Masters and Engineers
Job summary
To support our growing operations and increasing volumes in the United Kingdom, we are looking for talented Tug Masters and Chief Engineers with a strong affinity for the maritime industry. Professionals who take ownership, value safety and reliability, and contribute to efficient and high-quality towage operations.
At Boluda Towage, you will work on board modern tugboats as part of a close-knit crew, playing a key role in both daily operations and the technical and nautical readiness of the vessel. Your expertise directly supports safe harbour operations, customer satisfaction, and the commercial and operational objectives of a global leader in maritime services.
Masters & Engineers
UK
vacancy status
About the roles
Engineers
The Chief Engineer ensures that equipment and installations on board are in good condition and ready to operate. In this role, you will execute maintenance, ensure and improve the vessel systems, equipment, and parts in compliance with Class, Flag State, HSE-Q, maintenance strategy, and other compulsory regulations in a safe, effective and cost-efficient manner. You will ensure that spare parts, consumables, and inspections are planned and ordered on time.
Tug Masters
The Tug Master is the representative of the shipping company he/she is responsible for adequate management of the tug and its crew, ensuring safe and optimal towage services, both in port and at sea, to contribute to the commercial and operational goals of the company. Manages, executes and monitors maintenance of the vessel, ensures that the vessel is in compliance with Class, Flag State, HSE-Q and other compulsory regulations & operational requirements in a safe, effective and cost-efficient manner. Ensure that spare parts, consumables and inspections are planned and ordered on time.
On board you will work together in a team of a total of three crew members (Tug Master, Chief Engineer, Able Seaman/Mate).
What you bring
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Nautical School
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Company mandatory training
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2-3 years of experience in a similar position and working on a tugboat
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Certified Engineers / Masters, in line with designated vessel & operational area
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In possession of valid medical and training certificates, in compliance with flag state requirements
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In possession of obligated certificates and documents relating to the local manning act to be able to sail as Engineer onboard a tugboat
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In possession of updated STCW basic safety training
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You are fluent in English
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Passion for the maritime industry
About Boluda
Boluda Towage Europe offers tailor-made towage services to customers in ports worldwide, including the ports of Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. The company is part of the Boluda Towage division, a family-owned business and a world leader in maritime services. The group is present in more than 232 ports around the world and operates a fleet of approximately 850 vessels in 33 countries on 5 continents: Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia and the Americas.
With decades of combined heritage, we are passionate about assisting ships safely. We focus on our customers’ needs through operational efficiency & flexibility and understand their expectations.
Next to port towage, we also provide offshore & ocean towage, salvage operations, and tender & transfer services.
A passion for maritime?
Do you have an affinity for shipping, feel at home in the maritime industry, and want to bring your talent to a dynamic work environment?
More information:
Melanie Cain, HR Manager Boluda Towage UK
hr-uk@boluda.eu
Privacy statement applicants
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Storage limitations
In the application forms (open applications or vacancies) you can give your permission to Boluda Towage Europe to store your personal data for a period of 4 weeks or prolong the period of 4 weeks for storage up to a maximum of 1 year.
Over Boluda Towage
Bij Boluda Towage draait alles om de kracht van samenwerking op het water. Met een vloot van meer dan 300 sleepboten opereren we in de belangrijkste havens van Europa, Afrika, Latijns-Amerika en de Indische Oceaan. In Nederland zijn we actief in de regio’s Rotterdam, Terneuzen, Antwerpen en Vlissingen.
Onze passie is het veilig assisteren van schepen, gebaseerd op een gezamenlijke historie van ruim 350 jaar. Wij geloven dat onze dienstverlening echt mensenwerk is ons succes begint bij de collega’s die elke dag het verschil maken.
Naast een inspirerende werkomgeving bieden we aantrekkelijke arbeidsvoorwaarden, waaronder extra vrije dagen en volop ruimte om jezelf te ontwikkelen binnen een hecht team.