Third Mate - National Geographic Sea Lion & National Geographic Sea Bird
Lindblad ExpeditionsAbout the role
LIVING CONDITIONS
Crew quarters are compact and shared — you will bunk with one or two roommates for the full duration of your rotation, with minimal personal space. The vessel operates in remote locations with limited or no port access between expeditions, so cell service and internet may be unavailable for extended periods. You must bring a sufficient supply of any prescription medications, as refills cannot be obtained while underway.
This lifestyle suits people who are adaptable, self-sufficient, and genuinely energized by close-knit team environments and remote travel. If those conditions sound like a challenge rather than an adventure, this may not be the right fit.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This is a physically demanding role performed in a moving marine environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, and climb steep interior stairs repeatedly throughout a 12-hour shift — including during periods of significant vessel motion. The employee must regularly lift and carry items up to 50 pounds. Work rotates continuously across cabin cleaning, dishwashing, laundry, and food service, often without extended breaks. Work is performed in confined spaces and high-humidity environments.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
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Watch Duty
- Stands bridge navigation and deck watch during assigned periods.
- Determines the vessel's geographical position using GPS, radar, visual observations, depth sounders, and other available means.
- Maintains accurate entries in navigation and radio logs.
- Assists with docking, anchoring, and piloting in close-quarters and open-sea conditions as directed by the Captain.
- Navigates to avoid marine hazards — reefs, shoals, shallow waters — using aids to navigation including lights, lighthouses, and buoys.
- Completes pilotage logs for Alaska, British Columbia, and Columbia/Snake River transits to meet pilotage requirements and qualify for unsupervised watch.
- Participates in all onboard safety training, meetings, and drills, including fire, abandon ship, man overboard, flooding, security, medical emergency, and kayak recovery exercises.
- Attends shore-side training as required by the company.
- Conducts kayak safety briefings for guests.
- Performs and relieves gangway watch per the duty schedule.
- Maintains working knowledge of ISM and ISPS Code requirements.
- Upholds all responsibilities under the company Safety Management System, including Emergency Response activities.
- Conducts and documents Safety Familiarization tours for crew and staff.
- Operates inflatable boats as needed.
- Assists guests, staff, and crew with boarding and disembarking inflatable boats.
- Oversees routine upkeep and maintenance of kayaks and associated equipment.
- Serves as the shipboard Waste Management and Pest Management Officer.
- Manages the Integrated Pest Management Plan in compliance with CDC Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP) requirements.
- Maintains the ship's Safety Data Sheet inventory.
- Ensures all crew have access to the SMS and its document library.
Safety & Security
Small Boat Operations
Administrative
What We Offer
- Health insurance including Medical, Dental, Vision
- Room and board when scheduled
- Travel Day Pay
- Travel Expenses Paid
- Uniforms Provided
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