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A career in the Marine Towing Industry Presented by Stevens Towing Co., Inc. Who is Stevens Towing? • Incorporated in 1913 Freight Boats carried produce that was grown in the South Carolina “Sea Islands.” The same boats carried supplies to the “Sea Islands” Who is Stevens Towing? • Incorporated in 1913 • The Stevens family has an extensive history in the Southeast United States. • The research currently dates back as far as the seventeenth century. Who is Stevens Towing? Today, Stevens is a fleet of tugs and barges and has about onehundred employees. Who is Stevens Towing? Based in South Carolina, our equipment covers North America, South America and the islands. Who is Stevens Towing? • Our Main Office and Shipyard Who is Stevens Towing? • Our Main Office and Shipyard – Located at Yonges Island, SC Who is Stevens Towing? • Our Main Office and Shipyard – Twenty-five miles southwest of Charleston Who is Stevens Towing? • Our Main Office and Shipyard – Three Marine Railways Who is Stevens Towing? • Our Main Office and Shipyard – A Full Service Facility Who is Stevens Towing? • Our Main Office and Shipyard – The advantage of working on our own equipment is immense Who is Stevens Towing? • Our current fleet consists of… – Inland Pushboats or Towboats – Island Boy Who is Stevens Towing? • Our current fleet consists of… – Inland Pushboats or Towboats – Island Express Who is Stevens Towing? • Our current fleet consists of… – Inland Pushboats or Towboats – Island Lookout Who is Stevens Towing? • Our current fleet consists of… – Inland Pushboats or Towboats – Island Pilot Who is Stevens Towing? • Our current fleet consists of… – Inland Pushboats or Towboats – Island Progress Who is Stevens Towing? • Our current fleet consists of… – Inland Pushboats or Towboats – Island Tide Who is Stevens Towing? • Our current fleet consists of… – Inland Pushboats or Towboats – Royal Engineer Who is Stevens Towing? • Our current fleet consists of… – Coastal Tugs – Island Fox Who is Stevens Towing? • Our current fleet consists of… – Coastal Tugs – Island Trader Who is Stevens Towing? • Our current fleet consists of… – Ocean Tugs – Sea Crescent Who is Stevens Towing? • Our current fleet consists of… – Ocean Tugs – Sea Islander Who is Stevens Towing? • Our current fleet consists of… – 18 Hopper Barges – 13 Super Jumbos Who is Stevens Towing? • Our current fleet consists of… – 18 Hopper Barges – 3 170’ Open Hoppers Who is Stevens Towing? • Our current fleet consists of… – 18 Hopper Barges – 2 146’ Open Hoppers Who is Stevens Towing? • Our current fleet consists of… – 8 Miscellaneous Deck Barges Who is Stevens Towing? • Our current fleet consists of… – Charleston Heavy Lift – 450 Ton Capacity Floating Crane Stevens Towing Co. • Our Goals – Environment – Safety – Service – Price Stevens Towing Co. • Our People “our most valuable resource” Experience • Intracoastal Waterway Experience • Intracoastal Waterway • Lightering with Ships Gear – Pedestal Cranes Experience • Intracoastal Waterway • Lightering with Ships Gear – Pedestal Cranes – Gantry Cranes Experience • Intracoastal Waterway • Lightering with Ships Gear – Pedestal Cranes – Gantry Cranes – Belt Unloaders Experience • Intracoastal Waterway • Lightering with Ships Gear – Pedestal Cranes – Gantry Cranes – Belt Unloaders • Lightering with Derricks Experience • Intracoastal Waterway • Lightering with Ships Gear – Pedestal Cranes – Gantry Cranes – Belt Unloaders • Lightering with derricks • Cargo moved last year equaled 180,000 truckloads Experience • Intracoastal Waterway • Lightering with Ships Gear – Pedestal Cranes – Gantry Cranes – Belt Unloaders • Lightering with derricks • Cargo moved last year equaled 180,000 truckloads • North America, Caribbean, South America and Alaska Other Experience • Project Cargo Other Experience • Project Cargo • Heavy lift Other Experience • • • Project Cargo Heavy lift LASH Other Experience • • • • Project Cargo Heavy lift LASH Ocean Towing Other Experience • • • • • Project Cargo Heavy lift LASH Ocean Towing Artificial Reef Projects Other Experience • • • • • • Project Cargo Heavy lift LASH Ocean Towing Artificial Reef Projects Uncharted Inland Rivers Other Experience • • • • • • • Project Cargo Heavy lift LASH Ocean Towing Artificial Reef Projects Uncharted Inland Rivers Roll on and roll off Other Experience • • • • • • • • Project Cargo Heavy lift LASH Ocean Towing Artificial Reef Projects Uncharted Inland Rivers Roll on and roll off Salvage Ship Operations • Two 195 x 35 vs. 260 x 52 What is a… •Tugboat What is a… • Tugboat • • Let’s take a tour The Wheelhouse or Pilothouse Click in the box to start movie What is a… • Tugboat • • Let’s take a tour The Galley (Kitchen) Click in the box to start movie What is a… • Tugboat • • Let’s take a tour The Engine Room Click in the box to start movie What is a… • Tugboat • • Let’s take a tour Gear for Towing Astern Click in the box to start movie Barges Barges • Inland Hopper – 260 x 52 Super Jumbo Barges • Inland Hopper – 260 x 52 Super Jumbo – 170 x 40 hopper Barges • Inland Hopper – 260 x 52 Super Jumbo – 170 x 40 hopper – 146 x 38 hopper Barges • Inland Hopper – 260 x 52 Super Jumbo – 170 x 40 hopper – 146 x 38 hopper – 195 x 35 Reg. Jumbo A typical Career A typical Career It all starts with a year working on tugs A typical Career Many people think they want to have an unusual, glamorous career on the high seas. For many it is true and for some others, it is not. A typical Career The only way to find out, is to take a year off from school and see exactly what happens. A typical Career Another part of tugs is having the talent to get things to operate the way you want. A typical Career It is kind of like a video game. Only, instead of “game over” you cause expensive damage. A typical Career In that first year, it is necessary to see if you have that talent. A typical Career If you have the will and the talent you will be ready for a career on tugboats and barges! A typical Career A typical career path follows. Keep in mind that you have no guarantees and your future may be quite different. However, the future of the marine transportation industry looks very bright in this growing industry! A typical Career Unlicensed Deckhand Licensed Steersman of Towing Vessels Licensed Mate of Towing Vessels Licensed Master of Towing Vessels A typical Career Unlicensed Deckhand You spend your first eighteen months as a deckhand. Licensed Steersman of Towing Vessels Licensed Mate of Towing Vessels Licensed Master of Towing Vessels A typical Career Unlicensed Deckhand Your goal in the first ten months is to determine if a marine career is right for you. Licensed Steersman of Towing Vessels Licensed Mate of Towing Vessels Licensed Master of Towing Vessels A typical Career Unlicensed Deckhand You will be paid about one hundred dollars per day or $26,000 per year. Licensed Steersman of Towing Vessels Licensed Mate of Towing Vessels Licensed Master of Towing Vessels A typical Career Unlicensed Deckhand A USCG approved evaluator will determine if you have the talent to operate a tug. Licensed Steersman of Towing Vessels Licensed Mate of Towing Vessels Licensed Master of Towing Vessels A typical Career Unlicensed Deckhand The remaining six months you prepare for school and apply for a steersman/mate apprentice license. Licensed Steersman of Towing Vessels Licensed Mate of Towing Vessels Licensed Master of Towing Vessels A typical Career Unlicensed Deckhand After approval, you attend school for one month. Licensed Steersman of Towing Vessels Licensed Mate of Towing Vessels Licensed Master of Towing Vessels A typical Career Unlicensed Deckhand Oh yeah! Deckhand responsibilities include other fun stuff. Licensed Steersman of Towing Vessels Licensed Mate of Towing Vessels Licensed Master of Towing Vessels A typical Career Unlicensed Deckhand Cleaning toilets Licensed Steersman of Towing Vessels Licensed Mate of Towing Vessels Licensed Master of Towing Vessels A typical Career Unlicensed Deckhand Making up the tug to barges. Licensed Steersman of Towing Vessels Licensed Mate of Towing Vessels Licensed Master of Towing Vessels A typical Career Unlicensed Deckhand Cleaning dishes. Licensed Steersman of Towing Vessels Licensed Mate of Towing Vessels Licensed Master of Towing Vessels A typical Career Unlicensed Deckhand Securing Barges with lines. Licensed Steersman of Towing Vessels Licensed Mate of Towing Vessels Licensed Master of Towing Vessels A typical Career Unlicensed Deckhand Chipping rust off of steel Licensed Steersman of Towing Vessels Licensed Mate of Towing Vessels Licensed Master of Towing Vessels A typical Career Unlicensed Deckhand Changing engine oil Licensed Steersman of Towing Vessels Licensed