lewes Ferry, has an opening for a Port Captain, headquartered in Cape May, New Jersey. The Port Captain will report to the

Director of Marine Operations and have broad responsibility for directing all aspects of vessel scheduling, manning, operations, and safety of the five-vessel ferry fleet and other supporting ves- sels of the Delaware River and Bay Authority. The Port Captain will ensure compliance with all applicable Federal regulations (Titles 33 and 46, 47 and 49 CFR) in the interstate marine trans- portation of vehicles and passengers. Additional responsibilities include budgeting and training to support operations. Required to be on call 24-hours to support Ferry operations.

Successful candidates must have US citizenship, must have a

B.S. Degree in a Nautical Science and/or eight (8) years experi- ence in marine transportation in an active licensed capacity, must hold a valid USCG Inland Master's license (minimum 3000 ton) and be licensed by FCC as a qualified radio operator. Salary range for this position is $65-72K per year plus comprehensive benefits package.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resumes and salary requirements to:

The Delaware River & Bay Authority

P.O. Box 71

New Castle, DE 19720

Attention: Ezzie Henry-Murray, PHR or Fax to: 302-571-6420

Or email: [email protected]

For additional information on the Delaware River and Bay

Authority, please visit our website at: www.drba.net

The Delaware River & Bay Authority is proud to be an Equal

Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

Brazil Project Coordinator

Oversee the development of an Amazon natural gas project; research local gas market and alter- natives; identify principals and contacts; research nautical and navigational issues and coordinate engineering design of transport system; oversee contract preliminaries and coordinate with legal staff; develop customer and supplier contacts; provide financial analysis and pricing model development; make business presentations to investors and partners; coordinate start up activi- ties in-country; provide legal and document review in Portuguese, and translations of key documents for management purposes; develop an integration plan for the startup company.

Must have Master's degree in Business, Finance or related field. Must have 1 year of experience in natural gas pipeline or transportation projects; 1 year of experience in merchant marine prac- tices and knowledge of engineering design princi- ples; fluency in Portuguese and knowledge of

Spanish; extensive travel required.

Send resume and cover letter to:

American Commercial Barge Line LLC

Attn: Angela Sheckell 1701 East Market Street

Jeffersonville, Indiana 47130-4717

ALUMINUM WELDER

RESPONSIBILITIES:

PERFORMS A VARIETY OF ALUMINUM WELDING

FUNCTIONS ON THE YACHT INCLUDING WELDING

STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS, PLATE AND COMPO-

NENTS. MUST BE ABLE TO WELD IN ALL POSI-

TIONS. WILL PERFORM METAL FABRICATOR

DUTIES WHEN NOT WELDING.

Burger Boat Company

Attention: Fred Petters 1811 Spring Street

Manitowoc, Wl 54220

Phone: 920-684-1600 Fax: 920-686-5165 email: [email protected]

SECOND MATE

Come travel and work in one of the most extraordinary environments possi- ble! We are a unique travel company specializing in environmentally responsible expedition travel around the globe. We are currently looking for a Second Mate to work aboard our 152' ships that take 70 guests and 23 crew members to some of the most beautiful destinations for hiking, kayak- ing and whale watching.

The Second Mate is the person responsible for maintaining the bridge navi- gational and communications equipment as well as assisting with the vessles's piloting, navigation, safety, and small boat operations. The Second

Mate takes responsibility for bridge navigation during specified periods.

He/She must be able to determine the geographical position of the ship using all available means such as LORAN, GPS, radar ranges, visual obser- vations, depth sounders, etc. The Second Mate makes necessary entries in navigation and radio logs as well as FCC, MARPOL, USPHS, CDC and oth- ers. In addition to paticipating in all safety trainings, meetings and drills the

Second Mate must be familiar with the company's Safety Management

System including Emergency Response Activities.

Required Qualifications:

Minimum 100 ton U.S. Coast Guard Masters License with operating limits extending the full scope of the expected itineraries.

Radar Observer endorsement

GMDSS License

Current First Aid/CPR certification.

STCW Basic Safety Training

STCW Crowd Management

Fire Fighting Certification

Desired Qualifications:

Experience operating port-to-port in Southeast Alaska, the Snake and

Columbia Rivers, and/or the Gulf of California, Mexico.

Experience as Mate operating a passenger-carrying vessel which required the Mate to manage a small deck force and to participate in on board social events with guests.

Personal computer experience: Lotus or Excel, Windows applications.

Position Start Date: July 8,2001

Locations: SE Alaska: July-August

Pacific NW: September

Baja, Mexico: December-April

The Snake and Columbia Rivers: May-June and October-November

Please contact:

Nancy Kaptinski:

Lindblad Expeditions 1415 Western Avenue, Suite #700

Seattle, WA 98101

Phone: (206)382-9593

Fax: (206)382-9594

And, Check out our website at www.expeditions.com to gain a good under- standing of where we go and what we do. While you are there please fill out our online application. This will reach us almost instantly.

We look forward to hearing from you!

FERRY MECHANIC $27.13 per hr. first shift, $29.85 per hr. swing shift, $31.22 per hr. grave shift,+ excellent benefits including

District paid medical and transportation benefits

An excellent job opportunity currently exists in the

Ferry Division, requiring training and experience equal to completion of a four-year apprenticeship program or approved equivalent as a marine mechanic including four years full time experience maintaining and repair- ing diesel engines, marine gears, piping, waterjet pumps and electrical/electronic experience.

Experience operating machine shop equipment (such as lathes, drill presses, grinders, presses, pipe thread- ing machines, band saws and all types of welding equipment desirable.

For more information and to request a detailed job description and application: call (415) 257-4526 or visit our office at: 1011 Andersen Drive

San Rafael, CA 94901 or visit our website at www.goldengate.org.

The District is proud to be an EOE, drug-free workplace.

SAFETY ENGINEER

Multi Port Stevedore/Terminal Operator has immedi- ate opening for experienced, highly motivated indi- vidual to fill the position of Safety Engineer.

Successful candidate will have a thorough knowl- edge of all safety aspects of the shoreside maritime industry to include: •OSHA •Coast Guard •EPA •Employee Training •Loss Prevention

We offer a competitive salary and benefits in a posi- tive work environment. The successful candidate must be willing to travel and relocate to either Ft.

Lauderdale or Houston.

Respond to:

Henry E. Milam

General Manager

Florida Transportation Services, Inc.

P.O. Box 22696

Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33335

Fax: 954-764-3069

E-Mail: [email protected]

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