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Crowley is a privately held, U.S.-owned and operated company serving the maritime, logistics and energy industries with scale in 36 nations and island territories. Our Purpose is to bravely advance what’s possible to elevate people and planet, guided by our values of Integrity, Sustainability and Drive.
With more than $3 billion in annual revenue, our solutions provide integrated supply chains with a commitment to safety and reliability in our ocean and land transportation services and facilities.
We set high standards, operate with discipline, and continuously improve how we work. Performance, operational excellence and innovation drive how we compete, grow and deliver to our customers and partners.
Crowley's Marine Management Services Inc. (MMS) is a dedicated, MLC certified, marine and offshore crewing company whose focus is to add value to the ship or asset owner through successful and cost-effective management of marine resources. MMS’s main focuses are offshore crewing, personnel recruitment, and project support.
To continue laying the groundwork and challenge what's possible for our business, we seek to partner with individuals ready to elevate their careers with us.
Responsibilities:FPSO Turritella – Marine Operator Deck - AB (Non-Union)
Summary: The AB (Able Body Seaman) Is required to be knowledgeable of the specific features, characteristics, and procedures of the vessel operations.
Essential Functions:
- Monitoring the offloading hose during offload.
- Inspecting slinging equipment prior use and maintenance.
- Preparing loads for lifting.
- Exhibiting a high standard of safety behavior and ensuring that all aspects of shipboard maintenance, rigging, slinging, storage, housekeeping, and general seamanship are carried out professionally, safely, and effectively.
- Carrying out shipboard maintenance under the direction of the Marine Foreman.
- Ensuring the safety of self, team members, visitors, and subcontractors within the limits of own responsibility.
- Assuming the role of RFPNW when the vessel is disconnected from the mooring buoy.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships and communication with supervisors, colleagues, and visitors to the FPSO.
- Checking preparation of loads for lifting, including confirming that the load is secure and stable.
- Using various lifting items (plate clamps, barrel lifters, chain hoists, etc.).
- Performing bundling and slinging of simple and awkward loads.
- Maintaining slinging equipment (slings, hooks, webbing plate clamps, barrel lifters, chain hoists, etc.).
- Directing the movement and placing of loads using appropriate hand and radio communication techniques.
- Performing rig, sling, and position blind load using appropriate hand signals and radio communications.
- Preparing the site for abrasive blasting and cleaning surfaces using abrasive tools.
- Painting or coating the worksite using correct colors, paints, or protective coatings.
- Examining portable power and hand tools before and after use and reporting any defects immediately.
- Restoring the worksite after cleaning and coating.
- Monitoring hose during offloading operations and taking action on anomalies noted.
- Standing watch as helmsman and lookout.
- Standing watch from bow of ship or wing of bridge to look for obstruction in path of ship.
- Maintaining a steady course, properly executing all rudder orders, and communicating with navigational terms relating to heading and steering.
- Navigating ship and maintaining visual communication with other ships.
- Standing security-related watches, such as gangway watch and anchor watch, while the ship is not underway.
- Standing by the wheel when the ship is on automatic pilot and verifying accuracy of course by comparing with magnetic compass.
- Operating deck machinery, such as the hose reel, mooring hawser, windlass, and winches, while mooring or unmooring and to operate cargo gear.
- Assisting with helicopter refueling as requested.
- Conducting baggage/freight loading/unloading.
- Conducting helicopter pre-arrival checks.
- Conducting helideck emergency response operations as defined in the installation emergency response plan.
- Conducting loading/unloading of survival equipment.
- Conducting handling and escort.
- Conducting reviews of helideck hazards.
- Ensuring that the work area within your responsibility is kept clean and free of hazards.
- Taking positive action to stop hazards and unsafe behaviors.
- Recording maintenance activities and reporting defects immediately and effectively.
- Carrying out any lawful command and delegated duty as issued by the Master, Chief Officer, or delegated OOW.
Certification:
- Required:
- Must hold a valid USCG MMC with a minimum of an AB Limited or higher
- Able Seafarer-Deck
- Basic Training
- RFPNW
- VPDSD/Security Awareness
- Proficiency in survival craft
- Valid USCG 719k Med Cert (STCW)
- Valid TWIC Card
- Valid Driver License
- Preferred:
- Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties/Security Awareness (VI/6)
- Tanker Assist (V/1-1-1 Basic Oil and Chemical Tanker Operations- Tankerman Assist / PIC-DL )
- Passport
- IADC Rig Pass / SafeGulf equivalent
- T-HUET (or better)
*All qualified candidates must submit the above required documents with their application in order to be reviewed for the position*
Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent [G.E.D.]
