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Inland River & GIWW
7 employers
Towboats push strings of barges on the Mississippi, Ohio, Illinois and Tennessee rivers and along the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW), the protected canal route along the Gulf Coast. Crews usually live aboard for weeks at a time. Many deckhands start their careers here.
VIEW INLAND EMPLOYERS →Coastal / ATB / Petroleum
6 employers
Tugs and articulated tug-barges (ATBs), where the tug locks into a notch in the stern of a large barge, carry petroleum and other liquid cargoes along the coast. Expect tank-barge work and, often, tankerman duties.
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9 employers
Harbor tugs push and pull ships into and out of their berths, and escort tugs accompany tankers through confined waters. Most of the work stays within one port area.
VIEW HARBOR EMPLOYERS →Ocean / Alaska / Project Work
4 employers
Ocean tugs tow barges and equipment over long distances, to Alaska, Hawaii and remote Pacific locations, or support salvage, dredging and marine construction projects. Expect long trips and offshore weather.
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Inland River & GIWW employers
Towboats push strings of barges on the Mississippi, Ohio, Illinois and Tennessee rivers and along the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW), the protected canal route along the Gulf Coast. Crews usually live aboard for weeks at a time. Many deckhands start their careers here.
Requirements vary by vessel, route and position. Always check the current employer posting.
Kirby Marine Transportation
INLAND RIVERSTANK-BARGE WORK
What they do
Kirby is a strong inland and coastal petroleum operation, moving liquid cargoes in tank barges on the rivers, the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and along the coast. Kirby runs its own training center.
Jobs you may find
Deckhand · Tankerman / Tank Barge-PIC · Mate / Pilot · Captain · Engineer
Getting started
- Entry-level deckhand opportunities may be available depending on posting.
- Entry requirements vary by position. Check the current employer posting.
Credentials commonly seen
Common credentials associated with these positions may include: MMC, TWIC, Medical Certificate, Tank Barge-PIC, Mate (Pilot) of Towing Vessels, Master of Towing Vessels.
Ingram Marine Group / Ingram Barge Company
INLAND RIVERS
What they do
Ingram Barge Company, part of Ingram Marine Group, operates towboats and barges on the Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee and connecting rivers.
Jobs you may find
Deckhand · Tankerman · Mate / Pilot · Captain · Engineer · Cook
Getting started
- You do not necessarily need to already possess a TWIC before applying. You must be eligible to obtain one.
- Ingram may assist selected candidates with the process.
- Applicants must be 18 or older and eligible to work in the U.S.
Credentials commonly seen
Common credentials associated with these positions may include: MMC, TWIC, Medical Certificate, Tank Barge-PIC, Mate (Pilot) of Towing Vessels, Master of Towing Vessels.
American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL)
ENTRY-LEVEL POSITIONSINLAND RIVERS
What they do
ACBL operates towboats and barges on the inland river system, from the upper rivers to the Gulf.
Jobs you may find
Deckhand · Fleet Deckhand · Cook · Pilot · Captain · Engineer
Getting started
- ACBL has advertised entry-level deckhand positions where no prior experience is required.
- Entry requirements vary by position. Check the current employer posting.
Credentials commonly seen
Common credentials associated with these positions may include: MMC, TWIC, Medical Certificate, Mate (Pilot) of Towing Vessels, Master of Towing Vessels.
Marquette Transportation
NEW TO MARITIMECAREER LADDERINLAND RIVERS
What they do
Marquette operates towboats on the inland rivers and Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, with separate River, Gulf-Inland and Offshore divisions.
Jobs you may find
Deckhand Trainee · Deckhand · Tankerman · Pilot · Captain · Engineer · Cook
Getting started
- Marquette’s career pathway starts with Deckhand Trainee and includes advancement into deck leadership, the wheelhouse, the engine room and Tankerman positions.
- Entry requirements vary by position. Check the current employer posting.
Credentials commonly seen
Common credentials associated with these positions may include: MMC, TWIC, Medical Certificate, Tank Barge-PIC, Mate (Pilot) of Towing Vessels, Master of Towing Vessels.
Canal Barge Company
INLAND RIVERSTANK-BARGE WORK
What they do
New Orleans-based Canal Barge Company operates towboats and barges on the inland rivers and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway.
Jobs you may find
Deckhand · Tankerman · Mate / Pilot · Captain · Engineer
Getting started
- The online application asks for the type, number and expiration dates of any marine licenses or documents you hold.
- Entry requirements vary by position. Check the current employer posting.
Credentials commonly seen
Common credentials associated with these positions may include: MMC, TWIC, Medical Certificate, Tank Barge-PIC, Mate (Pilot) of Towing Vessels, Master of Towing Vessels.
