Dredge Vessel Master Captain – Towage Leader

Foss; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

National PPO Plan

Vision

Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

Pension

Training and development programs

Culture of safety and teamwork

Job summary

Foss Maritime is seeking a Captain to lead safe navigation and vessel operations across our U.S. West Coast, Alaska, and Hawaii networks. You will supervise drills, maintenance, and incident reporting, and ensure compliance with all maritime standards.

Applicants must hold a USCG MMD/MMC, TWIC, and related licenses, with at least 5 years as Master/Operating Mate on towing vessels, and must join the Union within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Valid US Coast Guard MMD or MMC.
• Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Must possess and maintain a National Master 500/1600 OC or NC license, National Master of Towing, STCW, Radar Endorsement, MMC, and TWIC.
• 5 years' experience as a Master or Operating Mate on towing vessels.
• Must possess strong written and oral communication skills.
• Must be a current member of the Union or must join the Union within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe navigation of the vessel at all times.
• Oversee vessel drills, training, maintenance, and inspections to ensure compliance with company, safety, and maritime standards.
• Ensure prompt and accurate reporting of all equipment failures, illnesses, incidents, accidents and damages.
• Hold crew accountable for their adherence to maritime law, company policies and procedures, and their individual performance/productivity.

Skills

Strong communication

Safety minded

Education

USCG MMD/MMC

TWIC

National Master 500/1600 OC or NC license

National Master of Towing

STCW

Radar Endorsement

MMC

TWIC

Job description

Foss Maritime is seeking a Captain to lead safe navigation and vessel operations across our U.S. West Coast, Alaska, and Hawaii networks. You will supervise drills, maintenance, and incident reporting, and ensure compliance with all maritime standards.

Applicants must hold a USCG MMD/MMC, TWIC, and related licenses, with at least 5 years as Master/Operating Mate on towing vessels, and must join the Union within 30 days of hire.