Third Mate
$285 - $306+ Travel Day Pay + Travel Expenses Paid + 401(k) Match + Short Pay + Emergency Coverage Pay
Mid
Seattle, WA, USA
In PersonRotational schedule: approximately 7 weeks on and 7 weeks off; shipboard work.
Vehicle Operation & DeliveryPassenger Transport Driving
About the job
Requirements
- Experience as a mate operating a passenger vessel, including navigation and bridge watch responsibilities, operating inflatable boats, and completing International Safety Management Safety Management System inspections, checklists, and reports is desired.
- Experience operating port-to-port between Southeast Alaska, the Columbia and Snake Rivers, the Gulf of California, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Panama, including the Panama Canal, is desired.
- Ability to act quickly and confidently while exercising sound judgment in crisis situations.
- Professional demeanor and ability to use appropriate tact and courtesy when providing customer service.
- Ability to manage time, handle multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations and in writing.
- Minimum Master 500 GRT USA tonnage and 3,000 GT ITC tonnage license is required.
- Current First Aid/CPR certification is required.
- Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential card is required.
- Valid U.S. passport is required.
- Automatic Radar Plotting Aid is required.
- Electronic Chart Display and Information System is required.
- Global Maritime Distress and Safety System Restricted Operators License is required.
- Radar Observer endorsement is required.
- STCW Basic Safety Training completed within the last five years is required.
- STCW Crowd and Crisis Management is preferred.
- Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties qualification is required.
- Ability to read, write, and comprehend policies, legal guidelines, correspondence, and memos in English, and communicate professionally both orally and in writing.
- Ability to perform the physical demands described in the Third Mate Job Analysis sheet and to be determined fit for sea duty.
- Employment is contingent on passing required post-offer pre-start, random, reasonable-cause, and serious-marine-incident drug tests, a pre-offer background check, and a post-offer physical examination.
Responsibilities
- Perform bridge navigation and deck watch during periods assigned by the Captain.
- Determine the ship's geographical position using available means such as GPS, radar ranges, visual observations, and depth sounders.
- Make necessary entries in navigation and radio logs.
- Assist with docking, anchoring, piloting, and vessel operations in close quarters and open sea conditions when directed by the Captain.
- Navigate the vessel to avoid marine hazards, using navigation aids such as lights, lighthouses, and buoys.
- Perform voyage planning and navigational calculations.
- Participate in onboard safety training, meetings, and drills as directed by the Captain, including fire, abandon ship, man overboard, flooding, medical emergency, and kayak recovery drills.
- Fulfill the Fire and Emergency Station Billet by acting as a fire hose nozzle person while wearing firefighting gear and serving at the scene of a fire.
- Participate in shore-side training as required by the company.
- Perform kayak safety briefings.
- Relieve or perform gangway watch as directed by the duty schedule.
- Maintain familiarity with the International Safety Management Code and its requirements.
- Maintain familiarity with duties under the company Safety Management System, including emergency response activities, and complete internal Safety Management System training for all crewmembers.
- Perform and document safety familiarization tours with crew and staff.
- Drive inflatable boats as necessary.
- Assist guests, staff, and crew in and out of inflatable boats.
- Maintain kayaks and associated equipment.
- Act as shipboard Waste Management Officer.
- Manage the Integrated Pest Management Plan as required by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- Maintain the ship's inventory of Material Safety Data Sheets.
- Ensure all crew have access to the Safety Management System and its document library.
Desired Qualifications
- STCW Crowd and Crisis Management is preferred.
About the company
Lindblad Expeditions partners with National Geographic to offer premium expedition travel focused on marine exploration, conservation, and sustainable tourism. The company sells educational voyage packages that include guided tours, lectures, and exclusive access to remote locations, with guests traveling onboard ships equipped with kayaks, snorkeling gear, and underwater cameras. Trips feature interactions with scientists and naturalists to provide hands-on learning and field research opportunities. The main difference from competitors is its formal educational program and conservation emphasis, powered by the National Geographic partnership and a strong commitment to sustainable tourism, rather than generic sightseeing. The company aims to give adventure travelers, nature enthusiasts, and educational travelers immersive experiences that advance conservation, science communication, and responsible exploration of pristine environments.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1979
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 revenue hit $199.2 million, with 91% occupancy and record net yield.
- September 15, 2026 acquisition added White Desert and Echo Charlie, lifting 2026 guidance.
- August 15, 2026 European river cruises opened a new product line with 2027 fleet growth.
What critics are saying
- A serious Antarctic accident or permit crackdown would devastate White Desert and Lindblad’s brand.
- LIND trades near 247 times forward earnings, leaving little room for booking or margin disappointments.
- European river and Antarctic expansion increases integration complexity and capital strain before 2027 returns.
What makes Lindblad Expeditions unique
- National Geographic-Lindblad pairs expedition storytelling with premium access across seven continents.
- White Desert and Echo Charlie extend Lindblad beyond ships into air and land luxury travel.
- Founder-led brands like Patrick Woodhead preserve niche authenticity inside Lindblad’s acquisition platform.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match
- Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit
- Paid Holidays
- Floating Holiday Options
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Vacation