# Boat Captain - Company: [Themuralgroup]() - Location: Detroit, MI - Team: Industrial - Employment type: Full Time - Posted: August 21, 2026 ## Job description **Captain** Harbor Assist Towing Detroit, MI / Toledo, OH (Consolidated Port) | Minimum 3-4 Years Experience The Mural Group | Industrial Division **OVERVIEW** Seeking a Captain with a minimum of 3-4 years of experience to provide Harbor Assist towing within the consolidated port of Detroit, Michigan and Toledo, Ohio. **RESPONSIBILITIES** * Familiarization with the Federal Requirements governing the operation of Towing Vessels, 46 CFR Subchapter M * Familiarization with our Policies and Procedures, including our Responsible Carrier Program Manual * Maintain and analyze our Engine Room Logs, Comments Section, and Engine Hours Reports; periodically review outstanding maintenance items with the Engineer to ensure tugs are maintained and repaired to a seaworthy and safe condition * Travel as needed to our tug docks located throughout the Great Lakes system to perform towing assignments (both harbor towing and cross lake towing); travel may involve stays away from home residence * Assist with preparation of quotes for Outside Tows to meet customer demands * Ensure vessels are crewed, operated, and maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements, company standards, and customer expectations * Implement standard procedures and guidelines for the operation of a safe and environmentally sound ship * Ensure all vessel personnel comply with regulatory training requirements * Investigate vessel damage and personal injuries * Inspect vessels to ensure seaworthy condition and arrange for maintenance and repair activities to correct any deficiencies **QUALIFICATIONS** * Must be able to deal with others using courtesy, tact, and good judgment * Must be able to work independently and without direct supervision * Must have strong communication and leadership skills * Must be very familiar with tug operations and repair and maintenance of marine equipment * Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate to daily job duties **MINIMUM WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS** * Carry up to 50 pounds * Repetitive climbing stairs and ladders * Repetitive bending, twisting, kneeling, and reaching * Stand constantly * Exposure to loud noise daily * Access confined spaces * Work in all weather conditions (rain, ice, snow, heat, wind, heavy seas, etc.) * Work a variety of schedules and hours * Work weekends, holidays, and at nights on short notice **EDUCATION AND TRAINING** * Valid USCG Master of Towing Vessel License upon Great Lakes, Inland Waters and Western Rivers * Valid Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) * Marine Radio Operator Permit * Valid CPR and First Aid card * Valid Driver's License ## Apply [Apply on Themuralgroup]() Canonical job page: