Vessel Engineer

The chief engineer is directly responsible to the master for the proper operation and maintenance of all mechanical equipment on the vessel. The primary responsibility of the chief engineer is to safely operate and efficiently maintain vessel machinery. G&H Towing primarily performs ship assist work in the ports of Houston, Galveston, Texas City, Freeport and Corpus Christi, TX.

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A U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) endorsed as a National Assistant Engineer Limited 6000 HP or greater or a National Designated Duty Engineer Any HP 500 GRT or greater
A valid medical certificate.
A Transportation Worker Identification Card
Minimum endorsement as a National Chief Engineer (Limited) of Motor Propelled Vessels of less than 1600 Gross Register Tons (GRT) upon Near Coastal without a horsepower limitation

Minimum endorsement as a national chief engineer (limited) of motor-propelled vessels of less than 1600 gross registered tons (GRT) upon near coastal without a horsepower limitation
Pay Rates: 24-hour day: $753.92 plus premium time, overtime and subsistence

Minimum endorsement as a national designated duty engineer of motor propelled vessels of less than 500 gross registered tons (GRT) upon near coastal without a horsepower limitation
Pay Rates: 24-hour day: $661.88 plus premium time, overtime and subsistence

Minimum endorsement as a national assistant engineer 6000 HP or national designated duty engineer of motor propelled vessels of less than 4000 HP pf less 500 gross registered tons (GRT) or a third assistant engineer of motor propelled vessels
Pay Rates: 24-hour day: $598.84 plus premium time, overtime and subsistence