Tug Captain - Port Canaveral

Colonial Group, Inc.•Cape Canaveral, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Master is responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the vessel, tow, and crew, ensuring all activities are conducted in accordance with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. This role provides overall leadership for vessel operations, including crew supervision, scheduling, performance management, equipment maintenance, voyage execution, and operational reporting. The Master maintains vessel logs and required documentation, reports accidents, injuries, and operational deficiencies, oversees vessel provisioning and supply management, and ensures the seaworthiness and readiness of the vessel and barges. Additionally, the Master is accountable for maintaining a safe working environment by enforcing safety procedures, conducting emergency drills, ensuring regulatory compliance, and verifying that all required lifesaving, firefighting, and first aid equipment is properly maintained and that crew members are trained to respond effectively to emergencies. Southeast Intracoastal Waterway experience required.

Requirements

Current U.S. Coast Guard license as Master of Towing Vessels.
Current endorsement as Tank Barge Person in Charge (PIC-DL), as required.
Southeast Intracoastal Waterway experience required.
Demonstrated competency in crew management, supervision, and leadership.
Basic knowledge of vessel and barge mechanical and electrical systems.
Superior vessel handling and navigation skills.
Demonstrated knowledge of applicable company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Approval from the Port Captain.
Firefighting training.
Knowledge and demonstrated use of the Vessel Response Plan.
Knowledge and demonstrated use of the Vessel Security Plan.
Strong leadership and crew management skills.
Strong vessel handling, navigation, and situational awareness skills.
Thorough understanding of applicable U.S. Coast Guard regulations and marine operating requirements.
Knowledge of navigation rules, charts, aids to navigation, and marine communication procedures.
Ability to safely navigate during daytime and nighttime operations and in varying weather, traffic, and waterway conditions.
Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to vessel, equipment, personnel, and environmental emergencies.
Ability to effectively communicate with crew members, other vessels, U.S. Coast Guard personnel, dispatchers, managers, and other operational contacts.
Ability to communicate using VHF radio, cellular phone, verbal communication, sound signals, and hand signals as required.
Ability to read and understand U.S. Coast Guard Notices to Mariners, Rules of the Road, federal regulations, company directives, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers publications, navigation charts, and other operational materials.
Ability to accurately complete vessel logs, incident reports, regulatory documentation, and other required records.
Strong judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, particularly during changing operating conditions and emergency situations.
Eligibility to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Master of the vessel, with overall authority and responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of the vessel, tow, and crew.
Maintain a current U.S. Coast Guard license as Master or Operator of Towing Vessels, as required.
Ensure the safe and efficient operation and performance of the crew, vessel, and tank barge.
Ensure vessels, barges, and associated equipment are maintained in a neat, clean, safe, and operational condition.
Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, rules, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Report violations of company policy or applicable laws and regulations to management.
Receive and execute operational orders for assigned equipment and voyages.
Coordinate crew assignments and vessel operations to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to schedule.
Ensure proper and efficient utilization of vessels, barges, equipment, and personnel.
Provide leadership, direction, and supervision to assigned crew members.
Advise management of anticipated crew shortages or overages.
Maintain responsibility for crew discipline and performance.
Complete crew member performance evaluations as required.
Establish and maintain watch schedules for the crew.
Ensure no licensed wheelman works more than twelve (12) hours during any 24-hour period.
Ensure the vessel's station bill is properly posted.
Ensure all crew members understand their assigned stations, responsibilities, and duties.
Maintain responsibility for the seaworthiness, maintenance, cleanliness, appearance, and overall condition of the vessel.
Ensure assigned barges are maintained in a safe and navigable condition.
Inspect and monitor vessel and barge conditions and promptly report deficiencies to management.
Immediately report damaged or endangered barges and take appropriate action to protect personnel, equipment, cargo, and the environment.
Maintain general knowledge of vessel and barge mechanical and electrical systems and coordinate maintenance needs.
Maintain an accurate and complete Vessel Daily Log.
Ensure required operational activities, incidents, and other reportable events are properly documented.
Report all crew injuries and illnesses to the General Manager or Operations Manager as soon as they become known.
Document crew injuries and illnesses in the Vessel Daily Log as required.
Report accidents involving actual or potential damage to the vessel, tow, barges, other vessels, bridges, docks, locks, buoys, or other fixed objects.
Report incidents involving cargo loss, contamination, spills, pollution, groundings, or wheel foulings.
Complete and submit U.S. Coast Guard Form CG-2692 when required.
Immediately communicate serious marine incidents through the appropriate channels.
Document accidents and incidents in the Vessel Daily Log and forward required reports to the office.
Ensure the vessel is appropriately provisioned with necessary groceries, supplies, fuel, oil, parts, and other operational items.
Maintain appropriate inventory and supply levels to support vessel and crew operations.
Ensure receipts and supporting documentation for fuel, oil, parts, groceries, and other vessel supplies are submitted to the Port Captain in a timely manner.
Maintain a safe working environment aboard the vessel and ensure crew compliance with company safety policies and procedures.
Ensure fire extinguishers are properly maintained, inspected, recharged, or refilled as required.
Ensure each designated fire station is equipped with the appropriate fire hose and nozzle.
Ensure an adequate number of approved life preservers are onboard, accessible, and maintained in good condition.
Ensure adequate first aid supplies are maintained onboard the vessel.
Ensure crew members are properly trained in the use of firefighting and emergency equipment.
Ensure crew members understand emergency procedures and their individual responsibilities during emergency situations.
Conduct required fire, abandon ship, and other emergency and safety drills.
Ensure lifesaving, firefighting, first aid, and emergency equipment is maintained in proper working condition.
Promote safe work practices and immediately address unsafe conditions or behaviors.