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Mate

Norfolk, VA · On-site

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 ...

Mate In Training

Brownsville, TX · On-site

$64K - $128K/yr

When performing duties as the Officer In Charge of the Navigation Watch (OICNW), the Mate is the Master's representative, and their primary responsibility is the safe operation and navigation of the ...

Mate In Training

Corpus Christi, TX · On-site

$64K - $128K/yr

When performing duties as the Officer In Charge of the Navigation Watch (OICNW), the Mate is the Master's representative, and their primary responsibility is the safe operation and navigation of the ...

Mate

Norfolk, VA · On-site

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 ...

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 ...

Mate

Staten Island, NY · On-site

$708/day

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 ...

Title: Boatswain's Mate Location: Jacksonville, FL. (Blount Island) Compensation: $32 p/h ... Operate small boats and assist with navigation and watchstanding duties * Support crew during ...

Mate Unlimited

Seattle, WA · On-site

$110K - $130K/yr

They serve as the ship's navigation officer and support Master in all aspects of vessel management. 3rd Mate: The 3rd Mate is an entry-level officer position responsible for safety and security ...

Exercise control of the safe navigation of the vessel in order to ensure that all navigation ... 2nd Mate. * Gain familiarity with the vessel's dynamic positioning equipment, and work towards ...

It is the responsibility of the Mate to see that all deck operations and procedures are carried out ... navigate the vessel in accordance with applicable international, federal, state, and harbor ...

Third Mate

Seattle, WA · On-site

$285 - $306/day

Third Mate is responsible for the care and maintenance of the kayaks and all related gear ... Performs bridge navigation and deck watch during specified periods as assigned by the Captain.

It is the responsibility of the Mate to see that all deck operations and procedures are carried out ... navigate the vessel in accordance with applicable international, federal, state, and harbor ...

Third Mate - Tankers Schedule : 75/75 Location: East Coast, Gulf, West Coast, International Union ... Maintaining logbooks associated with navigation and cargo watch operations * Flags * Signal lights

Third Mate

Seattle, WA · On-site

$285 - $306/day

Third Mate is responsible for the care and maintenance of the kayaks and all related gear ... Performs bridge navigation and deck watch during specified periods as assigned by the Captain.

Third Mate

Seattle, WA · On-site

$285 - $306/day

Third Mate is responsible for the care and maintenance of the kayaks and all related gear ... Performs bridge navigation and deck watch during specified periods as assigned by the Captain.

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How much do navigation mate jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for navigation mate in the United States is $34.90, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $33.17 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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McAllister Towing
Water Transportation • 501 - 1,000 employees

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago


Job description

The Port of Hampton Roads, Va. is one of the largest ports on the East Coast, offering one of the principal coal exporting facilities in the world. A hub for international trade, over 75 international shipping lines call at Norfolk and the surrounding ports of Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Newport News, Yorktown, and other outlying terminals. McAllister Towing of Virgina has been in the port of Hampton Roads for roughly 50 years, serving Yorktown, Piney Point, Hampton Roads, Norfolk, and the Chesapeake area with unsurpassed towing and general harbor assist work.

Captain Elliott Westall joined the McAllister family in 1997 after a distinguished 20-year career in the US Navy where he served primarily as Tug Captain and Harbor Pilot. Captain Westall was named Vice President and General Manager of McAllister of Virginia in 2007. Captain Westall and the entire team in Virginia continues to work earnestly and safely to promote McAllister's reputation as the leader of unsurpassed service in marine transportation.

McAllister Towing of Virginia is seeking highly qualified Mate to join our team.   Duties and responsibilities are outlined below: 

Mate: 

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:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Mate 1600 Gross Tons Towing/Oceans
  • STCW 
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.