Tugboat Captain

Robbins Maritime Inc•Norfolk, VA

About The Position

Robbins Maritime, Inc. is a leading tug and barge company, established in 1986 and headquartered in Norfolk, VA. We specialize in providing reliable and efficient maritime support services along the East Coast and Gulf Coast of the United States. Looking for Captain of Towing with experience working with dredging operations. Work schedule is 28 days on and 14 days off Paid travel to and from the vessel from closest major airport to residence Crew safety, vessel safety and Environmental protection (Vessel Master has ultimate responsibility). Maintaining the safe operation and navigation of the vessel, on her planned voyage, so that neither operator is in operation of the vessel for more than 12 hours in any 24-hour period and that adequate rest is received by both.

Requirements

Merchant Mariners Credentials (Master of Towing-Near Coastal 200 GRT)
Valid Driver License
Valid TWIC Card
Must be able to pass Merchant Mariner Physical/CG-719K and Drug Screening
Must have a Satisfactory Background Check
Excellent communication skills and ability to work well in a team
Physical fitness and the ability to handle the demands of working on a vessel
Subject to Random Drug Screening

Responsibilities

Pre-voyage inspections and voyage planning.
The safe operation and navigation of the vessel on it’s planned voyage including all dockings and un-dockings/departures and making and breaking tows
Ensuring the ability for up-to-date and corrected charts.
Maintaining a radio communications log reflecting all vessel-to-vessel communications, waypoints, and job start, stop and standby times.
Conducting fire drills once each month, New Crew Member Safety Orientations, and Vessel Security Plan Exercises and drills at the appropriate times.
Ensuring other crew members are completing their required duties and responsibilities.
Crew safety, vessel safety and Environmental protection.
Loading of vessel food stores