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CARDINAL POINT CAPTAINS INC

Vessel Captain

Galveston, TX · On-site

$34 - $43/hr

All vessel staff are required to maintain a professional demeanor and work closely and collegially ... assist in maintaining a marine operations budget and financial ledger of expenditures and ...

CARDINAL POINT CAPTAINS INC

Vessel Captain

Galveston, TX · On-site

$34 - $43/hr

All vessel staff are required to maintain a professional demeanor and work closely and collegially ... assist in maintaining a marine operations budget and financial ledger of expenditures and ...

Parker

Vessel Welder I

Mineral Wells, TX · On-site

Use overhead crane, rollers, hoist or forklift, as necessary, to position and /or move product, as required. Assist in diagnosing vessel, materials, machinery, equipment or tool problems and resolve ...

Agency 8

First Mate / Marine First Officer

Galveston, TX · On-site

$750/day

Support voyage planning, navigation, and vessel operations. * Assist with vessel inspections, certifications, and compliance documentation. * Supervise and coordinate activities of onboard crews ...

Curtin Maritime

Dredge Port Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$140K/yr

WHAT YOU'LL DO: • Assist Senior Port Engineer with Vessel Engineers & Engineering Support Staff (Shoreside Mechanics/Welders) • Support implementation of Engineering policies and procedures • ...

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What is the difference between Vessel Assistant vs Deckhand?

AspectVessel AssistantDeckhand
CertificationsSTCW Basic Safety, Marine CertificationsSTCW Basic Safety, Marine Certifications
Work EnvironmentOnboard vessels, ports, marinasOnboard vessels, ports, marinas
Job ResponsibilitiesAssisting with vessel operations, safety procedures, maintenanceHandling lines, cleaning, maintenance, assisting crew

Vessel Assistants and Deckhands share similar certifications and work environments, often performing overlapping tasks. The main difference lies in scope: Vessel Assistants may focus more on operational support and safety, while Deckhands handle general maintenance and line handling. Both roles are essential in maritime operations and often work together to ensure vessel safety and efficiency.

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Licensed Assistant Engineer

Kirby Corporation

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

Overview

The Vessel Assistant Engineer's primary function is to follow the Chief Engineer's direction on maintenance repair of propulsion systems, heating and ventilating systems, and other mechanical and electrical equipment on tugboats and barges.

Responsibilities

Follow direction of Chief Engineer

Familiarity with KOM documented Company policies and procedures.

Ensure that work done on machinery is in accordance with safety procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment.

Maintain vessel inventories.

Safely operate and maintain vessel machinery as required to carry out the vessel's utilization requirements; monitor equipment and perform inspections, tests, general maintenance and repairs required to ensure proper operating conditions.

Manage fuel, lube, ballast and other fluids essential operation; fueling and transfers; consult with the tug Captain regarding issues in order to maintain safe and efficient operating conditions.

Properly and legibly complete, submit and maintain vessel maintenance logs, work requests, requisitions, inspection reports and any other paperwork as required; instruct deck watch standers in the proper conduct of engine room rounds.

Ensure that the Captain and Engineering Management are kept informed of vessel requirements, conditions, scheduled maintenance or repair items that are beyond his ability to complete, or any items that are deferred for any reason.

Assist the PIC Tankerman with barge repairs that affect cargo operations; assist on deck as directed by the tug Captain; stand watches during tug operations.

The responsibilities outlined above cannot totally encompass or define all tasks, which may be required of the position holder. The outline of responsibilities given above may, therefore, vary from time to time without materially changing either the character or level of responsibility of the position.

Qualifications

Valid Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) with USCG Designated Duty Engineer 4000 or Third Assistant Engineer required

Valid USCG Medical Certificate required

STCW compliant but must hold rating III/I OICW

Passport preferred

Canada Compliant

Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) required

Tug and barge experience preferred.

Must not have a DWI or DUI in the last three years

Must not have more than 2 moving driving violations in the last 3 years

Must be able to satisfy all United States Coast Guard physical requirements (CG-719K) and as found in 46 CFR Part 10

Must be able to satisfy all United States Coast Guard Chemical Drug Testing Programs for Vessel Personnel, as found in 46 CFR Part 10

Must be able to pass company requirements of 46 CFR Part 197 Subpart C Benzene

Valid state issued birth certificate required.

Valid social security card required

Must be 18 years of age

Cannot have any criminal charges pending or be on probation

Must be able to read and write English

Ability to understand written and verbal orders

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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