Coastal Tug Master — Lead Onboard Command

Svitzer; Poole; In loco; GBP 64.000 - 78.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Pension matched up to 10%

Life Cover (4x pensionable salary) and

Single Private Medical Insurance

7 days leave after 3 years’ service

Employee Assistance Programme

Descrizione del lavoro

Svitzer is seeking an experienced Tug Master to command the Victory, guiding a close-knit crew through real-world operations across UK ports and coastal waters. You’ll lead safe towage, maintain vessel readiness, and collaborate with port authorities while living onboard on a two-week rotation.

The role requires Master <500GT, harbour/coastal towage experience, ASD/Voith propulsion expertise, ENG1 and STCW certs, and strong stakeholder communication. UK residency and full driving license are essential.

Competenze

• Master <500GT Certificate of Competency (minimum).
• Harbour, terminal or coastal towage experience – essential
• Experience with ASD and/or Voith propulsion systems - essential
• Valid ENG1 medical and STCW certification (minimum six months’ validity)
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with multiple stakeholders
• Solid administrative skills and comfort with computer-based systems
• Full UK Driving Licence and the legal right to live and work in the UK
• Willingness to live and work onboard during your two-week rotation, with flexibility to operate across UK Svitzer locations

Mansioni

• Taking command of the Victory and leading a close-knit crew in dynamic, real-world operations
• Handling assisted ships safely and decisively across UK ports and coastal routes
• Setting the safety standard on board and making sure it is lived, not laminated
• Leading and developing the crew, creating a culture of trust, professionalism and accountability
• Maintaining vessel readiness, documentation, operational reporting, hours of rest and onboard standards
• Working closely with Port Managers, Harbour Pilots, port authorities and other operational stakeholders
• Taking ownership of vessel husbandry, planned maintenance, stores and bunkering to keep the Victory operationally ready
• If you take pride in your vessel, your crew and your decisions, you’ll fit in well here

Conoscenze

Coastal towage experience

Calm leadership under pressure

Crew development

Stakeholder coordination

Strong communication

Formazione

Master <500GT Certificate of Competency

Strumenti

ASD propulsion systems

Voith propulsion systems

ENG1/STCW medical

Descrizione del lavoro

Svitzer is seeking an experienced Tug Master to command the Victory, guiding a close-knit crew through real-world operations across UK ports and coastal waters. You’ll lead safe towage, maintain vessel readiness, and collaborate with port authorities while living onboard on a two-week rotation.

The role requires Master <500GT, harbour/coastal towage experience, ASD/Voith propulsion expertise, ENG1 and STCW certs, and strong stakeholder communication. UK residency and full driving license are essential.