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Tug Able Seaman

Job Type

Full Time

Qualification

Diploma

Experience

1 - 3 years

Location

Lamu

Job Field

Shipping and Maritime

Job Responsibilities Jobs

The Tug Able Seaman supports harbor tug operations in accordance with U.S. Navy standards and maritime industry best practices. Responsibilities include assisting in the safe maneuvering, mooring, and unmooring of vessels, handling lines and equipment, and supporting tug operations during towing, pushing, and ship‑handling evolutions.

The Tug Able Seaman performs lookout duties, monitors deck activities, and communicates effectively with the tug crew to ensure safe execution of operations. This role requires maintaining situational awareness, adhering to navigational and operational instructions, and supporting the tug master and mate during harbor movements.

Additional duties include performing routine deck maintenance, cleaning and preserving vessel equipment, conducting safety checks, assisting with fueling operations, and ensuring the tug is maintained in a clean and seaworthy condition. The Able Seaman contributes to emergency response readiness, participates in drills, and supports mission‑critical maritime operations in a remote, team‑oriented environment.

Minimum Requirements

• 1–3 years of maritime deck experience, preferably in tug, harbor, or vessel operations
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid U.S. Coast Guard Able Seaman (AB) endorsement
• Basic understanding of towing operations, line‑handling, and vessel safety procedures
• Must be in possession of a valid Passport and be able to travel internationally.
• Passport should be valid for a minimum of 1 plus years at the time of hiring.
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for duration of deployment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous work experience in an austere OCONUS environment with a multi-national workforce.
• Excellent organizational, time management and customer service skills.
• Valid country driver's license
• Country visa (as required in line with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide).

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• Assisting in the safe maneuvering, mooring, and unmooring of vessels
• Handling lines and equipment
• Supporting tug operations during towing, pushing, and ship‑handling evolutions
• Performing lookout duties
• Monitoring deck activities
• Communicating effectively with the tug crew to ensure safe execution of operations
• Maintaining situational awareness
• Adhering to navigational and operational instructions
• Supporting the tug master and mate during harbor movements
• Performing routine deck maintenance
• Cleaning and preserving vessel equipment
• Conducting safety checks
• Assisting with fueling operations
• Ensuring the tug is maintained in a clean and seaworthy condition
• Contributing to emergency response readiness
• Participating in drills
• Supporting mission‑critical maritime operations in a remote, team‑oriented environment

• Basic understanding of towing operations
• Line-handling
• Vessel safety procedures
• Organizational skills
• Time management skills
• Customer service skills

• 1–3 years of maritime deck experience, preferably in tug, harbor, or vessel operations
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid U.S. Coast Guard Able Seaman (AB) endorsement
• Valid Passport (minimum 1+ years validity at time of hiring)
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements
• Ability to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization
• Previous work experience in an austere OCONUS environment with a multi-national workforce (preferred)
• Valid country driver's license (preferred)
• Country visa (as required) (preferred)