Barge Master in Somerset

We are recruiting for a Barge Master to join our clients barge working on a coastal defence project from the 8th of September 2023 for 4-5 weeks.

Ideally, you will have barge or towage experience. This will be working in a crew of 2 (Master & AB). It is not live onboard so accommodation is provided and all travel is covered.

Main tasks/responsibilities:

1. Preparing for towing, ensuring towing wires, bridles, chains are correctly and safely rigged;
2. Anchoring, mooring/unmooring (as part of transhipment process);
3. Loading the barge to the required drafts/stability requirements;
4. Liaising with the towing tug and cargo vessel to ensure safe and efficient operations;
5. Starting up and shutting down windlass, mooring winch and generators;
6. Adhering to company's safety requirements particularly for PPE and keeping a safe navigational and cargo watch as required (we will provide a complete set of the required PPE);
7. There is no requirement for the crew to operate a shovel/excavator for loading or unloading cargo; however, they would be required to assist in terms of fueling the machine when required and providing other assistance as needed.

Certificates required:

- Master 200gt CoC or higher

- Updated STCW training

- ENG1

- PSCRB

Please apply now if you are available and interested in discussing further.

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Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.