New Leads
Here are some leads that we're happy to bring your attention to. If you don't hear from
an employer, don't let that discourage you. They are being flooded with resumes, Just
move on to the next employer and don't give up... Additional Who's Hiring Now pages
Here are some leads that we're happy to bring your attention to. If you don't hear from
an employer, don't let that discourage you. They are being flooded with resumes, Just
move on to the next employer and don't give up... Additional Who's Hiring Now pages
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Engine Question
The oil record book for all U.S.
ships __________
a. is to be kept in the
possession of the master
b. should not be used to
record the accidental
discharge of oil or oily
mixtures
c. is required to have entries
recorded within 48 hours of
completion of the particular
operation
d. is the property of the U.S.
government
The oil record book for all U.S.
ships __________
a. is to be kept in the
possession of the master
b. should not be used to
record the accidental
discharge of oil or oily
mixtures
c. is required to have entries
recorded within 48 hours of
completion of the particular
operation
d. is the property of the U.S.
government
Higman Marine posts openings for a steersman, pilot,
relief captain, deckhand and other positions. Go to
Inland-Gulf-Lakes to learn more.
relief captain, deckhand and other positions. Go to
Inland-Gulf-Lakes to learn more.
What's in here? Valuable heirlooms? A rich uncle's last will and
testament? Nothing so lucky... but we don't think you'll be
disappointed. If you go to the section called "Grab Bag", you'll
find an odd assortment of job opportunities that really aren't
necessarily "tugboat jobs" so to speak, but they are nonetheless
of interest (at least that what some of you told us). You'll find jobs
that may be from as unexpected a source as a port authority, oil
rig in the United Arab Emirates, the U.S. Military Sealift
Command, boating supply store, a naval museum and more.
Good luck!
testament? Nothing so lucky... but we don't think you'll be
disappointed. If you go to the section called "Grab Bag", you'll
find an odd assortment of job opportunities that really aren't
necessarily "tugboat jobs" so to speak, but they are nonetheless
of interest (at least that what some of you told us). You'll find jobs
that may be from as unexpected a source as a port authority, oil
rig in the United Arab Emirates, the U.S. Military Sealift
Command, boating supply store, a naval museum and more.
Good luck!
Kirby Inland Marine is a very large inland carrier for bulk
liquid transport. Go to Grab Bag to learn more about
them.
liquid transport. Go to Grab Bag to learn more about
them.
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Legal IQ
In an incident where a
moving vessel collides with a
stationary object, is it always
an open and shut case that
the vessel has all of the fault?
To read a recent court
decision on this issue, click
Court Decision About Fishing
Vessel Striking Offshore Oil
Rig in the Gulf of Mexico
In an incident where a
moving vessel collides with a
stationary object, is it always
an open and shut case that
the vessel has all of the fault?
To read a recent court
decision on this issue, click
Court Decision About Fishing
Vessel Striking Offshore Oil
Rig in the Gulf of Mexico
Custom Search
Are you a born leader? Is
there such a thing as a born
leader or do we learn
leadership? Click here to
learn more.
New York City Department of Environmental Protection, otherwise known as the
NYCDEP, operates 14 sewage treatment plants that collectively process over a billion
gallons of sewage a day. They operate three sludge vessels take sludge from
sewage plants that don’t have dewatering capabilities and carry it to plants that do.
The vessels operate in local New York City waters and are named North River,
Newton Creek and Owls Head. They operate with six men crews that include a
captain, mate, two mariners, chief engineer and assistant engineer. The demand for
these shipboard positions fluctuates. At this time, we didn't notice openings for these
shipboard positions. However, even when not hiring for those positions, the DEP
regularly posts jobs for water treatment plant worker and other technical and
administrative positions dealing with the operation of New York City's sewage
treatment facilities. Click here to learn more.
NYCDEP, operates 14 sewage treatment plants that collectively process over a billion
gallons of sewage a day. They operate three sludge vessels take sludge from
sewage plants that don’t have dewatering capabilities and carry it to plants that do.
The vessels operate in local New York City waters and are named North River,
Newton Creek and Owls Head. They operate with six men crews that include a
captain, mate, two mariners, chief engineer and assistant engineer. The demand for
these shipboard positions fluctuates. At this time, we didn't notice openings for these
shipboard positions. However, even when not hiring for those positions, the DEP
regularly posts jobs for water treatment plant worker and other technical and
administrative positions dealing with the operation of New York City's sewage
treatment facilities. Click here to learn more.
Ocean Ship Holdings appears in our grab bag. Go to
Grab Bag to visit their current openings page.
