AB Seaman
Staten Island, NY ยท On-site
$404/day
Able-Bodied Seaman (AB) - Meet the Deckhands at McAllister Towing Reports to: The Able-Bodied Seaman is responsible and accountable to the Mate and/or Captain if necessary. Supervises: As an ...
Staten Island, NY ยท On-site
$404/day
Able-Bodied Seaman (AB) - Meet the Deckhands at McAllister Towing Reports to: The Able-Bodied Seaman is responsible and accountable to the Mate and/or Captain if necessary. Supervises: As an ...
Staten Island, NY ยท On-site
$404/day
Able-Bodied Seaman (AB) - Meet the Deckhands at McAllister Towing Reports to: The Able-Bodied Seaman is responsible and accountable to the Mate and/or Captain if necessary. Supervises: As an ...
Staten Island, NY ยท On-site
$404/day
Able-Bodied Seaman (AB) - Meet the Deckhands at McAllister Towing Reports to: The Able-Bodied Seaman is responsible and accountable to the Mate and/or Captain if necessary. Supervises: As an ...
Staten Island, NY ยท On-site
$404/day
Able-Bodied Seaman (AB) - Meet the Deckhands at McAllister Towing Reports to: The Able-Bodied Seaman is responsible and accountable to the Mate and/or Captain if necessary. Supervises: As an ...
As an AB Seaman, you'll help keep vessels running safely by supporting deck operations and crew activities. Join a stable, familyowned company with a strong team culture and a reputation for getting ...
As an AB Seaman, you'll help keep vessels running safely by supporting deck operations and crew activities. Join a stable, familyowned company with a strong team culture and a reputation for getting ...
Anchorage, AK ยท On-site
As an AB Seaman, you'll help keep vessels running safely by supporting deck operations and crew activities. Join a stable, family-owned company with a strong team culture and a reputation for getting ...
Anchorage, AK ยท On-site
As an AB Seaman, you'll help keep vessels running safely by supporting deck operations and crew activities. Join a stable, family-owned company with a strong team culture and a reputation for getting ...
As an AB Seaman, you'll help keep vessels running safely by supporting deck operations and crew activities. Join a stable, familyowned company with a strong team culture and a reputation for getting ...
As an AB Seaman, you'll help keep vessels running safely by supporting deck operations and crew activities. Join a stable, familyowned company with a strong team culture and a reputation for getting ...
Morgan City, LA ยท On-site
AB Seaman will assist with maintenance of deck operations and perform operational checks and minor repairs as needed across global offshore operations. Responsibilities ESSENTIAL: * Assist with deck ...
Morgan City, LA ยท On-site
AB Seaman will assist with maintenance of deck operations and perform operational checks and minor repairs as needed across global offshore operations. Responsibilities ESSENTIAL: * Assist with deck ...
Morgan City, LA ยท On-site
AB Seaman will assist with maintenance of deck operations and perform operational checks and minor repairs as needed across global offshore operations. REQUIRED: * One to two years of vessel crane ...
Morgan City, LA ยท On-site
AB Seaman will assist with maintenance of deck operations and perform operational checks and minor repairs as needed across global offshore operations. REQUIRED: * One to two years of vessel crane ...
Cape May, NJ ยท On-site
$23.75/hr
CASUAL Able Bodied (AB) Seaman Location: Cape May, NJ Hourly Rate: $23.75 Opening Date: February 26, 2026 Closing Date: Until Filled I. POSITION SUMMARY This position is a casual position responsible ...
Cape May, NJ ยท On-site
$23.75/hr
CASUAL Able Bodied (AB) Seaman Location: Cape May, NJ Hourly Rate: $23.75 Opening Date: February 26, 2026 Closing Date: Until Filled I. POSITION SUMMARY This position is a casual position responsible ...
AB - Harbor Division We are Alaska's tug andbarge company- and are growing. Cook Inlet Tug ... Roles and Responsibilities As an Able Seaman(AB)youwill be responsible to keep our vessels in a ...
AB - Harbor Division We are Alaska's tug andbarge company- and are growing. Cook Inlet Tug ... Roles and Responsibilities As an Able Seaman(AB)youwill be responsible to keep our vessels in a ...
Anchorage, AK ยท On-site
AB - Harbor Division We are Alaska's tug and barge company - and are growing. Cook Inlet Tug ... Roles and Responsibilities As an Able Seaman (AB) you will be responsible to keep our vessels in a ...
Anchorage, AK ยท On-site
AB - Harbor Division We are Alaska's tug and barge company - and are growing. Cook Inlet Tug ... Roles and Responsibilities As an Able Seaman (AB) you will be responsible to keep our vessels in a ...
AB - Harbor Division We are Alaska's tug and barge company - and are growing. Cook Inlet Tug ... Roles and Responsibilities As an Able Seaman (AB) you will be responsible to keep our vessels in a ...
AB - Harbor Division We are Alaska's tug and barge company - and are growing. Cook Inlet Tug ... Roles and Responsibilities As an Able Seaman (AB) you will be responsible to keep our vessels in a ...
This is the entry-level position in the department and the OS acts as an apprentice of the Able Seaman, learning the trade and gaining experience while working in order to progress to AB position ...
This is the entry-level position in the department and the OS acts as an apprentice of the Able Seaman, learning the trade and gaining experience while working in order to progress to AB position ...
Cape Canaveral, FL ยท On-site
This is the entry-level position in the department and the OS acts as an apprentice of the Able Seaman, learning the trade and gaining experience while working in order to progress to AB position ...
Cape Canaveral, FL ยท On-site
This is the entry-level position in the department and the OS acts as an apprentice of the Able Seaman, learning the trade and gaining experience while working in order to progress to AB position ...
