Offshore Tugboat Captain

Marquette Transportation Company, LLC•Lockport, LA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Marquette is hiring an Offshore Tugboat Captain for its Offshore Division, which provides U.S.-flagged tugboat services across the Gulf of Mexico, Eastern Seaboard, and Caribbean, including project cargo and dredge support work. The Captain is responsible for the safe and efficient operation and performance of the crew, vessel, and tow, and for ensuring that company policies, rules, regulations, and safety practices are followed. The role also includes vessel security responsibilities, crew supervision and instruction, operational recordkeeping, radio watch, and management of the vessel’s budget. The schedule is approximately 28 days on and 14 days off. The Captain must adapt to a variety of schedules and hours, take call-outs, and be willing to work weekends, holidays, and evenings. Travel to and from vessel or training locations by air or car is required.

Requirements

Retain a U.S. Coast Guard Master of Towing Vessels license endorsed for service.
Hold a valid U.S. Coast Guard license as Master or Mate of Towing Near Coastal (minimum); Oceans is preferred.
Meet U.S. Coast Guard physical examination requirements.
Have a valid driver’s license and be able to travel to and from vessel or training locations by air or car.
Maintain an active TWIC.
Have 3–5 years of experience in dredge support work, anchor handling, and tow-lining barges as Master of Towing coastwise on the U.S. East Coast and Gulf of Mexico.
Be able to climb steep stairs and sit or stand for long periods.
Adapt to a variety of schedules and hours, take call-outs, and work weekends, holidays, and evenings.

Nice To Haves

U.S. Coast Guard Oceans license.

Responsibilities

Operate the crew, vessel, and tow safely and efficiently.
Ensure company policies, rules, regulations, and vessel-specific guidelines are followed, and report policy or legal violations to the office.
Conduct monthly drills and safety meetings in accordance with policies and procedures.
Ensure work is completed according to company safety policies and practices.
Instruct crew members in their jobs and monitor their performance.
Carry out duties assigned under the Vessel Security Plan as the designated vessel security officer.
Ensure each crew member knows the cargo of each barge in tow and understands associated hazards.
Enforce company policies and vessel-specific guidelines supporting the Crew Endurance Management System.
Participate in crew management, performance evaluations, general supervision, and vessel budget management.
Complete required log entries and maintain radio watch as required.
Give assignments and direction to the mate and/or lead deckhand.
Maintain the vessel budget and help maximize cost efficiency as directed.
Provide instructions and information to crew members, land-based personnel, and USCG or lock personnel.