Employment aboard U.S.-flag Great Lakes and St. Lawrence vessels is best achieved by directly contacting either labor unions or ship operators. They are also helpful resources regarding job requirements and other inquiries.
Unions representing seamen on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River
American Maritime Officers
http://www.amo-union.org/
Michelle Moffitt, Dispatcher – 800-221-9395, ext. 6003
International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots
http://bridgedeck.org/
Thomas Bell – 216-776-1667
Marine Engineers Beneficial Association
http://www.mebaunion.org/
Cheryl Kostreba, Dispatcher – 216-579-6322
Seafarers International Union
http://seafarers.org/index.asp
Michigan office: 810-794-4988
Illinois office: 815-723-8002
United Steelworkers Local 5000
440-243-7000
Companies operating on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River
Andrie Inc.
http://www.andrietg.com/
231-728-2226
careers@andrie.com
American Steamship
http://americansteamship.com/index.php
716-635-0222 ext.1371
Central Marine Logistics
http://www.centralmarinelogistics.com/
Lori Johnston – 219-922-2644
Grand River Navigation
http://www.grnavigation.com/
231-922-1023
humanresources@grnavigation.com
Great Lakes Fleet
https://keyship.applicantpro.com/jobs/
Trish Lucius – 218-723-2413
Claire Theison – 218-723-2412
Inland Lakes Management, Inc.
231-728-2226
Interlake Steamship Company
http://interlakesteamship.com/index.php/about-us
330-659-1400 ext. 1140
Lake Express Ferry
http://www.lake-express.com/
866-914-1010
Lake Michigan Car Ferry
https://www.ssbadger.com/
Aaron Personnaire – 231-843-1509
Père Marquette Shipping Company
http://www.pmship.com/index.htm
Roger Beadle – 231-843-7239
rbeadle@pmship.com
Port City Marine Services, Inc.
231-722-6691
https://portcitymarine.com/
The Great Lakes Group
http://thegreatlakesgroup.com/
216-367-8139
hr@thegreatlakesgroup.com
VanEnkevort Tug & Barge, Inc.
http://www.vtbarge.com/
906-786-1717
