There’s no registration fee or other cost to use this website. It's free
to the public. You don’t have to log in or register to use this site. You
don’t have to buy a book or CD from us. We don't sell "insider
secrets" of the ferry industry...we just plain and simple like the idea
that there's a resource to help hard working men and women
looking for work aboard ferries or water taxies. We've set up links
that go to companies running ferry, water taxi, shuttle and commuter
vessel operations. When you visit ferry boat websites, some days
you might not find nothing. Ten days later, you might see an
opening for a deckhand, mate or chief engineer.
We like the idea of a free job resource. If you like this website, let us
know….tell your friends. If you want to see things added, tell us. It
can be a good idea to “bookmark” this site under your “favorites”
(using the feature “save as favorite”, or “bookmark this page”). That
way, you’ll find us when you want to check for new job listings with
ferry companies.
Wages and benefits for ferry jobs will vary with the operators. Ferry
boat job prospects will depend on the grade of your Coast Guard
license, whether you hold endorsements, and familiarity with a
particular body of water for captain and mate position candidates.
For chief engineers, designated duty engineers (DDEs), oilers,
QMEDs (qualified members of the engine department) or other
marine engineering position, your familiarity with a particular diesel
propulsion plant, such as Caterpillar, General Motors or Fairbanks
Morse can be an asset. Naturally your level of experience, your
geographic location or willingness to relocate will be important
factors.
Ferry, water taxi, shuttle and commuter boat companies regularly
look for captains, mates, able seamen, deckhands, chief
engineers, assistant engineers, QMED (qualified members of the
engine department), oilers and wipers. Ferry, water taxi, shuttle and
commuter boat companies also search for shoreside positions
such as ticket sales (the positions may be title reservation agent,
maintenance personnel, human resources people, purchasing
agents, bookkeepers, and clerical help. The inventory of shoreside
positions can vary with the size of the ferry company.
Salaries will depend on vessel size, company policies, hours per
week of work, and regularity of work. Salary will also depend on the
grade of Coast Guard license, limits of tonnage, limits of
horsepower, and possibly, endorsements. Salary and wage
information for different geographic areas can be obtained from the
regional offices of state departments of labor, listed below. Aside
from salary and wage information, these offices may be able to
provide other valuable information and resources.
Good luck!
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Ferryjobs.net is not affiliated with any ferry, fast ferry, water taxi,
commuter vessel, shuttle vessel, or other marine transportation
company. Ferryjobs.net is not an employment agency.
Ferryjobs.net was created with the intention of providing links,
resources and helpful information to commercial mariners and
job seekers. Information on this website, whether it is
information about job practices, resume writing, applicable laws
in the maritime industry, recommendations for cover letters, etc.
is not provided as professional counseling. The information on
this website is general information and is not offered as
employment counseling advice or services, legal counseling,
official legal information, legal advice, job coaching or any
interpretation other than being general information, about which
no representations are made as to accuracy, timeliness and
completeness. If job candidates seek professional employment
counseling, legal advice and counseling, resume writing
consultancy or other professional assistance, they should seek
the services of a professional in that area.
Ferryjobs.net is not affiliated with any ferry, fast ferry, water taxi,
commuter vessel, shuttle vessel, or other marine transportation
company. Ferryjobs.net is not an employment agency.
Ferryjobs.net was created with the intention of providing links,
resources and helpful information to commercial mariners and
job seekers. Information on this website, whether it is
information about job practices, resume writing, applicable laws
in the maritime industry, recommendations for cover letters, etc.
is not provided as professional counseling. The information on
this website is general information and is not offered as
employment counseling advice or services, legal counseling,
official legal information, legal advice, job coaching or any
interpretation other than being general information, about which
no representations are made as to accuracy, timeliness and
completeness. If job candidates seek professional employment
counseling, legal advice and counseling, resume writing
consultancy or other professional assistance, they should seek
the services of a professional in that area.
