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About L&M Botruc Rental, LLC

L&M Botruc Rental, LLC is a long-standing offshore marine transportation company serving the oil and gas industry throughout the Gulf Coast and Gulf of Mexico. With a strong reputation for safety, reliability, and customer service, our fleet supports offshore exploration and production operations through dependable vessel operations and experienced marine personnel.

Job Summary

L&M Botruc Rental, LLC is seeking an experienced Offshore Supply Vessel Captain to safely operate offshore supply boats in inshore waters and throughout the Gulf of Mexico.

The Captain will be responsible for the safe navigation, vessel handling, and overall operation of assigned vessels while supporting offshore oil and gas activities. This role requires strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to operate in constantly changing marine and offshore conditions.

Qualified candidates must possess a current U.S. Coast Guard Master’s License appropriate for the vessel size and operating waters. Licenses may include 200 Ton, 300 Ton, 500 Ton, or 1600 Ton Master.

Key Responsibilities

Safely operate offshore supply vessels in inshore waters and the Gulf of Mexico.

Navigate and handle vessels in changing weather, sea, traffic, and offshore operating conditions.

Support offshore oil and gas operations, including transportation of cargo, equipment, supplies, and personnel as required.

Maintain full responsibility for the safe operation of the vessel, crew, passengers, and cargo.

Ensure compliance with all U.S. Coast Guard, company, customer, and regulatory requirements.

Oversee and direct vessel crew during daily operations, docking, loading, unloading, watchstanding, and emergency procedures.

Train, mentor, and evaluate shipboard personnel to ensure safe and efficient vessel operations.

Conduct safety meetings, drills, inspections, and operational briefings as required.

Maintain accurate vessel logs, reports, documentation, and compliance records.

Communicate professionally with dispatch, customers, offshore personnel, port authorities, and company leadership.

Identify and respond to operational issues, safety concerns, equipment problems, and emergency situations.

Promote a strong safety culture and ensure all crew members follow company policies and marine safety procedures.

Required Qualifications

Current U.S. Coast Guard Master’s License for 200 Ton, 300 Ton, 500 Ton, or 1600 Ton vessels.

Experience operating offshore supply vessels, crew boats, utility vessels, or similar commercial marine vessels.

Ability to navigate in inshore waters and the Gulf of Mexico.

Strong knowledge of vessel handling, marine safety, navigation rules, and offshore operations.

Ability to lead, train, and evaluate crew members.

Strong communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work a rotational offshore schedule and adapt to changing operational needs.

Must be safety-focused, dependable, and able to work well under pressure.

Must meet all company, customer, USCG, and regulatory requirements for offshore marine work.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience supporting offshore oil and gas operations.

Experience with Dynamic Positioning vessels, DP 1 or DP 2.

Radar, ARPA, GMDSS, STCW, TWIC, or other applicable maritime credentials.

Experience operating larger tonnage vessels in the Gulf of Mexico.

Prior leadership experience as a Captain, Master, Relief Captain, or Mate.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a seasoned maritime professional who understands the demands of offshore vessel operations. This person is calm under pressure, safety-driven, and capable of leading a crew while maintaining excellent communication with customers, dispatch, and offshore teams.

They should be comfortable operating in changing marine conditions and understand the importance of safe, reliable vessel service in support of offshore oil and gas operations.

Job Type

Full-time

Work Location

Gulf Coast / Gulf of Mexico operations

License Requirement

U.S. Coast Guard Master’s License: 200 Ton, 300 Ton, 500 Ton, or 1600 Ton

Schedule

Rotational offshore schedule, based on vessel assignment and operational needs

Since his first vessel in 1949, the 36-foot wooden lugger tug, Betty Lou, Minor Cheramie quickly grew his fleet to 7 vessels in his first 7 years of operation. In 1956, the first Botruc was built by Blount Shipbuilders in Rhode Island. These vessels were among the first of the cabin-forward steel constructed offshore supply vessels ever built. Adapting East Coast design to Gulf Coast needs with Cajun ingenuity, Cheramie brought the “pickup truck” of the oilfield to the waters of the Gulf of Mexico, offering a multi-purpose hauler to the growing offshore oil and gas industry.

Since then, the company, now in it’s third generation of owners, has thrived. It currently operates a fleet of 14 vessels with a deep commitment to superior customer service and to valued, long-standing relationships with its many clients. It is because of this commitment that L&M has begun a new build program to service the growing needs of their clients in the deepwater oil and gas industry worldwide.

An ongoing preventative maintenance program is facilitated by experts in the field, keeping the vessels in excellent working condition, minimizing downtime and earning the company a worldwide reputation as a leader in the offshore marine transportation industry. Each vessel in the L&M BoTruc fleet is uniquely designed for versatility, dependability and maximum service.

L&M BoTruc operates successfully because its heritage is based on outstanding service and dedication to its customers, vendors and employees.