Blessey Marine Services
TWIC BEFORE APPLYINGTANK-BARGE WORKINLAND RIVERS
What they do
Blessey Marine Services operates inland towboats and tank barges, based near New Orleans.
Jobs you may find
Deckhand · Tankerman · Wheelman (Pilot / Captain)
Getting started
- All applicants for vessel positions must possess a TWIC before being considered for employment.
- Entry requirements vary by position. Check the current employer posting.
Credentials commonly seen
Common credentials associated with these positions may include: TWIC, MMC, Medical Certificate, Tank Barge-PIC, Mate (Pilot) of Towing Vessels, Master of Towing Vessels.
ARTCo / ADM River Transportation
INLAND RIVERS
What they do
American River Transportation Co. (ARTCo) is a wholly owned subsidiary of ADM (Archer Daniels Midland). It operates a large covered hopper barge fleet and linehaul towboats on the Lower and Upper Mississippi, Illinois and Ohio rivers.
Jobs you may find
Fleet Deckhand · Deckhand · Pilot · Captain · Engineer
Getting started
- ARTCo jobs are posted in ADM’s company-wide career system, not on a separate maritime site.
- Entry requirements vary by position. Check the current employer posting.
Credentials commonly seen
Common credentials associated with these positions may include: MMC, TWIC, Medical Certificate, Mate (Pilot) of Towing Vessels, Master of Towing Vessels.
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Coastal / ATB / Petroleum employers
Tugs and articulated tug-barges (ATBs), where the tug locks into a notch in the stern of a large barge, carry petroleum and other liquid cargoes along the coast. Expect tank-barge work and, often, tankerman duties.
Requirements vary by vessel, route and position. Always check the current employer posting.
Crowley
ATB / PETROLEUMALASKA OPERATIONS
What they do
Crowley operates ATBs, petroleum vessels, towing and Alaska operations.
Jobs you may find
Deckhand / Ordinary Seafarer · Able Seafarer / AB · Tankerman / Tank Vessel-PIC · Mate · Master / Captain · Engineer · Cook
Getting started
- Crowley hires both experienced mariners and people new to seagoing work, but credential requirements vary significantly by fleet and position.
Credentials commonly seen
Common credentials associated with these positions may include: MMC, TWIC, Medical Certificate, AB / Able Seafarer, RFPNW, Tank Vessel-PIC, Mate or Master of Towing Vessels, STCW endorsements, Engineering licenses.
Centerline Logistics
ATB / PETROLEUMWEST COAST
What they do
Centerline Logistics (formerly Harley Marine) operates tugs, tank barges and ATBs carrying marine fuel and petroleum, centered on the West Coast.
Jobs you may find
Deckhand · Able Seafarer / AB · Tankerman · Mate · Master / Captain · Chief Engineer
Getting started
- Entry requirements vary by position. Check the current employer posting.
Credentials commonly seen
Common credentials associated with these positions may include: MMC, TWIC, Medical Certificate, AB / Able Seafarer, Tank Barge-PIC, Mate or Master of Towing Vessels, Engineering licenses.
Reinauer Transportation
ATB / PETROLEUMEAST COAST
What they do
Reinauer operates tugs, tank barges and ATBs in New York Harbor, New England and along the East Coast.
Jobs you may find
Deckhand · Tankerman · Mate · Captain · Engineer
Getting started
- Employment information covers tug and barge positions. Reinauer posts an employment application form on its website.
- Entry requirements vary by position. Check the current employer posting.
Credentials commonly seen
Common credentials associated with these positions may include: MMC, TWIC, Medical Certificate, Tank Barge-PIC, Mate or Master of Towing Vessels, Engineering licenses.
Vane Brothers
ENTRY-LEVEL POSITIONSMMC + TWIC REQUIREDTANK-BARGE WORK
What they do
Baltimore-based Vane Brothers operates tugs and tank barges along the East Coast.
Jobs you may find
Deckhand / Deckhand Trainee · Tankerman / Barge Crew · Barge Captain · Mate · Master · Engineer
Getting started
- Vane advertises vessel positions including Deckhand / Deckhand Trainee, Tankerman, Mate, Master and Engineer.
- Valid MMC, TWIC and Medical Certificate are required for vessel positions.
- Vane provides advancement and training opportunities, including a Tankerman Training Program and a paid Mate Training Program.
Credentials commonly seen
Common credentials associated with these positions may include: MMC, TWIC, Medical Certificate, Tank Barge-PIC, Mate or Master of Towing Vessels, Engineering licenses.
Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG)
ATB / PETROLEUMU.S.-FLAG
What they do
OSG operates U.S.-flag tankers and ATBs carrying crude oil and refined petroleum products.
