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McAllister Towing

Mate

Staten Island, NY

$708/day

... offshore towing along the entire East Coast. McAllister is proud of its long history in New York ... Valid Merchant Marine Credential * Tractor tug experience * Must pass pre-employment drug test

McAllister Towing

Mate

Staten Island, NY · On-site

$708/day

... offshore towing along the entire East Coast. McAllister is proud of its long history in New York ... Valid Merchant Marine Credential * Tractor tug experience * Must pass pre-employment drug test

Foss Maritime

Marine Engineer - Richmond, CA

Richmond, CA · On-site

$46.55/hr

... offshore energy solutions, including traditional energy and offshore wind projects. Our primary ... Valid Merchant Mariner Credential with a minimum of a QMED endorsement, DDE 400 preferred. * Valid ...

Foss Maritime

Marine Engineer - Richmond, CA

Richmond, CA · On-site

$46.55/hr

... offshore energy solutions, including traditional energy and offshore wind projects. Our primary ... Valid Merchant Mariner Credential with a minimum of a QMED endorsement, DDE 400 preferred. * Valid ...

L3HHCM20

Associate, Field Engineering

Fall River, MA · On-site

$59K - $110K/yr

... passion for marine technology. This internship offers the chance to assist with the operation ... Participate in both onshore and offshore testing of autonomous underwater vehicles in various ...

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As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship offshore merchant marine in the United States is $19.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $20.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Internship Offshore Merchant Marine vs Deck Cadet?

AspectInternship Offshore Merchant MarineDeck Cadet
Required CredentialsBasic STCW certifications, maritime school enrollmentSTCW certifications, maritime academy enrollment
Work EnvironmentOnboard ships, maritime training vesselsOnboard ships, training ships, port operations
Employer & Industry UsageShipping companies, offshore operatorsShipping companies, maritime training institutions
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Both Internship Offshore Merchant Marine and Deck Cadet roles involve maritime training and onboard experience. The main difference is that internships are typically short-term training programs for students or recent graduates, while deck cadet positions are entry-level roles with more responsibilities and a pathway toward becoming a licensed officer. Internships focus on skill development, whereas deck cadet roles prepare individuals for a professional maritime career.

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Mate

McAllister Towing

Staten Island, NY

$708/day

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

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.  

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 highly qualified Mates.   Duties and responsibilities are outlined below:  

Mate - Meet the Captains and Mates at McAllister Towing

Description/Job Summary:

The Mate is responsible for assisting the Master with safe and efficient operation of the Tug.  The Mate safely manages all towing operations and deck evolutions.  The Mate navigates the vessel and conducts docking/undocking evolutions. The Mate is the First Line Supervisor for members of the Deck Department. Additionally, the Mate assists the Master with maintaining the well-being of the crew.   

Preferred Experience:

  • Several years as an Able-Bodied Seaman/Ordinary Seaman.

Required Qualifications:

  • Valid Mate 200 Gross Ton License
  • Mate or Master of Towing 
  • Current GMDSS, ARPA, Advanced Firefighting, First Aid/CPR
  • Valid STCW, TWIC and Current USCG Medical Certificate
  • Valid Merchant Marine Credential
  • Tractor tug experience 
  • Must pass pre-employment drug test
  • Must pass pre-employment physical

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Mate 1600 Gross Tons Towing/Oceans
  • NY Harbor experience

Salary:  Day Rate - starting at $708 a day

Physical Requirements:
 
The unpredictable, ever-changing and inherently dangerous nature of tug and towing operations require the Mate to be physically qualified to ensure his/her own safety, as well as that of the vessel and crew.  Specific physical requirements include:
 
  • Adequate vision (i.e., absent any color blindness or impairment that cannot be corrected with prescription lenses).
  • Adequate hearing.Capable of walking and standing on wet surfaces for extended periods of time.
  • Able to handle heavy lines and operate heavy machinery.
  • Ability to climb a 12-foot ladder without assistance.
  • Ability to hoist oneself up and over a 12-inch wide, 6-foot-high barrier.
  • Sufficient strength to:
    • Lift 100 lbs. from deck to waist level.
    • Lift 50 lbs. from deck to shoulder level.
    • Lift 35 lbs. from deck to overhead; and
    • Pull (drag) 120 lbs. at least 20 feet.
 
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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