Ordinary Seaman
Traverse City, MI · On-site
Conduct routine inspections of decks, cargo areas, and safety equipment. * Follow all company ... Willingness to serve on either a Ship and Articulated Tug / Barge Unit (ATB) Grand River Navigation ...
Traverse City, MI · On-site
Conduct routine inspections of decks, cargo areas, and safety equipment. * Follow all company ... Willingness to serve on either a Ship and Articulated Tug / Barge Unit (ATB) Grand River Navigation ...
Traverse City, MI · On-site
Conduct routine inspections of decks, cargo areas, and safety equipment. * Follow all company ... Willingness to serve on either a Ship and Articulated Tug / Barge Unit (ATB) Grand River Navigation ...
Buchanan, MI · On-site
$22.50 - $30.75/hr
Inspect and complete routine maintenance of equipment. * Assist in project preparation and pre-task ... Barge Drilling * Angle Drilling * Environmental Drilling * Regional Drilling Licensure * Valid ...
Buchanan, MI · On-site
$22.50 - $30.75/hr
Inspect and complete routine maintenance of equipment. * Assist in project preparation and pre-task ... Barge Drilling * Angle Drilling * Environmental Drilling * Regional Drilling Licensure * Valid ...
Niles, MI · On-site
$21 - $28.50/hr
Barge Drilling * Angle Drilling * Environmental Drilling * Regional Drilling Licensure * Valid ... Inspect and complete routine maintenance of equipment. * Lead project preparation and pre-task ...
Niles, MI · On-site
$21 - $28.50/hr
Barge Drilling * Angle Drilling * Environmental Drilling * Regional Drilling Licensure * Valid ... Inspect and complete routine maintenance of equipment. * Lead project preparation and pre-task ...
Buchanan, MI · On-site
$22.50 - $30.75/hr
Inspect and complete routine maintenance of equipment. * Lead project preparation and pre-task ... Barge Drilling * Angle Drilling * Environmental Drilling * Regional Drilling Licensure * Valid ...
Buchanan, MI · On-site
$22.50 - $30.75/hr
Inspect and complete routine maintenance of equipment. * Lead project preparation and pre-task ... Barge Drilling * Angle Drilling * Environmental Drilling * Regional Drilling Licensure * Valid ...
Niles, MI · On-site
$21 - $28.50/hr
Barge Drilling * Angle Drilling * Environmental Drilling * Regional Drilling Licensure * Valid ... Inspect and complete routine maintenance of equipment. * Assist in project preparation and pre-task ...
Niles, MI · On-site
$21 - $28.50/hr
Barge Drilling * Angle Drilling * Environmental Drilling * Regional Drilling Licensure * Valid ... Inspect and complete routine maintenance of equipment. * Assist in project preparation and pre-task ...
Buchanan, MI · On-site
$22.50 - $30.75/hr
Inspect and complete routine maintenance of equipment. * Support project preparation and pre-task ... Barge Drilling * Angle Drilling * Environmental Drilling * Regional Drilling Licensure * Valid ...
Buchanan, MI · On-site
$22.50 - $30.75/hr
Inspect and complete routine maintenance of equipment. * Support project preparation and pre-task ... Barge Drilling * Angle Drilling * Environmental Drilling * Regional Drilling Licensure * Valid ...
Niles, MI · On-site
$21 - $28.50/hr
Barge Drilling * Angle Drilling * Environmental Drilling * Regional Drilling Licensure * Valid ... Inspect and complete routine maintenance of equipment. * Support project preparation and pre-task ...
Niles, MI · On-site
$21 - $28.50/hr
Barge Drilling * Angle Drilling * Environmental Drilling * Regional Drilling Licensure * Valid ... Inspect and complete routine maintenance of equipment. * Support project preparation and pre-task ...
$21.4K - $27.3K
3% of jobs
$27.3K - $33.2K
16% of jobs
$34.6K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$33.2K - $39.1K
23% of jobs
The median wage is $40.8K / yr.
$39.1K - $45K
27% of jobs
$48.7K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$45K - $50.9K
10% of jobs
$50.9K - $56.8K
4% of jobs
$56.8K - $62.7K
5% of jobs
$62.7K - $68.6K
2% of jobs
$68.6K - $74.5K
2% of jobs
$74.5K - $80.4K
2% of jobs
$80.4K - $86.3K
5% of jobs
$21.4K
$47.9K
$86.3K
| Aspect | Barge Inspector | Marine Surveyor |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | Often requires STCW certifications, safety training, and vessel-specific credentials | Requires certifications like USCG licenses, marine surveying credentials, and sometimes STCW |
| Work Environment | Primarily on barges, docks, and ports, inspecting vessel condition and safety compliance | Fieldwork at ports, shipyards, and offshore sites, assessing vessel integrity and compliance |
| Industry Usage | Used mainly in inland and coastal shipping, oil & gas, and freight industries | Applied across shipping, offshore oil & gas, and maritime industries |
While both roles involve vessel inspection and safety compliance, Barge Inspectors focus specifically on barges and inland waterways, whereas Marine Surveyors have a broader scope, inspecting various vessel types across maritime sectors.

Other
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement
Posted 5 days ago
Description
Come Sail with us on the Great Lakes!
If you are looking to become part of our team that strongly values safety, efficient operations, a family-oriented environment, come sail with us! Grand River Navigation has one of the best leave and rotation systems on the Great Lakes. With unprecedented teamwork and some of the most talented colleagues in the industry, we can guarantee you will enjoy a career with us!
Grand River Navigation Company is the U.S. operating subsidiary of Mainstay Maritime. We are one of the largest marine transportation service providers operating on the Great Lakes today with a combined fleet of 15 bulk freight vessels that provide service to over 50 customers across the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway.
Competitive total rewards package including income, paid travel to/from the vessel, healthcare benefits, retirement savings plans and work/life balance with best-in-class rotation. We have many education opportunities and upgrade bonuses to support career growth at a pace that is right for each individual.
"We can go where the big ships go and also where they can't!"
Our Company has openings for the position of Ordinary Seaman aboard our US flagged self-unloading vessels.
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Grand River Navigation is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We also comply with Family Medical Leave Act and Employee Rights Employee Polygraph Protection Act.