# Bouchard **URL:** \ **Category:** Professional Mariner Forum\ **Created:** [June 11, 2009, 7:49am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/bouchard/1714 "2009-06-11T07:49:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![shaunmato](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ac91a4/32.png) [@shaunmato](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/shaunmato)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2009, 7:49am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/bouchard/1714/1 "2009-06-11T07:49:06Z")
I am thinking of going to work with bouchard in the gulf, just wandering if anyone has anything to say about the idea I have ? and whats the pay , schedule … okay thanks ---
**Author:** ![Seacowboy13](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a4c791/32.png) [@Seacowboy13](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Seacowboy13)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2009, 10:07am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/bouchard/1714/2 "2009-06-11T10:07:15Z")
Be careful. Have heard many horror stories of entire crews being fired when one person screws up. Their pay is one of the top in the industry, but benefits are a little lacking. They also have some new equipment which many other companies are lacking. But I wouldn’t want to lose my job just cause of some other shmuck onboard. ---
**Author:** ![cajuntugster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e56c9b/32.png) [@cajuntugster](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/cajuntugster)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2009, 12:00pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/bouchard/1714/3 "2009-06-13T12:00:26Z")
I work with a couple ex bouchard captains, they were both fired for voicing their opinions regarding safety issues. The loved the pay, but hated the pencil whipping of some things. > [@shaunmato;13662](#): > > I am thinking of going to work with bouchard in the gulf, just wandering if anyone has anything to say about the idea I have ? and whats the pay , schedule … okay thanks ---
**Author:** ![c.captain](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/c.captain/32/807_2.png) [@c.captain](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/c.captain)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2009, 1:47pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/bouchard/1714/4 "2009-06-13T13:47:55Z")
Just supposing a person went to work for them as a mate and managed to not get fired, do mates get any barge loading/discharging time or credit towards PIC or is it strickly tankermen only work the barge? If you can get time towards a PIC endorsement then I think going to work for them is a good idea because even if you do get fired you’ll gain something of value for your time spent with them. ---
**Author:** ![seadawg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3da27b/32.png) [@seadawg](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/seadawg)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2009, 2:22pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/bouchard/1714/5 "2009-06-13T14:22:19Z")
C.C considered going to work for these people myself…the way I understand it you can assist in the load/discharge under the tankerman and get PIC credit…as far as their reputation, heard both good and bad like with most other companies…they had a barge blow up in NY some years back and think that got them headed in the right direction with safety, the owner had a reputation for coming down to the vessel and firing crew if he didn’t like what he saw…go figure…the equipment is in fair condition w/ mostly bludworth couplers…they have GoM runs…work 1 for 1…its redflag ATB work, so piles-a-plently of paperwork…I think they run 3 in w/h…as mate you should be able to duck most of management’s BS, that’s why the ole’ man gets paid the big bucks as so some of the mates I’ve had exclaimed. \*\*if anyone on here knows different or takes exception please speak up! ---
**Author:** ![Bouchard\_Captain](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/bouchard_captain/32/211_2.png) [@Bouchard\_Captain](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Bouchard_Captain)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2009, 6:13am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/bouchard/1714/6 "2009-09-23T06:13:28Z")
[U]Well I am sorry to dissapoint you! [/U] [U]but Bouchard is not hiring anyone atm!,[/U] [U]in fact, they now are laying people off while they are working on the ATB (barges) for the weekends now![/U] [U]you may go home to Texas, or wherever you reside if you like, but be back in NY on the boat by midnight sunday!![/U] [U]All the horror stories that you have heard are true![/U] [U]case in point, just two months ago!, the ENTIRE barge crew was fired due to a failed vetting inspection for a big money contract “down south”![/U] [U]Bouchard lost the contract due to barge maintenance issues![/U] [U]and the entire barge crew was terminated![/U] [U]and the tug was reamed out, for not notifing the office about the barges condition to the office! (a company letter soon followed!)[/U] [U]Bouchard also has not been giving any raises at all!, [/U] [U]they were the top paying company on the coast!in the 80’s and the 90’s![/U] [U]no company could match what Bouchard paid their employee’s![/U] [U]now in 2009 everyone on the east coast gets more money then us![/U] [U]also if you work here for over 5,10,15 or 20 years and expect seniority or any loyalty here, you may need to seek out a psychologist to see what is the matter with you![/U] ---
**Author:** ![rjbpilot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/90ced4/32.png) [@rjbpilot](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/rjbpilot)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2009, 10:12am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/bouchard/1714/7 "2009-09-23T10:12:29Z")
I APPLIED SEVERAL MONTHS AGO AND WAS TOLD I WAS NOT BEING CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT, I THOUGHT IT WAS DUE TO NO TOWING ENDORSEMENT, BUT MAYBE NOT. SOUNDS LIKE IT WOULD BE BETTER TO [U]NOT[/U] BE THERE. :eek: ---
**Author:** ![seadog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ea5d25/32.png) [@seadog](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/seadog)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2009, 3:53am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/bouchard/1714/8 "2009-09-24T03:53:11Z")
That, and worse, is what I’ve been hearing. Lately the company I work with has hired several ex-Morty whipping boys and it sounds bad over there. One captain went to an all-expense-paid family/golf/captains meeting and was called up to the podium and fired. Morty sounds like a real mean drunk. ---
**Author:** ![cmakin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/48db29/32.png) [@cmakin](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/cmakin)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2009, 9:48pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/bouchard/1714/9 "2009-09-24T21:48:09Z")
[quote=seadog!;18543]That, and worse, is what I’ve been hearing. Lately the company I work with has hired several ex-Morty whipping boys and it sounds bad over there. One captain went to an all-expense-paid family/golf/captains meeting and was called up to the podium and fired. Morty sounds like a real mean drunk.[/quote] Boy, that isn’t the door prize you want to win. I remember at a Crowley Christmas party some 25 year ago (or so), I was disappointed when I went in to the party with no expectations and left with a round trip cruise for one to Puerto Rico leaving in a few days. On a tug. Towing a trailer barge. Two weeks before I was supposed to go back to work. ---
**Author:** ![Dutchie](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/dutchie/32/170_2.png) [@Dutchie](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Dutchie)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2019, 10:35am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/bouchard/1714/10 "2019-06-23T10:35:45Z")
> [@cmakin](#): > > One captain went to an all-expense-paid family/golf/captains meeting and was called up to the podium and fired. What kind if a low life is this? The clear sadistic intention was to pressure everybody present in that room, the so called management by intimidation. Behave or you are next buddy… ---
**Author:** ![KPChief](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/kpchief/32/26_2.png) [@KPChief](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/KPChief)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2019, 2:33pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/bouchard/1714/11 "2019-06-23T14:33:50Z")