Objective
Operate tug/pushboats on inland waters of the USA
Experience
11 yrs Deck Mechanic/2 years Pilot(operator) for Tidewater Barge lines on Columbia/Williamete/Snake river systems....
Responsible for safe navigation of fuel,grain,and container
barges with tows up to 14,000 gross tons.
Education
Bloomsburg University..Bloomsburg,PA
BA in Communications- 12/1988
Certification
100 ton master/200 ton mate
Master of towing upon inland waters of the U.S
Unlimited radar endorsement
Skils
Have operated towboats up to 500 gross tons/5000 horse power
/127' in length. Steering tows through fast currents and
high winds. The company I work for performs numerous barge landings and lite boat handeling..
The Columbia/Snake river systems due to thier narrow channels and high winds require great skill and training
to navigate....