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Captain / Relief Captain 1.1 The Captain is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the tug and its crew, as well as the safe and efficient transportation and relocation of barges and its cargo. He/she is responsible for the supervision of the Relief Captain, wheelman and Deckhand. On selective vessels he/she also supervises the Tankerman. 1.2 To perform his/her job, the Captain must hold a current USCG License as Captain for towing vessels in inland waters as well as a current certificate in CPR and First Aid. The Captain must be proficient in marine technology as it relates to towing in inland waters as well as in the basic overall operation of the tug and its various components. He/She must have the knowledge in the proper ways to secure lines to barges and cargo. The Captain regularly communicates via radio and face to face as well as in writing. 1.3 The typical work hitch is 14 days on/7 days off. The Captain works 6 hours on and 6 hours off, substituting the operation of the tug with the Wheelman or Pilot throughout the day. There is a Deckhand working with the Captain. If the situation requires additional help a second deckhand would assist the first under the supervision of the Captain. 1.4 The Captain is required to walk up/down 1 –3 flights of stairs to reach the Wheelhouse or galley. He/she may have to walk in rainy, windy and on occasion turbulent waters as he/she moves to – from the wheelhouse. He/she may have to climb up 3- 4 foot high “step” to get on/off barges. The deck of the tug is steel, which can become slippery in rainy conditions. 1.5 To operate the tug, the Captain sits or stands at the control panel throughout his/her 6-hour shift. He/she must be able to reach 80” height to operate radio and push/pull on horizontal rudder levers requiring 80 lbs. Of force to steer the tug. He/she can sit in a cushioned chair or stand, as he/she desires. He/she is required to keep daily company and Coast Guard reports/log books. 1.6 Although the Captain’s primary job is to steer the tug and direct the Deckhand during towing or control operations with barges, he/she is also responsible for the safe operation of the tug. This includes regular daily maintenance and cleaning of equipment occurs. Although he/she does not necessarily have to perform the actual task, he/she often will assist. With four people on the vessel it is imperative that all assist with the jobs of cleaning, cooking, and performing of cleaning, cooking, and performing maintenance checks on equipment. 1.7 The Captain must be able to speak clearly over the radio to give instructions and directions to the deckhand and other crew. He/she must be able to see and identify red, green, black, and white colors as well as see a man at 100 yards. He/she must also be able to hear the radio over the noise of the tug.
Pilot / Trip Pilot 2.1 The Pilot or wheelman is under the supervision of the Captain and is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the tug and its crew, as well as the safe and efficient transportation and relocation of barges and its cargo. He/she is responsible for the supervision of the Deckhand. On selective vessels he/she also supervises the Tankerman. 2.2 To perform his/her job, the wheelman must hold a current USCG License as a wheelman for towing vessels in inland waters as well as a current certificate in CPR and First Aid. The wheelman must be proficient in marine technology as it relates to towing in inland waters as well as in the basic overall operation of the tug and its various operations. He/she must have knowledge in the proper ways to secure lines to barges and cargo. The wheelman regularly communicates via radio and face to face as well as in writing. 2.3 The typical work hitch is 14 days on/7 days off. The wheelman works 6 hours on and 6 hours off, substituting the operation of the tug with the Captain throughout the day. There is a Deckhand working with the Wheelman. If the situation requires additional help, a second Deckhand would assist the first under the supervision of the wheelman. 2.4 The wheelman is required to walk up/down 1-3 flights of stairs to reach the wheelhouse or galley. He may have to walk in rainy, windy, and on occasion turbulent waters as he/she moves to-from the wheelhouse. He may have to climb up 3-4 foot high “step” to get on/off barges. The deck of the tug is steel, which can be slippery in the rainy conditions. 2.5 To operate the tug, the wheelman sits or stands at the control panel throughout his/her 6-hour shift. He must be able to reach an 80: height to operate radio and push /pull on vertical rudder levers requiring 80 lbs. of force to steer the tug. He/she is required to keep daily company and cost guard reports/log books. 2.6 Although the wheelman’s primary job is to steer the tug and direct the Deckhand during towing or control operations with barges, he/she is also responsible for the safe operation of the tug. This includes regular daily maintenance of the engines and tug. The wheelman’s job is to ensure that proper maintenance and cleaning of equipment occurs. Although he/she does not necessarily have to perform the actual task, he/she often will assist. With four people on the vessel it is imperative that all assist with the jobs of cleaning, cooking, and performing maintenance checks on equipment. 2.7 The wheelman must be able to speak clearly over the radio to give instructions and directions to the Deckhand and other crew. He/she must be able to see and identify red, green, yellow, black, and white colors as well as see a man standing at 100 yards. He/she must be able to hear the radio over the noise of the tug.
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