| U.S. Department of Labor - These are contact numbers for Dept of Labor Offices that maintain regional employment, unemployment, wage information (cont'd) MONTANA - Helena, MT - (406) 444-2430 NEBRASKA - Lincoln, NE - (402) 471-9964 NEVADA - Carson City, NV - (775) 684-0387 NEW HAMPSHIRE - Concord, NH - (603) 228-4123 NEW JERSEY - Trenton, NJ 08625 - (609) 292-0099 NEW MEXICO - Albuquerque, NM - (505) 222-4683 NEW YORK - Albany, NY - (518) 457-6369 NORTH CAROLINA - Raleigh, NC - (919) 733-2936 NORTH DAKOTA - Bismarck, ND - (701) 328-2868 OHIO - Columbus, OH - (614) 752-9494 OKLAHOMA - Oklahoma City, OK - (405) 557-7265 OREGON - Salem, OR - (503) 947-1212 PENNSYLVANIA - Harrisburg, PA - (717) 787-3266 PUERTO RICO Hato Rey, PR - (787) 754-5340 RHODE ISLAND - Cranston, RI - (401) 462-8767 SOUTH CAROLINA - Columbia, SC - (803) 737-2660 SOUTH DAKOTA - Aberdeen, SD - (605) 626-2314 TENNESSEE - Nashville, TN - (615) 741-2284 TEXAS - Austin, TX - (512) 491-4802 UTAH - Salt Lake City, UT - (801) 526-9401 VERMONT - Montpelier, VT - (802) 828-4153 VIRGIN ISLANDS, Charlotte Amalie, VI 340 776-3700 VIRGINIA - Richmond, VA - (804) 786-7496 WASHINGTON - Lacey, WA - (360) 438-4804 WEST VIRGINIA - Charleston, WV - (304) 558-2660 WISCONSIN - Madison, WI - (608) 267-2393 WYOMING - Casper, WY - (307) 473-3807 |
| U.S. Department of Labor - These are contact numbers for Dept of Labor Offices that maintain regional employment, unemployment, wage information. ALABAMA - Montgomery, AL - (334) 242-8859 ALASKA - Juneau, AK - (907) 465-4518 ARIZONA - Phoenix, AZ - (602) 542-3871 ARKANSAS - Little Rock, AR - (501) 682-4500 CALIFORNIA - Sacramento, CA - (916) 262-2160 COLORADO - Denver, CO - (303) 318-8898 CONNECTICUT, Wethersfield,CT, (860) 263-6255 DELAWARE - Wilmington, DE - (302) 761-8052 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA - (202) 671-1633 FLORIDA - Tallahassee, FL - (850) 488-1048 GEORGIA - Atlanta, GA - (404) 232-3875 GUAM - Tamuning, GU - (671) 475-7062 HAWAII - Honolulu, HI - (808) 586-8842 IDAHO - Boise, ID - (800) 772-2553 ILLINOIS - Chicago, IL - (312) 793-2316 INDIANA - Indianapolis, IN - (317) 232-7460 IOWA - Des Moines, IA - (515) 281-0255 KANSAS - Topeka, KS - (785) 296-5058 LOUISIANA - Baton Rouge, LA - (225) 342-3141 MAINE - Augusta, ME - (207) 287-2271 MARYLAND - Baltimore, MD - (410) 767-2250 MASSACHUSETTS - Boston, MA - (617) 626-6556 MICHIGAN - Detroit, MI - (313) 456-3090 MINNESOTA - St. Paul, MN - (651) 282-2714 MISSISSIPPI - Jackson, MS - (601) 321-6261 |
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| When you visit ferry operator sites, the typical job postings may include: Captain or "Master”, under these US Coast Guard license qualifications: ▪ 100 Ton Master ▪ 200 Ton Master ▪ 500 Ton Master ▪ 1600 Ton Master sometimes seeking endorsements and STCW 95. Mate , under this United States Coast Guard license: ▪ 100 Ton Mate ▪ 200 Ton Mate ▪ 500 Ton Mate ▪ 1600 Ton Mate Able Bodied Seaman, or Able Seaman or AB Deckhand May require STCW 95. Chief Engineer , need to hold this Coast Guard license: ▪ Chief Engineer Limited ▪ Chief Engineer Unlimited Designated Duty Engineer under USCG license: ▪ Designated Duty Engineer Some companies call their position Marine Engineer QMED Utility Worker Electrician Marine Mechanic Green Trainee or Trainee Ferry Operators also seek Ticket Reservationists, a/k/a Reservation Agents Customer Service Traffic Operations Personnel Parking Lot Personnel Security Personnel Companies may require STCW, MMD (merchant marine document, or Z Card) Where a larger ferry company operates its own shipyard or maintenance facility, they may seek the following: Welder Marine Electrician Pipe Fitter Carpenter Electronics Technician Painter Administrative Accounting Personnel Laborer |
