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Hiring Center

Positions may be available and Interlake Steamship Company will accept applications for all shipboard positions. You can download our employment application and checklist by clicking below. Or you can call 440-260-6900, extension 1140, leave your name and address, and an application will be mailed to you. Completed applications and documentation should be mailed to The Interlake Steamship Company, Attn: Hiring Center, 7300 Engle Road, Middleburg Heights, Ohio 44130.

All applicants must hold a valid Merchant Mariner's Document or Merchant Mariner's Credential. For information on obtaining a Merchant Mariner's Credential, please contact the United States Coast Guard, Toledo Regional Examination Center, 419-418-6010, or visit the website http://www.uscg.mil/stcw/.

You must also have a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) issued by the Transportation Safety Administration. Visit the TWIC website at http://twicprogram.tsa.dhs.gov/TWICWebApp/ or contact the program at 1-866-347-8942.

Additionally, an applicant for a position as a deck officer (Mate) must possess a license with first class pilotage (Great Lakes) endorsement, and an applicant for a position as an engine officer (Engineer) must possess an unlimited steam or diesel license.

The Interlake Steamship Company currently has needs in the following areas:

Shipboard Employment:
We are currently accepting applications.
Shore-side Management:
No positions available at this time.

Applications remain on file for a period of one (1) year.

The United Steelworkers Local 5000 (440-243-7000) represents all unlicensed personnel.

District 1 Marine Engineers Beneficial Association (216-579-6322) represents licensed personnel.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Interlake Team! Please feel free to contact us with any questions that you may have.

Letter to applicants
Interlake application
Additional notice to applicants - Please complete this form and return with your application.
Drug and Alcohol Testing Information Consent Form - Complete and return this form with your application if you have worked for another shipping company or have held another DOT-regulated job.

Mail your completed application and forms along with requested documentation to: The Interlake Steamship Company Hiring Center, 7300 Engle Road, Middleburg Heights, Ohio 44130.

Contact the Marine Personnel Department