Objective
U.S. Merchant Marine Officer with Master License and a diverse career on Atlantic Ocean, Bering Sea and Gulf of Alaska. Achieved sixteen years of experience in the Commercial Fishing Industry and operated many types of vessels ranging in size from 50'-200'. Achieved numerous ratings and licenses throughout career. Demonstrated high level of proficiency in coordinating operations and manpower, achieving daily operations, and creating a productive and cohesive team. Proved to be strong and dedicated team leader who communicates easily with a broad range of personalities and adapts quickly to changing priorities. Knowledgeble in the Federal Fisheries Regulations. Established consistent delivery of best catch in New England for years.
Experience
Professional Experience
SeaFreeze Inc., Portland, ME 1992 – 1993
F/V Northern Trawler Catcher/Processor
Commercial Fisherman/Factory Foreman Assistant
Sea Gold Fisheries Inc., Boston, MA 1993 – 1995
F/V Italia, F/V Navigator
Commercial Fisherman/Engineer
• Performed deck-hand duties, fish-dressing, net mending, wire-splicing
• Main engine, generators and equipment maintenance
F/V McCofferty Inc., Hingham, MA 1993 – 1993
Lobster Boat Stern-Man
Bramante Fisheries Inc., Boston, MA 1995 – 2007
F/V Captain Sam II (181 GRT) and F/V Tripolina (165 GRT)
Captain
Recruited to perform duties of the Captain. Fished in Gulf of Maine, George’s Bank and Hudson Canyon for: Atlantic cod, Haddock, Pollock, Hake, Grey sole, Dabs, Yellowtails flounder, George’s flounder, Skates, Monk fish, Red fish, Lobsters, Scallops.
Responsible for:
• Navigation and trip catch
• Company trip-settling
• Crew wages calculations
• National Marine Fisheries Service trip reporting
• Coast Guard Safety Inspection compliance
• National Marine Fisheries Service Rules and Regulations compliance
• Crew hiring
• Boat maintenance
Kodiak Fish Co., Bellingham, WA / Dutch Harbor, AK 2006-2007
F/V Alliance, Catcher/Processor (192 GRT)
First Mate
Recruited to perform duties of the First Mate. Fished in Bering Sea, Aleutian Islands and Gulf of Alaska for: Codfish, Pacific cod, Pollock, Pollock roe, Yellowfin sole, Rex sole, Flathead, Rock sole, Arrow tooth, and Atka Mackerel.
Responsible for:
• Boat navigation
• National Marine Fisheries Service Reporting
• Daily Catcher/Processor Log Book reporting and Bycatch calculation
• Safety orientations, Man over Board and Fire on board drills
• Station Bill
• Factory crew supervision
• Deck crew training and supervision
• Boat/Tramper product transfer
• Catch unload tally
K & K Fishing Co., New Bedford, MA 2007-current
F/V Moragh K., Stern-Trawler (185 GRT)
Captain
Responsible for:
• Boat navigation and trip catch
• National Marine Fisheries Service trip reporting
• Coast Guard Safety Inspection Compliance
• National Marine Fisheries Service Rules and Regulations Compliance
• Company trip-settling (crew wages)
• Coast Guard Safety Inspection Compliance
• Crew hiring
• Boat maintenance
• Safety orientations, Man over Board and Fire on board drills
Education
Institute of Technology Warsaw, Poland - Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and Technology
Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Buzzards Bay MA – 100 GT USCG Master License with Towing Endorsement
Certification
Adult CPR,
Adult First Aid with AED,
USCG Basic Safety Training
Skils
Navigation: GPS, LORAN-C, VHS-Telecommunication, Radar-Navigation
Regions: North Atlantic, North Pacific, Bering Sea, Gulf of Alaska, Aleutian Islands
Software: P-Sea WindPlot, Navtrek, MapTech, MaxSea, ECC-Globe, Thrane&Thrane, Boatracs, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Microsoft Office, HTML, Ocens
Electronics: Radar, Sonar, Echo-Sounders, Autopilot, AIS, Catch Systems
Equipment: Winches, Cargos, Drums, Cranes, Bums, Nets, Doors, Diesel, Engines, Generators
Skills: Wire splicing, Net mending, Net building, Net designing
Training: First Aid, CPR, Coast Guard Safety Training, Fire Fighting, Halon/CO2, SCBA
Languages: English, Polish, Russian