Mariners Needed: Tug Delivery – Louisiana to Michigan via St. Lawrence Seaway
Seeking experienced mariners to complete crew for the sequential delivery of two newly built Ice Class tugs, from Louisiana to Upper Peninsula of Michigan, via the St. Lawrence Seaway and the Great Lakes. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in early August 2025 and are sequential.
Specification
Details
Vessel Type
New Build Tug
Dimensions
76’ L x 25’ B x 9’ D
Gross Registered Tonnage
237 GRT
Propulsion
2 x CAT C32, 1800 Total HP
Classification
ABS Maltese Cross A-1, Ice C0
Positions Available:
Mate (500 GT or Higher)
Responsibilities:
Safely navigate and operate the vessel during delivery.
Oversee deck operations and maintain vessel logs.
Liaise with authorities, pilots, and port officials.
Preferred Experience:
Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway navigation and regulation protocols.
Previous new vessel delivery experience.
Qualifications:
Valid USCG MMC (Master/Mate 500 GT Near Coastal or higher)
STCW endorsement
Valid Medical Certificate
TWIC Card
Radar Observer Endorsement
Designated Duty Engineer (DDE 2000 HP or Higher)
Responsibilities:
Oversee all engineering operations during the voyage.
Maintain and monitor main and auxiliary machinery.
Perform system checks, troubleshooting, and minor repairs as needed.
Maintain engineering logs and manage fuel and oil.
Preferred Experience:
New vessel commissioning and delivery.
Qualifications:
Valid USCG MMC (DDE 2000 HP or higher)
STCW endorsement
Valid Medical Certificate
TWIC Card
Additional Information
Deliveries are sequential; candidates may be considered for one or both trips.
Daily Rate, Travel, Lodging, Insurance are provided.
Estimated duration per delivery: 25 days.
To Apply
Please send your resume and copies of valid USCG credentials in PDF format.
Address all further inquiries to ops@windwardmariner.com.
904 347 4464
In my experience the USCG considers the new vessel (even though considered a “towing vessel” on the books) on delivery, being transported to its area of operations: not towing, not in trade and not carrying fare-paying passengers, as simply a self-propelled “power-driven vessel under way.”
Got two friends in tug delivery business from Far East/shipyards to Europe /Africa range - master and chmate ( FOC ENVIRONMENT) and they have no idea about towing and do not have any endorsments pertaining to towing. Like You have said:
On a towing vessel, yes. See “FAQ” no. 19 in Enclosure (1) to NVIC 03-16.
Sounds like not U.S. flag so not really relevant and depends on rules of the flag of the vessel. Under U.S. flag a credential specifically authorizing service on a towing vessel is required.
It sounds like these boats built for the US Army Corp of Engineers.
Conrad Shipyard Awarded Design & Construction of Detroit Ice Class Tugboats for USACE
Posted on April 8, 2022
MORGAN CITY, La., — April 7, 2022 – Conrad Shipyard, LLC is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract by the U.S Army Corps of Engineers for the design and construction of two (2) CELRE Detroit Ice Class Tugboats. The vessels will provide mobilization of various pieces of floating equipment on the St. Mary’s River, upper great lakes, and the Soo Harbor, as well as breaking ice up to 12” thick and performing ice scraping operations at the St. Mary’s Falls Canal.
“Conrad has a long history with the US Army Corps of Engineers, and we have built several vessels currently in service around the country,” said Conrad Shipyard CEO Johnny Conrad. “We are proud to provide the Army Corps with two more top quality vessels to service its Detroit District.”
The CELRE Detroit Ice Class Tugboats measure 76’ x 25’ x 10’-8.5” and are ABS classed as Maltese Cross A-1 Towing Vessels, Ice Class C0, Great Lakes Service with Maltese Cross AMS. Each vessel shall also comply with USCG 46 CFR SubChapter M requirements. The tugs are diesel powered, twin screw, open wheel, with 1,600 BHP and have deckhouses with galley/mess, berths, and sanitary facilities for a crew of 3.
About Conrad Shipyard
Conrad Shipyard, established in 1948 and headquartered in Morgan City, Louisiana, designs, builds and overhauls tugboats, ferries, dredgers, barges, offshore supply vessels and other steel and aluminum products for both the commercial and government markets. The Company provides both repair and new construction services at its five shipyards located in southern Louisiana and Texas. www.conradindustries.com
Sir.
Exactly as You have said . That is why I have used capital letters. FOC ENVIRONMENT to describe not only the flag issue but also non-US citizenship of my friends.
Sounds like someone needs to give the USCG and the Corp of Engineers a heads up about this barefoot delivery skipper’s plans to cheapskate with unqualified crew and illegally operate these tugs on the delivery voyage.
They have a negative cash flow according to their OTC stock statements BUT they intend to buy back their own stock so it figures they’d cut corners with the hiring regulations.
I work on tugs built “down the bayou”, Main Iron Works, and i would put them up against any tugs built anywhere else in the US. Main Iron tugs are built to last and have incredible craftsmanship.
I do not think your opinion what is relevant or not here is of great interest to me and I do not need Li-dumb or Li dumber to interpret for me what @jdcavo has written.
He seems to be an authority here while You are not. So I woukld suggest not to interfere into conversation of two adults.
I am not interested in your piggeon & chess parable and i will not waste my time here playing chess with a piegeon as I am not your league.
You keep retirees in great contempt so my suggestion is to click "ignore " button and problem solved . They will not insult your superior redneck perception of reality and wits anymore let alone irritate you.
You are on my hostiles list and I am quite certain your quasi elloquent remarks will not nobilitate me neither culturaly , nor socially nor intellectually as you are unable to provide me with a coherent input on items of my interests
Your time is precious , so is mine , so spend your energy lecturing others about manners, relevance or do some house cleaning.
You got a chance to debate sth , that i found important/relevant but You skedaddled with tail between your legs.
I had to look back and figure out what this reference from over a year ago was, but you got that thread closed with your baseless accusations and deluded ramblings. Not me, you. Were your questions to Sal ever satisfied?
As for Mr Cavo, yes he is an expert in manning requirements. In this situation he is of course right. I suppose there could be a waiver on a Temp COI, or a number of other possibilities. Give em a call if you’re interested in taking the job.
