Tugboat Captain

The Experienced Tugboat Captain at Curtin Maritime is a critical leadership position responsible for ensuring safe, efficient maritime towing and navigating. The role is key to upholding company's high standards and core values: efficiency, innovation, and integrity. Captains in levels I, II, and III demonstrate a mastery of vessel operations, maintenance, and crew management and provide training and mentorship onboard.

• Oversee and execute inland, coastwise, and ocean towing; voyage planning; and navigation.
• Utilize equipment properly, including tow pins, surge chains, and rigging, and oversee compliance with regulations.
• Provide advanced crew management, offer feedback for performance improvement, and complete evaluations.
• Lead ocean towing arrangements, barge rigging, conduct strategic operations planning, and anchor handling.
• Pathfinder for new jobs, leading crews in safe route identification, SOPs, and crew training.
• Maintain impeccable recordkeeping and thorough utilization of Vessel Management Systems (VMS).

• Minimum valid 200 GRT Master of Towing Vessels Near Coastal, with 500 GRT Master Near Coastal w/ TOAR preferred.
• STCW certifications, with Master 500 GT Near Coastal and Oceans endorsement for higher-level positions.
• Proficient in operation of VMS and knowledgeable in Sub-M, ABS, and USCG regulations.
• Ability to handle stressful situations with clear decision-making skills under potentially dangerous conditions.

• Physically fit to handle equipment, traverse uneven ground, work in confined spaces, and lift at least 40 pounds safely.
• Capable of performing emergency duties and using emergency equipment onboard the vessel.

• Remote position requiring significant travel to various sites.
• Full-time, following a rotational schedule that includes potential for stress and requiring strategic planning for vessel and crew management.

• Direct reports will vary based on project and company structure but typically includes reporting to the Port Captain.

Long Beach, California (Remote with required travel)

• Competitive daily rates:
  Captain I: $625 - $750/day, Captain II: $625 - $870/day, Captain III: $725 - $1080/day, inclusive of performance bonuses and a benefits package with medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a 401(k) with company match.