Mate of Towing Vessels Licensed Master of Towing Vessels A typical Career Unlicensed Deckhand Licensed Steersman of Towing Vessels Licensed Mate of Towing Vessels Licensed Master of Towing Vessels Now you have been promoted to Steersman/Mate Apprentice and life is easy! Right? A typical Career Unlicensed Deckhand Licensed Steersman of Towing Vessels Unfortunately, you still have deckhand duties, including cleaning and painting. Licensed Mate of Towing Vessels Licensed Master of Towing Vessels A typical Career Unlicensed Deckhand Licensed Steersman of Towing Vessels The good part is you will start training in the wheelhouse. Licensed Mate of Towing Vessels Licensed Master of Towing Vessels A typical Career Unlicensed Deckhand Licensed Steersman of Towing Vessels You will start making $130.00 to $140.00 per day. Licensed Mate of Towing Vessels Licensed Master of Towing Vessels A typical Career Unlicensed Deckhand Licensed Steersman of Towing Vessels That adds up to about $36,000.00 per year in about two years! Licensed Mate of Towing Vessels Licensed Master of Towing Vessels A typical Career Unlicensed Deckhand Licensed Steersman of Towing Vessels Take a look at the “Towing Officer Assessment Record” to see what you will learn. Licensed Mate of Towing Vessels Licensed Master of Towing Vessels A typical Career Unlicensed Deckhand Licensed Steersman of Towing Vessels After twelve months as Steersman you can apply for an upgrade to mate. Licensed Mate of Towing Vessels Licensed Master of Towing Vessels A typical Career Unlicensed Deckhand Licensed Steersman of Towing Vessels Licensed Mate of Towing Vessels Now you have been promoted to the mate of the tug and life is easy! Right? Licensed Master of Towing Vessels A typical Career Unlicensed Deckhand Licensed Steersman of Towing Vessels Licensed Mate of Towing Vessels Right! However, you are now responsible for your own watch! Licensed Master of Towing Vessels A typical Career Unlicensed Deckhand Licensed Steersman of Towing Vessels Licensed Mate of Towing Vessels You are the person in charge (PIC) when the Captain is sleeping. Licensed Master of Towing Vessels A typical Career Unlicensed Deckhand Licensed Steersman of Towing Vessels Licensed Mate of Towing Vessels At first you will have some moments when your hair will stand on end. Licensed Master of Towing Vessels A typical Career Unlicensed Deckhand Licensed Steersman of Towing Vessels Licensed Mate of Towing Vessels Just remember it gets easier with time. After a while it will be like driving a car. Licensed Master of Towing Vessels A typical Career Unlicensed Deckhand Licensed Steersman of Towing Vessels Licensed Mate of Towing Vessels Oh, if you really need help, the captain can be woken up. Licensed Master of Towing Vessels A typical Career Unlicensed Deckhand Licensed Steersman of Towing Vessels Licensed Mate of Towing Vessels Just remember to give him/her some extra shut-eye to pay him/her back. Licensed Master of Towing Vessels A typical Career Unlicensed Deckhand Licensed Steersman of Towing Vessels Licensed Mate of Towing Vessels The mate is also responsible for the paper work and overseeing the maintenance of the tug, Licensed Master of Towing Vessels A typical Career Unlicensed Deckhand Licensed Steersman of Towing Vessels Licensed Mate of Towing Vessels After eighteen months as mate you can upgrade your license to Master. Licensed Master of Towing Vessels A typical Career Unlicensed Deckhand Licensed Steersman of Towing Vessels Licensed Mate of Towing Vessels Licensed Master of Towing Vessels The “Code of Federal Regulations” says you can accomplish this in forty-eight months. A typical Career Unlicensed Deckhand Licensed Steersman of Towing Vessels Licensed Mate of Towing Vessels Licensed Master of Towing Vessels It is more realistic to plan on five or six years to get a Master of Towing Vessels. A typical Career Unlicensed Deckhand Licensed Steersman of Towing Vessels Licensed Mate of Towing Vessels Licensed Master of Towing Vessels You now hold a Master of towing vessels! A typical Career Unlicensed Deckhand Licensed Steersman of Towing Vessels Licensed Mate of Towing Vessels Licensed Master of Towing Vessels Now you are the Captain, the Master of the tug. Right? A typical Career Unlicensed Deckhand Licensed Steersman of Towing Vessels Licensed Mate of Towing Vessels Licensed Master of Towing Vessels No, not