Maritime Dispatch Specialist: Vessels & Fleet Ops

Saltchuk Marine Services; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k match (4%)

Paid holidays and vacation accrual

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Harbor Fleet Services in Long Beach, CA, is seeking an experienced Dispatcher to manage vessel movements, orders, and communications for local harbor and regional towing operations. The role emphasizes accurate data handling, weather awareness, and proactive coordination with crews and customers.

Responsibilities include tracking vessels, maintaining radio contact, and ensuring timely incident reporting. This position requires teamwork, reliability, and the ability to adapt to emergencies while

Qualifications

• This position generally requires a high school diploma and two years of customer service or maritime related experience required.
• Two to four years of experience in the maritime industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives orders and job changes from external and internal customers.
• Maintains radio communications with division vessels; interfaces with customers and management regarding vessel orders and reports.
• Executes proper judgement in notifying Management of conditions requiring first-hand attention, regardless of hour.
• Uses the dispatch system to plan, schedule and coordinate movement and events of company vessels and regional resources.
• Plans, schedules and coordinates the movement of tugs, barges and equipment to meet customer requirements.
• Relays information to Operations Manager and vessels in a timely manner.
• Ensures operational instructions are adhered to when dispatching.
• Creates incident reports per approved processes.
• Tracks and monitors vessels globally to support management decisions.
• Coordinates with regional pilotage authority dispatchers as needed.
• Directs vessels and crews to respond in emergencies per company policies.
• Completes and reviews jobs in preparation for billing.
• Fills in for sick and vacation relief as scheduled.

Skills

Maritime knowledge

Communication skills

Computer skills

Leadership

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dispatch system

Marine radio

Job description

Harbor Fleet Services in Long Beach, CA, is seeking an experienced Dispatcher to manage vessel movements, orders, and communications for local harbor and regional towing operations. The role emphasizes accurate data handling, weather awareness, and proactive coordination with crews and customers.

Responsibilities include tracking vessels, maintaining radio contact, and ensuring timely incident reporting. This position requires teamwork, reliability, and the ability to adapt to emergencies while