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Salary analysis
Compared with the selected benchmark ("All roles in Helsinki, Finland"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 93% lower. The offer sits below the benchmark range (€2,080–€5,000). The listed pay band (€225–€263) is tighter than the benchmark, which suggests lower salary variability. This benchmark is based on 3179 comparable listings.
| Market | Lower bound (25th percentile) | Median | Upper bound (75th percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All roles in Helsinki, Finland | €2,080/per month | €2,930/per month | €5,000/per month |
The job of a tugboat deckhand is to operate the pilot vessel as the tug operates between the pilot boat and mooring stations. Two tugboat crew accompany the pilot, one as driver and the other as a safety person on deck ensuring safe operation. The applicant is expected to have several years of maritime experience, professional handling of vessels and maintenance of marine engines. The tugboat deckhand works in domestic traffic on area III vessels with a gross tonnage under 100 and engine power under 750 kW. Minimum qualification: Inland navigation skipper; Engine operator certificate (inland navigation, engine power <750 kW); valid seafarer medical certificate; SRC radiotelephone license; good health and fitness; valid B driver’s license. Tugboat deckhands work in a one-week on/off shift cycle.
Job Details
Responsibilities
- Operate the tug between the pilot vessel and mooring stations
- Work in a two-person crew (driver and safety on deck)
- Ensure safe operations
- Meet licensing and health requirements
- Work one-week on, one-week off cycle
Requirements
- Several years of maritime experience
- Professional handling of vessels
- Maintenance of marine engines
- Inland navigation skipper license
- Engine operator certificate (inland navigation, engine power <750 kW)
- Valid seafarer medical certificate
- SRC radiotelephone license
- Good health and physical fitness
- Valid B driving license
| Location | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Helsinki, Finland | 9 |
| Pori, Finland | 1 |
| Naantali, Finland | 1 |
| Kokkola, Finland | 1 |
| Oulu, Finland | 1 |
| Role type | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Pilotage Broker | 3 |
| Luotsikutterinhoitaja | 1 |
| Maritime Pilot | 1 |
| Logistics Coordinator | 1 |
| Luotseja Suomen merialueille | 1 |
| Cutterhand (Pilot Cutter Operator) | 1 |
| Tugboat Deckhand | 1 |
| Role level | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Mid-Level | 8 |
| Senior | 1 |
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