Vessel Captain of Tow

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.
 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.


* 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

 

QUALIFICATIONS:
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.

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
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.

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
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

 

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

 

REASONING ABILITY:
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.

 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: 

Minimum Requirements
USCG License- Captain 200 ton minimum, coastal.

Towing endorsement required.

Radar endorsement

Merchant Marine Document

STCW Endorsement preferred

TWIC Card required

FCC Radio License required

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