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Robbins Maritime Inc

Tugboat Mate

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$600 - $675/day

Requirements: · Merchant Mariners Credentials (Mate of Towing-Near Coastal) · Valid Driver License · Valid TWIC Card · Must be able to pass Merchant Mariner Physical/CG-719K and Drug Screening · ...

Sause Bros

Mate Northwest

Coos Bay, OR · On-site

Requirements Preferred Qualifications: 1. Valid Merchant Mariner Credential 2. Valid license for Mate 200 GRT on Ocean routes with Mate of Towing Vessels endorsement 3. Valid TWIC 4. Valid Passport ...

Robbins Maritime Inc

Tugboat Mate

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$600 - $675/day

Requirements: · Merchant Mariners Credentials (Mate of Towing-Near Coastal) · Valid Driver License · Valid TWIC Card · Must be able to pass Merchant Mariner Physical/CG-719K and Drug Screening · ...

Moran Towing Corporation

Mate

Port Arthur, TX · On-site

$52.08 - $62.73/hr

Merchant Mariners Credential (MMC). * Mate of Towing Vessel. * Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC). * STCW certification (if required for service). * USCG 719k Physical ...

Robbins Maritime Inc

Tugboat Mate

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$600 - $675/day

Requirements: · Merchant Mariners Credentials (Mate of Towing-Near Coastal) · Valid Driver License · Valid TWIC Card · Must be able to pass Merchant Mariner Physical/CG-719K and Drug Screening · ...

Coastal Villages Region Fund

Longline Mate

Seattle, WA · On-site

Applicants are required to provide current USCG License with STCW endorsements and other merchant mariner documentation as necessary. This position requires one year experience as Mate of a Freezer ...

lynden

Mate of Tow - Alaska

Anchorage, AK · On-site

Merchant Marine Document * Ideal candidate brings proven Alaska vessel experience and knowledge of local waters and communities we serve Why should you join us? * We're ethical and human. We don't ...

City of New York

Mate (Ferry)

Staten Island, NY · On-site

Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) with endorsement and medical certificate must be maintained for ... Coast Guard apply to the position of Mate. Candidates will therefore be required to undergo a ...

lynden

Mate of Tow - Alaska

Anchorage, AK

Merchant Marine Document * Ideal candidate brings proven Alaska vessel experience and knowledge of local waters and communities we serve Why should you join us? * We're ethical and human. We don't ...

Foss

2nd/3rd Mate Oceans

Seattle, WA · On-site

$720/day

Union Mate Foss Maritime is one of the most recognized and respected maritime brands in the U.S ... Valid Merchant Mariners Credential (MMC) and a Transportation Worker Identification Credential ...

City of New York

Mate (Ferry)

Staten Island, NY · On-site

Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) with endorsement and medical certificate must be maintained for ... Coast Guard apply to the position of Mate. Candidates will therefore be required to undergo a ...

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

MATE TUG CLASS I

Detroit, MI · On-site +1

$48.44 - $56.50/hr

Coast Guard Merchant Marine Credential endorsements of: a Mate of Self-propelled vessels not including auxiliary sail of less than 500 gross register tons (GRT)upon Great Lakes and Inland Waters (or ...

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

MATE TUG CLASS I

Detroit, MI · On-site +1

$48.44 - $56.50/hr

Coast Guard Merchant Marine Credential endorsements of: a Mate of Self-propelled vessels not including auxiliary sail of less than 500 gross register tons (GRT)upon Great Lakes and Inland Waters (or ...

Lynden Incorporated

Mate of Tow - Alaska

Anchorage, AK · On-site

Merchant Marine Document * Ideal candidate brings proven Alaska vessel experience and knowledge of local waters and communities we serve Why should you join us? * We're ethical and human. We don't ...

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Tugboat Mate

Norfolk, VA • On-site

Robbins Maritime Inc
Water Transportation • 11 - 50 employees
Learn more about Robbins Maritime Incexternal

$600 - $675/day

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching

About us
Robbins Maritime, Inc. is a leading tug and barge company, established in 1986 and headquartered in Norfolk, VA. We specialize in providing reliable and efficient maritime support services along the East Coast and Gulf Coast of the United States.
 
Key Responsibilities:
Looking for Mate of Towing with experience working with dredging operations.
  • Work schedule is 28 days on and 14 days off
  • Paid travel to and from the vessel from closest major airport to residence
  • Crew safety, vessel safety and Environmental protection (Vessel Master has ultimate responsibility).
  • Pre-voyage inspections and voyage planning.
  • The safe operation and navigation of the vessel on it’s planned voyage including all dockings and un-dockings/departures and making and breaking tows
  • Ensuring the ability for up-to-date and corrected charts.
  • Maintaining a radio communications log reflecting all vessel-to-vessel communications, waypoints, and job start, stop and standby times.
  • Ensuring other crew members are completing their required duties and responsibilities.
  • Crew safety, vessel safety and Environmental protection.
  • Relieving the Captain in maintaining the safe operation and navigation of the vessel, on her planned voyage, so that neither operator is in operation of the vessel for more than 12 hours in any 24-hour period and that adequate rest is received by both.
  • Assisting the Captain in any of his/her other responsibilities as needed or requested.
Requirements:
·         Merchant Mariners Credentials (Mate of Towing-Near Coastal)
·         Valid Driver License
·         Valid TWIC Card
·         Must be able to pass Merchant Mariner Physical/CG-719K and Drug Screening 
·         Must have a Satisfactory Background Check
·         Excellent communication skills and ability to work well in a team
·         Physical fitness and the ability to handle the demands of working on a vessel
·         Subject to Random Drug Screening
Benefits:
·         Competitive salary and benefits package.
·         Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
·         Voluntary Life Insurance
·         401(k)
·         Safe Harbor 401(k) match
·         Opportunities for professional growth and development.
 
How to Apply:
If you are a dedicated and experienced Tugboat Mate looking to join a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application on our website using the following link. https://www.robbinsmaritime.com/employment-application/. All application and resumes should be sent to hr@robbinsmaritime.com
Robbins Maritime, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.