Ascertains and maintains awareness of the immediate status of all ongoing, near, and future jobs
Assigns tugs to vessel movements
Coordinates tug availability for fuel & lube servicing, tug maintenance & repairs, and crew changes
Coordinates tug availability with all departments and duty personnel when direct access to the tug by departmental personnel is necessary
Identifies any potential tug shortages as rapidly as possible and coordinates with the watch supervisor, harbor Pilot dispatchers, and towing companies