Foss Maritime Company

Foss Maritime Company Foss Maritime is the premier harbor towage company on the US West Coast.

Based in Seattle, Washington, Foss offers a complete range of maritime transportation and logistics services.

A day in the life of a Foss deckhand is hands-on from the start.Deckhands help keep the tug ready and the job moving. Th...
06/17/2026

A day in the life of a Foss deckhand is hands-on from the start.

Deckhands help keep the tug ready and the job moving. They handle lines, prepare gear, help maintain the vessel, and assist with making and breaking tow.

For many mariners, deckhand work is the first step toward a long-term career on the water.

Ready to get started? Apply with Foss: https://www.foss.com/career-opportunities/

Foss Maritime was founded in 1889 by Thea Foss, with a single rowboat on the Tacoma waterfront. Born on June 8, 1857, in...
06/08/2026

Foss Maritime was founded in 1889 by Thea Foss, with a single rowboat on the Tacoma waterfront. Born on June 8, 1857, in Eidsberg, Norway, Thea built her business by putting boats to work in the waterways around her, renting them to fishermen, ferrying customers, and delivering supplies.

More than a century later, June 8 became recognized as World Ocean Day, a reminder that the waters people work on, travel through, and depend on every day need to be protected.

For Foss, that connection has been there from the beginning: from Thea’s first rowboat to today’s fleet. Our work depends on the water, and with that comes a responsibility to operate carefully and protect the places we work.

This World Environment Day, we’re highlighting the Rachael Allen and her sister ships, Jamie Ann and Leisa Florence.Thes...
06/05/2026

This World Environment Day, we’re highlighting the Rachael Allen and her sister ships, Jamie Ann and Leisa Florence.

These high-powered ASD-90 tugs safely guide ships through busy commercial ports. Because they are equipped with EPA Tier 4 engines, they deliver heavy-duty performance with a significantly lower environmental footprint.

The John Quigg in Seattle, captured during an assist job.Work like this can shift quickly, which is why timing, communic...
06/04/2026

The John Quigg in Seattle, captured during an assist job.

Work like this can shift quickly, which is why timing, communication, and a steady crew matter. The John Quigg is part of the Foss fleet that helps keep harbor work moving safely when plans change or the next move is ready.

Captured by Casey Johnson.

The Lynn Marie during a ship assist out of Seattle’s Terminal 5.Harbor work takes power, control, and a crew that knows ...
05/28/2026

The Lynn Marie during a ship assist out of Seattle’s Terminal 5.

Harbor work takes power, control, and a crew that knows how to move with the vessel. With 6,250 horsepower and 85 tons of bollard pull, the Lynn Marie is built for the job, helping Foss crews support safe, reliable movement in busy ports.

Captured by Tyson Wood.

The Marshall Foss in Seattle, with Captain Steve Semlar making a port side push to help turn a ship around.Moves like th...
05/26/2026

The Marshall Foss in Seattle, with Captain Steve Semlar making a port side push to help turn a ship around.

Moves like this take power, timing, and trust between the crew and captain. With 6,250 horsepower and 85 tons of bollard pull, the Marshall Foss is built for the job, but it’s the people behind the controls who bring Foss’s safety-first approach to every move.

Captured by Tyson Wood.

Harbor work takes the right equipment, the right timing, and crews who know the job.From ship assist and tanker es**rt t...
05/22/2026

Harbor work takes the right equipment, the right timing, and crews who know the job.

From ship assist and tanker es**rt to regional towing and emergency response, Foss teams support vessels and customers across the places they serve.

Happy National Maritime Day to the crews and the teams who support them.

The Lindsey Foss at anchor outside Anacortes, Washington.Built for tanker es**rt with 8,000 horsepower behind it, and re...
05/20/2026

The Lindsey Foss at anchor outside Anacortes, Washington.

Built for tanker es**rt with 8,000 horsepower behind it, and ready when the next call comes in.

Always safe. Always ready.

Foss was founded by Thea Foss, a young Norwegian immigrant who turned one rowboat in Tacoma into the start of a maritime...
05/18/2026

Foss was founded by Thea Foss, a young Norwegian immigrant who turned one rowboat in Tacoma into the start of a maritime company.

More than 135 years later, her legacy is still part of who we are, carried forward by the women of Foss working on the water, shoreside, and across the company today.

Happy International Women in Maritime Day.

A career at Foss means hands-on work and real responsibility on the water.From deckhands to captains, there are clear pa...
05/15/2026

A career at Foss means hands-on work and real responsibility on the water.

From deckhands to captains, there are clear paths to grow and build experience.

Always safe. Always ready.

Apply today: https://www.foss.com/career-opportunities/

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450 Alaskan Way S
Seattle, WA
98104

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