Offshore Tugboat Captain

About Offshore Division:
Marquette's Offshore Division, established in 2007, is dedicated to providing U.S.-flagged tugboat services to meet customer project needs across the Gulf of Mexico, Eastern Seaboard, and Caribbean. Alongside our fleet of tugboats, we offer comprehensive, one-stop solutions specializing in project cargo and dredge support work. We utilize strict safety protocols, detailed planning, and a robust maintenance program to execute our operations. Our fleet consists of nine tugboats ranging from 1,800 to 3,000 BHP (brake horsepower). Despite being a smaller division, Marquette strives to provide a strong, supportive culture that extends through our offices and onboard our vessels. Marquette is truly powered by its people, both on the vessels and shoreside.

Principal Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe and efficient operation and performance of his crew, vessel, and tow.
• The Captain must also strive to see that company policy, rules, and regulations are followed.
• Must report to the office all violations of policy or violations of federal, state, or local laws.
• Conducting monthly drills and safety meetings in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Ensure that work completed in accordance with Company safety policies and practices.
• Ensure all crew members on vessel receive instruction on how to do jobs properly and monitor performance.
• Carry out all duties assigned under the Vessel Security Plan as the designated vessel security officer.
• Ensure that each crew member knows the cargo of each barge in tow and has an understanding of any hazards associated with said cargoes.
• Enforce all Company policies and vessel specific guidelines in support of the Crew Endurance Management System on-board all vessels.
• Participate in crew management, performance evaluation, general supervisory duties and management of the vessel’s budget.
• Complete required log entries.
• Maintain radio watch as required.
• Enforce all rules.
• Give assignments and direction to the mate and/or lead deckhand.
• Comply with all established vessel management policies and procedures.
• Maintain the vessel budget and help maximize cost efficiency as directed.
• Provide instructions and information to crew members, land-based personnel, and USCG or lock personnel.

 
Qualifications

• Retain a USCG Master of Towing Vessels license endorsed for service.
• Meet USCG physical examination requirements.
• Be able to travel to and from vessel/training locations via air or car travel (must possess a valid driver’s license).
• Be able to climb steep stairs, sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Maintain an active TWIC.

Specific Requirements

• Valid U.S. Coast Guard license, Master or Mate of Towing Near Coastal (Minimum) or Oceans (preferred).
• 3-5 years of experience in dredge support work, anchor handling, & tow lining barges as Master of Towing coastwise on the US East Coast & Gulf of Mexico.

 
Expected Hours of Work

• Schedule is approximately 28 days on and 14 days off.
• Ability to adapt to a variety of schedules and hours.
• Willing to take call outs.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, evenings, etc.
• Marquette offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and a 401k plan.