First Assistant Engineer - Seaward Services - TSVRON

Norfolk, VA, USA

Posted Monday, December 22, 2025 at 8:00 AM

Hornblower Group
is a global leader in experiences and transportation.

Spanning a 100-year history, Hornblower Group’s portfolio of international offerings includes water-based experiences (dining and sightseeing cruises), land-based experiences (walking and food tours) and ferry and transportation services. City Experiences, Hornblower Group’s premier experience division, offers land- and water-based experiences as well asferry and transportation services.

Hornblower Group’s subsidiaries include Hornblower Marine, which provides vessel outhaul and maintenance services at Bridgeport Boatworks in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and Seaward Services, Inc., a marine services company specializing in the operation, maintenance and repair of government and privately owned vessels.

Additionally, Anchor Operating System, LLC, a Hornblower Group subsidiary and independent entity,provides reservation, ticketing and website integration services for clients in the transportation, tourism and entertainment industries. Today, Hornblower Group’s global portfolio covers over 10 countries, over 50 U.S. cities and serves more than 20 million guests annually. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Hornblower Group’s additional corporate offices reside in San Francisco, California;
Boston, Massachusetts;
Chicago, Illinois;
London, United Kingdom;
New York, New York;
Dublin, Ireland; and across Ontario, Canada. For more information, visit

The First Assistant Engineer (1AE) supports the safe and efficient operation of the vessel’s Engineering Department. This position assists the Chief Engineer in the maintenance, operation, and repair of propulsion and auxiliary systems. The 1AE serves as a senior engineering officer, stands engine room watches, and responds to engineering requirements both underway and in port in accordance with the vessel’s operational schedule.

• Serve as a senior member of the Engineering Department, supporting the Chief Engineer in the management of shipboard machinery and engineering operations.
• Perform repairs, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and monitoring of propulsion systems, power generation equipment, auxiliary machinery, and engineering support systems as directed by the Chief Engineer.
• Serve as the alternate onboard representative to the Second Mate as required by vessel operations or departmental coordination needs.
• Stand assigned engine room watches (Duty Engineer) in accordance with the vessel’s watch standing schedule and operational requirements.
• Respond as the on-call Duty Engineer when the vessel is in homeport, following the established rotational watch bill.
• Ensure engineering logs, maintenance records, and equipment reports are properly maintained and submitted as required.
• Uphold all safety, environmental, and regulatory standards for engineering operations.
• Assist with training and oversight of junior engineering personnel as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support safe, reliable vessel operation.

• Valid U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) with STCW endorsements meeting
  :
  Chief Engineer/Second Engineer Officer of 3,000 kW (4,000 HP) or More.
• Valid Medical Certificate meeting USCG standards for engineering service.
• Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Must possess or be eligible for a United States Passport.
• Must meet physical and medical requirements for shipboard engineering duties, including the ability to work in confined spaces, climb ladders, and lift equipment.
• Strong technical and mechanical skills with the ability to diagnose and repair shipboard systems.
• Ability to stand rotating watches and respond to engineering emergencies as required.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work as part of an engineering team.
• Must meet all company and contractual requirements.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

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