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Able Bodied Seaman

  • Able Bodied Seaman job type Posted on: Nov 09, 2026
  • Able Bodied Seaman experience level NYC Ferry
  • Able Bodied Seaman employment type Norfolk, Virginia
  • Able Bodied Seaman employment type Onsite
  • Able Bodied Seaman salary Full-time

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Job Title :

Able Bodied Seaman

Job Type :

Full-Time

Job Location :

Norfolk Virginia United States

Remote :

No

Jobcon Logo Job Description :

Able Seaman (AB)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.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 SeafarerDeck, 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.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.

Jobcon Logo Position Details

Posted:

Nov 09, 2026

Reference Number:

13695_U-132207152120

Employment:

Full-time

City:

Norfolk

Job Origin:

APPCAST_CPC

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Able Seaman (AB)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.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 SeafarerDeck, 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.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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