Mate of Towing Inland, Near Coastal/ Oceans

Responsibilities and Requirements for all Captains:

• Valid MMC with Mate of Towing Endorsment

• Valid Twic

• STCW preferred but not required

• Valid drivers license and passport

• Train and develop the crew on all DMT procedures and guidelines.

• Demanding and executing that safety for the crew and vessel always comes first.

• Provide a safe and equal opportunity working environment for all crew members

• Plan and execute voyage planning, focusing on safety and efficiency.

• Foster a team environment which on a vessel is the key to a safe and successful voyage.

• As Master of the vessel, you are responsible everything that happens on the vessel.

Minimum Physical Aptitudes Required for all Captains:

• Must be able to lift 40 lbs. without restriction; positions involve lifting, pulling, and operating heavy equipment and objects.

• Ability to bend, stoop, or squat frequently and climb high steps/ladders several times per day.

• Physical dexterity and strength to operate deck machinery; work on equipment that is poorly accessible or in confined workspaces.

• Must be able to keep balance/equilibrium while performing duties at various heights.

• Ability to work in confined spaces for prolonged periods of time.

• Adequate hearing and vision ability per USCG standards.

• Proper heat/cold tolerance, working in all weather conditions.

• Understand that you will working while exposed to grease, dirt, paint, water, etc. that may

• Able to swim

Tasks & Duties:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inventory all towing vessel supplies

• Identify and assign Vessel Maintenance

• Underway Watches

• Piloting barges for the Master under his direction

• Under the Master’s Supervision train in ship handling skills

• Advancement from Mate to Master on a case by case

Vessel Compliance

• Proficient in the operation of PC’s

• 100% understanding of the operation of vessel management system.

• Following all procedures for Vessel logs and drills