Fleet Captain
About the job
- Must hold a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Card.
- Must retain a United States Coast Guard Master/Mate of Towing Vessels license endorsed for service.
- Must meet United States Coast Guard physical examination requirements.
- Operate the vessel and tow safely and efficiently while overseeing the crew, vessel, and tow.
- Ensure the crew adheres to company policies, rules, regulations, and company culture.
- Coordinate with shoreside management and the Coast Guard/Towing Products Operations (TPO) on all reportable incidents.
- Conduct monthly drills and safety meetings in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Instruct crew members on their duties and ensure continuous improvement toward zero safety incidents.
- Serve as the Vessel Security Officer (VSO).
- Comply with all requirements of the company's Towing Safety Management System (TSMS).
- Participate in crew management and performance evaluations.
About the company
The Cooper Group provides end-to-end maritime and logistics services across three U.S. coasts and Mexico, backed by a network of owned satellite companies. It operates warehousing, terminal operations, tugboats and push boats, barging, floating terminals, logistics, marine and timberlands, vessel repair, and even restaurants. It moves goods by coordinating storage, on-water transport, and related support services through its owned assets and integrated subsidiaries. Its goal is to deliver reliable, scalable logistics and marine services across North America by leveraging a broad, asset-backed footprint to serve customers.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Mobile, Alabama
Founded
1905
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Crescent delivered M/V Kentucky in May 2026, expanding Mississippi River ship-assist capacity.
- Cooper expanded bulk stevedoring to Corpus Christi, broadening Texas Gulf customer reach.
- New Pelican and Creole King cranes strengthen Mississippi River throughput and customer retention.
What critics are saying
- Heavy capital spending on four new tugboats through 2029 raises leverage and execution pressure.
- Cooper/Ports America and other joint ventures expose margins to partner disputes and terminal renewals.
- Port labor disruption or Mississippi River traffic slowdown hits stevedoring, towing, and fleeting revenue immediately.
What makes The Cooper Group unique
- Established in 1905, Cooper spans stevedoring, tugboats, barging, and logistics nationwide.
- Crescent Towing operates 24 tugboats, including Tier 4 Z-drive assets, across major ports.
- Cooper Consolidated deploys Mississippi River bulk stevedoring with massive E-crane equipment.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Disability Insurance
Paid Sick Leave
Flexible Work Hours
Performance Bonus