Jobs you may find
Ordinary Seafarer · Able Seafarer / AB · Mate · Master · Engineer · QMED · Steward
Getting started
- Entry requirements vary by position. Check the current employer posting.
Credentials commonly seen
Common credentials associated with these positions may include: MMC, TWIC, Medical Certificate, AB / Able Seafarer, RFPNW, STCW endorsements, Tank Vessel-PIC, Engineering licenses.
Sause Bros.
OCEAN TOWINGWEST COASTHAWAII
What they do
Sause Bros. provides ocean towing and barge transportation, including oil and bulk cargoes, on the West Coast and to Hawaii.
Jobs you may find
Deckhand / AB · Cook · Mate · Master · Engineer · Chief Engineer
Getting started
- The company also provides employee training. Sause says it develops and presents Coast Guard-approved courses in-house.
- Entry requirements vary by position. Check the current employer posting.
Credentials commonly seen
Common credentials associated with these positions may include: MMC, TWIC, Medical Certificate, AB / Able Seafarer, Mate or Master of Towing Vessels, Engineering licenses, STCW endorsements.
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Harbor Assist & Escort employers
Harbor tugs push and pull ships into and out of their berths, and escort tugs accompany tankers through confined waters. Most of the work stays within one port area.
Requirements vary by vessel, route and position. Always check the current employer posting.
Foss Maritime
HARBOR TUGSWEST COAST
What they do
Foss provides harbor assist, escort and towing services on the West Coast, along with other marine operations.
Jobs you may find
Deckhand · Able Seafarer / AB · Mate · Captain · Engineer
Getting started
- Foss asks applicants to apply only for current openings.
- Entry requirements vary by position. Check the current employer posting.
Credentials commonly seen
Common credentials associated with these positions may include: MMC, TWIC, Medical Certificate, AB / Able Seafarer, Mate or Master of Towing Vessels, Engineering licenses.
Moran Towing
HARBOR TUGS
What they do
Moran provides harbor assist and coastal towing in ports along the East and Gulf coasts. On the Lower Mississippi River at New Orleans, Moran now operates the former Bisso Towboat fleet: Moran completed its acquisition and integration of Bisso Towboat on July 1, 2026, and the former Bisso headquarters remains a Moran operating base. Bisso Towboat was a separate company from E.N. Bisso & Son.
Jobs you may find
Deckhand · Mate · Captain · Engineer
Getting started
- For jobs with the former Bisso Towboat operation in New Orleans, apply through Moran.
- Entry requirements vary by position. Check the current employer posting.
Credentials commonly seen
Common credentials associated with these positions may include: MMC, TWIC, Medical Certificate, Mate or Master of Towing Vessels, Engineering licenses.
McAllister Towing
NEW TO MARITIMECAREER LADDERHARBOR TUGS
What they do
McAllister provides harbor towing in ports along the East Coast, from Maine to Puerto Rico.
Jobs you may find
Deckhand · Able Seafarer / AB · Mate · Captain · Engineer
Getting started
- Maritime experience is not necessarily required. McAllister says many of its captains and managers began with no maritime background.
- Applicants may already hold or be eligible to obtain an MMC and TWIC.
- McAllister provides guidance to newcomers through the process.
Credentials commonly seen
Common credentials associated with these positions may include: MMC, TWIC, Medical Certificate, AB / Able Seafarer, Mate or Master of Towing Vessels, Engineering licenses.
Crescent Towing
NEW TO MARITIMEHARBOR TUGS
What they do
Crescent Towing provides harbor tug services in New Orleans, Mobile and Savannah. It is part of The Cooper Group.
Jobs you may find
Deckhand · Mate · Captain · Engineer
Getting started
- Crescent explicitly welcomes both experienced mariners and people new to the industry who want training.
- Entry requirements vary by position. Check the current employer posting.
Credentials commonly seen
Common credentials associated with these positions may include: MMC, TWIC, Medical Certificate, Mate or Master of Towing Vessels, Engineering licenses.
Bay-Houston Towing
HARBOR TUGSTEXAS GULF
What they do
Bay-Houston Towing provides harbor assist in Houston, Galveston, Texas City, Freeport and Corpus Christi.
Jobs you may find
Deckhand · Mate · Captain · Engineer
Getting started
- Entry requirements vary by position. Check the current employer posting.
Credentials commonly seen
Common credentials associated with these positions may include: MMC, TWIC, Medical Certificate, Mate or Master of Towing Vessels, Engineering licenses.
