Mate- Ship, Boat, and Barge jobs in Bangor, ME

American Cruise Lines is seeking Junior Mates for our growing fleet sailing unique itineraries along inland and coastal waterways of the East Coast, Pacific Northwest, Columbia-Snake Rivers and Mississippi-Ohio-Cumberland Rivers. Our U.S. flag ships are state-of-the art designed for safe operation and five-star service to 100-200 guests.

Junior Mates are entry-level shipboard officers reporting directly to the Mate and responsible for safe vessel and launch operations, adherence to company and regulatory standards, and representing the company as a professional leader and example. Our Junior Mates are licensed mariners with basic maritime experience and keen interest in gaining experience in challenging U.S. coastal and river waterways. Our Junior Mates are team-oriented, self-disciplined, and hands-on workers. Junior Mates work alongside Deckhands and Engineers completing watch standing, maintenance, sanitation, and logistics tasks. Junior Mates operate and maintain our 35ft-50ft certificated passenger launches. Our Junior Mates are people-oriented professionals and meticulous officers, in service to our guests and as examples to our crews.

American Cruise Lines offers competitive pay and benefits, along with comprehensive professional development programs. Jr Mates enjoy comfortable onboard stateroom accommodations and chef prepared meals. American Cruise Lines operates our own bridge simulator, enabling rigorous recurrent training and development focused on critical decision-making and advanced piloting skills. American Cruise Lines recruits and retains the best professional mariners in the industry.