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Captain -Seward AK

Saltchuk Marine Shared Services
United States, Alaska, Anchorage
Jun 06, 2025
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Cook Inlet Tug & Barge has provided marine services since 1924. We specialize in harbor services and fuel
distribution throughout South Central, Southeast and Western Alaska.
Visit www.cookinlettug.com to learn more about us.

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Captain- Seward AK.

We are Alaska's tug andbarge company- and are growing.

Cook Inlet Tug & Bargehasprovidedmarine 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 &Bargeisa team ofexceptionalmerchant mariners. If you are looking forsteady year-round work andenjoy what you do,this isan 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 Captain you are solely responsible to:




  • Ensuringcrew's welfare and training in areas such as safety, firefighting, search and rescue.


  • Ensure the safe navigation of the vesselat all times.


  • Conduct required drills, training, safety meetings and maintains records of such, per company policy.


  • Conducts and ensures compliance with vessel maintenance and inspection requirements as prescribed by the company.


  • Inspectsvesselto ensure conformance with safety standards and maritime regulations.


  • Work closely with customers, pilots and appropriate government agencies to ensure the proper performance of the job.


  • Ensures prompt and accurate reporting of all equipment failures, illnesses, incidents, accidents and damages.


  • Maintains current knowledge of all maritime laws.


  • Directs and supervises crew members in safe and productive operation of the vessel, its machinery and equipment.


  • Holds crew accountable for their adherence to maritime law, company policies and procedures, and their individual performance/productivity.


  • Evaluate all crewmembers in accordance with Company policy andtake actionas necessary.


  • Implement company policies and procedures, and general maritime industry standards to maintain a safe work environment.


  • Ensure the safe navigation of the vessel while steering, operating, pushing, and pulling barges and other vessels under tow, while docking, or unloading.


  • Focus on water depth, weather, surging and other traffic.


  • Evaluate all crew members and take necessary action as needed.


  • Other duties as assigned.



Qualifications:




  • Must possess and maintain a Master 200 OC or NC license, Master of Towing, STCW, Radar Endorsement, MMC, and TWIC.


  • Must have experince operating a conventional twin srew tug.


  • Valid USCG Merchant MarinerCredential required/STCW, HAZWOPER,andPIC (preferred).


  • Valid Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC).


  • Valid state driver's license.


  • High School Diploma or equivalent.


  • Must be eligible towork in the United States.



Experience and Skills:




  • 2years' experience as a Master or Operating Mate on towing vessels.


  • A marine operations background and are familiar with shipyards, tugs, and oil barges (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 bephysicallyfittoclimb aboard tugs and barges, ascend and descend ladders and balance while aboard vessels in aseaway; kneel,stoop, use stairs, reach overhead, and stand forlong periods.


  • Comfortable with heights or narrow walkways.


  • Must be able to work 12 hours a day every day.


  • Exposure toallweather conditions(rain, ice, snow, heat,wind, etc.).


  • Year-round work, on-call.



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.

Explore transportation and logistics industry job opportunities from Hawaii to Alaska,

and Washington State to throughout the Caribbean. Visit saltchukjobboard.com today!

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