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Captain – Tanker Fleet Coastal Shipping Limited | Full-Time Relief / Fill-In Opportunities
Posted date [2026-Sep-28] (ID: 4065)

Captain – Tanker Fleet

Coastal Shipping Limited | Full-Time or Relief / Fill-In Opportunities

Coastal Shipping Limited, a division of Woodward Group, is currently seeking experienced Captains to join our Canadian tanker fleet.

We are interested in candidates for both  full-time positions and relief/fill-in opportunities. Our vessels operate in a diverse range of environments, including the Canadian Arctic, coastal waters, Great Lakes, and overseas operations.

Position Details

  • Position: Captain
  • Vessel Type: Tanker
  • Employment: Full-Time and Relief / Fill-In
  • Rotation: 38 days on / 38 days off for regular rotational positions
  • Operations: Arctic, Coastal, Great Lakes & Overseas
  • Travel: Company-paid door-to-door crew travel
  • Compensation: Competitive compensation package
  • Benefits: Comprehensive health benefits
  • Retirement: Company retirement savings plan
  • PPE: Company provided

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates should hold the appropriate Transport Canada Certificate of Competency for the position and vessel, together with all required valid marine certifications.

Preference will be given to candidates with:

  • Previous command experience
  • Tanker experience
  • Oil and Chemical Tanker certification/endorsement
  • Strong ship-handling and navigational experience
  • Experience operating in Arctic, coastal and/or Great Lakes waters
  • Strong leadership and crew-management skills
  • Excellent safety awareness and commitment to regulatory compliance
  • Strong communication and decision-making skills

Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada and meet all applicable Transport Canada medical and certification requirements.

Why Coastal Shipping Limited?

We offer the opportunity to work with an experienced marine team across a variety of challenging and interesting trading areas. We value safety, reliability, professionalism, teamwork and strong onboard leadership.

Whether you are seeking a regular rotational position or are interested in joining our pool of experienced Masters for relief and fill-in assignments, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Apply

Please submit your current resume and copies of your marine certificates through ShipOut or email:

crewing(at)woodwards.nf.ca
woodwardgroup.ca

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Captain – Tanker Fleet Coastal Shipping Limited | Full-Time Relief / Fill-In Opportunities
Job Details
Coastal Shipping Limited
Fall 2026
 
Various Locations
 
crewing(at)woodwards.nf.ca
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