Bowhead Transport
Bowhead Transport is a marine-based services company specializing in marine shipping, logistics and project-based support in remote locations. It operates several push-boats, river and inland coastal water barges and ocean-going line-haul barge sailings. Its territory ranges from Seattle to the far Aleutians, upriver in western Alaska and Bristol Bay, and all along the Alaska coast up to Kaktovik in the Arctic. Bowhead Transport is a subsidiary of UIC Commercial Services, a division of Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC).
Bowhead Transport - Accountant
Join our team as an accountant working directly with operations and leadership at Bowhead Transport. This is hands-on work covering general ledger, month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and operational accounting across vessel and logistics activities. Required: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field along with 3+ years of accounting experience. Anchorage-based, on-site.
Bowhead Transport: Services and Approach
Seamless services provide convenience of a one-stop shop
Bowhead Transport frequently teams with its sister companies to provide seamless services to clients. These include equipment and materials transport, environmental remediation, and civil and design/build construction.
Ocean barging and mixed line haul cargo
Bowhead Transport has developed a unique business model of mixing and matching client cargo to reduce barging expenses. The team's strategic and tenacious approach often results in far better pricing for Bowhead clients. Over multiple projects, Bowhead Transport has proven a commitment to deliver safe, high-quality work that exceeds client satisfaction.
Project based charters
Bowhead Transport supports project mobilization and demobilization in remote areas, along with support for long-term projects such as undersea cable installation.
Geosurveys, Cable installation and repair
Technical operations require precise planning and execution, along with excellent communication and a commitment to safety from start to finish.
Key Capabilities
- Freight / Cargo / Equipment Transport
- Remote Project Mobilization, and Demobilization
- Live Aboard, Lodging / Dining, and Project Support Services
- Small Water, Technically Challenging Inland River Barging
- Ocean Lightering
- Open Ocean and Near Shore Geo Survey Work
- Fiber Optic Cable Installation and Repair
- Emergency Response
Industries We Serve
- Federal Government
- Construction
- Oil and Gas
- Environmental: Land and Sea-Based Remediation
- Science
- Technology
Contact Us
Luther Bartholomew
Director of Marine Operations
Certifications
Industry Classifications
CAGE Code: 4F6N7
DUNS: 626979541
SBA Category: Alaska Native Corporation
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Teaming Opportunities
To maintain a competitive advantage, we team with best-in-class large and small businesses to complement our business strategy and to offer our clients comprehensive, innovative solutions.