Experience:
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a deck capacity in the offshore or shipping industries and at least 6 months experience as RFPNW on oil tankers or deep-sea vessels
- Rigging, slinging, and general deck experience
- Experience as a Deck Operator on an FPSO/FSO vessel or other Offshore Mobile Unit (Preferred)
- Experience handling flammable/dangerous liquids -Familiarization with transferring of products (Preferred)
Supervisory Responsibilities— N/A
Compensation:
- Competitive Day Rate : Starts at $535.00 per 12-hour day
- Comprehensive Benefits package
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- LTD
- STD
- AD&D
- Life Insurance
- 401k
- 28/28 Rotation
- Paid Travel
Duration/Travel/Timeline Details: 10% Travel – To and from the vessel along with shoreside training
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions/Work Environment: Works both inside and outside in conditions of both high and low temperatures. May be exposed to odors, dust, dirt, mechanical hazards, high noise levels and potentially dangerous equipment. Must be able to crouch and stoop to get into areas with restricted headroom and be able to climb ladders. Meet the USCG 719K physical standard.
Other: Must be able to work in a drug free workplace; never under the influence of mind-altering prescriptions or non-prescription drugs, including alcohol, and other drugs of abuse.
Crowley is a privately held, U.S.-owned and operated company serving the maritime, logistics and energy industries with scale in 36 nations and island territories. Our Purpose is to bravely advance what’s possible to elevate people and planet, guided by our values of Integrity, Sustainability and Drive.
With more than $3 billion in annual revenue, our solutions provide integrated supply chains with a commitment to safety and reliability in our ocean and land transportation services and facilities.
We set high standards, operate with discipline, and continuously improve how we work. Performance, operational excellence and innovation drive how we compete, grow and deliver to our customers and partners.
Crowley's Marine Management Services Inc. (MMS) is a dedicated, MLC certified, marine and offshore crewing company whose focus is to add value to the ship or asset owner through successful and cost-effective management of marine resources. MMS’s main focuses are offshore crewing, personnel recruitment, and project support.
To continue laying the groundwork and challenge what's possible for our business, we seek to partner with individuals ready to elevate their careers with us.
Responsibilities:FPSO Turritella – Marine Operator Deck - AB (Non-Union)
Summary: The AB (Able Body Seaman) Is required to be knowledgeable of the specific features, characteristics, and procedures of the vessel operations.
Essential Functions:
- Monitoring the offloading hose during offload.
- Inspecting slinging equipment prior use and maintenance.
- Preparing loads for lifting.
- Exhibiting a high standard of safety behavior and ensuring that all aspects of shipboard maintenance, rigging, slinging, storage, housekeeping, and general seamanship are carried out professionally, safely, and effectively.
- Carrying out shipboard maintenance under the direction of the Marine Foreman.
- Ensuring the safety of self, team members, visitors, and subcontractors within the limits of own responsibility.
- Assuming the role of RFPNW when the vessel is disconnected from the mooring buoy.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships and communication with supervisors, colleagues, and visitors to the FPSO.
- Checking preparation of loads for lifting, including confirming that the load is secure and stable.
- Using various lifting items (plate clamps, barrel lifters, chain hoists, etc.).
- Performing bundling and slinging of simple and awkward loads.
- Maintaining slinging equipment (slings, hooks, webbing plate clamps, barrel lifters, chain hoists, etc.).
- Directing the movement and placing of loads using appropriate hand and radio communication techniques.
- Performing rig, sling, and position blind load using appropriate hand signals and radio communications.
- Preparing the site for abrasive blasting and cleaning surfaces using abrasive tools.
- Painting or coating the worksite using correct colors, paints, or protective coatings.
- Examining portable power and hand tools before and after use and reporting any defects immediately.
- Restoring the worksite after cleaning and coating.
- Monitoring hose during offloading operations and taking action on anomalies noted.
- Standing watch as helmsman and lookout.
- Standing watch from bow of ship or wing of bridge to look for obstruction in path of ship.
- Maintaining a steady course, properly executing all rudder orders, and communicating with navigational terms relating to heading and steering.
- Navigating ship and maintaining visual communication with other ships.
- Standing security-related watches, such as gangway watch and anchor watch, while the ship is not underway.
- Standing by the wheel when the ship is on automatic pilot and verifying accuracy of course by comparing with magnetic compass.
- Operating deck machinery, such as the hose reel, mooring hawser, windlass, and winches, while mooring or unmooring and to operate cargo gear.
- Assisting with helicopter refueling as requested.
- Conducting baggage/freight loading/unloading.
- Conducting helicopter pre-arrival checks.
- Conducting helideck emergency response operations as defined in the installation emergency response plan.
- Conducting loading/unloading of survival equipment.
- Conducting handling and escort.
- Conducting reviews of helideck hazards.
- Ensuring that the work area within your responsibility is kept clean and free of hazards.
- Taking positive action to stop hazards and unsafe behaviors.
- Recording maintenance activities and reporting defects immediately and effectively.
- Carrying out any lawful command and delegated duty as issued by the Master, Chief Officer, or delegated OOW.
