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Captain/Relief Captain

Dann Marine Towing, LC
Chesapeake, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 7/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/25/2026
Description

The Captain/Relief Captain of the vessel is the Master, in his absence the relief is Master. The Captain is responsible for the safe and efficient operation and performance of the crew, vessel and tow, and for ensuring that the equipment is kept neat, clean, and in good working order. The Captain must also ensure that company policy, rules, and regulations are followed.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • The Captain must report to the office all violations of Dann Marine Towing policy or violations of Federal, State, or Local laws.
  • The Captain is responsible for conducting vessel inspections at least every other month.
  • The Captain must ensure that all crew members are courteous to all people at fleets, docks, etc.
  • The Captain must set the watch standing schedule for the crew, ensuring that no licensed wheelman works more than 12 hours in any 24-hour period.
  • The Captain must post a station bill and ensure that all crew members are familiar with their respective stations and duties in case of an emergency.
  • Either the Captain or Mate will be on watch at all times.
  • The Captain is responsible for setting an hourly inspection schedule of the engine room spaces and the bilge to be performed 24/7.
  • The Captain must make frequent, regular inspections of engineering spaces, crew quarters, heads, the galley, and all other areas of the boat and tow to ensure neatness, cleanliness, orderliness, safety and proper maintenance.
  • The Captain must ensure that all barges are in navigable condition and must report any deficiencies to the office. Damaged or endangered barges must be reported immediately and appropriate measures taken to ensure safety.
  • It is the responsibility of the Captain to maintain the Vessel Daily Log and see that it is posted at the end of each six-hour watch
  • The Captain will report all personal injuries or illnesses to crew members or any illness occurring on the vessel as soon as possible after notification.
  • The Captain is responsible for safety of the crew and will report all accidents resulting in actual or possible damage to any Dann Marine Towing tow or boat, other vessels or tows, fixed objects such as bridges, docks, other objects such as buoys, or damage which results in cargo loss, contamination, spills or pollution. Grounding and wheel fouling should be reported immediately, regardless of the extent of damage.
  • Ensuring that all crew members are properly trained in emergency procedures, including fire drills and abandon-ship drills

Requirements

  • Minimum - Master of Towing Vessels 200 ton
  • 3-5 years experience operating a tugboat
  • Must possess a valid radar observer license.
  • Valid MMC, Coast Guard Medical Certificate & TWIC

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