Boarding Agent — Maritime Ship Agent

Job overview

The Boarding Agent — Maritime Ship Agent role is full-time and onsite in Houston, TX. Compensation is not specified. The role supports Host Agency’s ship agency operations, coordinating services and communications for vessels in port. The position helps ensure safe and efficient vessel operations by coordinating port services, regulatory filings, documentation, and communication among vessel owners, customers, government agencies, and maritime partners. It combines field work boarding vessels with office-based coordination and requires flexibility for vessel schedules, including nights and weekends.

What you'll do

• Board vessels at marine facilities and mid-stream locations
• coordinate berthing assignments and order pilots, tugs, and linesmen
• coordinate vessel husbandry services within authorized funding limits
• respond to email requests
• draft and dispatch commercial documentation
• remain contactable while on call and respond to after-hours vessel requirements and schedule changes
• follow company procedures
• support other ports when required
• assist with onboarding
• coordinate regulatory documents and vessel attendances
• verify cargo manifest filings
• maintain professional customer and stakeholder relationships.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

boarding agent

maritime ship agent

full-time

houston tx

t. parker host

vessel operations

ship agency

port coordination

vessel boarding

regulatory filings

commercial documentation

on-call

nights and weekends

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Entry-level opportunity described as a springboard to a maritime career. Requires availability for evenings, weekends, holidays, and 24/7/365 port schedules; ASBA agency certification or willingness to obtain it within the first three months.

About the employer

T. Parker Host is hiring for this role. Industry: Freight Transportation Arrangement. Sector: 48.