To obtain a tankerman-PIC endorsement, you need 90 days of service on tanker or 60 days on a barge or ship. You also need to complete Coast Guard firefighting and cargo courses and learn the skills for liquid cargo transfers under the supervision of another tankerman-PIC.

A tankerman is a mariner credential issued by the Coast Guard to qualified members of the deck department who are trained to assist or supervise the transfer of liquid cargo. Tankerman is an unlicensed national rating that operates under officer supervision.

To become a barge tankerman, you must obtain tankerman certification from the Merchant Marine Credentials. The requirements to receive certification include submitting a medical certificate, an Approved Cargo Course Certificate, sea service letters, completing a firefighting course, and paying mariner’s fees.

Original Tankerman Assistant An approved tankerman course for the cargo sought within the previous 5 years; OR 90 days deck service on tank ship or self-propelled tank vessels certified to carry DL or LG as appropriate and successful completion of a USCG exam.

Barge Tankerman Salary

Barge tankermen work on inland barges to transport liquid cargo up a river or canal. When transferring the liquids, your job duties may include connecting hoses, aligning valves, carrying equipment off and on to the barge, and documenting the transfer.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $109,000 and as low as $21,000, the majority of Barge Tankerman salaries currently range between $37,500 (25th percentile) to $68,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $84,500 annually across the United States.

Barge tankermen work on inland barges to transport liquid cargo up a river or canal. In this role, you work on the barge and help with the transfer of crude oil, gasoline fuel, or liquid natural gas.

The primary responsibilities of a tankerman (variously referred to as an able-bodied tankerman or AB tankerman) are to ensure the safety of crew during loading and transport of the liquid freight. You may work with hazardous materials such as gases and other potentially explosive or toxic substances.

The average hourly wage for a Tankerman in the United States is $33 as of October 29, 2021, but the salary range typically falls between $27 and $40.