Captains (Towing/Wire Experience)

McAllister Towing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 121,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

McAllister Towing is seeking highly qualified Captains to assume command of tug or towing vessels within New York Harbor. You will oversee crew, manage vessel performance, ensure safety, and coordinate with pilots, terminal staff, and customers during towing operations.

The role requires USCG credentials, Master of Towing, STCW, Radar endorsement, and NY Harbor experience. Pre-employment clearances and strong leadership are essential for this Exempt position.

Qualifications

• USCG credential and required maritime certifications.
• Master of Towing with applicable USCG endorsements.
• 200-ton license and STCW certified.
• Radar endorsement and TWIC card mandatory.
• First Aid/CPR and fire-fighting training required.
• NY Harbor experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Master and command of the tug or towing vessel.
• Maintain vessel seaworthiness and readiness for operations.
• Supervise crew and ensure safe, efficient towing operations.
• Serve as Officer in Charge of the Navigation Watch.
• Organize training, drills and records for safety compliance.
• Represent the company professionally with customers and port personnel.

Skills

USCG Credential

Master of Towing

200 Ton License

STCW Certified

Radar Endorsement

First Aid CPR

Fire Fighting

TWIC Card

NY Harbor Experience

Z-drive Experience

Job description

Job Description

McAllister Towing has provided superior tugboat service to New York Harbor since 1864, when Captain James McAllister, great-grandfather to current president Brian Buckely McAllister, bought his first sail lighter to carry cargo from Manhattan to Brooklyn. Today, McAllister's tugs provide a wide variety of services to the busy ports of New York and New Jersey, serving the most concentrated and affluent consumer market in the world and handling a significant part of the 16 million tons of cargo that passes through the port every year. In addition to ship docking services and general harbor assist work, New York based tugs are regularly employed in offshore towing along the entire East Coast.

McAllister is proud of its long history in New York Harbor and continues to provide its clients and customers with the highest quality service.

McAllister Towing of NY is seeking highly qualified Captains. Duties and Responsibilities are outlined below.

Captain - Meet the Captains and Mates at McAllister Towing

Reports to:

• The Captain reports to the General Manager or his/her designated representative.

Supervises:

• The Captain is required to supervise all crewmembers of the vessel to which he/she is assigned.

Description of Duties:

• Master of a tug or towing vessel.
• Vessel Security Officer (VSO) in charge of implementing and maintaining the AWO Alternative Security Program.
• Responsible to safely and efficiently operate and manage (performance of crew, vessel, and tow).
• Serve as Officer in Charge of the Navigation Watch.
• Assess and maintain vessel seaworthiness.
• Ensure the availability and serviceability of required lifesaving equipment.
• Verify the serviceability of all installed fire detection and firefighting systems and equipment.
• Require accommodations to be maintained in safe, clean condition at all times.
• Provide clear direction to subordinates.
• Prepare periodic performance evaluations for subordinates.
• Maintain vessel and crew readiness for emergency responses.
• Conduct and report the results of periodic vessel audits and inspections.
• Operate and maintain the assigned vessel in accordance with the quality, safety, security and environmental protection policies and procedures in the Vessel Operations Manual.
• Organize and conduct required training, drills and exercises.
• Complete, submit and maintain required records, logs and reports.
• Ensure adequate vessel manning and watches.
• Project a positive company image and maintain professional, amicable relationships with customers, pilots, terminal personnel and the public at all times.
• Other duties as may be assigned by the General Manager or his/her designated representative.

Minimum Requirements:

• Valid U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner’s Credential
• Valid 200 Ton License as Master
• Master of Towing
• STCW Certification
• Valid Radar Endorsement
• First Aid/CPR
• Fire Fighting Training
• Valid TWIC card
• NY Harbor Experience
• Z drive/Twin Screw Tugboat Experience
• Must pass pre-employment drug test
• Must pass pre-employment physical

Preferred Requirements:

• 1,600 Gross Tons Towing/Oceans

Physical Requirements:

The unpredictable, ever-changing and inherently dangerous nature of tug and towing operations require the Captain to be physically qualified to ensure his/her own safety, as well as that of the vessel and crew. Specific physical requirements include:

• Adequate vision (i.e., absent any color blindness or impairment that cannot be corrected with prescription lenses).
• Adequate hearing. Capable of walking and standing on wet surfaces for extended periods of time.
• Able to handle heavy lines and operate heavy machinery.
• Ability to climb a 12-foot ladder without assistance.
• Ability to hoist oneself up and over a 12-inch wide, 6-foot-high barrier.
• Sufficient strength to:
• Lift 100 lbs. from deck to waist level.
• Lift 50 lbs. from deck to shoulder level.
• Lift 35 lbs. from deck to overhead; and
• Pull (drag) 120 lbs. at least 20 feet.

Salary:

Day Rate: starting at $758 a day

FLSA Status

• Exempt
• This position description does not promise or imply that the functions listed are the only duties to be performed or that the position may not change or be eliminated. Employees are always expected to follow their supervisor’s instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer.

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of McAllister Towing not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.

This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.