Sea Tow Fort Myers

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Call Us (239) 945-4820

Address PO Box 100712
Cape Coral, FL 33910-0712

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My Local Sea Tow

My Local Sea Tow Captain

Capt. Pat O'Brien & Mark Atherley

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You may rest assured that your vessel will be in good hands due to the trained and committed captains we have on staff. Our commitment to safety and customer satisfaction has helped make us the leading and most respected marine assistance provider in the world. Our captains are standing by 24/7 to assist our members both on and off the water. Give us a call any time, we can help or just say hello!

Local Resources

Using the Sea Tow Automated Radio Check system is a great way to ensure that your VHF radio is functioning properly and ready for a day out on the water.

Our automated system will play a message to let you know where the antenna is located and will then play back your recorded radio check message. You will be able to hear whether or not your message was clear and assess your signal strength. Try it out today if you haven’t already.

Boater Education classes are available in our area through the US Power Squadron and the Coast Guard Auxiliary.

Looking for an online class? Try www.boaterexam.com. BoaterExam.com will donate $5 to the Sea Tow Foundation for each person that completes certification online.

While Sea Tow is a proponent of having a working VHF radio on board your boat, your cell phone can be a good back up. In an emergency situation your VHF radio is your best tool for alerting fellow boaters and emergency responders. However, for non-emergency assistance from Sea Tow you can not only call us via VHF radio, but if you are an iPhone or Android phone user, you can now use the Sea Tow App. Plus, our app gives you access to tides and weather information.

Our Team

Pat O'Brien - Owner/Captain/President
Capt. Pat is a local graduate of Cape Coral High School. He spent his early career in the U.S. Coast Guard as a Search & Rescue Coxswain. He joined Sea Tow Ft. Myers in the early 90s, first as a boat captain and later became the Owner/President of the Sea Tow Fort Myers. He is extremely qualified, holding a 100-ton Master License with a commercial towing endorsement. He is a certified oil spill supervisor, certified salvage master, certified HAZMAT, and a certified rescue scuba diver. Capt. Pat oversees Sea Tow Ft. Myers Captains and assists them with the needs of our membership base.

Heather O'Brien - Office Manger
Heather is the Office Manager for Sea Tow Ft Myers. Locals call her the "1-1 Girl". She has been with Sea Tow since 2009. Heather has received awards from Sea Tow International and the USCG for her "Effort of Above and Beyond" for acts of outstanding duties. She can be heard on the VHF radio during the day shift hours. Her responsibilities include managing captains and dispatchers, scheduling, boat parade coordination and much more.

Dylan Everdell - Senior Captain
Capt Dylan, a Pine Island Florida native, has been boating since his young childhood. In 2003 he graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Finance degree and realized shortly his love for the water was greater. Capt. Dylan holds a 50-ton U.S. Masters Officers license, is Hazmat certified, and after 5 years with the company, he now handles the training of the captains.

Rick Rushman - Senior Captain
Capt. Rick moved to the area from Wyandotte, Michigan. Capt. Rick was a professional road diver and spent many years as a supervisor of a warehousing facility. After moving to Cape Coral his love of the water and weather found him seeking his captains license. Capt Rick has worked for Sea Tow Ft. Myers for over 10 years now. He holds a 50-ton U.S. Merchant Marine license with a towing endorsement. He is CPR certified and first aid trained. His experience on the water has not gone without notice some members try to request Capt. Rick be their captain due to positive experiences being towed by Capt. Rick.

Shane Warnick - Lead Captain
Capt. Shane Warnick joined the Sea Tow crew in 2012. Capt. Shane holds a 50-Ton master and has an experienced Sea Tow background. He came from Sea Tow Savannah and his dedication, experience, and attitude was quickly acknowledged. He has now earned the position of our Lead Captain in Fort Myers.

Tom Henri - Captain
Capt. Tom joined Sea Tow Fort Myers in 2010. Capt. Tom graduated with his bachelors degree in Criminal Justice. Capt. Tom joined the Sea Tow crew to help clean up the Gulf Oil Spill in 2010 and his love for the water continued with a career as one of our Captains. Capt. Tom is a hard worker and you can find him on the water and on most salvages!

Jeannette Derner - Membership Department
Jeannette has been with Sea Tow Ft. Myers since 2003. She is in charge of the membership department. With over 20 years of experience in customer service and sales she brings a wide variety of expertise to our company.

Paul Dollman - Captain
Capt. Paul holds a 100 Ton U.S. Master License. He has been a lifelong boater and has been involved in many aspects of the marine industry including salvages, sales, and mechanical duties. Capt. Paul has received many accolades from Sea Tow members regarding positive experiences while under his care.

Tommy Lawrence - Mechanic
Tommy is our hands on mechanic.Since 2004 Tommy has been apart of our team! He earned his Marine Mechanic certifications in Lake County, FL. He is an honest man and is an asset to our company. His certifications include, Honda, Mercury, Suzuki, Johnson Evinrude, and Yamaha. Tommy is responsible for making sure our fleet is in working order 7 days a week.

Zac Vincent - Night Dispatcher
Zac is our night dispatcher and has been with Sea Tow for over two years. He enjoys fishing and working on the water.