The Smarter Way for Maritime Professionals and Companies to Connect

Riverbank Professionals is the platform built by mariners, for mariners. We connect verified Trip Captains, Tankermen, Deckhands, and maritime companies on U.S. waterways—instantly. No middlemen. No recruiters taking your pay. Just fast, verified hiring that keeps vessels moving.

People Trust

Trusted by Maritime Companies Across the U.S. Waterways

From the Mississippi River to the Intracoastal Waterway, Riverbank Professionals is the platform that port captains and crew members actually use.

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Verified Maritime Professionals

Trip Captains, Tankermen, Deckhands, Engineers, and Pilots—all with verified MMC licenses and background checks completed before they step on your vessel.

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Towboat Companies Hiring

From Houston to Paducah, maritime companies trust Riverbank Professionals to fill positions fast and keep their operations running smoothly.

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Freelance Crew Jobs Completed

Whether it’s a last-minute deckhand or a licensed tankerman for a trip, our platform delivers verified crew when you need them most.

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River Systems Covered

Mississippi River, ICW, Great Lakes, Houston Ship Channel, and beyond—we’ve got the inland waterways covered.

How It Works

How Riverbank Professionals Works

Create Your Maritime Profile

Upload your credentials—MMC license,
TWIC card, tankerman endorsements, and experience. Whether you're a Trip Captain
with 20 years on the river or a deckhand just getting your start, build your professional profile in minutes.

Get Verified

Riverbank Professionals runs background checks through Checkr.com and verifies all your documents before you're approved. Companies see only verified crew, and you build your star rating as you work.

Start Working or Hiring

Companies post jobs, and verified mariners
bid and negotiate. Get hired for freelance
work or full-time positions—all in one system. No phone tag with recruiters. No one is taking
a cut of your paycheck.

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We're not a staffing company charging fees to crew members. We're a platform built for the real mariners out here on the waterways.

Every mariner on our platform has their MMC license verified, background check completed, and credentials reviewed before they’re approved. No surprises when they step on the vessel.

Every mariner on our platform has their MMC license verified, background check completed, and credentials reviewed before they’re approved. No surprises when they step on the vessel.

Need someone for a single trip or a permanent deckhand? Our platform handles both. Post the job, review verified crew, and hire instantly.

We check everything—MMC endorsements, TWIC cards, tankerman qualifications, license expiration dates. You get a crew member who’s cleared to work, period.

From towboat companies in Mobile to barge operators in New Orleans, we know how the waterways work because we work them.

How It Works

Mariner Match: Your Fast Track Into the Maritime Industry

Breaking into the maritime industry shouldn’t require knowing someone or cold-calling 50 companies. With Mariner Match, you record a quick 1 minute video, take a simple match test, and we send your profile to every maritime company on our platform.

Whether you’re trying to get your first job as a deckhand or you’ve got your MMC and want companies to see what you can do, Mariner Match gets you in front of hiring managers instantly. No more wondering “how can I get my start on the water?”—just answer the questionnaire once and let us connect you with opportunities.

About Us

Built by Mariners. For Mariners.

Riverbank Professionals was created by Capt. Gerald East Jr. who works out here on the U.S. waterways and sees the problems firsthand. Traditional recruiting agencies take part of your hard-earned pay just to connect you with a job. Companies spend hours making phone calls trying to find available crew. We built this platform to solve that.

We’re not a staffing company. We’re a marketplace. Think of us as the platform that finally answers the question every port captain or crewing manager asks: “Who’s available right now?”

For crew members, we verify your documents, run background checks at no cost to you, and let you build a professional profile that companies actually see. You get hired faster and keep 100% of your pay.

For maritime companies, we give you instant access to verified Captains, Tankermen, Deckhands, and Pilots—all pre-screened and ready to work. Post a job, review candidates, negotiate, and hire—all in one system.

Our Services

Our Complete Maritime Workforce Platform

Riverbank Professionals offers every tool maritime companies and crew members need from
posting jobs and verifying credentials to managing payroll and finding available crew. We’re the all-in-one platform built specifically for the U.S. waterways.

Service 1: Crew Marketplace

Post jobs and watch verified mariners bid for the work. Companies set the terms, crew members negotiate, and everyone gets what they need. Whether it's a Trip Captain for a month-long run or a Deckhand for a quick trip, the Crew Marketplace connects you with available, verified professionals instantly.

Service 2: Verification System

We verify every credential before a mariner is approved.\ MMC licenses, TWIC cards, tankerman endorsements—we check it all. Background checks through Checkr.com ensure companies get crew members who are cleared to work. Plus, our star rating system lets mariners build their professional reputation with every job completed.

Service 3: Management & Hiring Tools

Negotiate rates, schedule a check ride, review documents instantly, and even book crew travel—all in one platform. Our hiring tools streamline everything from first contact to final approval, so companies spend less time on paperwork and more time keeping vessels moving.

Service 4: Payment & Payout System

Payments run through Helium for secure collections, and ADP Workforce Now handles payouts. Crew members get paid on time, companies stay compliant, and everyone has the records they need. No cash handshakes, no payment disputes—just professional, trackable transactions.

Service 5: Mariner Match

Starting your journey into the maritime industry is tough. Mariner Match changes that. Record a 1-minute video, take a quick match test, and we send your profile to every company on our platform. Instead of cold-calling multiple companies, you do it once and let us make the connections for you.

Service 6: Maritime Tools

Access live weather, tide and current data, river stages, ebb and flood predictions, and vessel tracking—all in one platform. Find nearby captains, learn new waterways, and get the real-time information you need to make safe decisions throughout the waterways. Built by people who know what matters when you're running a vessel.

Instructional Videos

Learn How to Use Riverbank Professionals

Whether you’re a crew member setting up your profile or a company posting your first job,
our instructional videos walk you through everything step-by-step. Get started in minutes
and see how easy verified maritime hiring can be.

Why Choose Us

Why Riverbank Professionals is Different

We’re part of the maritime industry, not outsiders. We’ve seen the problems firsthand, and Riverbank Professionals was built to help solve the real challenges that mariners and companies face every day.

No Fees for Crew Members

Traditional recruiting agencies take part
of your paycheck just to connect you
with a company. We connect you with
them. Crew members use Riverbank Professionals for free—because you
shouldn't have to pay to work

Free Background Checks

We cover the cost of your first background check through Checkr.com for every crew member. Get verified, build your profile, and start working—without paying a dime upfront.

Built for Both Sides

Most platforms are built for either companies or crew members—not both. We serve everyone. Companies get access to verified mariners, and crew members get opportunities without middlemen taking their money.

Instant Verification, Faster Hiring

We assist in verifying key credentials—from MMC licenses to TWIC cards—ensuring companies have everything they need before anyone steps on their vessels. Companies know exactly who they're hiring, and crew members prove their qualifications with the backing of every new and old company they work for.

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Our Partners in
Maritime Workforce
Solutions

Teaching Staff

Our Partners in Maritime Workforce Solutions

Riverbank Professionals partners with industry-leading verification, payment, andcompliance providers to ensure every transaction is secure, every credential is verified, and every hire meets industry standards

Willem Karl
Senior Safety Officer

James Rush
OSHA Certified Trainer

Jason Enver
Safety Consultant

Latest Blog & Update

Safety Insights, Tips & Industry Updates

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Join Us

Join Riverbank Professionals Today

Whether you’re a maritime company looking to hire verified crew members fast or a Captain,
Tankerman, or Deckhand ready to take control of your career,Riverbank Professionals is built for you.
No recruiters. No fees. Just fast, verified connections between companies and the mariners who keep vessels moving.

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