Summary

Cook Inlet Tug & Barge has provided marine services since 1924. We specialize in harbor services and fuel distribution throughout South Central, Southeast and Western Alaska. Visit www.cookinlettug.com to learn more about us.

Description

Captain “On-Call” – Seward AK. 

 

We are Alaska’s tug and barge company – and are growing. 

  

Cook Inlet Tug & Barge has provided marine services since 1924. We specialize in harbor services throughout South Central and Western Alaska. Visit www.cookinlettug.com to learn more about us. 

  

Why Cook Inlet Tug & Barge?  

 

Simply put, Cook Inlet Tug & Barge is a team of exceptional merchant mariners. If you are looking for steady year-round work and enjoy what you do, this is an opportunity of a lifetime! We are committed to employee safety and take pride in our professional operations.  

 

We offer competitive pay and a full package of benefits to include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and more to our full-time employees. 

 

Get your application in today at: https://www.cookinlettug.com/careers! 

 

Roles and Responsibilities 

 

As Captain you are solely responsible to: 

 

  • Ensuring crew’s welfare and training in areas such as safety, firefighting, search and rescue.  
  • Ensure the safe navigation of the vessel at all times.  
  • Conduct required drills, training, safety meetings and maintains records of such, per company policy.  
  • Conducts and ensures compliance with vessel maintenance and inspection requirements as prescribed by the company.  
  • Inspects vessel to ensure conformance with safety standards and maritime regulations.  
  • Work closely with customers, pilots and appropriate government agencies to ensure the proper performance of the job.  
  • Ensures prompt and accurate reporting of all equipment failures, illnesses, incidents, accidents and damages.  
  • Maintains current knowledge of all maritime laws.  
  • Directs and supervises crew members in safe and productive operation of the vessel, its machinery and equipment.  
  • Holds crew accountable for their adherence to maritime law, company policies and procedures, and their individual performance/productivity.  
  • Evaluate all crewmembers in accordance with Company policy and take action as necessary.  
  • Implement company policies and procedures, and general maritime industry standards to maintain a safe work environment.  
  • Ensure the safe navigation of the vessel while steering, operating, pushing, and pulling barges and other vessels under tow, while docking, or unloading. 
  • Focus on water depth, weather, surging and other traffic.  
  • Evaluate all crew members and take necessary action as needed.  
  • Other duties as assigned.   

 

 Qualifications: 

 

  • Must possess and maintain a Master 200 OC or NC license, Master of Towing, STCW, Radar Endorsement, MMC, and TWIC.  
  • Must have experince operating a conventional twin srew tug.  
  • Valid USCG Merchant Mariner Credential required/ STCW, HAZWOPER, and PIC (preferred).  
  • Valid Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC).  
  • Valid state driver’s license.  
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.  
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States.  

 

Experience and Skills: 

 

  • 2 years’ experience as a Master or Operating Mate on towing vessels.  
  • A marine operations background and are familiar with shipyards, tugs, and oil barges (preferred).  
  • Extensive knowledge of Maritime law and current updates.  
  • Skilled with equipment best suited to handle the job at hand.  

 

Working conditions: 

 

  • Lodging and provisions on the vessel. 
  • Must be physically fit to climb aboard tugs and barges, ascend and descend ladders and balance while aboard vessels in a seaway; kneel, stoop, use stairs, reach overhead, and stand for long periods.  
  • Comfortable with heights or narrow walkways.  
  • Must be able to work 12 hours a day every day. 
  • Exposure to all weather conditions (rain, ice, snow, heat, wind, etc.). 
  • Year-round work, on-call. 

 

Cook Inlet Tug & Barge is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce and taking affirmative action to employ and advance qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. We are a drug-free employer and a participant of the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. 

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