This week VesselJobs.com is focusing on barge companies in Louisiana and shines the Spotlight of Opportunity on United Tugs, Inc. Here’s what you need to know about this potential vessel work employer.
About United Tugs, Inc.
One of several barge companies in Louisiana, United Tugs, Inc. is a 24-hour full service marine towing contractor. United Tug provides inland and sea going tugs from 600 HP to 6000 HP. United Tug also offers marine towing, tug, barge, specialty vessel services, and consultations. United Tug is a family owned and operated business and have been a part of the marine industry since 1958.
All of United Tug’s vessels operate on a 28 and 14 schedule. Their inland vessels include one 600 HP Steel Push Boat, one 800 HP Steel Push Boat, two 1200 HP steel push boats, one 900 HP Steel Hawser Tug, and two 1200 HP steel hawser tugs.
United Tug’s offshore vessels include one 1200 HP Steel Hawser Tug, two 2400 HP Class Steel Hawser Tug, two 3000 HP Class Steel Hawser Tug, three 3600 HP Class Steel Hawser Tugs, two 6000 HP Class Steel Hawser Tug, and one 9000 HP Class Steel Hawser Tug.
On and Offshore Jobs
United Tug requires all employees to have DOT drug tests and physical screenings. All applicants must have a valid TWIC and US passport. United Tug is accepting applications for the following positions: Captain, Relief Captain, Mate, Apprentice Mate, Able Bodied Seaman, Ordinary Seaman, and Deckhand. For more information about the position requirements, please visit their website.
