Tugboat Mate

Robbins Maritime Inc; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Robbins Maritime Inc., based in Norfolk, VA, is hiring a Mate of Towing. The role involves ensuring vessel safety, conducting pre-voyage inspections, and managing crew duties during operations. Candidates must possess Merchant Mariners Credentials, a valid driver’s license, and TWIC Card. Applicants should also demonstrate strong communication skills and physical fitness. The position offers a competitive salary, 28 days on and 14 days off work schedule, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass Merchant Mariner Physical/CG-719K and Drug Screening.
• Must have a satisfactory background check.
• Subject to random drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Ensure crew and vessel safety and environmental protection.
• Conduct pre-voyage inspections and planning.
• Safely operate and navigate the vessel on its planned voyage.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work well in a team

Physical fitness

Education

Merchant Mariners Credentials (Mate of Towing – Near Coastal)

Valid Driver License

Valid TWIC Card

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Safe Harbor 401(k) match
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

About us

Robbins Maritime, Inc. is a leading tug and barge company, established in 1986 and headquartered in Norfolk, VA. We specialize in providing reliable and efficient maritime support services along the East Coast and Gulf Coast of the United States.

Key Responsibilities

• Looking for Mate of Towing with experience working with dredging operations.
• Work schedule is 28 days on and 14 days off.
• Paid travel to and from the vessel from closest major airport to residence.
• Crew safety, vessel safety and environmental protection (Vessel Master has ultimate responsibility).
• Pre-voyage inspections and voyage planning.
• The safe operation and navigation of the vessel on its planned voyage including all dockings, undockings/departures, and making and breaking tows.
• Ensuring the ability for up-to-date and corrected charts.
• Maintaining a radio communications log reflecting all vessel-to-vessel communications, waypoints, and job start, stop and standby times.
• Ensuring other crew members are completing their required duties and responsibilities.
• Relieving the Captain in maintaining the safe operation and navigation of the vessel on her planned voyage, so that neither operator is in operation of the vessel for more than 12 hours in any 24-hour period and that adequate rest is received by both.
• Assisting the Captain in any of his/her other responsibilities as needed or requested.

Requirements

• Merchant Mariners Credentials (Mate of Towing – Near Coastal)
• Valid Driver License
• Valid TWIC Card
• Must be able to pass Merchant Mariner Physical/CG‑719K and Drug Screening
• Must have a satisfactory background check
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well in a team
• Physical fitness and the ability to handle the demands of working on a vessel
• Subject to random drug screening

Robbins Maritime, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.