Join the Bay Towing Team

At Bay Towing we believe our employees are our greatest asset. Because of this belief, we aim to attract, train, and retain the best in the industry – both on our towing vessels and shoreside staff. Bay Towing is committed to providing competitive compensation; ongoing learning and advancement opportunities; and a safe, stable work environment where all employees are treated as an integral part of our continued success.

If you are a highly motivated individual looking to join an industry-leading team and would like to explore career opportunities at Bay Towing, please contact our Human Resources (HR) Department by phone at (409) 963-6186, or by email at marinepersonnel@baytowing.com.

WE ARE HIRING FOR A VARIETY OF MARINER JOBS ON AN ONGOING BASIS. SHORESIDE OPPORTUNITIES WILL BE POSTED AS AVAILABLE.

Current Openings


Vessel Crew


Applications are accepted on an on-going basis for the regions that we operate towing vessels: Sabine District, Texas (Port of Port Arthur, Port of Beaumont and Port of Orange) and Lake Charles, Louisiana. Mariners on our towing vessels work under the terms of Collective Bargaining Agreements with the Seafarers International Union (SIU). Please contact us or complete the online application to find out more about current and available positions.

Types of Mariner positions include:

  • Entry-level positions include Ordinary Seaman and Wiper. These positions require little to no formal education past high school, with some short-term on-the-job training but do require a Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) issued by the United States Coast Guard and a TWIC issued by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

  • Rated positions aboard towing vessels include Able Seaman and Qualified Member of the Engineering Department (QMED) Any Rating, Junior Engineer, or Oiler endorsements on your MMC. These positions may require vocational training, maritime courses, apprenticeships, and/or a combination of time on-the-job at sea.

  • Officer positions aboard towing vessels include Masters*, Mates, and Engineers. A High School or GED equivalent is required, as well as National Officer endorsements on your MMC. various endorsements based on advanced coursework through maritime academies, colleges, and/or the Coast Guard, plus long-term on-the-job training, and minimum sea time. *Bay Towing does not typically hire Masters to serve directly into an vacant Masters position – qualified individuals will be hired into a Mate position. Masters are usually promoted from within the company.

Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please call the Human Resources Department at (409) 963-6186.