The deckhand is responsible for the overall safety of the crew and for preventing environmental pollution incidents
The deckhand is directly responsible and accountable to the Master. Masters must ensure that the deckhand performs duties that may include, but are not limited to:
Complying with this Towing Safety Management System (TSMS) and with all applicable regulations
Reporting unsafe conditions to the master and taking early and positive action to prevent accidents
Stopping work whenever they feel that the evolution is dangerous and that hazards cannot be mitigated, then they are responsible for implementing stop-work responsibility as outlined in TSMS Section 6.8 Stop Work Responsibility
Adhering to the provisions of the Certificate of Inspection (COI), Per 46 C.F.R. 140.210 (1).
Minimizing any distractions from safely performing their duties per 46 C.F.R. 140.210 (5).
Ensuring the Officer in Charge of a Navigation Watch (OICNW) is made aware of all known aspects of the condition of the vessel.
Making up the lines for tows, ship assist operations, and mooring
Performing general deck seamanship duties
Standing lookout per 46 C.F.R. 140.630,
Chipping and painting vessel
Other equipment maintenance as needed, as directed by the master
Cleaning or scouring the vessel
Cleaning living quarters, including their personal quarters, wheelhouse, galley, heads, and passageways
Duties as directed by the master.
Required Licensure & Certifications
U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC)
U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Marine Medical Certificate
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) issued by the Transportation Security Administration
Endorsement as Able-Seaman Special, Limited, or Unlimited
Working Conditions
Out-of-region travel may be required to work at any port in which G&H Towing operates
Work schedule will be assigned based on business needs, workdays will typically be 7 days on and 7 days off
Work will be primarily performed on the vessel with additional shoreside seminars and or training