Employment/Recruitment
Representing Maritime Workers Since 1964
713-524-3500
800-282-2122
HOUSTON - GALVESTON *
* Galveston office by appointment only
www.smslegal.com
Maritime Injuries • Shipyard Accidents Drilling Rig and Fixed Offshore Platform Workers Crew, Supply, Tug
and Barge Workers and other Maritime Workers Railroad Accidents/FELA Auto and Truck Accidents
Product Injuries Wrongful Death Worker’s Comp Industrial Accidents Refinery Accidents
SCHECHTER
McELWEE
& SHAFFER L.L.P.
.
With over 70 years of combined
maritime law experience, the attor-
neys of Schechter, McElwee & Shaffer
have personally handled thousands
of cases for injured maritime work-
ers throughout the nation. There is
no fee unless we recover for you.
We’re here to work on your behalf.
We are available toll-free at
800-282-2122, 24 hours a day, 7
days a week. We can fly to you or
fly you to us. Se habla espanol.
We speak Vietnamese.
Experienced Maritime Injury Representation
DENNIS M. McELWEE
Licensed in Texas and Minnesota
MATTHEW D. SHAFFER
Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law
Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Licensed in Texas and Colorado
JONATHAN S. HARRIS
Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law
Texas Board of Legal Specialization
CHERYL SCHECHTER
Of Counsel
Licensed in Texas, New Jersey
and District of Colombia
ELLEN HARBERG SHAFFER
ELIZABETH ANNE
VANE BROTHERS
Over a Century of Maritime Excellence
Baltimore ? Norfolk ? Philadelphia
THE VANE BROTHERS COMPANY is recruiting qualifi ed
candidates for positions on marine transport vessels operating
along the Northeastern Atlantic Seaboard.
Tug Masters and Mates
Must possess a valid Master of Towing Vessels near coastal or
greater endorsement. Experience with petroleum barges neces-
sary. New York Harbor experience preferred.
Marine Engineers
Chief engineers for Coastal and Inland tugboats. Must possess a
valid DDE (Designated Duty Engineers) license or greater. Valid
MMD (Merchant Marine Document) required. Two years engine room
experience required.
Tankermen
Current MMD and PIC endorsement required; experience preferred.
If you have the skills and experience to qualify for any of these positions,
please contact Scott Bennett at 410-735-8249 or the Operations
Department at 410-631-5096, Ext. 249 or 1-800-252-5096.
www.vanebrothers.com
HELP WANTED
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