Objective
To obtain a position within the Maritime Industry that will utilize my 20+ years experience and to further my education and training in the Maritime Industry.
Experience
Assistant engineer / Deckhand F/V Defender
May 2006 - Current F/V Defender Inc. LLC (Global Seas has now purchased this vessel)
Fishing for Pollock
Assisting in engine room duties, Net mending and fishing, Navigation and wheel watch
Deck Hand- F/V Nordic Star
2001- 2006 Aleutian Spray Fisheries, Seattle, WA
Fished for Pollock, Pacific Cod, and Red King Crab out of Dutch Harbor, AK
Assisted in engine room duties, Net mending and fishing, Navigation and wheel watch
Engineer and Captain- F/V Confidence
1998-2001 Dutch Harbor, AK and Seattle, WA
Fished for Snow and Red King Crab, and pacific cod out of Dutch Harbor, AK
Captained vessel for cod season
Tendered salmon in Bristol Bay and Southeast Alaska
Maintained engine room, Deck, and fishing gear, Assisted in navigation and wheel watch
Engineer and Captain- F/V Leeann
1995-1998 J & P Fishing, Inc. San Diego, CA
Troll fished for Albacore Tuna
Maintained engine room, Deck, and fishing gear
Navigated West Coast, South Pacific and Hawaiian waters
Engineer and Deck Hand- F/V Erla N
1991-1995 Alaska Sea, Inc. Seattle, WA
Fished for Brown, Red, and Blue King Crab, Snow Crab, and Tanneri Crab
Carried out all engineer duties, Maintained deck and fishing gear
Proficient in Deep sea long lining of crab pots
Education
High School
Certification
United States Coast Guard License U.S. merchant marine officer master of steam or motor vessels not more than 100 gross registered tons upon near coastal waters. Also, authorized to engage in commercial assistance.
United States Coast Guard License Designated Duty Engineer of Motor Vessels of not more than 4000 horsepower (3000 K.W.)
S.T.C.W. Certification
Includes: Basic Safety Training
4-hour Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities
12-Hour Personal Survival Techniques
8-Hour Elementary First Aid
16-Hour Basic Fire Fighting
Advanced Marine Fire Fighting
32-Hour
Proficiency in Survival Craft (Lifeboat man)
32-Hour
Shipboard Medical Care Provider
35-Hour
8-hour Onboard Safety Orientation which meets USCG requirements for conducting drills aboard Fishing Industry Vessels.
Meet requirements for First Aid And CPR/Medical Emergency
Have my Transportation Worker Identification Credential ( T.W.I.C.) Card
Skils
Proficient in Ship maneuvering, Docking, Mooring, and Navigation. Also proficient in engine room duties. Servicing, repair, and maintenance of most diesel engines.
I have worked on many fishing and non fishing vessels in my career so I know how to get things done is a speedy and safe maner.