GMS Offshore is actively hiring Deckhands for current and upcoming offshore project work. This posting represents an active staffing need and is intended for candidates who are available to begin work in the near term.
STCW Certification Required for Consideration
Project schedules and locations vary based on vessel and client needs. Assignments may include multi-day or multi-week offshore rotations and may require travel. Candidates should be comfortable working extended days and living aboard a vessel for the duration of an assignment.
Responsibilities
- Perform general vessel maintenance, cleaning, painting, and upkeep to maintain a safe and organized work environment.
- Assist with vessel mobilization and demobilization, including loading, securing, and organizing equipment and supplies.
- Handle lines, fenders, and other deck equipment during docking, undocking, and vessel operations.
- Assist with the operation of deck machinery and equipment, including winches, A-frames, cranes, hydraulics, and rigging as directed.
- Support offshore project operations, including equipment deployment and recovery, marine survey and research operations, AUV/ROV operations, and other client activities.
- Assist clients, technicians, and project personnel onboard as needed while maintaining a professional and safety-focused environment.
- Follow all vessel safety procedures, emergency protocols, and instructions from the Captain and senior crew.
- Perform basic vessel and equipment inspections and report maintenance, equipment, or safety concerns.
- Maintain clean and orderly deck, common, and work areas.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Captain or senior crew.
Requirements
- Current STCW certification required.
- Previous deckhand, commercial vessel, offshore, fishing, or other relevant maritime experience required.
- Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to assist with vessel maintenance and minor repairs.
- Experience with rigging, hydraulics, winches, cranes, A-frames, or other deck machinery is preferred.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a small vessel crew and follow direction from senior crew members.
- Professional communication skills when working with clients and project personnel onboard.
- Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting, bending, climbing, and standing for extended periods.
- Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather and sea conditions.
- Willingness to travel and work extended days, weekends, holidays, and multi-day or multi-week assignments as project schedules require.
GMS Offshore is currently interviewing candidates for the following positions:
Administrative Assistant, Boatshop/Boatyard Manager, CAPTAIN - 100 TON (Experienced), Deckhand, Deckhand - Offshore/Project-Based/Per Diem, Marine Mechanic, Vessel Cook, and Vessel Engineer.
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About Us
Goodwin Marine Services began as a single boat operation in 2002 when owner and operator Josh Goodwin and his 42’ Wesmac made the transition from fishing to offshore support and research.
The first of its kind, the 42’ Wesmac was equipped with a hydraulic A-frame, deck winches, and a lab space, and began providing oceanographic research and data collection services for a local environmental consulting company.
In 2004 after years of hydrographic and geophysical survey and environmental sampling and monitoring support, Goodwin Marine Services began a longstanding working relationship with Bluefin Robotics, now General Dynamics Mission Systems. Our support of Bluefin Robotics includes extensive AUV support, dive operations, target deployment, and vessel support and maintenance.
As the demand for a larger platform grew, the keel was laid for the purpose-built 55’ Wesmac R/V Jamie Hanna, which was completed by Clark Island Boat Works in 2012. Great care and attention to detail were used when designing the R/V Jamie Hanna, which created an ideal work environment for clientele. With a full lab space, deck winches, a certified 5,000lb capacity hydraulic A-frame, retractable sonar pole, and ample deck space, the Jamie Hanna makes for an incredibly versatile and stable work platform.
In order to serve an even greater range of purposes and to meet the growing demands of our clientele, Goodwin Marine Services began to research larger more adaptable vessel options. In 2017, considerable research led to the acquisition of the 110’ Graham-built offshore supply vessel, R/V James K Goodwin. Originally designed for the transport of goods and personnel to offshore oil platforms, the R/V James K Goodwin provides us with a sea-worthy and reliable vessel, capable of extended offshore missions and a wider range of services.
In 2019, we added a second, nearly identical 110’ Graham hull to our fleet and named it R/V Rachel K Goodwin. Along with ample deck space and sleeping accommodations, R/V Rachel K Goodwin has a custom-made detachable A-frame with 27’ vertical clearance that can easily collect twenty-foot vibracores.
Continued expansion into the offshore industry coupled with a broadening range of clientele led to the 2022 acquisition of the 145’ Master-built R/V Peter M Mahoney. Equipped with a 90’ x 30’ clear deck and a 10-ton hydraulic A-frame, the fully outfitted vessel provides an increased capacity for deck equipment and allows for a customizable layout based on client need.
In addition to providing decades of support for GDMS Bluefin Robotics, Goodwin Marine Services has conducted countless offshore research jobs for companies such as AECOM, APTIM, Battelle Labs, Coastal Engineering, Coastal Vision, Cornell University, Ecology & Environment, Epsilon Associates, FUGRO, Germano and Associates, Green Environmental, Inspire Environmental, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Ocean Renewable Power Corporation, Ocean Tech, Teledyne Benthos, The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, The University of New Hampshire, The US Army Core of Engineers, The US Geological Survey, The US Navy, U-MASS Dartmouth, Woods Hole Group, and many more. This work has included AUV/ROV operations, geophysical and multibeam bathymetric surveys, mooring operations, dredge monitoring, ADCP/CTD sampling, grabs, vibracoring, video and habitat mapping, fisheries studies, and more.
With over twenty years in the business, Goodwin Marine Services has remained committed to providing unparalleled inshore and offshore services to all manner of clientele, ranging from the Gulf of Maine to the Gulf of Mexico and beyond.