Position Detail

Jim Gillen, Director, Marine Operations
"My first impression of Crowley was that it was a first class organization that truly cared about its people, operated top notch equipment, and offered a career - not just a job. The company's relentless dedication to safety and quality is what makes it a leader in the industry and a great place to work. There is a very positive work atmosphere and many of my co-workers are also my closest friends."

MARAD/RFF Vessels

Crowley operates many vessels for the U.S. Government in the Maritime Administration's (MARAD) Ready Reserve Fleet (RRF). The MARAD vessels that Crowley operates are pre-positioned in locations throughout the country: Baltimore, MD, Tacoma, WA, Long Beach, CA, Houston, TX, and Charelston, SC. RRF vessels are typically manned by a small maintenance crew in these locations and have to be capable of full crew activation on short notice.

We accept resumes for all licensed (USCG unlimited tonnage Mate, Engineer, and Radio Operator) and unlicensed shipboard positions. All positions require an STCW 95 certification. Employees are subject to random drug testing and a comprehensive physical. Crowley has collective bargaining agreements with the American Maritime Officers, Marine Engineers Beneficiary Association, and the Seafarers International Union for these vessels, varying with location and position.

If a career on MARAD/RRF vessels interests you, please click here to see our minimum requirements and to tell us more about yourself and your qualifications.

You can get more information about the American Maritime Officers at: www.amo-union.org

You can get more information about the Marine Engineers Beneficiary Association at: www.d1meba.org

You can get more information about the Seafarers International Union at: www.seafarers.org

See Minimum Requirements and Inquire About Current Openings

Maritime Security Program/Container Ships

Crowley operates several third-party owned container vessels that are part of the US Government's Maritime Security Program, or MSP. These container ships operate in locations throughout the East and Gulf Coast to Northern Europe. These vessels are typically manned by a full crew of unlimited tonnage licensed and unlicensed deck, engine and steward departments.

Crowley has collective bargaining agreements with the Marine Engineers Beneficiary Association, Masters, Mates and Pilots and the Seafarers International Union for these vessels, depending upon the position. If a career working on one of Crowley's managed container ships interests you, contact one of the unions below:

For unlimited tonnage Mate positions, you can get more information about the Masters, Mates and Pilots at: www.bridgedeck.org

For unlimited tonnage Engineering positions, you can get more information about the Marine Engineers Beneficiary Association at: www.d1meba.org

For all unlicensed positions, you can get more information about the Seafarers International Union at: www.seafarers.org