Captain "On-Call"-Seward AK - Anchorage, AK

Captain "On-Call" - Seward AK.

We are Alaska's tug andbarge company- and are growing.

Cook Inlet Tug & Bargehasprovidedmarine services since 1924. We specialize in harbor services throughout South Central and Western Alaska. Visit www.cookinlettug.com to learn more about us.

Why Cook Inlet Tug & Barge?

Simply put, Cook Inlet Tug &Bargeisa team ofexceptionalmerchant mariners. If you are looking forsteady year-round work andenjoy what you do,this isan opportunity of a lifetime! We are committed to employee safety and take pride in our professional operations.

We offer competitive pay and a full package of benefits to include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and more to our full-time employees.

Get your application in today at: https://www.cookinlettug.com/careers!

Roles and Responsibilities

As Captain you are solely responsible to:

• Ensuringcrew's welfare and training in areas such as safety, firefighting, search and rescue.

• Ensure the safe navigation of the vesselat all times.

• Conduct required drills, training, safety meetings and maintains records of such, per company policy.

• Conducts and ensures compliance with vessel maintenance and inspection requirements as prescribed by the company.

• Inspectsvesselto ensure conformance with safety standards and maritime regulations.

• Work closely with customers, pilots and appropriate government agencies to ensure the proper performance of the job.

• Ensures prompt and accurate reporting of all equipment failures, illnesses, incidents, accidents and damages.

• Maintains current knowledge of all maritime laws.

• Directs and supervises crew members in safe and productive operation of the vessel, its machinery and equipment.

• Holds crew accountable for their adherence to maritime law, company policies and procedures, and their individual performance/productivity.

• Evaluate all crewmembers in accordance with Company policy andtake actionas necessary.

• Implement company policies and procedures, and general maritime industry standards to maintain a safe work environment.

• Ensure the safe navigation of the vessel while steering, operating, pushing, and pulling barges and other vessels under tow, while docking, or unloading.

• Focus on water depth, weather, surging and other traffic.

• Evaluate all crew members and take necessary action as needed.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must possess and maintain a Master 200 OC or NC license, Master of Towing, STCW, Radar Endorsement, MMC, and TWIC.

• Must have experince operating a conventional twin srew tug.

• Valid USCG Merchant MarinerCredential required/STCW, HAZWOPER,andPIC (preferred).

• Valid Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC).

• Valid state driver's license.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Must be eligible towork in the United States.

Experience and Skills:

• 2years' experience as a Master or Operating Mate on towing vessels.

• A marine operations background and are familiar with shipyards, tugs, and oil barges (preferred).

• Extensive knowledge of Maritime law and current updates.

• Skilled with equipment best suited to handle the job at hand.

Working conditions:

• Lodging and provisions on the vessel.

• Must bephysicallyfittoclimb aboard tugs and barges, ascend and descend ladders and balance while aboard vessels in aseaway; kneel,stoop, use stairs, reach overhead, and stand forlong periods.

• Comfortable with heights or narrow walkways.

• Must be able to work 12 hours a day every day.

• Exposure toallweather conditions(rain, ice, snow, heat,wind, etc.).

• Year-round work, on-call.

Cook Inlet Tug & Barge is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce and taking affirmative action to employ and advance qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. We are a drug-free employer and a participant of the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.