Coastal Tug Master - Liveaboard, 2/2 Rotation, Lead the Crew

Svitzer; Pool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension matched up to 10%

Life Cover (4x pensionable salary)

Private medical insurance

7 days leave after 3 years

Employee Assistance Programme

Permanent, time for time contract

Job summary

Join Svitzer as a Tug Master aboard the Victory, commanding a close-knit crew across UK ports and coastal routes. You’ll lead real operations, make decisive calls and ensure safe, efficient towage with calm judgment.

Live onboard during your two-week rotation, oversee vessel readiness, maintenance and reporting, and collaborate with port managers, pilots and authorities to keep operations running to the highest safety standards.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Master <500GT

Harbour towage

Coastal towage

Leadership

Communication skills

UK work rights

Onboard leadership

Tools

ASD propulsion

Voith propulsion

Job description

Join Svitzer as a Tug Master aboard the Victory, commanding a close-knit crew across UK ports and coastal routes. You’ll lead real operations, make decisive calls and ensure safe, efficient towage with calm judgment.

Live onboard during your two-week rotation, oversee vessel readiness, maintenance and reporting, and collaborate with port managers, pilots and authorities to keep operations running to the highest safety standards.