Mate at McAllister Towing of New York, LLC.

McAllister Towing of Port Everglades is one of the fastest-growing ports in the United States. McAllister Towing of Port Everglades became one of the leading tugboat companies in the port when they took over Tugz International LLC’s (part of the Great Lakes Towing group) operation in 2004.

Led by V.P. of Southeast Operations Captain Charles Runnion, who has worked in the industry since 1980, McAllister is ready to lead the way with its unsurpassed service to the Port Everglades maritime community. 

McAllister Towing of Port Everglades is seeking highly qualified Mates.   Duties and responsibilities are outlined below:  

Mate: 

Description/Job Summary:

The Mate is responsible for assisting the Master with safe and efficient operation of the Tug.  The Mate safely manages all towing operations and deck evolutions.  The Mate navigates the vessel and conducts docking/undocking evolutions. The Mate is the First Line Supervisor for members of the Deck Department. Additionally, the Mate assists the Master with maintaining the well-being of the crew.   

Preferred Experience:

• Several years as an Able-Bodied Seaman/Ordinary Seaman.

Required Qualifications:

• Current GMDSS, ARPA, Advanced Firefighting, First Aid/CPR
• Valid Merchant Mariners Credential
• Valid STCW, TWIC and Current USCG Medical Certificate
• Tractor tug/Z drive experience
• Must pass pre-employment drug test
• Must pass pre-employment physical

Preferred Qualifications:

• Mate 1600 Gross Tons Towing/Oceans
• Mate or Master of Towing

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of McAllister Towing not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.

This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.