Hello all!

I think that I’m interested in Ocean going tugs? I like the idea of long haul trips (etc WA to AK) or west coast to Hawaii. It sounds like larger crews and longer trips. Is this in reality a good path or should I just try to work my way up to large cargo ships.

I specifically like the idea of ocean going but not long times away (I like 30-60 days away versus 6-8 months )

If this exists which companies should I look into? And any other advice is greatly appreciated.

Thanks !

What are some tug companies based out of Florida? (Preferably south east FL)

I am looking for an AB/Deckhand job with short hitches, or better yet one where I can go home at night. All info is appreciated, thank you.

I can understand how this can sound like a dumb question, but how does one maintain weight/ health on a tug boat ?

41 years young and still out performing most tugs in the Pacific for long haul haulage to terminal towage

Me and 2 friends are thinking about jumping over to RTC as deckhands, would anyone know if they require STCW for deckhands or even if the pay is better with it? I've heard from some people that AB holders are making $500/day in New York but also that AB isn't required.

I also have some experience in the engine room like doing the logs, changing filters, reading fuel levels, swapping generators. And I have done 4 hitches 21 days on and 21 off

Anybody know of any inland linehaul companies currently hiring? Or are they all waiting until harvest season begins/start of Spring next year?

Any information would be great, thanks.

We're going to Baton Rouge, Louisiana tomorrow. The crew keeps calling it "The Hole."

I was on the upper and they were talking about it there. I'm on the lower now. Is it really bad as they say it is? They mentioned a lot of new guys quit after rigging swap.

I guess I'm just lucky it's November for my first time and not mid July.

hey guys i’m 19 and i’m leaving for the air force in about 6 months but I was looking to make some good cash while I was waiting to get shipped and thought this might be the job for me. would the companies be against someone looking for a temp job?

Looking to upgrade exterior flood lights on my tug. Want something bright enough to see into the future! Theyll be aft floods for barge work. Any recommendations for wattage and or brands? Thanks!

Do any wheelhouse guys have recent experience working at McAllister NY? What are your thoughts on the company in general? I know I haven’t heard the best things about them, but that was years ago. How is the upkeep with their older equiptment? How is management?

What type of ratchets do they use on the tug boat ? And any equipment I should know how to use before working out there I don’t have a dad just live w my mother he left a while ago and I’ve been practicing w the line/rope they use on there and it’s pretty simple just curious Thanks.

I was pushing a small Derrick barge up san joaquin river toward stockton this morning saw this popping out of the fog thought it was kinda cool for a Halloween morning

I haven't been a sailor since 2018, but I'm heading back soon once my docs are valid again. I only sailed on one vessel that had satellite Internet- it was abysmally slow and the officers would limit what decks had access to it in order to slow down data usage

Since that time, I know things like Starlink and other satellite providers are becoming more common. I've even heard the Crowley Ocean tugs have Internet now, which surprises me, given how stingy that company was when I worked for them

So no internet isn't a deal breaker, but Internet could be a deal maker in job hunts. What can I realistically expect with tug jobs, moving forward?

Hey all, I am brand new to the tug life. Currently on my first hitch. I'm on here now because my partner isn't very helpful. He shows me what to do with little to no explanation and my questions are met with exasperation. My question is very simple and I feel stupid even asking, but where do I horn the eye based on direction? Maybe give me a simple breakdown for shove in and back in. I've seen it done different ways and I don't have issue with the actual wiring part, but every single time I copy what I've seen I'm told to go to the other end of the cavel. Same when I'm throwing lines. Obviously I'm missing something, but I'm not finding much help on board.

Hey all,

Have been looking at a deckhand job with Moran in Staten Island.

They are advertising the pay as $40/hr.

My question is that given $40/hr is roughly 80k a year, how much would I actually be making working two weeks on two weeks off? (or whatever schedule they implement)

I am new to this side of the industry and am trying to get an idea of what compensation is actually like.

80k would be amazing but seems way high for a deckhand (to me but also what do I know).

Also, what could one realistically expect to be making weekly/annually? (I'm assuming I'm not compensated once I'm off the boat.)

Thanks for any help

I head up north to the Ohio soon and I'm not sure what the weather will be like during my hitch cause I've always been a lower MS deck hand and live in the south so can anyone advise on weather and what to pack for a November hitch? Down here it doesn't get cold until January really.

Also anyone know what make or model this tug is so I can look up some info on them? Thanks

Man how longs the drug test take to come back for Kirby I ain’t worried or nothing but damn feels like it’s been a while I did my physical and everything last Thursday

I have my TWIC and Med Certificate, waiting on my MMC (just cleared safety, and awaiting professional eval, should be about another few weeks or so).

Would it be smart to still apply to places that require it, even though I don't have it yet? I'm thinking by the time I get through hiring process I'll have it in my possession. Or should I just wait?

I'm looking for a boat job that doesn't require for a driver's license