Mate of Tow-Summer Seasonal

Cook Inlet Tug & Barge • Anchorage, AK

7d • Onsite

About The Position

If you’re an experienced Mate of Tow ready to support vessel operations in some
of the most dynamic and challenging waters in the world, this is your
opportunity to advance your career at sea.

Cook Inlet Tug & Barge—Alaska’s premier tug and barge operator—is seeking a
skilled Mate of Tow for the upcoming season. This role offers the opportunity to
work aboard towing vessels supporting critical maritime operations across
Southcentral and Western Alaska while contributing to safe navigation, efficient
deck operations, and strong crew coordination.

This role is well-suited 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.

Why Join Cook Inlet Tug & Barge?

Work That Matters
Our crews support critical maritime logistics in remote Alaskan waters—this is
not routine coastal sailing. Every voyage counts.

Adventure Built In
Experience Alaska from the deck of a working tug—remote ports, challenging
conditions, and unforgettable scenery included.

Seasonal Structure
A defined season (four to eight months) allows you to focus fully on the work,
then recharge or pursue other opportunities in the off-season.

Crew-First Safety Culture
Health and safety are not slogans here—they’re expectations, reinforced daily by
leadership and crew alike.

Requirements

• Valid USCG Merchant Mariner Credential required/ STCW, HAZWOPER. Mate of Towing 200 GT near coastal
• Any AB rating (Able Seaman), Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch (RFPNW) and Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boat with Life Boatman (preferred).
• 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 qualifications to enter Canada. 
• High School Diploma or equivalent. 
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Must be physically capable of: Boarding tugs and barges Ascending and descending ladders Balancing and working safely in a seaway Kneeling, stooping, reaching overhead, and standing for extended periods
• Comfortable working at heights and on narrow walkways
• Ability to work 12-hour days, every day, for the full season
• Regular exposure to all weather conditions, including rain, wind, snow, ice, and heat

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.

Benefits

• Lodging and meals provided onboard the vessel
• Company-provided transportation to and from the vessel

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED