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.

Handling heavy lines takes training. Foss deckhands splice lines, tie off barges and raft tows, and run the winches and ...
09/02/2026

Handling heavy lines takes training. Foss deckhands splice lines, tie off barges and raft tows, and run the winches and capstans that take up the slack. Getting there starts with a Merchant Mariner Credential and a TWIC card, and it helps to have an Able Seaman rating and STCW endorsement too.

Always Safe. Always Ready.

At Foss Maritime, our crews are stronger because of the talented women who help power our operations every day.From the ...
08/28/2026

At Foss Maritime, our crews are stronger because of the talented women who help power our operations every day.

From the wheelhouse to engineering, dispatch, and shoreside teams, women play an essential role in keeping our vessels moving safely and efficiently. As we recognize Women's Equality Day, we're proud to celebrate the dedication, leadership, and expertise of the women who are helping shape the future of Foss.

Ready to take the next step in your maritime career? Foss Maritime is hiring for several positions in California.Explore...
08/28/2026

Ready to take the next step in your maritime career? Foss Maritime is hiring for several positions in California.

Explore our current opportunities:

⚓ Engineer | Richmond, CA
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⚓ Dredge Captain | Richmond, CA
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⚓ Captain | Long Beach, CA
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Join a team with a long history of delivering safe, reliable marine services along the West Coast and beyond.

A great day on the course for an even greater cause!Last week, Foss Maritime was once again proud to be a Title Sponsor ...
08/26/2026

A great day on the course for an even greater cause!

Last week, Foss Maritime was once again proud to be a Title Sponsor of the Towboat Classic Golf Tournament, bringing together friends, partners, and industry leaders for a fantastic day of golf and camaraderie.

Even better, the event raised $400,000 in support of maritime education—helping invest in the next generation of maritime professionals and leaders.

Proud to be part of an industry that gives back and helps build the future of maritime.

Two Foss Maritime tugboats work alongside a container ship, demonstrating the teamwork, precision and expertise that kee...
08/26/2026

Two Foss Maritime tugboats work alongside a container ship, demonstrating the teamwork, precision and expertise that keep cargo moving safely and efficiently through Washington’s waterways.

Did you know?Modern ship-assist tugs generally fall into two categories: tractor tugs and Azimuthing Stern Drive (ASD) t...
08/19/2026

Did you know?

Modern ship-assist tugs generally fall into two categories: tractor tugs and Azimuthing Stern Drive (ASD) tugs.

True tractor tugs have their propulsion units located forward of the towing point, while ASD tugs have their drives at the stern. Voith tugs use a unique propulsion system that can direct thrust in any direction, and many Voith harbor tugs are tractor tugs.

Different designs, same mission: providing the control, maneuverability, and power needed to safely assist vessels many times their size.

Every ship movement is a coordinated effort. In this operation, Lindy works the bow, Bo Brusco assists on the port side,...
08/17/2026

Every ship movement is a coordinated effort. In this operation, Lindy works the bow, Bo Brusco assists on the port side, and Garth Foss manages the stern, safely escorting the CMA CGM Arkansas through Puget Sound.

Photo credit to Adithyaa Vassen

08/14/2026

🚢 NOW HIRING: Ocean Towing Captain (ASD) 🚢

Looking for your next opportunity on the water? We're seeking an experienced Ocean Towing Captain with ASD experience to join our team.

✅ Requirements:
• Master 500/1600 Oceans or Near Coastal (NC) License
• Master of Towing Endorsement
• STCW & OICNW
• STCW Medical Certificate
• Passport
• Radar Endorsement
• MMC & TWIC
• Experience operating ASD tugboats required
• ECDIS/ARPA endorsements preferred

📅 Schedule:
• Typical hitches: 35-45 days
• Company-paid travel

💰 Compensation:
• $1,000/day
• Estimated annual earnings of $182,500 based on an even-time schedule (182.5 working days per year)

📩 Interested or know someone who may be a great fit? Apply today or send us a message for more information.



Foss Maritime is proud to continue its longstanding support of maritime education through the annual Norm Manly Maritime...
08/14/2026

Foss Maritime is proud to continue its longstanding support of maritime education through the annual Norm Manly Maritime Education Scholarship, helping support the next generation of maritime leaders and professionals.

We also appreciate the dedicated volunteer judges who help make this program possible, including Capt. Carly Stewart (pictured center), who brought her industry expertise to this year’s selection process.

Through programs like this, Foss Maritime remains committed to creating opportunities for future maritime professionals.

Since 1887, ships passing through the east entrance of Tacoma's Commencement Bay have relied on Browns Point Lighthouse ...
08/12/2026

Since 1887, ships passing through the east entrance of Tacoma's Commencement Bay have relied on Browns Point Lighthouse as a marker in dense fog.

The lighthouse evolved from a lens lantern on a white post to a concrete structure with an automated sensor that triggers a horn when visibility drops below 0.8 mile. Before the foghorn was automated, it was operated remotely by Foss Launch and Tug Company, who would place a call that activated the horn with an air compressor.

Always Safe. Always Ready.

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450 Alaskan Way S
Seattle, WA
98104

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+12062813800

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