Objective
Objective To find a long term CAREER with a good retirement and benefit package. To captain your vessel to any port or rig you desire; to make the trip as safe as possible; to maintain the engines and make necessary fluid changes and service the vessels on-board systems; to maintain all electronics and vessel logs and safety meeting and training of new crew members.
Experience
Experience 10/2008- 02/06/2009- Delta Towing Houma La (laid off, on call back)
Captain of crew boats, maintained entire vessel, navigated from different ports to rigs, from Texas to La. Maintain vessel logs and safety meetings. Supervisor-Richard (985) 637-1219
Experience 07/2002 - 09/2008 - British American Insurance Group - (985) 624-8585 Captain
"Scottish Reel" 1977 53' Hatteras Sport fish. Have caught 2 World Records and placed in several Tournaments while Captain of this vessel. Have completely refitted this vessel inside and out. To many updates to list!! Have traveled all over the Gulf, Keys, and Caribbean. Took owner and friends on two week dive vacation in the Keys and Bahamas. Caught owners wife and children, and several friends their first Blue Marlins. Hold World Record with Yellow fin Tuna and Amber jack, and caught 525lb Blue Fin Tuna.
Experience 05/2002 - 07/2002 International Boat Rentals, Inc. LaRose, Louisiana
Captain
Operate 115 feet utility vessels in the Gulf of Mexico oil field. Supervise the crew and direct the cargo loading and offloading of the vessel. Maintain the Masters and Captains logs and billing reports, safety meeting and vessel requisitions and provisioning of the vessel. Supervise all on board training, fire drills, man over board drill, fuel spill drills and abandon ship drills, and any other duties required.
Experience 10/2001- 04/2002 Global Industries New Iberia, Louisiana
Captain and Engineer
Operated crew boats- 120 feet, as well a 122 feet utility dive support vessel in the Gulf of Mexico oil field. Also responsible for supervising the crew, ordering all vessel provisions and requisitions, master logs and safety meeting reports; preformed all engine room repairs, maintenance and general upkeep.
Experience 3/2000 - 09/2001 Sun Enterprises - Sun Dancer Destin, Florida
Captain and Engineer
· Of a 65’ Hatteras. Fished and navigated the waters between Louisiana and Key West, Florida. Maintained the company yacht and entertained guests and fished tournaments. Delivered the yacht to any port of call that the boss wished to visit. Planned and cooked all meals, and provisioned the yacht as necessary. Maintained all the vessels on-board systems and maintained all fishing and tournament tackle. Maintained and serviced the engines in ship- shape condition, to be sea ready at all times. Prepared and made the vessel safe for all hurricanes and other foul weather. Maintained all safety equipment and life jackets. Waxed, cleaned, painted and made any necessary repairs. Oversaw installation of full tuna tower and rebuilt port engine. Designed and built artificial fishing reefs to aid in conservation of fishing. Entered twelve tournaments in 2000 and won cash money and placed in six out of the twelve. Supervised mate.
Experience 04/1998 - Present The Marine Group, Marine Max, Private owners,
Captain for Yacht Deliveries
Delivered Sport fish, Motor Yachts and Sailboats for new owners and for boat shows all over the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic, ranging in size from 40’ to 85‘.
Education
Education· Okaloosa-Walton Community College in Niceville, Florida · Sea School upgrade to 100 ton Master · Sea School 6-Pack/Charter Boat License · Criminal Justice Certificate · United States Coast Guard Licensed Captain · Florida Attorney-General Crime Prevention Practitioner · Front line Police Management School · Advanced Open Water Diver, SCUBA Schools International · United States Power Squadron Certificate · United States Custom School - Flecthers Tech College - Delgado Maritime College.
Certification
Unlimted Radar, Advanced Firefighting, TWIC, First Responder, CPR for Health Care Provder, Advanced Open Water SCUBA, FCC MRO License
Skils
Skills· Expert in Navigation and Seamanship with 20+ years experience. Ihave navigated from Texas to the Bahamas, and all port in between. · SSB and VHF Radios · Navigational Computers · Radar · Fathometers · First-aid and CPR · PC computers and facsimile · Weather Facsimile · Satellite telephone and television systems · Loran, GPS · Detroit Diesel D-Deck Systems and Caterpillar Diesel systems, MANN systems, CPR for Medical Provider, Unlimited Radar, Advanced Firefighting, 1st Responder first aid, TWIC Card and FCC MRO License.
Other Work Experience 06/1991 - 07/1999 Ft. Walton Beach (Florida) Police Department · Rank of Corporal. Supervised subordinates and performed all police-related duties. Public relations, public speaking and educational seminars. Received two Commendations for Above and Beyond the Call of Duty, and was selected as Officer of the Year, 1998.