Barge Master

We are urgently recruiting for a Barge Master to join our clients barge which is supporting a coastal defence project in the South of the UK.

The barge is manned by two crew, Master & AB, and has welfare facilities onboard however you will not stay onboard so accommodation ashore will be provided.

The start date for this project is the 8th of September 2023 to prepare the barge, you would then rejoin on/around the 16th of September for 4-5 weeks. A competitive day rate is offered with this project.

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
8 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

- UK residence is a must due to travel reasons.

Please apply now if you are available and interested in the above.

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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.