yet. The next step is to become the Relief Captain. A typical Career Unlicensed Deckhand Licensed Steersman of Towing Vessels Licensed Mate of Towing Vessels Licensed Master of Towing Vessels The Relief Captain is the Captain of the tug when the Master is home during his/her off time. A typical Career Unlicensed Deckhand Licensed Steersman of Towing Vessels Licensed Mate of Towing Vessels Licensed Master of Towing Vessels When the Master is onboard the tug the Relief Captain does the Mates Watch. A typical Career Unlicensed Deckhand Licensed Steersman of Towing Vessels Licensed Mate of Towing Vessels Licensed Master of Towing Vessels If this stuff sounds confusing, don’t worry. You will understand after one hitch on a tug. A typical Career Unlicensed Deckhand Licensed Steersman of Towing Vessels Licensed Mate of Towing Vessels Licensed Master of Towing Vessels So when do I get to become the Captain of the tug? A typical Career Unlicensed Deckhand Licensed Steersman of Towing Vessels Licensed Mate of Towing Vessels Licensed Master of Towing Vessels It all depends on when positions become available. A typical Career Unlicensed Deckhand Licensed Steersman of Towing Vessels Licensed Mate of Towing Vessels Licensed Master of Towing Vessels Some very talented people have managed to be the Captain in less than five years. A typical Career Unlicensed Deckhand Licensed Steersman of Towing Vessels Licensed Mate of Towing Vessels Licensed Master of Towing Vessels Other people are content to stay on the mates level for an entire career. A typical Career Unlicensed Deckhand Licensed Steersman of Towing Vessels Licensed Mate of Towing Vessels Licensed Master of Towing Vessels It depends on your talent and ambitions. It is up to you. A typical Career Unlicensed Deckhand Licensed Steersman of Towing Vessels Licensed Mate of Towing Vessels Licensed Master of Towing Vessels Top paid captains are presently making over $100,000.00 per year. A typical day on a tug The two watch system • The Master and his/her deckhand are on watch from 0600 to 1200 (6:00 AM to 12:00 Noon) A typical day on a tug The two watch system • The Master and his/her deckhand are on watch from 0600 to 1200 (6:00 AM to 12:00 Noon) • The Mate or Relief Captain, and his/her deckhand are on watch from 1200 to 1800 (12:00 Noon to 6:00 PM) A typical day on a tug The two watch system • The Master and his/her deckhand are on watch from 0600 to 1200 (6:00 AM to 12:00 Noon) • The Mate or Relief Captain, and his/her deckhand are on watch from 1200 to 1800 (12:00 Noon to 6:00 PM) • The master and his/her deckhand are back on watch from 1800 to 2400 (6:00 PM to 12:00 Midnight) A typical day on a tug The two watch system • The Master and his/her deckhand are on watch from 0600 to 1200 (6:00 AM to 12:00 Noon) • The Mate or Relief Captain, and his/her deckhand are on watch from 1200 to 1800 (12:00 Noon to 6:00 PM) • The master and his/her deckhand are back on watch from 1800 to 2400 (6:00 PM to 12:00 Midnight) • The Mate or Relief Captain, and his/her deckhand are back on watch from 2400 to 0600 (12:00 Midnight to 6:00 AM) A typical day on a tug The two watch system • The two watch system enables the tug to operate 24 hours per day A typical day on a tug The two watch system • The two watch system enables the tug to operate 24 hours per day • Each tug has a three officers consisting of a Captain or Master, Relief Captain and Mate A typical day on a tug The two watch system • The two watch system enables the tug to operate 24 hours per day • Each tug has a three officers consisting of a Captain or Master, Relief Captain and Mate • Each Officer has a deckhand and/or a apprentice mate A typical day on a tug The two watch system • The two watch system enables the tug to operate 24 hours per day • Each tug has a three officers consisting of a Captain or Master, Relief Captain and Mate • Each Officer has a deckhand and/or a apprentice mate • One Officer and his/her deckhand are home A typical day on a tug The two watch system • The two watch system enables the tug to operate 24 hours per day • Each tug has a three officers consisting of a Captain or Master, Relief Captain and Mate • Each Officer has a deckhand and/or a apprentice mate • One Officer and his/her deckhand are home • One Officer and his/her deckhand are on the first watch A typical day on a tug The two watch system • The two