Mate- Summer Seasonal

Cook Inlet Tug & Barge•Anchorage, AK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Cook Inlet Tug & Barge, Alaska’s premier tug and barge operator, is seeking a skilled Mate of Tow for the upcoming summer seasonal opportunity. This role offers the chance to work aboard towing vessels supporting critical maritime operations across Southcentral and Western Alaska. The position involves contributing to safe navigation, efficient deck operations, and strong crew coordination. This role is ideal for maritime professionals who take pride in seamanship, situational awareness, and hands-on vessel operations, and who value a defined seasonal schedule paired with meaningful, high-impact work. The season is expected to last four to eight months.

Requirements

Valid USCG Merchant Mariner Credential required/ STCW, HAZWOPER. Mate of Towing 200 GT near coastal
Valid Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC).
Valid state driver's license.
Valid United States Passport.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check with qualification to enter Canada.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Any AB rating (Able Seaman), Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch (RFPNW) and Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boat with Life Boatman (preferred).

Responsibilities

Ensuring crew's welfare and training in areas such as safety, firefighting, search and rescue.
Ensure the safe navigation of the vessel while steering, operating, pushing, and pulling barges and other vessels under tow, while docking, or unloading.
Implement company policies and procedures, and general maritime industry standards to maintain a safe work environment.
Focus on water depth, weather, surging and other traffic.
Keeping the tow wire clear of the bottom, navigational aids, and other vessels.
Assist with inspections and conduct required drills, training, safety meetings and records per company policy to include essential notifications.