Grab Bag to visit their current openings page.
Entertainment Cruises is another employer who is clearly not a tugboat company.
However, they They operate 23 vessels in eight cities. They offer postings for
bartenders, food servers, deckhands, cooks, dishwashers and more. Click here to
learn more about these small dinner cruise ship job opportunites.
However, they They operate 23 vessels in eight cities. They offer postings for
bartenders, food servers, deckhands, cooks, dishwashers and more. Click here to
learn more about these small dinner cruise ship job opportunites.
Brusco Tug & Barge is a large employer that regularly
seeks deck and engine candidates. Go to West Coast
Tugs to see what's new.
seeks deck and engine candidates. Go to West Coast
Tugs to see what's new.
Making sure a job is right
for you... we sometimes
tend to think solely in terms
of job descriptions and
hourly rates. That's natural.
We all do it. But for some
newbies who are
unacquainted with some of
the work conditions one can
encounter on tugs, we
provide a brief 30 second
walk through an engine
room. Click here .
for you... we sometimes
tend to think solely in terms
of job descriptions and
hourly rates. That's natural.
We all do it. But for some
newbies who are
unacquainted with some of
the work conditions one can
encounter on tugs, we
provide a brief 30 second
walk through an engine
room. Click here .
Do you work in the
Northeast? If so, we're
going to ask you if you
know where this place is?
Hint... according to some
legends, the place is
haunted. Click where is
this place to find out more
about this historic
lighthouse.
Northeast? If so, we're
going to ask you if you
know where this place is?
Hint... according to some
legends, the place is
haunted. Click where is
this place to find out more
about this historic
lighthouse.
Search, search, search!
We're tired of all this job
hunting for a little bit of work
to pay the rent and buy
some groceries! Right
around now, chilling out in
a nice bar with a nice drink
doesn't sound too bad. And
if the hired help is nice,
well, that's just a bonus!
We're tired of all this job
hunting for a little bit of work
to pay the rent and buy
some groceries! Right
around now, chilling out in
a nice bar with a nice drink
doesn't sound too bad. And
if the hired help is nice,
well, that's just a bonus!
For those of you who wish
to join us in the Z-Drive
Lounge, click here. If the
hired help doesn't appear
right away, you might have
to refresh the page. Cheers!
to join us in the Z-Drive
Lounge, click here. If the
hired help doesn't appear
right away, you might have
to refresh the page. Cheers!
Legal IQ
What is Maintenance &
Cure? Answer
Hint... it has something to
do with the reimbursement
of medical expenses if
anything goes wrong. Did
you know that some
diagnostic tests such as a
thoracic MRI (shown below)
can run about $1,000.
What is Maintenance &
Cure? Answer
Hint... it has something to
do with the reimbursement
of medical expenses if
anything goes wrong. Did
you know that some
diagnostic tests such as a
thoracic MRI (shown below)
can run about $1,000.
What happened to the
Anchor Handling Supply
Tug Bourbon Dolphin?
While working off
Shetland Island, the
ship was handling an
anchor for an oil rig
when something
happened to the pins
that led the anchor chain
from the stern to the
winch. The chain shifted
from the centerline of the
vessel to the port side,
causing a list that
intensified in severity
and ultimately led to the
tragic capsize of the
vessel. Click here to
read about the
Norwegian Ministry of
Justice and Police
Investigation of the
incident and see an
animation of what took
place that day.
Anchor Handling Supply
Tug Bourbon Dolphin?
While working off
Shetland Island, the
ship was handling an
anchor for an oil rig
when something
happened to the pins
that led the anchor chain
from the stern to the
winch. The chain shifted
from the centerline of the
vessel to the port side,
causing a list that
intensified in severity
and ultimately led to the
tragic capsize of the
vessel. Click here to
read about the
Norwegian Ministry of
Justice and Police
Investigation of the
incident and see an
animation of what took
place that day.
| Legal IQ What is the difference between criminal law and civil law? Answer |
Lubricating Oils
Lubricating
oils serve
a number
of important
purposes in
marine machinery, from
heavy oils in large slow
speed diesels to solid
lubricants in small sealed
gearboxes. Lubricants
reduce friction between
moving parts, carry away
heat, provide a film to
separate moving parts,
prevent corrosion, and
carry away contaminants
resulting from combustion
and metal to metal wear.
Lubricating
oils serve
a number
of important
purposes in
marine machinery, from
heavy oils in large slow
speed diesels to solid
lubricants in small sealed
gearboxes. Lubricants
reduce friction between
moving parts, carry away
heat, provide a film to
separate moving parts,
prevent corrosion, and
carry away contaminants
resulting from combustion
and metal to metal wear.
