ATB Captain

McAllister Towing•New York, NY

About The Position

McAllister Towing LNG Services, LLC is the technical manager for Polaris New Energy’s LNG bunkering operations in Florida. The ATB Captain operates and manages an articulated tug and barge unit used to transport LNG coastwise and deliver it as marine fuel. The position carries responsibility for the vessel, cargo, crew, occupational health and safety, quality, security, and pollution prevention, with overriding authority on those matters aboard the vessel. The Captain supervises all assigned crewmembers and reports to the General Manager. The role includes serving as Officer in Charge of the Navigation Watch and Vessel Security Officer, and acting as Incident Commander until relieved during applicable incidents. The Captain manages daily vessel operations, loading and discharge activities, crew schedules and performance, vessel maintenance, inspections, regulatory compliance, safety drills, emergency readiness, records, and communications with shore-side management. The Captain is expected to follow company policies and applicable regulations, uphold good seamanship, and maintain professional relationships with customers, pilots, terminal personnel, and the public. The position requires meeting specified physical abilities related to tug and towing operations.

Requirements

Current U.S. Coast Guard Master of Towing Vessels—Oceans license with appropriate tonnage rating, radar, and GMDSS endorsement.
Proficiency in Z-Drive tugs.
Current U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential, any rating.
STCW certification.
Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
High school diploma or equivalent.
Pass pre-employment drug test and pre-employment physical.
At least one year serving as Master or Mate of towing vessels.
Adequate vision, with no color blindness or impairment that cannot be corrected with prescription lenses, and adequate hearing.
Ability to walk and stand on wet surfaces for extended periods, handle heavy lines and operate heavy machinery, climb a 12-foot ladder without assistance, and hoist oneself over a 12-inch-wide, 6-foot-high barrier.
Ability to lift 100 pounds from deck to waist level, 50 pounds from deck to shoulder level, and 35 pounds from deck to overhead, and to pull or drag 120 pounds at least 20 feet.

Nice To Haves

Master 1600 GRT license and ARPA endorsement.
Person In Charge—Liquid Gas qualification.

Responsibilities

Operate, manage, and control the tug, barge(s), and assigned crew as directed by Operations personnel, prioritizing the safety of people, vessels, cargo, and the marine environment.
Implement and maintain the assigned vessel and crew in accordance with company quality, safety, security, and environmental policies and procedures.
Supervise and instruct crew members, promote adherence to the company Quality Safety Management System, and ensure the highest attainable level of safety.
Serve as Vessel Security Officer responsible for implementing and maintaining the AWO Alternative Security Program.
Review the company management system through Master’s Review and report observed deficiencies to the DPA.
Ensure safe and efficient vessel operations and serve as Officer in Charge of the Navigation Watch.
Manage day-to-day tug and barge operations, communicate with shore-side management, submit daily reports, and liaise between vessel crew and the office.
Oversee barge loading and discharge operations and review load and discharge plans.
Immediately notify the office of collisions, strandings, fires, groundings, and onboard personnel injuries; act as Incident Commander until properly relieved.
Complete, submit, and maintain vessel logs and paperwork, including timely reports of accidents, near-misses, injuries, and illnesses.
Correct observed safety violations, unsafe equipment, and noncompliance with established procedures.
Requisition vessel supplies in a timely manner and ensure safety equipment is properly located, maintained, and operational.
Develop and communicate crew work schedules in compliance with USCG work-hour regulations and advise shore-side personnel of crewing requirements.
Verify crew members’ licenses and documentation; promote professional and courteous conduct; appraise performance, discipline crew, address complaints, and resolve problems in accordance with company policy.
Post station bills for emergency duties when required.
Oversee tug and barge maintenance programs and ensure scheduled maintenance, logs, and reports are completed when due.
Regularly inspect the tug and barges taken in tow, take corrective action, and report deficiencies or unsafe conditions.
Immediately notify shore-side personnel when equipment essential to safe vessel operations malfunctions.
Ensure compliance with local, national, and international regulations; conduct drills and safety meetings on schedule and maintain emergency readiness.
Enforce company PPE policies and ensure tug documents and certificates are accurate and current.
Ensure required lifesaving equipment is available and serviceable, and verify fire detection and firefighting systems and equipment are serviceable.
Maintain accommodations in a safe and clean condition and conduct and report periodic vessel audits and inspections.
Perform other duties assigned by the General Manager or designated representative.