Experienced Dredge Tugboat Captain

Curtin Maritime • Jacksonville, FL

1d • $750 - $1,100 • Onsite

About The Position

Curtin Maritime is a dynamic Marine Construction and Marine Transportation company experiencing rapid growth, and we are seeking experienced Dredge Tugboat Captains. For 25 years, Curtin Maritime has been an industry leader in quality maritime solutions, guided by our core values of Efficiency, Innovation, and Integrity. These values form the framework for safe performance and operational excellence, evident in our people and our fleet. Our team provides customers with a complete suite of maritime solutions, allowing us to work on unique projects in diverse locations. The Captain I, II, III will work directly with the Port Captain, embodying our core values and upholding the Curtin Standard onboard.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in dredging.
• Minimum 200 GRT Master of Towing Vessels Near Coastal OR 500 GRT Master Near Coastal w/ TOAR
• Passport
• VSO
• Inland and Coastwise towing and voyage planning (tow wire, push, hip, working in current)
• Proper use of tow pins, surge chains, tow wire etiquette, VHF radio etiquette, various lines/rigging, etc.
• Proficient in operation of Vessel Management System (VMS)
• Understanding and compliance with the Curtin Standard
• Thorough recordkeeping
• Ownership of vessels
• Advanced crew management skills.
• All those listed in Captain I (for Captain II and III)
• Minimum 500 GRT Master of Towing Vessels (for Captain III)
• Oceans Endorsement (for Captain III)

Nice To Haves

• STCW Master 500 GT Near Coastal
• Oceans endorsement
• STCW Med PIC
• Anchor Handling
• Skilled operation of assigned vessels
• Ocean towing, tandem towing in various arrangements, bar crossings, etc.
• Ocean voyage preparation, rigging barges for tow
• Critical path and proactive planning to maximize efficiency in operations
• Thorough understanding of rigging and cordage
• Full utilization and operation of VMS
• Experienced in auditing and proactively completing corrective actions
• Thorough understanding of Sub-M, ABS, and USCG requirements
• Attend and lead crews and vessels through audits and inspections
• Impeccable recordkeeping
• "Tow anything, anywhere in the world, on any boat, with any crew"
• Pathfinder
• Deadship rigging and towing, including design of towing package and components
• Advanced ocean tandem/triple towing and design of rigging packages
• Experience creating SOP’s and commissioning new vessels
• Well versed in completing external and internal audits, as well as building audit criteria to improve the Curtin Standard
• Proven track record of performance in the VMS, as well as training of others in its use and function

Responsibilities

• Apply Curtin's three core values of Innovation, Integrity, and Efficiency onboard.
• Maintain the Curtin Standard onboard.
• Assign projects and hold everyone accountable.
• Maintain professionalism with Curtin staff, regulatory bodies, customers, agents, crews, etc.
• Coach crew members and provide feedback for improved performance.
• Complete required performance evaluations.
• Act as a leader and mentor to all by leading by example and getting your hands dirty.
• Be capable of performing the basic duties of all other crew onboard.
• Perform strategic planning and consideration (Maintaining STCW rest requirements by dogging of watches, taking advantage of downtime to take provisions/fuel/water, spare parts, consumables, etc.).
• Maintain a constant training ground on board the vessel.
• Provide critical and constructive feedback to crew.
• Lead crews when starting a new job.
• Identify safe routes, SOP’s, efficiencies, proper notifications and trainings of all other crews.
• Manage drydockings and repairs.
• Commission vessels: "Take a dark dead boat with nothing on it and get it ready to work!"
• Act as your own project manager.
• Interact with and manage customers, agents, Curtin Shoreside Team, etc.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-term Disability
• AD&D/Life Insurance
• 401k (with company match)
• Additional option to elect incremental Life Insurance for employee and dependents
• Choice to elect Health and/or Dependent Flexible Spending Account

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed