I was interested in becoming a Barge Captain on an ATB. Does anyone know how much a barge captain makes? Best companies operating sea going ATBS. I am licensed up and have experience, I have an offer on the table but it is lowball and one of the less reputable companies. Thanks. Also, how much d…

I defer to the Deck officers in the group. I sailed as Chief Engineer on an ATB many years ago and the rules have certainly changed. To work in the wheelhouse, you will at a minimum need a mate’s/Master’s license of 1,600 tons and STCW. Lesser qualifications on the barge as a tankerman.

this guy is talking about pilots and ATBs…as far as I am aware pilots are on the rivers, but there are no river ATBs. I don’t think he even knows too much about what he is even asking

Thanks for all the info guys, very helpful. Feel free to add anything else.

Have you put your updated resume with qualifications in the resume bank on the gCaptain job site?

No, I haven’t. I imagine it wouldn’t hurt. I have STCW Basic Training, Master of Towing (Inland, WR and Great Lakes only), Tankerman PIC, VSO, Advanced FF. I was approved to test out for 1600 Ton Master but have yet to take it (I was planning on being ready Januaryish). If I was to get on a near…

Thanks, yea I figured that was going to hold me back a bit just having Inland, WR and GL.

Not just a bit, you’ll need a new TOAR as well. It’s still boat driving but really a totally different skill set.

[image] Traitor_Yankee: You’ll also need trips for pilotage in at least a few places to show experience aside from avoid having to take a pilot on your watch. [image] nolariver19: Thanks, yea I figured that was going to hold me back a bit just having Inland, WR and GL. He’s talking abo…

“Barge captain” ? Oh, you mean a crazy deckhand with a tankerman’s ticket.

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You’ll need an near coastal or oceans license, plus STCW to push oil for most of the larger ATB operators. You’ll also need trips for pilotage in at least a few places to show experience aside from avoid having to take a pilot on your watch.

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