Tug Master & Chief Engineer — Maritime Towage Expert

To support our growing operations and increasing volumes in the United Kingdom, we are looking for talentedTug Masters and Chief Engineers with a strong affinity for the maritime industry. Professionals who take ownership, value safety and reliability, and contribute to efficient and high-quality towage operations.

At Boluda Towage, you will work on board modern tugboats as part of a close-knit crew, playing a key role in both daily operations and the technical and nautical readiness of the vessel. Your expertise directly supports safe harbour operations, customer satisfaction, and the commercial and operational objectives of a global leader in maritime services.

The Chief Engineer ensures that equipment and installations on board are in good condition and ready to operate. In this role, you will execute maintenance, ensure and improve the vessel systems, equipment, and parts in compliance with Class, Flag State, HSE-Q, maintenance strategy, and other compulsory regulations in a safe, effective and cost-efficient manner. You will ensure that spare parts, consumables, and inspections are planned and ordered on time.

The Tug Master is the representative of the shipping company he/she is responsible for adequate management of the tug and its crew, ensuring safe and optimal towage services, both in port and at sea, to contribute to the commercial and operational goals of the company. Manages, executes and monitors maintenance of the vessel, ensures that the vessel is in compliance with Class, Flag State, HSE-Q and other compulsory regulations & operational requirements in a safe, effective and cost-efficient manner.

Ensure that spare parts, consumables and inspections are planned and ordered on time.

On board you will work together in a team of a total of three crew members (Tug Master, Chief Engineer, Able Seaman/Mate).

Nautical School

Company mandatory training

2-3 years of experience in a similar position and working on a tugboat

Certified Engineers / Masters, in line with designated vessel & operational area

In possession of valid medical and training certificates, in compliance with flag state requirements

In possession of obligated certificates and documents relating to the local manning act to be able to sail as Engineer onboard a tugboat

In possession of updated STCW basic safety training

You are fluent in English

Passion for the maritime industry

Boluda Towage Europe offers tailor-made towage services to customers in ports worldwide, including the ports of Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. The company is part of the Boluda Towage division, a family-owned business and a world leader in maritime services. The group is present in more than 232 ports around the world and operates a fleet of approximately 850 vessels in 33 countries on 5 continents:
Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia and the Americas.

With decades of combined heritage, we are passionate about assisting ships safely. We focus on our customers’ needs through operational efficiency & flexibility and understand their expectations.

Next to port towage, we also provide offshore & ocean towage, salvage operations, and tender & transfer services.

Do you have an affinity for shipping, feel at home in the maritime industry, and want to bring your talent to a dynamic work environment?

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