Captain "On-Call"-Seward AK

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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