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Tug Able Seaman
2026-05-16T20:43:40+00:00
Amentum
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FULL_TIME
Diego Garcia
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Construction
Transportation & Logistics, Defense Contractors
KES
MONTH
2026-05-24T17:00:00+00:00
8

Qualifications or requirements

Minimum Requirements

  • 1–3 years of maritime deck experience, preferably in tug, harbor, or vessel operations
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Valid U.S. Coast Guard Able Seaman (AB) endorsement
  • Basic understanding of towing operations, line‑handling, and vessel safety procedures
  • Must be in possession of a valid Passport and be able to travel internationally.
  • Passport should be valid for a minimum of 1 plus years at the time of hiring.
  • Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for duration of deployment.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
  • Assisting in the safe maneuvering, mooring, and unmooring of vessels
  • Handling lines and equipment
  • Supporting tug operations during towing, pushing, and ship‑handling evolutions
  • Performing lookout duties
  • Monitoring deck activities
  • Communicating effectively with the tug crew
  • Maintaining situational awareness
  • Adhering to navigational and operational instructions
  • Supporting the tug master and mate during harbor movements
  • Performing routine deck maintenance
  • Cleaning and preserving vessel equipment
  • Conducting safety checks
  • Assisting with fueling operations
  • Ensuring the tug is maintained in a clean and seaworthy condition
  • Contributing to emergency response readiness
  • Participating in drills
  • Supporting mission‑critical maritime operations
  • Maritime deck experience
  • Tug, harbor, or vessel operations
  • Towing operations
  • Line-handling
  • Vessel safety procedures
  • Communication
  • Situational awareness
  • Navigational and operational instructions adherence
  • Deck maintenance
  • Safety checks
  • Emergency response readiness
  • Organizational skills
  • Time management skills
  • Customer service skills
  • 1–3 years of maritime deck experience, preferably in tug, harbor, or vessel operations
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Valid U.S. Coast Guard Able Seaman (AB) endorsement
  • Basic understanding of towing operations, line‑handling, and vessel safety procedures
  • Possession of a valid Passport valid for a minimum of 1 plus years at the time of hiring
  • Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for duration of deployment
  • Ability to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization
  • Previous work experience in an austere OCONUS environment with a multi-national workforce (Preferred)
  • Valid country driver's license (Preferred)
  • Country visa (as required in line with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide) (Preferred)
high school
12
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Vacancy title:
Tug Able Seaman

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Construction, Category: Transportation & Logistics, Defense Contractors]

Jobs at:
Amentum

Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, May 24 2026

Duty Station:
Diego Garcia | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, May 16 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Qualifications or requirements

Minimum Requirements

  • 1–3 years of maritime deck experience, preferably in tug, harbor, or vessel operations
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Valid U.S. Coast Guard Able Seaman (AB) endorsement
  • Basic understanding of towing operations, line‑handling, and vessel safety procedures
  • Must be in possession of a valid Passport and be able to travel internationally.
  • Passport should be valid for a minimum of 1 plus years at the time of hiring.
  • Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for duration of deployment.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: high school

Job application procedure

Apply https://www.amentum.com/

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Job Info
Job Category: Logistics/ Transportation/ Procurement jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Sunday, May 24 2026
Duty Station: Diego Garcia | Nairobi
Posted: 16-05-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 16-05-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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