Port Captain

Canal Barge

New Orleans, LA, United States
On-site
Vessel execution and reliability
Navigation excellence and incident elimination
Proactive safety culture leadership
The Port Captain role at Canal Barge in New Orleans requires a seasoned leader with extensive vessel operations experience to oversee safety, crew performance, and operational excellence across assigned vessels. The position emphasizes accountability, proactive safety culture, and continuous improvement within the company’s standards

Job Summary

  • The Port Captain acts as the general manager of assigned vessels, owning outcomes across vessel execution, crew performance, safety, and customer service.
  • This role demands accountability, decisiveness, and the ability to lead from the front to ensure disciplined, consistent execution across the fleet.
  • The Port Captain has the overriding authority to fully perform all the responsibilities and duties assigned to this position.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The Port Captain role at Canal Barge in New Orleans requires a seasoned leader with extensive vessel operations experience to oversee safety, crew performance, and operational excellence across assigned vessels. The position emphasizes accountability, proactive safety culture, and continuous improvement within the company’s standards.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Vessel execution and reliability
  • Navigation excellence and incident elimination
  • Proactive safety culture leadership
  • Liaison between vessel and shore
  • Continuous improvement and problem-solving

Nice-to-have

  • Decisive leadership
  • Accountability and high standards
  • Customer service focus
  • Adaptability to waterway conditions

Key Requirements

  • 7–15+ years of vessel operations experience
  • Master of Towing Vessels license preferred
  • Proven leadership of crews and operational teams
  • Valid Driver’s License and TWIC
  • Willingness to travel (~40%) and work flexible hours

Work Rights

Not specified

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