Tugboat Captain
Robbins Maritime Inc
Benefits:
401(k)
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
About us
Robbins Maritime, Inc. is a leading tug and barge company, established in 1986 and headquartered in Norfolk, VA. We specialize in providing reliable and efficient maritime support services along the East Coast and Gulf Coast of the United States.
Key Responsibilities:
Looking for Captain of Towing with experience working with dredging operations.
Work schedule is 28 days on and 14 days off
Paid travel to and from the vessel from closest major airport to residence
Crew safety, vessel safety and Environmental protection (Vessel Master has ultimate responsibility).
Pre-voyage inspections and voyage planning.
The safe operation and navigation of the vessel on it’s planned voyage including all dockings and un-dockings/departures and making and breaking tows
Ensuring the ability for up-to-date and corrected charts.
Maintaining a radio communications log reflecting all vessel-to-vessel communications, waypoints, and job start, stop and standby times.
Conducting fire drills once each month, New Crew Member Safety Orientations, and Vessel Security Plan Exercises and drills at the appropriate times.
Ensuring other crew members are completing their required duties and responsibilities.
Crew safety, vessel safety and Environmental protection.
Loading of vessel food stores
Maintaining the safe operation and navigation of the vessel, on her planned voyage, so that neither operator is in operation of the vessel for more than 12 hours in any 24-hour period and that adequate rest is received by both.
Requirements:
· Merchant Mariners Credentials (Master of Towing-Near Coastal 200 GRT)
· Valid Driver License
· Valid TWIC Card
· Must be able to pass Merchant Mariner Physical/CG-719K and Drug Screening
· Must have a Satisfactory Background Check
· Excellent communication skills and ability to work well in a team
· Physical fitness and the ability to handle the demands of working on a vessel
· Subject to Random Drug Screening
Benefits:
· Competitive salary and benefits package.
· Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
· Voluntary Life Insurance
· 401(k)
· Safe Harbor 401(k) match
· Opportunities for professional growth and development.
How to Apply:
If you are a dedicated and an experienced Tugboat Captain looking to join a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application on our website using the following link. All application and resumes should be sent to View email address on click.appcast.io
Robbins Maritime, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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