AB Deckhand

Dann Marine Towing, LC; Chesapeake City (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a maritime leader as an AB Deckhand. You will assist the Captain in ensuring safe operations on board. This entry-level position requires a valid MMC credential and offers a chance to develop skills in a hands-on environment. Ideal candidates have maritime experience and a strong team work ethic.

Qualifications

• Valid MMC with AB Unlimited, AB Limited, or AB Special Credential required.
• 1-3 years experience preferably with a tugboat company.
• Valid Coast Guard Medical Card and TWIC are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist in making and breaking the tow.
• Perform tasks like line handling, maintenance, and inspections.
• Clean and maintain equipment and personal quarters.

Skills

Line handling

Operating winches

Chipping and painting

Inspecting engine room

Job description

Join to apply for the AB Deckhand role at Dann Marine Towing, LC.

Description

The AB Deckhand is directly responsible and accountable to the Captain or Relief Captain, working under their supervision and following instructions. Duties vary based on the vessel and watch. The Captain sets the watch schedule and duty list, ensuring the Deckhand performs their duties properly.

• Assisting in making/breaking the tow;
• Standing lookout or riding the head of the tow as a lookout;
• Performing tasks such as making connections, operating winches, and line handling, including splicing and throwing lines;
• Keeping decks clear and equipment properly stowed;
• Chipping and painting;
• Greasing winches and maintaining equipment;
• Assisting in the engine room when needed;
• Cleaning the boat, including personal quarters, wheelhouse, galley, heads, and companionways;
• Maintaining the barge, greasing winches, and securing hatch covers;
• Reporting hazardous conditions and making on-the-spot corrections;
• Performing hourly inspections of the engine room and bilge during duty.

Requirements

• Valid MMC with AB Unlimited, AB Limited, or AB Special Credential;
• Valid Coast Guard Medical Card;
• Valid TWIC;
• 1-3 years of experience, preferably with a tugboat company.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Maritime Transportation