Certification:
- Required:
- Must hold a valid USCG MMC with a minimum of an AB Limited or higher
- Able Seafarer-Deck
- Basic Training
- RFPNW
- VPDSD/Security Awareness
- Proficiency in survival craft
- Valid USCG 719k Med Cert (STCW)
- Valid TWIC Card
- Valid Driver License
- Preferred:
- Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties/Security Awareness (VI/6)
- Tanker Assist (V/1-1-1 Basic Oil and Chemical Tanker Operations- Tankerman Assist / PIC-DL )
- Passport
- IADC Rig Pass / SafeGulf equivalent
- T-HUET (or better)
*All qualified candidates must submit the above required documents with their application in order to be reviewed for the position*
Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent [G.E.D.]
Experience:
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a deck capacity in the offshore or shipping industries and at least 6 months experience as RFPNW on oil tankers or deep-sea vessels
- Rigging, slinging, and general deck experience
- Experience as a Deck Operator on an FPSO/FSO vessel or other Offshore Mobile Unit (Preferred)
- Experience handling flammable/dangerous liquids -Familiarization with transferring of products (Preferred)
Supervisory Responsibilities— N/A
Compensation:
- Competitive Day Rate : Starts at $535.00 per 12-hour day
- Comprehensive Benefits package
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- LTD
- STD
- AD&D
- Life Insurance
- 401k
- 28/28 Rotation
- Paid Travel
Duration/Travel/Timeline Details: 10% Travel – To and from the vessel along with shoreside training
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions/Work Environment: Works both inside and outside in conditions of both high and low temperatures. May be exposed to odors, dust, dirt, mechanical hazards, high noise levels and potentially dangerous equipment. Must be able to crouch and stoop to get into areas with restricted headroom and be able to climb ladders. Meet the USCG 719K physical standard.
Other: Must be able to work in a drug free workplace; never under the influence of mind-altering prescriptions or non-prescription drugs, including alcohol, and other drugs of abuse.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Aerospace & Defense
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in deck officer jobs.
- Valid STCW certification with appropriate officer-of-the-watch endorsement
- U.S. Coast Guard merchant mariner credential at the relevant license level
- Minimum verified sea service hours on vessels above a specified gross tonnage
- Current STCW-compliant medical certificate from an approved medical examiner
- Proficiency in ECDIS and electronic chart navigation systems
- Experience with cargo operations, stability calculations, or vessel safety management systems
Tips for Your Deck Officer Job Search
List your STCW certifications by endorsement
Hiring managers scan for specific Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping endorsements before reading anything else. List each certificate by its full endorsement name and expiry date so your application clears automated screening without ambiguity.
Tailor your sea service record to the vessel type
A bulk carrier background reads differently than offshore supply vessel experience. Match the tonnage, vessel type, and trade route in your sea service documentation directly to the fleet listed in each job posting before you apply.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists deck officer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Get your medical certificate current before applying
Many employers reject applications at the first screen if your STCW medical certificate is expired or within 90 days of expiry. Renew before you apply so nothing stalls your candidacy after a company shows interest.
Prepare for a bridge simulation or practical assessment
Cruise lines and large shipping companies routinely include a bridge simulator exercise in the interview process. Practice collision regulations, restricted visibility scenarios, and ECDIS navigation so you can demonstrate watchkeeping decisions under observation.
Negotiate your rotational schedule before accepting
Rotation length directly affects your total compensation and time ashore. Ask hiring contacts during the offer stage exactly which rotation the position carries and whether it is fixed or flexible, since terms vary significantly by company and trade route.
Deck Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most deck officers?
GE Aerospace, HII, and Harbour Island are hiring the most deck officers right now, with openings concentrated in Florida, California, and Tennessee, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Activity shifts with seasonal trade and vessel deployment cycles, so checking listings frequently gives you the clearest picture of where demand is highest.
How many deck officer jobs are remote?
About 35% of deck officer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on, vessel-based nature of most watchkeeping and navigation roles. Shore-based positions in marine operations management, vessel traffic services, and maritime training coordination make up the largest share of any remote or hybrid work available to experienced deck officers.
How do you become a deck officer?
You earn a deck officer license by completing a U.S. Coast Guard-approved maritime academy or officer-candidate program, accumulating the required sea service hours on qualifying vessels, passing the USCG licensing examination for your target credential, and obtaining STCW certification. Advancing from third officer to chief mate or master requires additional sea service, examinations, and endorsements at each license level.
How do you get hired as a deck officer with little experience?
Start by applying to companies that operate training vessels, inland towboats, or near-coastal ferry routes, where employers are more willing to bring on candidates at the lower license grades. Highlight your STCW endorsements, any cadet sea service, and familiarity with watchkeeping equipment. A letter of continuity showing you are actively accruing sea service hours toward the next license level reassures hiring managers that you have a clear progression plan.
What does the deck officer interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone or video screen to verify your credentials and confirm the license grade matches the position. A technical interview follows, covering collision regulations, stability, and emergency procedures. Cruise lines and offshore operators often add a bridge simulator or practical navigation exercise. Final steps typically include a medical examination, drug screening, and background check before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to deck officer jobs?
You can find and apply to deck officer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your license grade, vessel type preference, and rotation requirements, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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