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Marine Towage

Senior Commercial Manager

Seattle, WA

$132K - $199K/yr

... tug, projects, and harbor services across the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, and Hawaii. Its core ... service. * Full time employees will accrue ninety-six (96) hours of sick leave per year, up to a ...

Saltchuk Marine

Senior Commercial Manager

Seattle, WA · On-site

$132K - $199K/yr

... tug, projects, and harbor services across the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, and Hawaii. Its core ... service. * Full time employees will accrue ninety-six (96) hours of sick leave per year, up to a ...

Sause Bros

Mate Northwest

Coos Bay, OR · On-site

Job Type Full-time Description General Description: This position reports directly to the Master ... tug. 3. Follow approved Sause Bros.' operational procedures and guidelines in the course of ...

Moran Towing Corporation

Mate

Luling, LA · On-site

$42 - $46/hr

This is a full-time position. Moran Towing Corporation is one of the oldest companies in America ... Maritime experience working aboard a harbor assist tug. * Excellent communication skills. PHYSICAL ...

Micropore

Maintenance Technician I

Elkton, MD

$30 - $34/hr

Micropore, Inc. - Elkton, MD Pay : $30.00 - $34.00 per hour Schedule: Full-time | Monday to Sunday ... The employee must lift, tug, pull, and transport, with or without assistance, both small and heavy ...

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How much do full time harbor tug jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time harbor tug in the United States is $393,215.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $400,000.00 and $400,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Harbor Tug vs Full Time Towboat Deckhand?

AspectFull Time Harbor TugFull Time Towboat Deckhand
CertificationsSTCW, TWIC, CPRSTCW, TWIC, CPR
Work EnvironmentHarbor, port areas, close to shoreOpen waters, river routes, coastal areas
Industry UsageMaritime shipping, port operationsFreight hauling, inland and coastal towing

Both Full Time Harbor Tugs and Full Time Towboat Deckhands require similar certifications and work in maritime environments, but harbor tugs operate mainly within ports and harbors, assisting ships in docking and maneuvering, while towboat deckhands work on open waters, towing barges and freight along inland and coastal routes.

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MATE- Anchorage Harbor

Cook Inlet Tug & Barge

Anchorage, AK

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Mate of Towing 200 GT -

We are Alaska’s tug and barge company – and are growing.

Cook Inlet Tug & Barge has provided marine services since 1924. We specialize in harbor services  throughout South Central and Western Alaska. Visit www.cookinlettug.com to learn more about us.

Why Cook Inlet Tug & Barge? 

Simply put, Cook Inlet Tug & Barge is a team of exceptional merchant mariners. If you are looking for steady year-round work and enjoy what you do, this is an opportunity of a lifetime! We are committed to employee safety and take pride in our professional operations.

 

We offer competitive pay and a full package of benefits to include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and more to our full-time employees.

Get your application in today at: https://www.cookinlettug.com/careers!

Roles and Responsibilities

 

As a Mate you are responsible to the Captain for the safety and security of the vessel. 

Working at the direction of the Captain to perform various tasks such as:

  • Ensuring crew's welfare and training in areas such as safety, firefighting, search and rescue.
  • Ensure the safe navigation of the vessel while steering, operating, pushing, and pulling barges and other vessels under tow, while docking, or unloading.
  • Implement company policies and procedures, and general maritime industry standards to maintain a safe work environment.
  • Focus on water depth, weather, surging and other traffic.
  • Keeping the tow wire clear of the bottom, navigational aids, and other vessels.
  • Assist with inspections and conduct required drills, training, safety meetings and records per company policy to include essential notifications.
  • Other duties as assigned, including, working on deck and barges.
Qualifications:  
  • Mate of Towing 200 GT inland (near coastal preferred) with Towing Endorsement (TOAR) required.
  • Any AB rating (Able Seaman), Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch (RFPNW) and Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boat with Life Boatman (preferred).
  • Valid USCG Merchant Mariner Credential required and PIC (preferred).
  • Valid Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC).
  • Valid state driver's license.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States.
Experience and Skills:  
  • Two (2) years of previous experience as a Deckhand operating harbor tugs with ASD propulsion (preferred).
  • Z drive experience highly preferred.
  • Three (3) years of sea-going experience on towing vessels (preferred).
  • Marine operations background and familiar with shipyards and tugs(preferred).
  • Extensive knowledge of Maritime law and current updates.
  • Skilled with equipment best suited to handle the job at hand.

Working conditions:

  • Lodging and provisions on the vessel.
  • Must be physically fit to climb aboard tugs and barges, ascend and descend ladders and balance while aboard vessels in a seaway; kneel, stoop, use stairs, reach overhead, and stand for long periods. 
  • Comfortable with heights or narrow walkways. 
  • Must be able to work 12 hours a day every day.
  • Exposure to all weather conditions (rain, ice, snow, heat, wind, etc.).
  • Year-round work, typical shift is two weeks on/off.

Cook Inlet Tug & Barge is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce and taking affirmative action to employ and advance qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. We are a drug-free employer and a participant of the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

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