Mate-Anchorage Harbor

Cook Inlet Tug & Barge•Anchorage, AK

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Cook Inlet Tug & Barge is hiring a Mate of Towing 200 GT for harbor operations in Anchorage. The Mate is responsible to the Captain for the vessel’s safety and security and works under the Captain’s direction. The position involves navigation and towing operations, crew safety and training, compliance with company policies and maritime standards, and assisting with vessel and barge work. Lodging and provisions are provided aboard the vessel. Work is year-round, typically on a two-weeks-on/two-weeks-off shift, with 12-hour workdays.

Requirements

Mate of Towing 200 GT inland credential with Towing Endorsement (TOAR).
Valid USCG Merchant Mariner Credential.
Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
Valid state driver's license.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be eligible to work in the United States.
Extensive knowledge of maritime law and current updates.
Must be physically fit to climb aboard tugs and barges, use ladders and stairs, balance aboard vessels in a seaway, kneel, stoop, reach overhead, and stand for long periods.
Must be comfortable with heights or narrow walkways.
Must be able to work 12 hours a day every day.

Nice To Haves

Near-coastal Mate of Towing 200 GT credential.
Able Seaman rating, Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch (RFPNW), and Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boat with Lifeboatman.
Person in Charge (PIC) credential.
Two years of previous experience as a deckhand operating harbor tugs with ASD propulsion.
Z-drive experience.
Three years of sea-going experience on towing vessels.
Marine operations background and familiarity with shipyards and tugs.
Skill with equipment suited to the job.

Responsibilities

Help ensure crew welfare and provide training in safety, firefighting, search and rescue, and related areas.
Ensure safe navigation while steering, operating, pushing, and pulling barges and other vessels under tow, including during docking and unloading.
Implement company policies, procedures, and general maritime industry standards to maintain a safe work environment.
Monitor water depth, weather, surging, and other traffic.
Keep the tow wire clear of the bottom, navigational aids, and other vessels.
Assist with inspections and conduct required drills, training, safety meetings, records, and essential notifications in accordance with company policy.
Perform other assigned duties, including working on deck and barges.