Deckhand - Habour Coastal Fleet

Deckhand

Atlantic Towing Limited is a well-established Marine Company with a diverse fleet of Harbour, Coastal/Deep Sea Tugs, as well as, Offshore Supply Vessels with locations in Saint John, New Brunswick, Halifax, Nova Scotia and St. John's, Newfoundland.

We are currently seeking Casual Deckhands for our  Harbour Coastal Fleet.

Responsibilities:

• Make safety and protection of the environment the top priority at all times by adhering to the company’s protective clothing policies and safe working practices and procedures, under the direction and supervision of the Deck Officers;
• Perform Watchkeeping duties, as requested by the Officer of the Watch;
• Perform fire and security rounds and maintain gangway watch while in port, as instructed by the Officer of the Watch;
• Perform general maintenance and hygiene duties as directed by the Chief Officer, including painting, cleaning, planned maintenance work and tank inspections.
• Perform deckhand duties at port and offshore installations, including: Mooring, unmooring and line handling; Handling ship–assist lines; Loading stores; Cargo loading, discharging and back loading including cargo hose handling; Cargo lashing; Anchor–handling and towing operations;
• Contribute to ATL’s Safety culture by:

• Understand and comply with various safety processes within the Safety Management System;
• Possess the skills to perform job related tasks and apply safe practices while performing physical tasks;
• Have a thorough understanding of precautions and procedures related to the Safety Management System;
• Have thorough understanding of pollution regulations and the company’s objectives regarding environmental protection.

Mandatory Certification and Training

• Bridge Watchman Certificate of Competency
• Transport Canada Marine Medical 
• Marine First Aid and CPR
• STCW Basic Safety
• 3 years experience as a Deck rating in a relevant field or equivalent training in the position or one level below

To Apply for this Career Opportunity:
 

Please apply online 

We appreciate your interest in our company!  Applications received after the deadline may not be considered.  Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 

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Atlantic Towing Limited is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.