Offshore Mooring Master Assistant – Deck and Lightering Ops

AET Shore; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AET is seeking a Mooring Master Assistant in Galveston, TX to support the Mooring Master during STS deck operations and equipment transfer. You will guide ship officers and crew to ensure safe mooring, fendering, and hose connections.

Ideal candidates are experienced mariners with deck and lightering experience, holding AB Merchant mariner credential and STCW certificates; Tankerman preferred. This role requires offshore readiness and strict safety discipline.

Qualifications

• The Assistant to the Mooring Master is an experienced mariner with deck operations and lightering competencies on seagoing vessels.
• Required: AB Merchant mariner credential, TWIC, STCW BST certifications; Lifeboatman.
• Preferred: Tankerman PIC OMSA – SafeGulf.

Responsibilities

• Tracks and maintains lightering equipment on-board the LSV per company procedures.
• Checks mooring equipment and reports abnormalities; ensures proper line positioning.
• Conducts pre-operational briefing with STOP Work Authority emphasis.
• Directs cargo hose connections and ensures procedures are followed during STS operations.
• Oversees fendering, rigging, and safe transfer of personnel and cargo representatives.
• Reports STS incidents and maintains QA documentation upon arrival at dock.

Skills

Deck operations

Lightering operations

Safety oversight

Education

AB Merchant mariner credential

TWIC

STCW BST: Basic Fire Fighting

STCW BST: Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities

STCW BST: First Aid/CPR

STCW BST: Personal Survival Techniques

Lifeboatman

Tankerman PIC OMSA – SafeGulf

Job description

AET is seeking a Mooring Master Assistant in Galveston, TX to support the Mooring Master during STS deck operations and equipment transfer. You will guide ship officers and crew to ensure safe mooring, fendering, and hose connections.

Ideal candidates are experienced mariners with deck and lightering experience, holding AB Merchant mariner credential and STCW certificates; Tankerman preferred. This role requires offshore readiness and strict safety discipline.