A lesser known function of
lubricants is to serve as a
film between wrestlers in
competitive settings. To
illustrate this, we provide
a link to a page with a clip
of female oil wrestling,
following a warning.
I Don't Believe This...
While some people may
see oil wrestling as basic
foolishness that could
relieve some of the stress
of a job search, others
might perceive it as a
serious threat to the
moral fabric of a society.
Therefore the warning
below.
Warning
By clicking the linked text
"wrestling video" at the
end of this paragraph, I
hereby certify that I am
over the age of 18, I would
not offended by, or
sustain emotional
distress by viewing a clip
of women oil wrestling.
Let me watch the video.
Link: wrestling video.
lubricants is to serve as a
film between wrestlers in
competitive settings. To
illustrate this, we provide
a link to a page with a clip
of female oil wrestling,
following a warning.
I Don't Believe This...
While some people may
see oil wrestling as basic
foolishness that could
relieve some of the stress
of a job search, others
might perceive it as a
serious threat to the
moral fabric of a society.
Therefore the warning
below.
Warning
By clicking the linked text
"wrestling video" at the
end of this paragraph, I
hereby certify that I am
over the age of 18, I would
not offended by, or
sustain emotional
distress by viewing a clip
of women oil wrestling.
Let me watch the video.
Link: wrestling video.
You're a jerk if you watch
that video!
that video!
What happened to the Maritrans
tug Valour?
She sank in rough seas and high
winds 40 miles from Wilmington,
North Carolina in 2007. Coast
Guard investigation concluded
that one of the factors causing the
tragic loss involved the fuel tank
cross-over valves. Read more.
tug Valour?
She sank in rough seas and high
winds 40 miles from Wilmington,
North Carolina in 2007. Coast
Guard investigation concluded
that one of the factors causing the
tragic loss involved the fuel tank
cross-over valves. Read more.
Brewers Yacht Yards has a
number of technical and
mechanical positions. They
are one of the Northeast's
largest boat facilities with
multiple locations. They
regularly post openings for
marine mechanics,
fiberglass repair workers
and other positions. Click
brewers yacht yard to learn
more.
number of technical and
mechanical positions. They
are one of the Northeast's
largest boat facilities with
multiple locations. They
regularly post openings for
marine mechanics,
fiberglass repair workers
and other positions. Click
brewers yacht yard to learn
more.
Hornblower Cruises Not a tugboat company? Thanks for pointing that out. But they
are a large employer which regularly seeks people for a broad range of positions,
from operations to customer service to bartending. See Hornblower Cruises to learn
more.
are a large employer which regularly seeks people for a broad range of positions,
from operations to customer service to bartending. See Hornblower Cruises to learn
more.
Every cargo officer's worst nightmare... a ship capsizing while loading cargo in icy
waters. The heavy lift vessel Stellamare capsized on the Hudson River on December
9, 2003 while loading electric generators at Albany. In addition to the tragic loss of
three crew members, the incident required an environmental response that involved
Miller Environmental , an environmental response company in New York. Read more
about the incident at the San Francisco Gate .
waters. The heavy lift vessel Stellamare capsized on the Hudson River on December
9, 2003 while loading electric generators at Albany. In addition to the tragic loss of
three crew members, the incident required an environmental response that involved
Miller Environmental , an environmental response company in New York. Read more
about the incident at the San Francisco Gate .
What do you think of when you see the
words “Gulf Coast”? Do you think crayfish
and the warmth and charm of Southern
Louisiana? Do you think of weather patterns
in the Florida Keys, where it can go from
beach day to violent tropical storm in a matter
of hours? Do you think of the money of Texas
oil, or shrimp boats and their crews relaxing
on deck after a hard week of work?
words “Gulf Coast”? Do you think crayfish
and the warmth and charm of Southern
Louisiana? Do you think of weather patterns
in the Florida Keys, where it can go from
beach day to violent tropical storm in a matter
of hours? Do you think of the money of Texas
oil, or shrimp boats and their crews relaxing
on deck after a hard week of work?
"What could we fit into this
Grab Bag before the police
come, Ollie?"
'Don't know, but if you check
out the Grab Bag section
(it's on the menu bar as
well), you might find
additional opportunities. It's
kind of a "pot-luck" dinner
section, where you might
find anything from a security
guard position to a
corporate vice president
position. Find the picture of
the fisherman who looks
like he'd spit on you if you
asked him for directions
and click the link below
him. Good luck!
