Master of Towing Vessels

About the role

Directs and responsible for safe operation of vessel, tow, and cargo. Supervises crew members during vessel operating procedures and in demurrage ensuring company safety and environmental policies are followed. Maintains proper and valid vessel documentation on board vessel.

Responsibilities

• Exercises reasonable care and maritime skill in performing towing services.
• Coordinates and maintains vessel maintenance with Port Engineer, and keeps maintenance records updated.
• Ensures proper and valid vessel documentation is carried aboard vessels.
• Directs crew in preparation of a tow, assembly of the towing rig, inspection, maintenance and security of tow during transit.
• Enforces Stevens Drug and Alcohol Policy by not tolerating any drugs, alcohol, or controlled substance aboard the vessel.
• Conducts fire and boat drills at least weekly with an entry in the vessel's official log book relative to each drill.
• Enforces Stevens Towing Company, Inc. Fueling Procedures and ensures the safe and careful handling of fuel and other pollutants by the crew.
• Ensures responsible crew members are trained and qualified for conducting in-house inspections and record keeping.
• Enforces Stevens Towing Company, Inc. Drug and Alcohol Policy by not tolerating any drugs, alcohol, or controlled substance aboard the vessel.

Requirements

• USCG Master of Towing Vessels License (clearly stated on USCG document)
• Radar Certification
• STCW
• TWIC
• Driver's License
• First Aid and CPR
• Barge handling experience a must!

Qualifications

• Mariner applicants must be found fit for duty per United States Coast Guard or International mariner physical fitness requirements for employment.

Skills

• Familiarity with specific types of vessel operating procedures and procedures for making horsepower/tow decisions.
• Knowledge of vessel maintenance procedures, persons responsible for maintenance, maintenance schedules, and ensuring responsible persons are trained and qualified for maintenance.
• Ability to correct deficiencies identified during maintenance.
• Proficiency in vessel inspection procedures, conducting in-house inspections, and record keeping on a frequent basis.
• Ability to ensure that crew members correct deficiencies identified during inspections.
• Ability to conduct fire and boat drills at least weekly with an entry in the vessel's official log book relative to each drill.
• Enforcement of Stevens Towing Company, Inc. Drug and Alcohol Policy by not tolerating any drugs, alcohol, or controlled substance aboard the vessel.

Benefits

• Group medical and dental
• Term life
• Short term disability
• 401(k)
• Paid vacations and major holidays

Pay

Competitive

Schedule

N/A