VANE BROTHERS MARITIME CAREERS

The spirit of maritime excellence that defined Vane Brothers more than 125 years ago is still very much the driving force behind the company today. We operate the most up-to-date equipment and develop top-of-the-line systems to enhance the safety, efficiency, comfort, and performance of our fleet. Meanwhile, we never lose sight of the fact that "people" are the difference-makers.

We offer exceptional CAREER OPPORTUNITIES to qualified mariners and shore-side employees. For most of our mariners, we provide highly favorable, EVEN-TIME WORK SCHEDULES: generally, 2 weeks on/2 weeks off, or 3 on/3 off*. (*Exceptions may occur.) Basically, you are working six months out of the year but receiving a full year's salary!

Along with providing a competitive Day Rate and benefits package, Vane Brothers proudly rewards loyalty and seniority among its mariners. Every mariner with at least 12 months of service to the company receives an annual FLEET LEGACY BONUS that grows larger the longer you remain with the company.

While continually striving to set the standard of excellence in the maritime industry, Vane Brothers is always eager to bring aboard people with the right mix of skills, education, and experience to help us reach our goal.

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Mariner Positions - Tugboats & Barges

Vane Brothers employs Tug Masters and Mates, Engineers, Deckhands/Deckhand Trainees, Barge Captains, and Tankermen/Barge Crew. As a Jones Act company, we are American-owned and American-crewed, with vessels MADE IN AMERICA.

Tug Masters and Mates*

Must possess a valid Master or Mate 200GRT NCW with towing endorsement, or greater. Experience with petroleum barges preferred, as is familiarity with New York Harbor for operations in that area.

Tankermen*

Valid PIC endorsement required. Experience preferred.

Marine Engineers*

Engineers for Coastal and Inland tugboats. Must possess a valid DDE (Designated Duty Engineer) license or greater. Two years' engine room experience required.

*A valid MMC (Merchant Mariner Credential), TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential), and medical certificate are required for all positions.

- To get your TW IC: https://www.dco.uscg.mil/nmc/twic/ (You need the TWIC before applying for the MMC.)

- To get your MMC: https://www.dco.uscg.mil/nmc/merchant_mariner_credential/

INQUIRE ABOUT A SIGN-ON BONUS FOR EXPERIENCED MASTERS, MATES, ENGINEERS, BARGE CAPTAINS, AND TANKERMEN THAT HAVE NOT PREVIOUSLY WORKED IN THESE ROLES FOR THE COMPANY. [Deckhands are not eligible for the sign-on bonus.]
 

Shore-side Positions

To support our mariners, Vane Brothers has an experienced land-based team with involvement in many areas, including operations, information technology, daytime and nighttime dispatch, finance, human resources, marketing, and inventory control, to name just a few.

Email: humanresources@vanebrothers.com

 

 

EXPLAINING THE Hiring Process IN 5 STEPS

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  FOR MARINER ASSISTANCE:

    Email: fleetrecruiting@vanebrothers.com