Hornblower Group
Hornblower Group is a global leader in experience and transportation. Spanning a 100-year history, Hornblower Group's portfolio of international offerings includes water- and land-based experiences and ferry and transportation services. City Experiences, Hornblower Group's premier experience division, offers dining and sightseeing cruises and walking and food tours through the City Cruises, Walks, and Devour brands. City Ferry, part of Hornblower Group's Ferry and Transportation Division, is the largest private operator of high-speed passenger and vehicle ferries in the United States, carrying more than 10 million passengers annually and operating services including NYC Ferry, Puerto Rico Ferry, and other regional ferry systems.
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 full-service shipping, waterfront logistics and management company that specializes in the operation and maintenance of government and commercial 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 Qualified Member of the Engineering Department (QMED) supports the safe and reliable operation of all engineering systems aboard Training Support Vessels. This role performs maintenance, repair, and operational tasks under the direction of the Chief Engineer and licensed engineering officers. The QMED stands engineering watches as assigned and contributes to the overall efficiency and readiness of the Engineering Department.
Duties and Responsibilities:- Serve as a member of the Engineering Department and support daily engineering operations.
- Stand assigned engine room watches in accordance with the vessel's operational and watch standing requirements.
- Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on propulsion machinery, auxiliary equipment, and engineering support systems as directed by the Chief Engineer or senior engineering officers.
- Assist with routine inspections, equipment monitoring, lubrication, filter changes, and other preventive maintenance tasks.
- Maintain engineering spaces in clean, safe, and well-organized condition.
- Follow all safety, environmental, and engineering operational standards and procedures.
- Support accurate recording of machinery readings, maintenance notes, and engineering log entries as required.
- Assist with equipment operation and system monitoring during vessel movements, evolutions, and drills.
- Perform other duties as assigned to ensure safe and effective engine room operations.
- Valid U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) with STCW endorsements including:
Able Seafarer – Engine, Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch (RFPEW), Proficiency in Survival Craft (PSC), Basic Training. - Valid USCG Medical Certificate meeting engineering service standards.
- 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 hot spaces, climb ladders, and handle tools and equipment.
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and the ability to follow technical instructions.
- Ability to stand rotating watches and respond to engineering emergencies as required.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills to operate effectively within the Engineering Department.
- Must meet all company and contractual requirements.
- Must be legally authorized to work…
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