Mate

Mate of Towing 200 GT — 

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 a Mate you are responsible to the Captain for the safety and security of the vessel.  

Working at the direction of the Captain to perform various tasks such as: 

• Ensuring crew’s welfare and training in areas such as safety, firefighting, search and rescue. 

• Ensure the safe navigation of the vessel while steering, operating, pushing, and pulling barges and other vessels under tow, while docking, or unloading. 

• Implement company policies and procedures, and general maritime industry standards to maintain a safe work environment. 

• Focus on water depth, weather, surging and other traffic. 

• Keeping the tow wire clear of the bottom, navigational aids, and other vessels. 

• Assist with inspections and conduct required drills, training, safety meetings and records per company policy to include essential notifications. 

• Other duties as assigned, including, working on deck and barges.  

Qualifications: 

• Mate of Towing 200 GT inland (near coastal preferred) with Towing Endorsement (TOAR) required. 

• Any AB rating (Able Seaman), Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch (RFPNW) and Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boat with Life Boatman (preferred). 

• Valid USCG Merchant Mariner Credential required 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: 

• Two (2) years of previous experience as a Deckhand operating harbor tugs with ASD propulsion (preferred). 

• Z drive experience highly preferred. 

• Three (3) years of sea-going experience on towing vessels (preferred). 

• Marine operations background and familiar with shipyards and tugs(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, typical shift is two weeks on/off. 

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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