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Experienced Tugboat Captain

Experienced Tugboat Captain

Curtin MaritimeLong Beach, CA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Captain I, II, III

Efficiency. Innovation. Integrity. These are our three pillars. At Curtin Maritime, these core values are the framework for safe performance and operational excellence; proof of these pillars is evident in our people and our fleet. For 25 years, Curtin Maritime has been an industry leader in quality maritime solutions. We are a dynamic Marine Construction and Marine Transportation company experiencing rapid growth. Our team provides customers with a complete suite of maritime solutions, allowing us the incredible opportunity to work on unique projects in some of the most amazing places on earth.

Captain I, II, III will work directly with the Port Captain, applying our three core values of Innovation, Integrity, and Efficiency and maintaining the Curtin Standard onboard.

Who You Are

Mental aptitudes :

  • Attention to detail / excellent organizational skills
  • Ability to handle stressful situations with focus, including safe and effective decision making under potentially dangerous conditions.
  • Continuously demonstrate a strong sense of responsibility and ownership by being pro-active in all situations / tasks
  • Understanding importance of being a mentor, ability to invest in the development and success of others
  • Superior communication skills, ability to speak to your audience whether it be the office or instructing / training multi-levels of crew, etc.
  • Strong logistical and mechanical reasoning skills, ability to not only plan and execute voyage, but also have a complete understanding of the vessel (mechanical and movement)

Physical aptitudes :

  • Agility to traverse uneven ground and to walk, gangways at various heights
  • Agility to bend, stoop, or squat frequently and climb high steps / ladders several times a day
  • Ability to lift at least 40 pounds safely; moving equipment that is heavy, large, or awkward
  • Physical dexterity and strength to catch and handle lines; make up tows with wire rigging; operate deck machinery; work on equipment that is poorly accessible
  • Ability to work below decks in an area that may experience periods of darkness; work in confined spaces
  • Ability to think clearly during stressful situations or during an emergency
  • Ability to perform emergency duties and use emergency equipment onboard vessel
  • Demonstrate good personal hygiene, always maintain cleanliness
  • Must be able to swim
  • Captain I - $625 - $750 / day

    Licenses & Requirements :

  • Minimum 200 GRT Master of Towing Vessels Near Coastal OR
  • 500 GRT Master Near Coastal w / TOAR
  • Passport
  • VSO
  • Preferred Licenses & Requirements :

  • STCW Master 500 GT Near Coastal
  • Oceans endorsement
  • Vessel Proficiencies :

  • Inland and Coastwise towing and voyage planning (tow wire, push, hip, working in current)
  • Proper use of tow pins, surge chains, tow wire etiquette, VHF radio etiquette, various lines / rigging, etc.
  • Compliance :

  • Proficient in operation of Vessel Management System (VMS)
  • Understanding and compliance with the Curtin Standard
  • Thorough recordkeeping
  • Leadership & Management :

  • Ownership of vessels; assign projects and hold everyone accountable
  • Maintain professionalism with Curtin staff, regulatory bodies, customers, agents, crews, etc.
  • Advanced crew management skills. Ability to coach crew members and provide feedback for improved performance. Completes required performance evaluations.
  • Captain II - $625 - $870 / day

    Licenses & Requirements :

  • All those listed in Captain I
  • Preferred Licenses & Requirements :

  • STCW Med PIC
  • All those listed in Captain I
  • Vessel Proficiencies :

  • Anchor Handling
  • Skilled operation of assigned vessels
  • Ocean towing, tandem towing in various arrangements, bar crossings, etc.
  • Ocean voyage preparation, rigging barges for tow
  • Critical path and proactive planning to maximize efficiency in operations
  • Thorough understanding of rigging and cordage
  • Compliance :

  • Full utilization and operation of VMS
  • Experienced in auditing and proactively completing corrective actions
  • Thorough understanding of Sub-M, ABS, and USCG requirements
  • Attend and lead crews and vessels through audits and inspections
  • Impeccable recordkeeping
  • Leadership & Management :

  • Act as a leader and mentor to all by leading by example and getting your hands dirty. The Captain should be capable of performing the basic duties of all other crew onboard.
  • Strategic planning and consideration (Maintaining STCW rest requirements by dogging of watches, taking advantage of downtime to take provisions / fuel / water, spare parts, consumables, etc.)
  • Maintain a constant training ground on board the vessel
  • Provide critical and constructive feedback to crew. Complete required performance evaluations.
  • Captain III - $725 - $1080 / day

    Licenses & Requirements :

  • All those listed in Captain I & II
  • Minimum 500 GRT Master of Towing Vessels
  • Oceans Endorsement
  • Preferred Licenses & Requirements :

  • All those listed in Captain I & II
  • Vessel Proficiencies :

  • "Tow anything, anywhere in the world, on any boat, with any crew"
  • Pathfinder Lead crews when starting a new job. Identify safe routes, SOP's, efficiencies, proper notifications and trainings of all other crews.
  • Deadship rigging and towing, including design of towing package and components
  • Advanced ocean tandem / triple towing and design of rigging packages
  • Compliance :

  • Experience creating SOP's and commissioning new vessels
  • Well versed in completing external and internal audits, as well as building audit criteria to improve the Curtin Standard
  • Proven track record of performance in the VMS, as well as training of others in its use and function
  • Leadership & Management :

  • Experience managing drydockings and repairs
  • Proficient in commissioning's, "Take a dark dead boat with nothing on it and get it ready to work!"
  • Ability to act as your own project manager. Interacting with and managing customers, agents, Curtin Shoreside Team, etc.
  • Rates listed include Curtin Standard Performance Bonus. Employee is eligible for a performance bonus based on meeting minimum criteria as outlined in the Curtin Standard Performance Bonus Checklist. Employee will be evaluated on performance criteria at the end of their hitch if on regular rotation or at the end of the month if performing local day work. If criteria are met employee will earn a 20% increase on base day rate for their next scheduled hitch or month of work. Criteria must continue to be met to maintain eligibility. Full performance details and program eligibility requirements will be provided.
  • What We Offer :

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Generous benefits package including :
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Short-term Disability
  • AD&D / Life Insurance
  • 401k (with company match)
  • Additional option to elect incremental Life Insurance for employee and dependents, and choice to elect Health and / or Dependent Flexible Spending Account.
  • Curtin Maritime is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
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