Maritime Crewing Manager — Lead Vessel Staffing

Dunlap Towing Company; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Health premiums 90% paid

401(k) with match

EAP

Dental & Vision coverage

Job summary

Dunlap Towing Company in Everett, WA is seeking a Crewing Manager who will work closely with the Port Captain and Port Engineer to ensure proper crewing of all vessels. You will identify staffing needs, interview, hire, and onboard new crewmembers.

This role collaborates with payroll, HR, and maritime schools, coordinating licensing, drug screenings, voyage paperwork, and strategic job fairs. Strong organizational and analytical skills and the ability to work non-standard hours are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with unions is preferred.
• Dispatch and/or marine experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of MMC licensing requirements.
• Understanding maritime union labor relations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to work independently during non-standard hours and meet sailing schedules.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruiting and hiring of crewmembers, including interviewing and onboarding.
• Coordinate and schedule crew aboard vessels, ensuring licensing compliance.
• Coordinate pre-employment drug screenings with vendors and assist with random screenings.
• Oversee vessel voyage paperwork and related records.
• Plan for job fairs, travel, and co-op assignments with maritime academies.
• Assist Port Captain as required and coordinate crew transportation when needed.

Skills

Dispatch experience

Marine experience

MMC licensing

Maritime union relations

Independence in non-standard hours

Organizational skills

Excel

Word

Outlook

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Dunlap Towing Company in Everett, WA is seeking a Crewing Manager who will work closely with the Port Captain and Port Engineer to ensure proper crewing of all vessels. You will identify staffing needs, interview, hire, and onboard new crewmembers.

This role collaborates with payroll, HR, and maritime schools, coordinating licensing, drug screenings, voyage paperwork, and strategic job fairs. Strong organizational and analytical skills and the ability to work non-standard hours are essential.