Seaward Services Inc.
Able Bodied Seaman -- Seaward Services -- TSVRON
Seaward Services Inc., Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 23500
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Able Bodied Seaman -- Seaward Services -- TSVRON
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Seaward Services Inc.
Salary: $35.90 / hour
Hornblower is seeking Able Bodied Seamen for our Seaward Services TSVRON operation in Norfolk, VA.
About You
This person will be adaptable, dynamic, and embody Hornblower’s RESPECT Service System.
About The Opportunity The Able Seaman (AB) supports safe vessel operations by providing seamanship, watchstanding, and deck maintenance services aboard Training Support Vessels. This role serves as helmsman and lookout, assists with navigation watches, and performs cleaning, painting, and maintenance tasks as directed by the Chief Mate. The Able Seaman contributes to the overall safety, readiness, and efficiency of deck operations.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Serve as helmsman and maintain proper course and steering control as directed by the Officer of the Watch.
Stand lookout watches, reporting hazards, traffic, and navigational concerns promptly and accurately.
Stand assigned navigational and safety watches in accordance with operational requirements.
Perform routine deck maintenance including painting, cleaning, line handling, and preservation.
Assist with anchoring, mooring, small boat operations, and general seamanship tasks.
Participate in drills, safety training, and emergency response duties.
Maintain deck equipment and work areas in clean and safe condition.
Support the Chief Mate and deck officers with tasks required for safe vessel operations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements & Qualifications
STCW‑compliant credentials, including: Able Seafarer–Deck, Basic Training, Proficiency in Survival Craft (PSC or equivalent) and 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 lift, climb, and perform manual labor in a marine environment.
Ability to work rotating watches, including nights and weekends, in varying weather conditions.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a deck crew.
Demonstrated seamanship skills and the ability to follow instructions and maintain situational awareness.
Must meet all company and contractual requirements.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
About Us Hornblower’s passion is to provide amazing experiences on land and water. Our 40‑year success through organic growth and acquisitions has resulted in a portfolio of over 25+ brands that welcome upwards of 30 million guests/riders annually. If you’re an enthusiastic team player who thrives in an environment where communication, creativity, and cooperation are encouraged, this may just be the opportunity for you.
The RESPECT Service System embodies Hornblower’s 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 Statement 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 based on race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy or medical conditions, veteran and/or military status, disability (physical or mental), etc. We comply with government regulations and participate in the E‑Verify program in certain locations.
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Able Bodied Seaman -- Seaward Services -- TSVRON
role at
Seaward Services Inc.
Salary: $35.90 / hour
Hornblower is seeking Able Bodied Seamen for our Seaward Services TSVRON operation in Norfolk, VA.
About You
This person will be adaptable, dynamic, and embody Hornblower’s RESPECT Service System.
About The Opportunity The Able Seaman (AB) supports safe vessel operations by providing seamanship, watchstanding, and deck maintenance services aboard Training Support Vessels. This role serves as helmsman and lookout, assists with navigation watches, and performs cleaning, painting, and maintenance tasks as directed by the Chief Mate. The Able Seaman contributes to the overall safety, readiness, and efficiency of deck operations.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Serve as helmsman and maintain proper course and steering control as directed by the Officer of the Watch.
Stand lookout watches, reporting hazards, traffic, and navigational concerns promptly and accurately.
Stand assigned navigational and safety watches in accordance with operational requirements.
Perform routine deck maintenance including painting, cleaning, line handling, and preservation.
Assist with anchoring, mooring, small boat operations, and general seamanship tasks.
Participate in drills, safety training, and emergency response duties.
Maintain deck equipment and work areas in clean and safe condition.
Support the Chief Mate and deck officers with tasks required for safe vessel operations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements & Qualifications
STCW‑compliant credentials, including: Able Seafarer–Deck, Basic Training, Proficiency in Survival Craft (PSC or equivalent) and 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 lift, climb, and perform manual labor in a marine environment.
Ability to work rotating watches, including nights and weekends, in varying weather conditions.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a deck crew.
Demonstrated seamanship skills and the ability to follow instructions and maintain situational awareness.
Must meet all company and contractual requirements.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
About Us Hornblower’s passion is to provide amazing experiences on land and water. Our 40‑year success through organic growth and acquisitions has resulted in a portfolio of over 25+ brands that welcome upwards of 30 million guests/riders annually. If you’re an enthusiastic team player who thrives in an environment where communication, creativity, and cooperation are encouraged, this may just be the opportunity for you.
The RESPECT Service System embodies Hornblower’s 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 Statement 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 based on race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy or medical conditions, veteran and/or military status, disability (physical or mental), etc. We comply with government regulations and participate in the E‑Verify program in certain locations.
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