Objective
To obtain a position as a mate on a near coastal vessel, and to advance my career in a professional manner.
Experience
Sea Duty:
Alaska Marine Highway
April 2006 thru December 2006
Relief Mate
• Responsible for safe navigation and operation while on watch underway in inland waters using piloting techniques while in a wide array of weather conditions.
• Responsible for safe loading and unloading of passengers and vehicles in varying sea conditions.
Horizon Lines (MSC Contract) 2005
June 2005 – October 2005
Second Mate
• Responsible for safe navigation and operation while on watch underway.
• Responsible for inventory and condition of charts. life boats, life rafts, pyro equipment, and bridge equipment.
Military Sealift Command (MSC): 2001-2005
Dec 2004 - Feb 2005
Training Cargo Mate/ Second Mate
• Responsible for safe navigation and operation while on watch underway.
• Responsible for inventory and condition of life boats, life rafts, RHIBs, fire stations, CBRD lockers, and Helo gear lockers.
• Ensuring adequate fuel aboard for all UNREP customers under Cargo Mates Supervision.
• Responsible for Cargo plan/ Load plan under Cargo Mates Supervision
• Responsible for trim of vessel to Masters satisfaction, under Cargo Mates supervision.
• Ensuring that safety practices followed during UNREP as Safety Observer.
• Responsible for preparing electronic and standard voyage and navigation plans under 2nd Mate/ Chief Mate supervision.
• Responsible for maintaining UNREP Log and Official Oil Record.
• Conning ship in and out of port under Masters supervision.
• Conning ship Alongside guide ship under Master/ Chief Mate supervision
Aug 2004 - Dec 2004 USNS Kilauea, Mate, Third Mate
Bringing vessel out of reserve
• Stood watch as Master’s representative while supervising ship’s maintenance and security.
Third Mate
Feb 2005- May 2005 USNS Tippecanoe, Third Mate.
Feb 2004 - June 2004 USNS Guadalupe, Third Mate.
Feb 2003 - Dec 2003 USNS Sioux, Third Mate, Med. PIC
Nov 2002 - Feb 2003 USNS Catawba Third Mate, Med. PIC
Apr 2002 - Sep 2002 USNS Shasta, Third Mate
Jan 2002 - April 2002 USNS Mercy, Third Mate
May 2001 –Dec 2001 USNS Observation Island, Third Mate
• Responsible for safe navigation and operation while underway. During in port periods, stood watch as Master’s representative while supervising ship’s maintenance and security.
• Chemical Biological and Radiological Defense (CBRD) Officer. Responsible for maintaining an up to date CBRD inventory as well as planning for the defense and decontamination of the ship and crew in the event of a CBR attack.
• Ships safety officer. Responsible for maintaining inventory and condition of all life boats, life rafts, and safety equipment
Education
California Maritime Academy: B.S. in Marine Transportation 2001.
• U.S. Coast Guard License, STCW 1995 compliant.
Certification
• Expected Towing endorsement, 2007
• Master Diver, NAUI, 2000
• Tankerman (PIC) Person in Charge of Dangerous Liquids, 2001
• Shipboard Damage Control, 2001
• Marine Environmental Programs, 2001
• Shipboard Helicopter Fire fighting, 2002
• Shipboard Medical, Standard First Aid and CPR, 2002
• Chemical, Biological Radiation Defense Officer, 2002
• Afloat Environmental Protection Coordinator, 2003
• Landing Signal Officer, 2004
• Basic and Advanced Marine Fire Fighting, 2005
• Radar Observer Unlimited, 2005
• Global Maritime Distress and Safety System Radio Operator, 2005
• DOT Specimen Collection/ Breath Alcohol Testing Certificate, 2006
• ECDIS Certificate, 2006
• Advanced Ship handling Certificate, 2006
• Marine Propulsion Certificate, Diesels General Seminar 2006
• HAZWOPER Certificate, 2006
Skils
I have spent the majority of my career on large vessels, mostly twin screw CPP with bow thruster I have 4 months experience using thruster controlled ships, and have 2 years experience on towing vessels with the MSC
I am an avid Christian. My motivation is my family, and starting a bigger family. I would like to be home at least 1/3 of the time if not more. Also I work with the youth as much as possible.