Objective
To join an organization where I can obtain a challenging and rewarding shipboard position as Captain / Deck Officer utilizing my broad skills and experience in the cruise industry field.
Experience
Oct. 2007 – April 2008 Imperial Majestic Cruise Line Plantation, FL
Chief Officer (Safety Offcr.)
• Cruise ship: Regal Empress.
• Developing, implementing and maintaining on board Safety systems as per IMO regulations and
the ISM code.
Aug. 2007 – Oct. 2007 SeaHawk North America Miami Lakes, FL
Chief Mate
• Cargo ship : Tokai
• Second in command. Navigation and cargo operations.
Sept. 2006 – Mar. 2007 Classic International Cruises. Lisbon, Portugal
Staff Captain
• Cruise ship : Arion
• Second in command. Implementing ISPS Code on board the vessel
Oct. 2003 – May 2006 V. Ships Leisure Inc. Monaco & Miami, FL
Staff Captain & Safety Officer
• Cruise ships : Discovery Sun & Voyager
• Second in command. Implementing ISPS Code on board the vessel.
Nov. 2002 – May 2003 Florida Day Cruises, Inc. Aransas Pass, TX
Captain / Staff Captain
• Casino ship : Texas Treasure II
• Second in command, and relieving Master.
Jan. 2002 – Aug. 2002 Ibermar Peru S.R.L. Lima, Peru
Supervisor / Marine Operations
• In Charge of crewing department, ISM code and Marine Operations.
Jan. 2001 – Nov. 2001 Ibermar Peru S.R.L. Lima, Peru
Staff Captain
• Cruise ship : Riviera I
• Second in command, and relieving Master.
Jan. 2000 – Oct. 2000 Commodore / Crown Cruise Line Hollywood, FL
Staff Captain
• Cruise ships : Enchanted Sun & Crown Dynasty.
• Second in command, maintaining on board safety systems, maintenance and duties as per IMO
Regulations and the company SMS Code.
Nov. 1998 – Nov. 1999 SeaHawk Ltd. Hollywood, FL
Captain / Staff Captain
• Cruise ship : Walrus.
• Second in command, and relieving Master.
Apr. 1998 – Jul. 1998 Windjammer Barefoot Cruises Miami Beach, FL
Chief Officer
• Passenger sailing vessels : Mandalay & Legacy.
• Second in command, maintaining on board safety systems, maintenance and duties as per IMO
Regulations and the company SMS Code.
Jun. 1996 – Mar. 1998 International Shipping Partners Miami, FL
Safety / Chief Officer
• Cruise & ferry ships : Regal Empress, Beauport & Ambassador.
• Developing, implementing and maintaining on board Safety systems as per IMO regulations and
the ISM code.
Aug. 1994 – May 1996 Tropicana Cruises Miami, FL
Captain
• Cruise ship : Tropicana.
• Overall command of the vessel during operations out of the port of Miami on one day cruises.
May 1993 – Dec. 1993 Admiral Shipping Ltd. Ormond Beach, FL
Captain
• Cargo / passenger ship : Admiral I.
• Master of the vessel in the trade between U.S. ports and the Caribbean.
• Acknowledgment published in the “Notice to mariners” (No. 33-93).
Apr. 1990 – Nov. 1991 Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Miami, FL
First Officer
• Cruise ships : Emerald Seas & Azure Seas.
• Navigational duties as watch standing officer.
• Three acknowledgments published in the “Notice to mariners” (No. 29-90, No. 10-91 and No. 36-91).
1976 – 1989
• As Cadet, Third, Second and First Officer on board different types of vessels such as tankers,
General cargo, containers, container/passenger, bulk carrier and fishing factory ships.
Education
1976 - 1979 Merchant Marine Academy Callao, Peru
Almirante Miguel Grau
• Graduated 2nd, highest in the 1979 class as Third Officer.
1972 - 1974 Military Academy Callao, Peru
Leoncio Prado
• High school studies.
Certification
• ISPS CODE (International Ship and Port Facility Security Code)
• Ship Simulator and Bridge Teamwork.
• Certificate of Competency of GMDSS General Operator.
• Operation of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS).
• Radar Observation and Plotting.
• Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA).
• Medical Care on Board Ship.
• Advanced Fire Fighting.
• Basic Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting.
• Personal Survival Techniques.
• Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats.
• Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities.
• PAXTRIM – Passenger Ship Training Implementation : – STCW 95 Reg. V/2 and V/3
- Crowd Management Training.
- Familiarization.
- Safety Training for Personnel Providing Direct Services to Passengers in Passenger Spaces.
- Passenger Safety, Cargo Safety and Hull Integrity.
- Crisis Management and Human Behavior Training.
Skils
• Several acknowledgements on the weekly publication Notice to Marines.
• Attended Marine Mechanic Program at Mc. Fatter Vocational and Technical Center – Davie, FL.
• Attended Computer Operations Program at Gene A. Whiddon Adult Center – Fort Lauderdale, FL.
• Instructor in Electronic Navigation at the Merchant Marine Academy ENAMM Almirante Miguel
Grau – Callao, Peru.
• Additional information and references available upon request.