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32 • MarineNews • July, 2005 By Chris Doane and Joe DiRenzo III Pick any major maritime city in the United States — New York, Boston, Chicago, Seattle — and commuter ferries are a critical element of the transportation system supporting the daily commute of thousands of workers. Ferries transport over 180 million passengers and their vehicles per year. Ferries in the Seattle-Tacoma region alone support more than 25 million pas- sengers annually. Nationwide, there are more than 60 ferries that carry in excess of 500 passengers per trip. Ensuring the safe, secure and on-time movement of these ferries is vital to local economies and presents a daunting challenge for local, state and federal transportation and maritime security agencies. In February 2004 in the Philippines, ter- rorist exploded just eight pounds of TNT hidden inside a television on board a ferry carry over 1,000 passengers; over a hun- dred people died. The NYC Department of Transportation seeks a Director of Operations for the Staten Island Ferry to manage day-to-day operations, maintenance repair, regulatory compliance, waterfront facilities and personnel, to assure safe, reliable and efficient vessel operations. The Director of Operations will manage daily marine operations, routine maintenance, and marine personnel. Operate and maintain vessels within the framework of a Safety Management System. Supervise Port Office and Terminal personnel on a 24 hour a day basis; approves labor, materials, supplies, equipment and parts within vessel operating budgets. Evaluate routine work orders, store requests and labor expenditures. Manage vessel regulatory compliance. Serve as senior technical advisor to Chief Operations Officer on marine related matters. REQUIREMENTS: Five years of progressive management experience in marine operations. U.S. Coast Guard license as Master, unlimited inland, coastwise or oceans; or Chief Engineer of motor vessels of any horsepower and three years of experience as captain of a passenger ferryboat, or as master in charge of a large ocean going ship. Operating knowledge and experience in management of a large marine ferry operation or comparable marine operation. Shipyard contract management experience with an emphasis on regulatory agency compliance. Strong background in a Safety Management System. Experience in labor relations, negotiations and grievance resolution. Excellent benefits package. Salary commensurate with experience. City residency required within 90 days of appointment. Interested candidates should forward resume with salary history to: NYC Department of Transportation Ferry Maintenance Facility Arthur Aaronson (SID 204) 1 Bay Street, 3rd Floor Staten Island, NY 10301 Fax: (718) 447-5338 No telephone inquiries Visit our Website at www.nyc.gov/dot EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEN ISLAND FERRY – DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS $67,412-$125,817 NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Circle 238 on Reader Service Card Please contact us for complete 2005 schedule Telephone 508-830-5019 Fax 508-830-5018 Advanced Shiphandling in Manned Models Massachusetts Maritime Academy offers the USCG approved “Advanced Shiphandling Training in Manned-Models”. This training meets STCW (1995) Table A-11/2 requirements for assessing Management Level (Masters and Chief Mates) deck officers. Additional Training at Massachusetts Maritime Academy trianglert trianglert trianglert trianglert trianglert trianglert trianglert trianglert trianglert trianglert trianglert trianglert OPA-90 QI: September 12-16 BST: October 24-28 PSC: November 7-10 Fast Rescue Boat: October 11-14 Tankerman PIC: December 19-23 GMDSS: August 1-12 100 Ton Master: bi-monthly classes Advanced Shiphandling: Call for dated Radar Renewal: August 13, September 10 ARPA: July 18-21 BRM: July 25-28 Visual Communications: Call for appoint. www.maritime.edu Circle 212 on Reader Service Card Passenger Ferry Security An armed Coast Guard crew in a 25-foot patrol boat guards the southern tip of New York City as the Staten Island Ferry, Andrew J. Barberi, approaches the slip at the South Ferry Termi- nal. USCG photo PA2 Mike Hvozda JULYMN2005 4(25-32).qxd 6/30/2005 3:35 PM Page 32