watch system enables the tug to operate 24 hours per day • Each tug has a three officers consisting of a Captain or Master, Relief Captain and Mate • Each Officer has a deckhand and/or a apprentice mate • One Officer and his/her deckhand are home • One Officer and his/her deckhand are on the first watch • One Officer and his/her deckhand are on the second watch A typical day on a tug The two watch system • Every seven, eight or ten days a crew change takes place A typical day on a tug The two watch system • Every seven, eight or ten days a crew change takes place • One officer and his/her deckhand that have been home get on the tug A typical day on a tug The two watch system • Every seven, eight or ten days a crew change takes place • One officer and his/her deckhand that have been home get on the tug • One officer and his/her deckhand that have been on the longest go home A typical day on a tug The two watch system • Every seven, eight or ten days a crew change takes place • One officer and his/her deckhand that have been home get on the tug • One officer and his/her deckhand that have been on the longest go home • One officer and his/her deckhand that have been on the shortest period stay on the tug A typical day on a tug The two watch system • Every seven, eight or ten days a crew change takes place • One officer and his/her deckhand that have been home get on the tug • One officer and his/her deckhand that have been on the longest go home • One officer and his/her deckhand that have been on the shortest period stay on the tug • As a result each person works about 260 days per year and has about 130 days off A typical day on a tug The two watch system • Every seven, eight or ten days a crew change takes place • One officer and his/her deckhand that have been home get on the tug • One officer and his/her deckhand that have been on the longest go home • One officer and his/her deckhand that have been on the shortest period stay on the tug • As a result each person works about 260 days per year and has about 130 days off • Engineers and swing deckhands do similar rotations Attending School Minimum amount of Classes needed are: • Steersman/Mate Apprentice • Radar • CPR/First Aid • Basic Safety Your career path may have you take other classes such as: • Lifeboatman • Survival • Basic Safety • Bridge Resource Management • Fire Fighting • And more Paying for School Option One Option Two • You pay tuition and expenses • • No pay is received while attending school Stevens pays tuition and expenses • Stevens pays you for five days a week while attending school • Stevens pays transportation, lodging and meals • Stevens pays for navigation tools • You agree to work for Stevens for a minimum of five years after you receive your first license (See Details) • You pay transportation, lodging and meals • You pay for navigation tools The Do’s Buddy up with a captain. Make him/her want you to be his/her apprentice. Keep the tug clean and organized. Try to understand the decisions the Captains need to make. Learn the harbors and waterways. Ask appropriate questions. Check in with the Captain at least once an hour Get the Captain coffee or a sandwich. He/She is stuck in the wheelhouse and can’t leave Check the engine room once an hour Tell the Captain when you see something that needs attention Learn how things work and how to fix them The Don’ts Do not Bug the captain with stupid questions when he/she is concentrating Do not procrastinate, get your work done first Do not leave a mess for the next deckhand Do not be a “know it all” Do not disappear where nobody can find you Do not disagree with a captain or mate. They often know things you don’t and have the ultimate responsibility. Do not ignore things that need attention Do not ignore safety rules Do not turn valves or change switches without being told to do it Other thing to know Your groceries are paid for while on the tug You live on the tug 260 days per year Being off is like a vacation every month A Captain or Master can make over $100,000.00 per year Marine transportation demands are expected to double in the next ten years Marine transportation is the most environmentally friendly mode of transportation USCG licenses are revoked if you are convicted of a DUI USCG licenses are revoked if you are convicted of a felony You will be required to work during some holidays Think about it…