Tug Master: Command Safe, Efficient Towage

Felixarc Marine Ltd.; Felixstowe; 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’ service

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Svitzer is seeking an experienced Tug Master to join our Felixstowe operation. This hands-on command requires sound judgement, leadership, and precise ship-handling as you guide a crew and cooperate with pilots and port authorities.

You will be accountable for safe, efficient tug operations, oversee vessel readiness, reporting, and liaison with port stakeholders. Candidates should hold Master <500GT CoC and ENG1/STCW, with harbour towage experience; living near Felixstowe is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Harbour towage experience is essential.
• ASD and/or Voith propulsion experience preferred.
• Strong communication with multiple stakeholders required.
• Solid administrative skills and computer use for logs and reports.
• Right to live and work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Safe, decisive handling of ships in confined waters.
• Lead and develop crew, promote a culture of trust.
• Maintain vessel readiness, documentation and reporting.
• Coordinate with Port Managers, Harbour Pilots and port authorities.
• Own and operate the vessel with strong command and responsibility.
• Ensure safety standards are observed and enforced.

Skills

Harbour towage

ASD propulsion

Voith propulsion

Communication skills

Administrative skills

Driving licence

Own car

UK work rights

Education

Master <500GT CoC

ENG1

STCW

Job description

Svitzer is seeking an experienced Tug Master to join our Felixstowe operation. This hands-on command requires sound judgement, leadership, and precise ship-handling as you guide a crew and cooperate with pilots and port authorities.

You will be accountable for safe, efficient tug operations, oversee vessel readiness, reporting, and liaison with port stakeholders. Candidates should hold Master <500GT CoC and ENG1/STCW, with harbour towage experience; living near Felixstowe is advantageous.