Master of Tow

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Position Description

Essential Job Duties

• • Safe Operations of the vessel and crew
  • Serves as Master of a self-propelled tugboat
  • Proper maintenance, operation, administration, navigation and safety of the vessel
  • Supervises the maintenance, repairs, and proper functioning of all vessel equipment
  • Navigation and operations of the vessel, including the operation and maintenance of navigation equipment and deck machinery
  • Supervises and trains the Deckhand and directs duties as needed
  • Directs repairs to vessel made by dredge crew, and requisitions necessary supplies and parts
  • Must be willing to work on non-live aboard and live aboard vessels
  • This position is available in various areas Nationwide.

Position Requirements

Requirements

• • Valid MMC with U.S. Coast Guard license as Master of Towing Vessels for the specified vessel route with radar observer
  • Marine construction experience preferred
  • At least 3 years' experience operating towing vessels required. Required knowledge of specified channels
  • Required ability to read and understand tide, current, and weather conditions effects on the navigation and maneuvering of towed vessels
  • Required knowledge of pushing, towing, working around anchors, and maneuvering barges alongside vessels
  • Required knowledge of the use of a tow winch, tow lines, cables, rigging and making and breaking tows
  • Required ability to dock and undock vessels properly and safely
  • Required ability to read and maintain charts and navigational aids
  • Able Seaman preferred
  • Valid medical card
  • Valid TWIC Required

Equal Opportunity Employer

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