Fleet Coordinator-Acquisitions

Waterways Transportation, LLC (“USWT”) is a Virginia-based maritime management company overseeing the operations of Norfolk Tug Company, James River Barge Line, and Buchanan Marine — three companies engaged in the tug and barge industry across Hampton Roads, Virginia, Eastern North Carolina, and the New York Harbor / Long Island Sound region.
The Fleet
Manager is a shoreside position reporting d
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irectly to the Chief Operating Officer, responsible for three core functions on behalf of an assigned fleet of tugs within USWT’s operations: vessel engineering and maintenance, daily dispatch, and crewing.
The Fleet
Manager manages scheduled and unplanned maintenance through USWT’s maintenance management system, provides oversight and technical guidance to vessel engineers, coordinates daily dispatch in support of customer commitments, and ensures vessels remain properly manned in accordance with U.The role demands sound technical judgment, professional communication across crews, vendors, customers, and internal departments, and the ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently.
The Fleet
Manager is expected to be fully conversant with, and to set the standard for, USWT’s Safety Management System (SMS) and applicable U.Standard hours are Monday through Friday; off-hours, weekend, and holiday availability is required as operational conditions warrant. Some travel is required.
Manage Fleet Engineering Activities
Manages scheduled and unplanned maintenance through the Small Boat Application (SBA)
• Ensures compliance with USCG, ABS, and other regulatory and class obligations; serves as USWT’s point of contact on inspections and audits. Recommends capital improvement projects to the COO and assists with specifications for dry dockings. Procures spares and consumables; maintains the SBA maintenance management database
• Serves as a subject-matter resource for the assigned vessels’ systems; leads troubleshooting and root-cause analysis on recurring or significant equipment issues.
Manage
Dispatch & Daily Operations Coordinates daily dispatch of assigned tugs in support of customer commitments, including job assignments, scheduling, and voyage orders to vessel Masters. Maintains real-time awareness of assigned-fleet status, vessel readiness, and operating constraints
• Coordinates directly with customers, agents, terminals, pilots, and crews on schedule changes, contingencies, and disruptions.
Manage
Crewing & Manning Develops and maintains crew rotation schedules to ensure vessels remain manned in accordance with their Certificate of Inspection and applicable USCG manning requirements. Tracks mariner credentials (MMC, TWIC, Medical Certificate, etc.) Partners with HR on recruiting, onboarding, and retention of qualified mariners, and addresses day-to-day crew issues with vessel Masters. Selects approved vendors, schedules them with operations, and ensures Quality Control and SMS conformance.
Demonstrated analytical capability and a track record of structured problem-solving, with a working understanding of mechanical systems and the failure modes typical of marine propulsion, electrical, and hydraulic equipment. Practical experience across diesel propulsion, electrical, hydraulic, and related mechanical systems. Direct marine experience is preferred; relevant adjacent backgrounds — heavy equipment, industrial maintenance, military, fleet management, or manufacturing — will also be considered.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively across crews, vendors, regulators, and customers. Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, applied science, or related technical field preferred
• Valid Driver’s License and computer proficiency in Microsoft Office programs. Ability to travel when required (estimated 20–30%). Frequently walk and navigate stairs, ladders, and uneven surfaces (when visiting vessels, shipyards, and facilities). Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance ~ Company paid Life, AD&D, a

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