Our freighters are technically considered uninspected fisheries tender vessels. Most are just below 500 tons. Most of our vessels are refrigerated throughout the holds. One vessel is a small container ship. Vessel length ranges from 166 to 260 feet. Crew size is 7-9 individuals.

CTI carries break bulk general freight from its terminal on Seattle’s Ship Canal to various ports in Western Alaska, the Aleutian and Pribilof Islands, and Bristol Bay. Break bulk frozen seafood is carried southbound to Seattle. We operate all year, with seasonal highs and lows. Chief engineers must have extensive experience with refrigeration plants and hydraulic systems. A DDE or Chief Engineers limited license is required.

Two of our vessels are twin screw with Caterpillar mains ranging between 2560 to 1200 combined HP. Four ships are single screw with Caterpillar 3516, 3512 or 3412 main engines of 2000 to 1250 HP. Two of our vessels have ammonia refrigeration plants. The others are Freon R-22. Two to three auxiliaries are fitted on each vessel. Four ships have bow thrusters.

A chief engineer’s duties include engine servicing, repair and maintenance of all mechanical equipment aboard, welding and fitting, and fueling. Underway watch rotation with the unlicensed assistant is 6 on/6 off, or 12 on/12 off, depending on the chief’s preference. This is a job for a working chief but no non-engineering deck work is required.

Work during cargo operations in Alaskan ports consists of maintenance, repair, fabrication, and taking on or transferring fuel to other vessels. Chief engineers during this time must be prepared to perform maintenance tasks with little or no assistance.

You must have a drug test and pass a physical examination. Pay for new persons in this position is $400 - $420 per day as of 1/1/2007 DOE. Medical/Dental insurance and a 401k plan are offered after a trial period.

Interested individuals should call 206-216-4066 to receive an application. Applications can also be picked up at Coastal Transportation, 4025 13th Ave. W. Seattle WA 98119. Inquiries concerning employment should be directed to the Port Engineer. You will be contacted if you are being considered. Sorry, but we cannot reply to all applicants.