Experienced Tugboat Captain id-22938

Job Description

Salary: $44.65 - $77.15 per hour ($625-$1080 per day)**

CURRENTLY ONLY CONSIDERING TUGBOAT MASTER CAPTAINS WITH MINIMUM OF 5 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN OCEAN TOWING

 

Efficiency. Innovation. Integrity. These are our 3 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.


THIS ROLE:

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.

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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, SOPs, 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 SOPs 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 commissionings, 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.
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