Objective
Presently, I am seeking a career position with maritime companies that can efficiently market my nautical experience to achieve a safe, profitable and productive working relationship.
Working in the marine field since 1984, I obtained my original Masters license in 1987. My diversified experience ranges from yacht owner / private charters, Five Star Hospitality Service Dinner cruises, commercial offshore supply vessels and large Ocean Tugs (ATBs) combined Barge and Tug length 600ft plus. I have successfully initiated two vessels into the Five Year ABS/ISM Safety Audit program which significantly reduces insurance premiums for owners. I am extremely comfortable working in the customer service environment which obviously is imperative as an employee with companies exposed to the general public.
Experience
June06 – July 07 Romeo Papa, LLC. Houma, LA.
Master Captain
M/V Secretariat Production Supply Vessel, time chartered to Oil companies in the Western Gulf of Mexico. Resupply of Fuel, Cargo and Personnel. Maintained large construction crews on board for Katrina Rig damage repairs.
August 03- August 05 Gulf Fleet Management Lafayette, LA.
Master Captain
M/V Gulf Pearl Eight Fender LSV, Lightering off Long Beach, Ca.
Served also as Master on 185ft. Panamanian Flagged Seismic research vessel. Vessel time chartered to companies specializing in locating global oil reserve deposits. As Master in charge of Eight crew and over Forty company workers. Master of OSV M/V Gulf Carrier Gulf of Mexico.
Oct 96 – Apr. 02 Skaugen Petro Trans Houston, TX.
Master Captain
Vessel Operations include loading, offloading and towing Lightering gear for ship to ship cargo transfers from near shore to over sixty miles offshore at USCG designated Lightering areas. SPT has three Vessels rated Offshore Supply Tugs over 165ft. in length, over 250GRT and 2250HP. These Vessels I commanded in both Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico waters.
May 96 – Oct. 96 George J. Fortunato Brooklyn, N.Y.
Master Captain
Served as Captain for private family yacht. Duties include daily maintenance, business and family charter trips. Sailed waters of New York harbor, Long Island Sound, Block Island Sound and East Coast ICW. Numerous trips to Florida and the Bahamas. Also served as Captain from April 89 to April 90.
Oct 94 – Oct 95 Ensco Marine Company Broussard, La.
Mate
Served as Mate on Vessels time chartered to major oil companies furnishing supplies for production rigs and drilling rigs in the Gulf of Mexico. Navigated ICW from New Orleans West to Intercoastal City, La. Upgraded USCG license from 100 to 500 ton Near Coastal.
Education
1972 Heath High School Heath, Ky.
Diploma
1987 Houston Marine New Orleans, La.
Original Master License
1995 Seamen’s Church Institute New York, N.Y.
Radar Observer Unlimited
1995 Military Sealift Command Freehold, N.J.
Basic & Advanced Shipboard Firefighting
1998 & 2007 Maritime Professional Training Ft. Lauderdale, Fl.
Celestial Navigation - ARPA - Radar Observer Unlimited Recert.
2001 Texas A&M University College Station, TX.
STCW`95 Basic Safety Training & Bridge Resource Management
2002 RTM Star Center Dania, Fl.
GMDSS Course & FCC Element Seven GMDSS Operator License
2004 RTM Star Center Dania, FL
Ship and Company Security Officer Course
2008 Beier Radio New Orleans, LA.
Dynamic Position Basic Course
Certification
Master of Steam or Motor Vessels 1600 Gross ton (Domestic)of 3000 Gross tons (ITC) Upon Oceans; ARPA Certified; Radar Observer Unlimited;GMDSS Radio Operators License Element Seven; DP Basic; TWIC; Ship Security Officer; Standard First Aid and CPR. Able Seaman;Initiated and Managed Vessel Five Year ABS, ISM/ISO audit compliance.
Skils
Computer comprehensive of many software programs associated with Microsoft, the Internet and compressed file directories. Produced and Edited SPT Operational and Safety video for new company employees.