Getting a job on a harbour tug?
Hey /r/tuglife, after working in the oil & gas industry in Alberta for the last 10 years I recently moved to Vancouver and want a change in careers. I’m admittedly not experienced with ships or boats, but the job looks stressful and fun to me.
What would I have to do to get a job? Are there certain certifications that I’d need before anybody would even look at a resume of mine?
Get really good with a needle gun.
Trident marine (it might be Triton Marine?) might be hiring off the street.
Mercury does a fair amount of work in the harbour as well – I think they require a Bridge Watch rating.
The two ship docking companies are Tiger Tugs (Also known as SST or Smit) and Seaspan. Seaspan hires guys for their outside work with a bridge watch and Tiger typically only hires from their river company, Westug.
Edit: anyways, best to start with getting a bridge watch rating and your MEDs. BCIT North Van is the spot for that.