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Lake Assault Boats

Marine Mechanic

Portsmouth, VA · On-site

$20 - $33/hr

... vessel features. * Ability to layout and install hardware from bow to stern on new blank hulls and ... anchor handling gear. * Follow an installation diagram including various measurements, torques and ...

Lake Assault Boats

Marine Mechanic

Portsmouth, VA · On-site

$20 - $33/hr

... vessel features.Ability to layout and install hardware from bow to stern on new blank hulls and ... anchor handling gear.Follow an installation diagram including various measurements, torques and ...

Lake Assault Boats

Marine Mechanic

Portsmouth, VA

$26.75 - $31.75/hr

... vessel features. * Ability to layout and install hardware from bow to stern on new blank hulls and ... anchor handling gear. * Follow an installation diagram including various measurements, torques and ...

Hornblower

Marine Operations - Deckhand

San Diego, CA · On-site

$18/hr

Additionally, Anchor Operating System, LLC, a Hornblower Group subsidiary and independent entity ... vessel. * Responsible for getting underway, mooring, anchoring, handling lines, and bridge ...

Hornblower

Deckhand

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$23 - $27/hr

Additionally, Anchor Operating System, LLC, a Hornblower Group subsidiary and independent entity ... vessel. * Responsible for getting underway, mooring, anchoring, handling lines, and bridge ...

Havasu Landing Resort

Deckhand

Needles, CA · On-site

$16.50/hr

Responsible for handling and securing lines during vessel maneuvers and while alongside the dock for embarkation and debarkation of the boat. * Tends to anchor and ground tackle as needed.

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How much do anchor handling vessel jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for anchor handling vessel in the United States is $14.42, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.94 and $14.90 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an anchor handling vessel?

An Anchor Handling Vessel (AHV) job involves operating specialized ships designed to deploy, retrieve, and reposition anchors for oil rigs, barges, and other offshore structures. Crew members handle heavy-duty winches, towing equipment, and chains to ensure stability and positioning in harsh marine environments. Responsibilities may include towing rigs, assisting in supply operations, and responding to emergencies. This job requires physical endurance, technical skills, and experience with offshore operations. Safety awareness and teamwork are crucial due to the challenging and high-risk nature of the work.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of crew members working on an anchor handling vessel?

On an Anchor Handling Vessel, daily tasks often include assisting with the deployment and retrieval of anchors, managing towing lines, operating winches, and supporting the positioning of offshore rigs or platforms. Crew members also conduct regular maintenance on deck equipment and ensure that safety protocols are meticulously followed to prevent accidents. Collaboration with marine engineers, captains, and offshore installation teams is vital, as efficient teamwork is required for successful anchor handling and vessel operations. Additionally, reporting, record-keeping, and drills are regular parts of the routine to meet marine regulatory requirements. This dynamic environment offers a mix of hands-on challenges and opportunities for professional development within the offshore maritime industry.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the anchor handling vessel position?

To excel as an Anchor Handling Vessel (AHV) crew member or officer, you need specialized maritime skills, experience in offshore operations, and the required STCW certifications. Familiarity with dynamic positioning (DP) systems, winch controls, towing equipment, and safety management systems is essential. Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving abilities are important, as operations are complex and require precise coordination. These competencies are critical for ensuring safe, efficient anchoring and towing of offshore installations in challenging marine environments.

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Infographic showing various Anchor Handling Vessel job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $30,000 per year, or $14.4 per hour.

Vessel Deckhand

Carlsen Mooring & Marine Services LLC

Beaumont, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

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Role Objectives: Must work 14/7 (liveaboard) schedule and be willing to travel as needed. The role of vessel deckhand is to assist the Captain and crew in the safe, timely, efficient, and orderly operation of the company’s vessel. The vessel deckhand must be familiar with the dedicated to the passenger safety policy. Work as a team to ensure that all cargo and passenger deliveries are completed safely and in a timely manner. Performs a variety of operations involving rigging cargo for crane lifts and maintenance tasks to preserve the painted surface of the ship and to maintain line and ship equipment. The deckhand will participate in cooking and cleaning as assigned by the captain. Required to report all accidents/incidents, to vessel Captain 
 
Key Responsibilities:
  • Handle lines to moor vessels to wharfs, to tie up vessels to other vessels, or to rig towing lines.
  •  Maintenance of vessels: cleaning, painting, scraping, assist with engine maintenance/repairs, and fueling.
  •  Participate in safety training and drills.
  •  Assist in emergency situations as required by captain.
  •  Stand watch in ships' bows or bridge wings to look for obstructions in a ship's path or to locate
  • navigational aids such as buoys and channel markers.
  •  Chip and clean rust spots on decks, superstructures, and hull.
  •  Assist in loading/offloading cargo.
  •  Deploy/Recover spill boom equipment.
  •  Sweep, mop, and wash down decks to remove oil, dirt, and debris.
  •  Break out, rig, overhaul, and store cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging, and running gear.
  •  Load or unload materials from vessels to include stores, water, fuel and lubricants.
  •  Operate, maintain, and repair ship equipment such as winches, cranes, and anchor.
  •  Other duties and special projects as assigned. 
 Knowledge/Skill Requirements: 
  • Valid Driver’s License. 
  •  Valid Transportation Worker ID Card (TWIC.) 
  • Effectively communicate both orally and in writing 
  • Ability to identify a problem/potential problem 
 Education/Experience: 
  • High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) 
  • 1-2 years of related experience required 
  • Ability to obtain a MMC and USCG Medical Certificate 
  • Rigging 
 
Physical Requirements:
  •  Ability exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently and up to 20 pounds of force constantly.
  •  Ability to climb stairs/ladders.
  •  Ability to Stand for Extended Periods.
  •  Operate motor vehicles.
  • Wear personal protective equipment, including but not limited to hard hat, steel-toed safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, safety glasses, goggles and full body coveralls.
  •  Ability to work around moving machinery.
  •  Ability to perform under stress, under pressure, and/or in emergency situations.
  •  Ability to work in adverse weather conditions (Cold or Heat).
  •  Ability to comprehend, remember, and follow verbal and written directions and comply with Company policies, procedures and standards.
  •  Ability to work at heights (scaffolding or ladders). 
  •  Ability to work in noisy environments. 
  • Ability to work as a team, communicate and interact with others in a professional manner, and consider alternative and diverse perspectives. 
  • Requires hearing, talking, grasping quickly, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and crawling. 
  • The worker is subject to environmental conditions with no protection from the weather. 
  • The worker is subject to noise, vibration, hazards, and is frequently in close quarters and small enclosed rooms and is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways. 
 
Working Conditions:
  •  Requires working on or near moving equipment and vibrating equipment.
  •  Work near others, usually within a few feet.
  •  Outdoors and indoors, day and night, as well as over/near water.
  •  Frequently the humidity is above 90%, noise is over 85 decibels, and the light is intense/glare.
  •  Potential exposure to open fire/flames/sparks.
  •  Constant exposure to airborne dust, fumes, and gases.
  •  Work surface is stable, height is elevated.
  •  Worker is subject to environmental conditions both inside and outside, with no effective protection from weather, with sufficient noise to cause the
  • worker to shout to be heard, and to physical hazards, such as moving parts, vehicles, electricity, heights, and large bodies of deep water