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Chief Mate
Curtin Maritime, Corp.. Work directly with the Port Captain and Vessel Captain aboard Curtin's ASD ship-assist and escort tugs .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in ASD/Z-Drive Tractor-Tug Handling, Vessel Management System proficiency, and compliance with maritime safety standards. Capable of effective crew management, job planning, and executing vessel maintenance while maintaining high operational efficiency in high-traffic harbor environments.
Highest-signal resume keywords
ASD/Z-Drive Tractor-Tug HandlingVessel Management System ProficiencyMate of Towing Vessels, Near CoastalCrew Management SkillsPrior Ship-Assist/Escort Experience
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Hard Skills
Direct And Indirect Escort Towing MethodsBow/Stern Ship-Assist WorkBasic Engine Room KnowledgeMechanical Repair AbilitiesJob/Voyage PlanningWeather Observation/PredictionSan Pedro Bay Traffic Awareness
Soft Skills
Attention To DetailExcellent Organizational SkillsAbility To Think Clearly Under StressAbility To Take DirectionRespect For Chain Of Command
Tools & Technologies
Vessel Management SystemDeck Machinery
Certifications & Qualifications
TWIC CardCG Medical CertificateMROP FCC LicenseRadar UnlimitedSTCW Proficiency In Survival CraftSTCW OICNW 500 Ton, Near CoastalMaster Of Towing Vessels, Near Coastal
Industry Keywords
Ship-Assist OperationsHarbor EnvironmentCompliance AuditsDrydocking ManagementVessel Commissioning
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Work directly with the Port Captain and Vessel Captain aboard Curtin's ASD ship-assist and escort tugs
- Apply Curtin's Innovation, Integrity, and Efficiency values and maintain the Curtin Standard onboard
- Assist the Captain and Harbor/State Pilots with safe docking, undocking, and escort of deep-draft vessels
- Support 24/7 ship-assist and escort operations on a shift-based schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required
- Operate in the San Pedro Bay Port Complex, including the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
- Progress from introductory ASD/Z-drive tractor-tug maneuvering under supervision to skilled operation in current and close-quarters ship traffic
- Perform direct and indirect escort towing and bow/stern ship-assist work
- Complete forms, reports, and Vessel Management System tasks; progress to mastery and train others
- Maintain inventories and official logbook records
- Assist with internal and external compliance audits
- Assign projects to crew, hold crew accountable, coach crew members, and provide performance feedback
- Create and carry out vessel maintenance work plans with the Captain/Chief Mate
- Coordinate job/voyage planning with pilots, terminal operators, and agents
- Assist with drydocking management and vessel commissioning
Requirements
What you’ll need- TWIC Card
- Mate of Towing Vessels, Near Coastal OR 500 GRT Mate, Near Coastal with TOAR
- CG Medical Certificate with no nighttime restrictions
- Pass physical and drug test
- MROP FCC License
- Radar Unlimited
- STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft
- Ability to think clearly during stressful situations or emergencies
- Ability to take direction and respect the chain of command
- Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-traffic harbor environment with frequent close-quarters maneuvering
- Ability to traverse uneven ground and walk gangways at various heights
- Ability to bend, stoop, squat, climb high steps/ladders, and lift 100 pounds safely
- Physical dexterity and strength to handle lines, make up tows and escort bridles, operate deck machinery, and work on poorly accessible equipment
- Ability to work below decks in darkness and confined spaces
- Ability to perform emergency duties and use emergency equipment onboard the vessel
- Must be able to swim
- STCW OICNW 500 Ton, Near Coastal preferred
- Master of Towing Vessels, Near Coastal preferred
- Prior ship-assist/escort experience in the Ports of Los Angeles & Long Beach or a comparable high-traffic deep-draft harbor strongly preferred
- General understanding of ship-assist operating standards, radio etiquette, lines/rigging, cordage care, painting schemes, and machinery limitations
- ASD/Z-drive tractor-tug handling
- Direct and indirect escort towing methods and bow/stern ship-assist work
- Ability to complete forms and reports in the Vessel Management System
- Basic engine room knowledge and mechanical repair abilities
- Crew management skills
- Job/voyage planning, weather observation/prediction, and San Pedro Bay traffic awareness
- Proficiency operating the Vessel Management System
- Ability to maintain inventories and complete thorough logbook records
- Ability to assist with compliance audits, drydocking management, and vessel commissioning
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Short-term Disability
- AD&D/Life Insurance
- 401k with company match
- Option to elect incremental Life Insurance for employee and dependents
- Health Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Flexible Spending Account