I’m taking my 40 hour tankerman test tomorrow. Any last minute tips??

After I retake the drug test Wednesday cause my first one was cancelled for some reason I’ll be heading to seamanship class December 2nd!! After passing the 21 days of training I’ll officially be on the water. I’m excited what should I start practicing?

Thinking about applying. What is starting pay like for entry level deckhand ?

Just came to a good stopping point on my mural on the underside of the top bunk in my stateroom. Not my design. Measures 33"x24". Will touch up areas but it has been a good time killer while on the boat.

Anyone else making art on the boat?

Anyone got any solid recommendations for workout gear I can bring with me. Always got my jump rope and grip trainers, but resistance bands always fucking suck. I need something reliable and sturdy for a killer chest/arm workout.

My new company has us hopping on flights and my previous gear bag is destroyed from getting snagged on something. It was free from the company so I'm not too worked up about it and gather that it was cheaply made. I'm looking for new gear bags worth it, I don't mind the price.

Rn I'm looking at B.A.D. gear bags. But they don't have the size I want in stock.

I've applied to at least 30 companies at this point and the only people that get back with me are telling me they aren't hiring OS's. I see everyone saying once you have your MMC, medical certificate, TWIC and passport it's easy but I have all 4 and still no luck for a few months now. Am I doing something wrong? Looking for advice at this point.

Good day, I recently got my AB and lifeboatmen credentials. I’ve been searching and looking for tug boat companies that offer 30 day on 30 day off hitches or 28 on 28 off aka. (Equal time) hitches. If anyone can recommend some companies I appreciate all feedback thank you…

I’ve been applying to jobs and haven’t heard anything back from them at all. Any other jobs with entry level opening appreciated

I have my MMC, Twic, and Medical Certificate. I’m green as far as tugboats but I have almost 5 years of experience on a 100 ton tour boat.

Just curious if anyone knows what the starting pay would look like?

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!