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Boat Captain

ThemuralgroupDetroit🇺🇸United StatesPosted 21 Aug 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Location
Detroit, United States
Posted
2 weeks ago

Job Description

Captain

Harbor Assist Towing

Detroit, MI / Toledo, OH (Consolidated Port) | Minimum 3-4 Years Experience

The Mural Group | Industrial Division

OVERVIEW

Seeking a Captain with a minimum of 3-4 years of experience to provide Harbor Assist towing within the consolidated port of Detroit, Michigan and Toledo, Ohio.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Familiarization with the Federal Requirements governing the operation of Towing Vessels, 46 CFR Subchapter M

  • Familiarization with our Policies and Procedures, including our Responsible Carrier Program Manual

  • Maintain and analyze our Engine Room Logs, Comments Section, and Engine Hours Reports; periodically review outstanding maintenance items with the Engineer to ensure tugs are maintained and repaired to a seaworthy and safe condition

  • Travel as needed to our tug docks located throughout the Great Lakes system to perform towing assignments (both harbor towing and cross lake towing); travel may involve stays away from home residence

  • Assist with preparation of quotes for Outside Tows to meet customer demands

  • Ensure vessels are crewed, operated, and maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements, company standards, and customer expectations

  • Implement standard procedures and guidelines for the operation of a safe and environmentally sound ship

  • Ensure all vessel personnel comply with regulatory training requirements

  • Investigate vessel damage and personal injuries

  • Inspect vessels to ensure seaworthy condition and arrange for maintenance and repair activities to correct any deficiencies

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must be able to deal with others using courtesy, tact, and good judgment

  • Must be able to work independently and without direct supervision

  • Must have strong communication and leadership skills

  • Must be very familiar with tug operations and repair and maintenance of marine equipment

  • Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate to daily job duties

MINIMUM WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

  • Carry up to 50 pounds

  • Repetitive climbing stairs and ladders

  • Repetitive bending, twisting, kneeling, and reaching

  • Stand constantly

  • Exposure to loud noise daily

  • Access confined spaces

  • Work in all weather conditions (rain, ice, snow, heat, wind, heavy seas, etc.)

  • Work a variety of schedules and hours

  • Work weekends, holidays, and at nights on short notice

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

  • Valid USCG Master of Towing Vessel License upon Great Lakes, Inland Waters and Western Rivers

  • Valid Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC)

  • Marine Radio Operator Permit

  • Valid CPR and First Aid card

  • Valid Driver's License

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