Grab Bag before the police
come, Ollie?"
'Don't know, but if you check
out the Grab Bag section
(it's on the menu bar as
well), you might find
additional opportunities. It's
kind of a "pot-luck" dinner
section, where you might
find anything from a security
guard position to a
corporate vice president
position. Find the picture of
the fisherman who looks
like he'd spit on you if you
asked him for directions
and click the link below
him. Good luck!
We know it's no bed of roses out there. And that's not just in the maritime industry.
All across the country, people are making changes in their lifestyles... often difficult
changes such as taking multiple part-time jobs after a change of circumstances.
Read about the U.S. Dept of Labors predictions and forecast for the future of jobs
on the water at working multiple part time jobs & job outlook predictions .
All across the country, people are making changes in their lifestyles... often difficult
changes such as taking multiple part-time jobs after a change of circumstances.
Read about the U.S. Dept of Labors predictions and forecast for the future of jobs
on the water at working multiple part time jobs & job outlook predictions .
For her own protection, we've had to hide the "tickle-girl" somewhere else on the
site. To fill that void, we've brought you pictures of people with whom you will
probably NOT be competing with for any of the positions on this website....
site. To fill that void, we've brought you pictures of people with whom you will
probably NOT be competing with for any of the positions on this website....
Question
What is the difference between a turbocharger and a
supercharger?
Click Diesel Engine Opportunities to learn the answer and
explore a few leads that might open a pathway into coming
ashore with the diesel industry.
What is the difference between a turbocharger and a
supercharger?
Click Diesel Engine Opportunities to learn the answer and
explore a few leads that might open a pathway into coming
ashore with the diesel industry.
The Gulf Coast is so vast, it isn’t possible to
define so simply... the Cajun Queen with the
accordian, the texan with the stetson...
they're all part of the Gulf. We’re keeping our
eye on the region because with year-round
shipbuilding, port operations, and oil and gas
drilling, we think it will be a worthwhile
resource of maritime employment. Click Gulf
Jobs to learn more.
define so simply... the Cajun Queen with the
accordian, the texan with the stetson...
they're all part of the Gulf. We’re keeping our
eye on the region because with year-round
shipbuilding, port operations, and oil and gas
drilling, we think it will be a worthwhile
resource of maritime employment. Click Gulf
Jobs to learn more.
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We're looking forward to being together with all of you again in the year ahead. We are
overwhelmed by the volume of mail wish we could personally respond to all of you. You're all in
our hearts. Wish you and your families the best for 2010 and may it be a better year than 2009!.
overwhelmed by the volume of mail wish we could personally respond to all of you. You're all in
our hearts. Wish you and your families the best for 2010 and may it be a better year than 2009!.
We've added a couple of thngs lately. Some are leads that are geographically focused, with
featured employers on the Great Lakes and Gulf of Mexico.
featured employers on the Great Lakes and Gulf of Mexico.
From your e-mails (and again we apologize for not being able to personally answer every
one), we know that our readers come from a wide array of skills and licenses. If there's
anything we can say that applies across the board to everyone, it's this. Don't be discouraged.
Things are upside down for a lot of folks... not because they're lazy, not because they're
untrained or uneducated... simply because that's the way things have become. Hang in there.
Read about job outlooks and how people have had to take two jobs to carry things.
one), we know that our readers come from a wide array of skills and licenses. If there's
anything we can say that applies across the board to everyone, it's this. Don't be discouraged.
Things are upside down for a lot of folks... not because they're lazy, not because they're
untrained or uneducated... simply because that's the way things have become. Hang in there.
Read about job outlooks and how people have had to take two jobs to carry things.
Click more who's hiring now to see additional currently featured
employers.
employers.
Psst... follow me to some
new leads that just arrived
on the site, at Still More
Who's Hiring Now ,
including positions in
environmental response
and more.
new leads that just arrived
on the site, at Still More
Who's Hiring Now ,
including positions in
environmental response
and more.
Research vessel jobs have always presented alternative options for deck and
engine job applicants in the tug industry. The pickings are slim, but the spectrum
of work is broad... involving anything from supplying polar exploration stations in
Antarctica to plucking salinity samples from the deep reaches of the Pacific
Ocean. Click Research Vessel Opportunities to learn more. Good luck!
engine job applicants in the tug industry. The pickings are slim, but the spectrum
of work is broad... involving anything from supplying polar exploration stations in
Antarctica to plucking salinity samples from the deep reaches of the Pacific
Ocean. Click Research Vessel Opportunities to learn more. Good luck!
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