Tugboat Master Captain - $68.00 / hour with pension and benefits

Richmond, CA

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About the position

The primary responsibility of Tugboat Master will be operation and command of 65ft pushboat towing vessel assigned to support of sand dredge/mining operations in and around San Francisco Bay Area utilizing 230ft trailing suction hopper dredge. It is the responsibility of all Masters to effect safe navigation and compliance with all company policies aboard vessel.

Responsibilities

• Ensures safe navigation of the vessel at all times.
• Conducts 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.
• Inspects vessel to ensure conformance with safety standards and maritime regulations.
• Administer all required logs and recordkeeping.
• 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 and take action as necessary.

Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a Master 200 ton Inland license, Inland Master of Towing, Radar Endorsement, MMC, and TWIC.
• 2-5 years experience as a Master or Operating Mate on towing vessels, preferably with inland barge handling experience.
• Valid state driver's license.