The Coxswain must possess at a minimum a USCG endorsement as AB (limited), with three (3) years' experience at the level of an AB Seaman or recent experience in a Navy deck rating with small boat ...
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The Coxswain must possess at a minimum a USCG endorsement as AB (limited), with three (3) years' experience at the level of an AB Seaman or recent experience in a Navy deck rating with small boat ...
AB Seaman REQUIREMENTS: * This posting is for Hawaii residents only. Nationwide candidates please apply to our other relief postings at www.msrc.org/careers * Must possess valid USCG Mariner ...
AB Seaman REQUIREMENTS: * This posting is for Hawaii residents only. Nationwide candidates please apply to our other relief postings at www.msrc.org/careers * Must possess valid USCG Mariner ...
Houston, TX ยท On-site
Description If you are selected as the Able Bodied Seaman (AB), you will be working under the direction of the Chief Mate and Master. The AB must have a good understanding of all deck machinery ...
Houston, TX ยท On-site
Description If you are selected as the Able Bodied Seaman (AB), you will be working under the direction of the Chief Mate and Master. The AB must have a good understanding of all deck machinery ...
AB Seaman REQUIREMENTS: * This posting is for Hawaii residents only. Nationwide candidates please apply to our other relief postings at www.msrc.org/careers * Must possess valid USCG Mariner ...
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AB Seaman REQUIREMENTS: * This posting is for Hawaii residents only. Nationwide candidates please apply to our other relief postings at www.msrc.org/careers * Must possess valid USCG Mariner ...
Milwaukee, WI ยท On-site
$300.89/day
Job Type Full-time Description Cardinal Point Captains, Inc. (CPC) is seeking an Able Bodied Seaman (AB) to work aboard the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) research vessel (R/V) Lake ...
Milwaukee, WI ยท On-site
$300.89/day
Job Type Full-time Description Cardinal Point Captains, Inc. (CPC) is seeking an Able Bodied Seaman (AB) to work aboard the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) research vessel (R/V) Lake ...
Description Cardinal Point Captains, Inc. (CPC) is seeking an Able Bodied Seaman (AB) to work aboard the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) research vessel (R/V) Lake Guardian. The R/V Lake ...
Description Cardinal Point Captains, Inc. (CPC) is seeking an Able Bodied Seaman (AB) to work aboard the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) research vessel (R/V) Lake Guardian. The R/V Lake ...
Job Title Ablebodied Seaman Agency Texas A&M University at Galveston Department Texas A&M Maritime ... Active AB Special license or greater * U.S. Coast Guard approved Adult CPR, * Basic First Aid ...
Job Title Ablebodied Seaman Agency Texas A&M University at Galveston Department Texas A&M Maritime ... Active AB Special license or greater * U.S. Coast Guard approved Adult CPR, * Basic First Aid ...
$21.88 - $24.24
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AB Seamen usually work in rotating shifts, often following a watch schedule that can include nights, weekends, or extended periods at sea. Living conditions onboard vary by vessel but generally include shared cabins, communal dining areas, and access to basic amenities. While the work is hands-on and can be physically demanding, you'll be part of a close-knit crew where teamwork is highly valued. Understanding these dynamics helps job seekers prepare for the unique aspects of life at sea and form realistic expectations about work-life balance during assignments.
An Able-Bodied (AB) Seaman is a skilled deck crew member on a vessel responsible for maintenance, cargo handling, and navigation assistance. Their duties include securing ships for docking, operating deck machinery, and performing lookout duties. AB Seamen work under the supervision of officers to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the vessel. They must have experience, training, and certification, such as a Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) with an AB rating. This role is essential for maintaining the overall functionality and safety of a ship at sea.
To thrive as an Able Seaman (AB Seaman), you need strong seamanship skills, knowledge of vessel operations, and a valid Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC), often with STCW endorsements. Familiarity with deck equipment, safety gear, navigation systems, and emergency procedures is essential. Reliability, teamwork, adaptability, and effective communication are standout soft skills in this role. These abilities are crucial to ensuring the safety and efficiency of vessel operations, often in challenging and dynamic maritime environments.

McAllister Towing has provided superior tugboat service to New York Harbor since 1864, when Captain James McAllister, great-grandfather to current president Brian Buckley McAllister, bought his first sail lighter to carry cargo from Manhattan to Brooklyn. Today, McAllister's tugs provide a wide variety of services to the busy ports of New York and New Jersey, serving the most concentrated and affluent consumer market in the world and handling a significant part of the 16 million tons of cargo that passes through the port every year. In addition to ship docking services and general harbor assist work, New York based tugs are regularly employed in offshore towing along the entire East Coast.ย
McAllister is proud of its long history in New York Harbor and continues to provide its clients and customers with the highest quality service.
McAllister Towing of NY is seeking Able-Bodied Seaman. ย Duties and responsibilities are outlined below. ย
Able-Bodied Seaman (AB) - Meet the Deckhands at McAllister Towing
Reports to:
The Able-Bodied Seaman is responsible and accountable to the Mate and/or Captain if necessary.ย ย
Supervises:
As an experienced member of the deck department, the Able-Bodied Seaman supervises subordinate deck personnel at the direction of the Mate or Captain.
Description of Duties:
Minimum Requirements:
Physical Requirements:
The unpredictable, ever-changing, and inherently dangerous nature of vessel operations require the Able-Bodied Seaman to be physically qualified to ensure his/her own safety, as well as that of the vessel and crew. Specific physical requirements include:
Sufficient strength to:
Salary:ย Day Rate - starting at $404 a day
FLSA Status:
*This position description does not promise or imply that the functions listed are the only duties to be performed or that the position may not change or be eliminated. Employees are always expected to follow their supervisor's instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer.
It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of McAllister Towing not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.
This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.
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Water transportation
501 - 1,000 Employees
New York, NY, US
1864