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Ferryjobs.net was created to
help people find work in the
maritime industry aboard
ferries, water taxis, commuter
and shuttle vessels. Ferry jobs
are attractive because they
allow employees to enjoy the
positive attributes of shipboard
life without sacrificing the
stability of a shore-based family
life. Ferry captains and ferry
mates can accumulate sea
time on Coast Guard licenses,
maintain their edge with current
navigation instruments,
maintain seamanship skills in
docking operations…and
usually go home to be with
family and friends at the end of
the day. The pay scales may
not be the same as ocean
going merchant marine jobs,
but some of the advantages of
working on ferry boats can be
appealing.
help people find work in the
maritime industry aboard
ferries, water taxis, commuter
and shuttle vessels. Ferry jobs
are attractive because they
allow employees to enjoy the
positive attributes of shipboard
life without sacrificing the
stability of a shore-based family
life. Ferry captains and ferry
mates can accumulate sea
time on Coast Guard licenses,
maintain their edge with current
navigation instruments,
maintain seamanship skills in
docking operations…and
usually go home to be with
family and friends at the end of
the day. The pay scales may
not be the same as ocean
going merchant marine jobs,
but some of the advantages of
working on ferry boats can be
appealing.
The time is now...
| Deck Question Which is not a potential hazard of approaching close to an iceberg? a. the berg may suddenly tilt or capsize due to uneven melting and hit the vessel b. the berg may calve with the bergy bit hitting the vessel c. there may be underwater rams extending out from the berg a. the brash ice in the vicinity may clog sea intakes |
| This site contains links to the ferry boat and water taxi operators. Here are some of the companies that run ferries, water taxies and commuter shuttle vessels to whom we've linked: Cross Sound Ferry New London, Connecticut With Operations from New London, Port Jefferson, Orient Point longislandferry.com Block Island Ferry Operating as Interstate Navigation State Pier Narragansett, RI blockislandferry.com Hy-Line Cruises 22 Channel Point Road Hyannis, MA hy-linecruises.com Staten Island Ferry New York City Department of Transportation Washington State Ferries Louisiana Ferries Louisiana Dept of Transportation Although we didn't notice employment pages at the time we visited, these are other companies that operate ferries and water taxies: Blue and Gold Fleet Fisherman’s Wharf San Francisco, California blueandgoldfleet.com New York Water Taxi New York, New York Contact is through a “contact us” page on their website newyorkwatertaxi.com New York Waterway New York, New York Contact is through a “contact us” page on their website nywaterway.com Martha’s Vineyard & Nantucket Ferry Operating as Steamship Authority General Information Contact Number 508 548 5011 Day of Sailing Info: Woods Hole 508 548 3788 Vineyard Haven 508 693 0367 Oak Bluffs 508 693 0125 Hyannis 508 771 4000 Nantucket 508 228 0262 Texas Ferries Texas Dept of Transportation |
| findmaritimejobs.com is a website worth checking out. It has tons of resources for finding work aboard tugboats, cruise ships, fishing vessels, government vessels, ocean going vessels and more. Too many links to describe to almost every conceivable corner of the maritime industry that hires commercial mariners and other personnel for maritime jobs. findmaritimejobs.com |