08/24/2019
Fill the position of Master of towing. The Master is responsible for the timely, efficient, and orderly operation and management of the company’s tug. All Masters must hold the appropriate and unexpired Master of Towing Credential, Medical Credential, Radar Observer license, Radio Operator License, and Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card. The Master must be familiar with and dedicated to the safety, environmental health, security, and maintenance standards of the crew, vessel and company.
From the time the Captain assumes command until the time he is relieved of command he is responsible for the safe, efficient operation and maintenance of the vessel, the safety and conduct of the crew, and prompt, "First Class" service to the customer.
He is encouraged and expected to develop a sense of "team spirit" in his crew, and to be cooperative and pleasant with all the employees and personnel of the vessel.
He gives guidance and direction to crew members and ensures that they comply with all Basin Fleeting regulations and perform their duties efficiently and safely.
The Captain is authorized to discipline, and if necessary, discharge crew members for poor work performance and/or infractions of Basin Fleeting regulations and/or safety procedures. In exercising this authority, the Captain is expected to act reasonably, justly and without prejudice.
The Captain reports to the office on all matters pertaining to the operation and maintenance of the vessel and the performance and well-being of the crew. He keeps the office informed at all times of incidents, accidents, problems, etc. pertaining to the vessel and the crew.
Captains and crew members are subject to any corrective action deemed necessary by Basin Fleeting to protect the vessel and/or interest of Basin Fleeting.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Seamanship
Rules of the road must be observed at all times.
Appropriate navigation procedures must be practiced at all times.
Boat Handling: A Basin Fleeting Captain should be able to dock and navigate his boat in a professional manner using a minimum of power. Excessive use of power is not acceptable!
Boat Safety: A Basin Fleeting Captain should always be concerned for the safety of his boat, his passengers, and his crew. The Basin Fleeting Vessel Operations Guidelines provide an in-depth description of procedures which Basin Fleeting Captains must follow at all times to ensure this safety. In addition, Basin Fleeting Captains should be aware of:
Any unsafe condition or practice that may endanger his vessel. A Basin Fleeting
Captain should be aware of anything that may be harmful to him, his
passengers, and his crew. He is required to hold at least one safety meeting per hitch to keep accidents to a minimum.
Any perilous circumstances. A Basin Fleeting Captain should be on the bridge when his vessel is in peril. This duty includes when the vessel is loading or unloading at a dock or barge or at any time the vessel is traversing channels, traveling in inlets, traveling in fog, or traveling in any waters where traffic, grounding, or debris may be a problem. A Basin Fleeting Captain must always keep in mind that his vessel's wake can cause destruction. A Basin Fleeting Captain is responsible for his vessel's wake.
All federal environmental rules that may apply to the vessel must be taken into consideration. Also be aware of state and local environmental rules that may apply to the vessel.
Leadership
The Title of Captain is given by Basin Fleeting and the U.S. Coast Guard. The respect of a Captain is earned by the Captain himself. There is no set rule for good leadership Basin Fleeting Captains practice good leadership in different ways. No matter what style of leadership the Captain practices, a Basin Fleeting Captain is obligated to achieve the following goals:
A clean, well maintained vessel.
A well organized, efficient crew with everyone doing his job without being
reminded.
A courteous, happy, and content crew that enjoys the job it is doing.
A safe crew.
Technical Knowledge
While Basin Fleeting does not expect its Captains to be mechanical or electrical engineers, they are expected to learn as much as possible about the vessels they operate. A Basin Fleeting Captain should be able to:
Train a new engineer to clean, maintain, and do minor repair jobs to the vessel.
Spot and report problems to the office.
Troubleshoot and help a never-ending job. A Basin Fleeting Captain should be willing to learn the office diagnose symptoms of mechanical problems.
