Vessel Captain of Tow

Posted Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Bering Marine Corporation provides highly specialized, contracted marine services to reach water-locked villages and other remote Alaska locations. We deliver building materials, equipment, and gravel to some of Alaska’s most isolated spots – through some of Alaska’s most hostile seas – over some of Alaska’s shallowest waterways. Our employees are an important part of our operations as we know that our overall success is a combined effort, and we, therefore, strive to provide opportunities for our employees to learn and grow.

Bering Marine offers opportunities for career progression, as well as on-the-job training and educational opportunities. We offer a competitive salary, and affordable health care, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.

Bering Marine Corporation provides charter and scheduled service throughout Alaska with their fleet of tugs and barges, landing crafts and hovercraft. The Captain commands the vessel(s) in and out of harbors, estuaries, straits, sounds and rivers and is responsible for the safety of the crew and operation of the vessel. Bering Marine maintains a Zero Tolerance work force.

• Determines course and speed on basis of specialized knowledge of wind, weather, tides and current
• Steers the vessel and may push or pull barges to destination and to berth while avoiding hazards to shipping and utilizing various navigation devices
• Proficient in Z Drive vessel operation
• Supervises the vessel crew in the daily operation of the vessel
• Oversees the loading and unloading of vessels
• Tracks and reports crew days and cargo hours and reports it in a timely manner
• Keeps logs of vessel operations as required by company or USCG
• Ensures safety of crew and vessel and upholds the safety policies of the Company. Leads crew in conducting safety meetings, JSA’s, and other reporting conditions
• Maintains Communications with office about sailing directions
• Teamwork is a must

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High School diploma or GED required. A minimum of 5 years marine of experience as a vessel captain. Alaska experience is required as well as local knowledge of our operating area.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, governmental regulations, and safety regulations. Ability to write reports and accurately record information into vessel records. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, crew, customers, and the general public. English speaking is required.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

Ability to use common sense and sound judgment to deal with situations and multiple problems that occur simultaneously in a highly controlled and regulated environment. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Minimum Requirements

• USCG License
  - Captain 200 ton minimum, coastal. Towing endorsement required.
• STCW Endorsement preferred
• TWIC Card required
• Vessel specific training may be required
• Current CG Physical Card required
• Driver’s license-preferred.
• Passport preferred

Must be available to work days, evenings, weekends, nights or holidays and to be away from home for extended periods of time. Must be able to work in a team environment in close quarters for extended periods of time. Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to get along well with various types of personalities, backgrounds, etc.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or…