Objective
Dedicated professional with more than 15 years of comprehensive experience in deckhand operations for various vessels. Skilled in steering, standing watch on bridge or while in port, priming and painting, operating various power tools, carpentry and forklift, deck seamanship, and cargo operations. Results-driven, detail-oriented professional with an exemplary work ethic who consistently offers the highest levels of integrity, initiative, resourcefulness, thoroughness, and tenacity in working to improve efficiency in operations. Willing to take on new challenges and drive continuous improvement.
Experience
DANN MARINE TOWING, U.S., Able Bodied Deck Hand, 2008-2009; 2012-Present
NAUTILUS, Gibraltar and Norway, Able Bodied Deck Hand, 2005-2006
DANAOS, Panama, Bahamas, and Cyprus, Able Bodied Deck Hand, Ordinary Seaman, 2001-2002; 2002-2005
CRYSTAL MARINE, Gibraltar, Ordinary Seaman, 2002-2002
SOUTH MARINE SERVICE, Cyprus, Able Bodied Deck Hand, 1999-1999
BERMUDA, Germany, Able Bodied Deck Hand, 1997-1998
Education
2002-2006 Kherson Marine College, Ukraine (Kherson, Ukraine). Major: “Ship Navigation Officer”, Degree: Commanding Officer of deck Team, Captain’s Assistant Watchman.
Certification
2008 Basic Safety Training, Able Seamen, Proficiency Survival Craft (Sunny maritime College State University of New York Maritime College at FORT SCHUYLER)
MMD AB Unlimited
• Kherson Marine College, Kherson, Ukraine, Commanding Officer of Deck Team, Captain’s Assistant Watchman Degree, Majoring in Ship Navigation Officer
• Certificate of Competency, Navigator (Office in Charge of a Navigation Watch on Ships of 500 Gross Tonnage or More)
500 Gross Tonnage or more).
2012 Advanced Firefighting, Radar Observer (Unlimited), Visual Communications (Flashing Light)
Skils
• Comprehensive professional experience working on tugboats, container, dry cargo, and refer vessels.
• Skilled in chipping and painting, making tow, dropping or picking up barges, working winches, using various hoses and nozzles, using various lines and knots, tying and mooring, and splicing soft line and wire ropes.
• Ability to write accident reports, fill out checklists complemented by mechanical comprehension and aptitude in working with tackle, and understand mechanical advantage to determine amount of line needed and line lost in block.
• Adept at working in stressful situations such as storms, high rivers and seas, long voyages, unfamiliar surroundings, and extremes of heat and cold.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Crane Operations. Winch Operations. Mooring. Tank Maintenance. Deck Preservation. Tugboats. Cargo
Docking & Undocking Procedures. Maintenance & Repair of Deck Equipment. Safety Procedures & Protocols
Regulatory Compliance. Container. Refer. Navigation Watch Duties
NOTABLE CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
• Consistently receive high ratings in performance from various companies for commitment to excellence in service as an Able Bodied Seaman Deckhand.
• Requested by senior management to serve as a Deckhand for multiple assignments with DannMarine Towing and Nautilus.
• Skillfully troubleshoot problems and work to support the smooth and efficient operations of various types of vessels.
• Excelled in studies at Kherson Marine College and completed extensive training and understanding of major ship, deck, and cargo operations.