Suderman & Young
HARBOR TUGSTEXAS GULF
What they do
Suderman & Young provides harbor tug services in Texas ports, including Houston, Galveston, Freeport, Corpus Christi, Brownsville and Port Isabel.
Jobs you may find
Deckhand · Mate · Captain · Engineer
Getting started
- Entry requirements vary by position. Check the current employer posting.
Credentials commonly seen
Common credentials associated with these positions may include: MMC, TWIC, Medical Certificate, Mate or Master of Towing Vessels, Engineering licenses.
Baydelta Maritime
HARBOR TUGSTANKER ESCORTWEST COAST
What they do
Baydelta provides ship escort and assist services on San Francisco Bay.
Jobs you may find
Deckhand · Mate · Captain · Engineer
Getting started
- Entry requirements vary by position. Check the current employer posting.
Credentials commonly seen
Common credentials associated with these positions may include: MMC, TWIC, Medical Certificate, Mate or Master of Towing Vessels, Engineering licenses.
AMNAV Maritime
HARBOR TUGSTANKER ESCORTWEST COAST
What they do
Oakland-based AMNAV provides ship assist, tanker and barge escorts, vessel and barge towing, salvage and other marine services on San Francisco Bay, and also operates in Los Angeles/Long Beach.
Jobs you may find
Deckhand · Mate · Captain · Engineer
Getting started
- Entry requirements vary by position. Check the current employer posting.
Credentials commonly seen
Common credentials associated with these positions may include: MMC, TWIC, Medical Certificate, Mate or Master of Towing Vessels, Engineering licenses.
E.N. Bisso & Son Towing
HARBOR TUGSGULF / SOUTHEAST
What they do
New Orleans-based E.N. Bisso provides harbor tug services on the Mississippi River and in Gulfport, Mobile, Tampa, Port Manatee, Miami, Port Everglades, Palm Beach and Port Canaveral. The company now includes the former Seabulk Towing harbor operation, acquired in 2024.
Jobs you may find
Deckhand · Mate · Captain · Engineer
Getting started
- Entry requirements vary by position. Check the current employer posting.
Credentials commonly seen
Common credentials associated with these positions may include: MMC, TWIC, Medical Certificate, Mate or Master of Towing Vessels, Engineering licenses.
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Ocean / Alaska / Project Work employers
Ocean tugs tow barges and equipment over long distances, to Alaska, Hawaii and remote Pacific locations, or support salvage, dredging and marine construction projects. Expect long trips and offshore weather.
Requirements vary by vessel, route and position. Always check the current employer posting.
Western Towboat
ALASKA OPERATIONSOCEAN TOWING
What they do
Western Towboat provides long-haul towing and freight service to Alaska and remote Pacific locations, from Puget Sound to the Aleutians, Arctic Alaska, Hawaii and the Panama Canal.
Jobs you may find
Deckhand · Mate · Captain · Engineer
Getting started
- Western posts current openings, with job descriptions, on its Employment page.
- Entry requirements vary by position. Check the current employer posting.
Credentials commonly seen
Common credentials associated with these positions may include: MMC, TWIC, Medical Certificate, Mate or Master of Towing Vessels, Engineering licenses.
Sause Bros.
OCEAN TOWINGWEST COASTHAWAII
Sause Bros. also does ocean towing to Hawaii and along the West Coast. Its full profile, with jobs, credentials and employment contacts, is listed under Coastal / ATB / Petroleum.
Donjon Marine
OCEAN TOWINGENTRY-LEVEL ENGINE ROOMMARINE CONSTRUCTION
What they do
Donjon Marine works in ocean towing, salvage, dredging, heavy lift and marine construction, based in New Jersey.
Jobs you may find
Captain · Mate · Deckhand · Chief Engineer · Wiper · Commercial Diver · Technical trades
Getting started
- Current career material may include positions such as Captain, Mate, Chief Engineer, Wiper, Commercial Diver and technical trades.
- Entry requirements vary by position. Check the current employer posting.
Credentials commonly seen
Common credentials associated with these positions may include: MMC, TWIC, Medical Certificate, Mate or Master of Towing Vessels, Engineering licenses.
Weeks Marine
MARINE CONSTRUCTIONOCEAN / PROJECT WORK
What they do
Weeks Marine works in marine construction, dredging, tug operations and project work.
Jobs you may find
Deckhand / Towing Deckhand · Mate · Captain · Engineer · Crewboat Deckhand
Getting started
- Entry requirements vary by position. Check the current employer posting.
Credentials commonly seen
Common credentials associated with these positions may include: MMC, TWIC, Medical Certificate, Mate or Master of Towing Vessels, Engineering licenses.
Donjon Marine and Weeks Marine will also be listed in a future Dredging & Marine Construction section.
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