Objective
I'd like to continue working on tugs, but I would also welcome the chance to work overseas on OSV's (or tugs)
Experience
Current Coast Guard License: Master of Steam or Motor Vessels of not more than 1600 gross tons (domestic) not more than 3000 gross tons (ITC) (OSV) upon oceans. Also Master of Towing Vessels, upon oceans and Western Rivers, plus all required STCW endorsements
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Aug 1,2005 to present: Marquette Transportation (formerly Huey L. Cheramie, Inc.) 111 West 194th Street Galliano, La. 985.475.5109
985.475.5108 Employed as Captain on tugs from 1,200 to 5,000 H.P. Primary duties were Dredging/Marine Construction, and oilfield support. Coastwise trips along the East Coast & Gulf of Mexico. Also trips on the Mississippi river system and their connecting waterways. And the western rivers.
Vessels employed aboard M/V Gloria G. Cheramie Off. #1145522, 98 Gross tons, 5,000 H.P. 96’ Length. M/V Niz C. Gisclair Off. # 1138532 86 Gross tons, 3000 H.P. 76’ Length. M/V Connor A. Gisclair Off. # 108785, 99 Gross tons, 75’ Length. M/V Katie P. Cheramie Off # 1068250, 3,000 H.P.85’ length. M/V Emily C. Cheramie, Off. # 1104495, 90’ length. M/V Larry J. Hebert, off. #506327, 149 Gross tons, 80’ Length. M/V Mark K. Off. # 633411, Length 63’
These vessels worked in marine construction, Dredging, towing scows, handling anchors and offshore towing and oilfield support. These tows also included tandem-towing Towing of Dredges, Cranes and pipelines
Areas of operation: Mississippi River System, ICWW, Western Rivers, and Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean
Oct. 1st, 2004 to July 25th, 2005: Weeks Marine, 4 Commerce Dr., Cranford, N.J. 07016, 908.272.4010. Employed as Captain on seagoing tugs.
Vessels employed aboard M/V Alexandra, Off. # 572329, 197 Gross tons, 4000 H.P. Length 117’. M/V Robert, Off. # 654353,99 Gross tons, 1800 H.P. Length 83’
These vessels were engaged in Dredging operations, towing scows, material barges, heavy lift equipment, derrick barges, pipelines. These tows also included tandem-towing and anchor handling
Areas of operation: Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea and Hudson River, New York Harbor, East River and various New England Ports
Oct. 29, 2002 to September, 2004: Crosby Tugs LLC. P.O. Box 279 Golden Meadow, La. 70357, 800.497.7592. Employed as Captain/ Mate on seagoing tugs.
Vessels employed aboard: M/V Crosby Duke, Off. # 570147, 193 Gross tons, 9,000 H.P. Length 110’. M/V Allison Marie Off. # 646831 93 Gross tons 3,000 H.P. Length 78’. M/V Crosby Skipper, Off. # 1108809, 84 Gross tons, 3600 H.P. Length 84’
These vessels were engaged in Rig moving, towing derrick barges, propane/butane barges, towing material barges and general offshore towing
Areas of operation: Mississippi River, ICWW, Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean
June 27, 2001 to July 2002: Weeks Marine, 4 Commerce Drive, Cranford, N.J. 07016, 908.272.4010. Employed as AB on hopper dredges.
January 4, 2001 to May 18, 2001: Crosby Tugs LLC P.O. Box 279, Golden Meadow, La. 70357. 800.497.7592. Employed as AB on sea-going tugs.
March 13, 1997 to October 12, 2000: LeBeouf Bros. Towing Co., Box 9036, Houma, La 70361, 800.256.5088. Employed as deckhand on inland river towboat.
August 1994 To March 1997: self-employed as brick mason.
June 1993 to May 1994: E.N. Bisso & Son, New Orleans, La. Employed as AB on sea-going tugs in Atlantic Ocean.
December 1989 to July 1992: Moran Towing & Transport, #2 Greenwich Plaza, Greenwich, CT, 800.966.7802. Employed as AB/Tankerman.
April 1988 to September 1989: O.L.S. Transport Inc., Route 83 & Archer Ave., Lemont, IL, 708.257.5457. Employed as AB/Tankerman.
December 1986 to March 1988: McCormick Place, Chicago, IL, Employed as trade show Carpenter
June 1983 to April 1984: Tampa Tug Corp. 1690 West Belt North, Houston, Tx.
1690 West Belt North, Houston, TX, 713.827.1218. Employed as AB/Tankerman & Relief Mate on seagoing tug& barges.
May 1984 to Dec. 1987 Falcon Marine Corp. Waukegan, IL. (out of business) Employed as Captain on Dredge tugs operating on the Great Lakes.
Vessels Employed aboard: M/V Michelle B. 600 H.P. Length 50’, M/V J.G. II , 400 H.P Length 45’, G.W. Falcon, 400 H.P. Length 50’
These Vessels were engaged in Dredging operations, towing material barges, cranes, hopper barges and ship assist work
Area of operation: Lake Michigan
September 1982 to May 1983: Temporary work for Windy City Marine, Box 455, Maywood, IL., 312.3437343. Employed as Shore Tankerman.
December 1980 to May 1982: Tampa Tug Corp., 1690 West Belt North, Houston, TX, 713.827.1218. Employed as AB/Tankerman on seagoing tugs and barges in the Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic Oceans and Great Lakes.
February 1978 to December 1980: Gulf Fleet Marine Corp., 2400 Canal Place One, New Orleans, La, 504.581.4853. Employed as OS then AB on seagoing tugs and offshore supply vessels in the Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea.
July 1977 to Feb. 1978: Euro Pirates International Inc. (out of business). Employed as ordinary seaman on offshore supply vessels in the Gulf of Mexico.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUD:
Romulus Senior High School, S. Wayne Road, Romulus, Michigan 48174, Last Grade completed 11th
SPECIAL COURSES:
Lafourche Merchant Marine Training Services, Raceland La.
Desnignated Towing Examiner (DTE)
Houston Marine Training Services, New Orleans, La,
• Master of Steam or Motor Vessels of not more than 500 gross tons (domestic) not more than 3000 gross tons (ITC) (OSV) near coastal. May 17th to July 14th , 2004
• Visual Communication (flashing light); July, 2004
• Terrestrial Navigation: June 21-26, 2004
• Coastal Navigation: June 14-19, 2004
• Radar Observer (unlimited); September 23-27, 2002
• Master Of Towing Vessels, near coastal; September 1-20, 2002
• Mate of Freight & Towing Vessels of not more than 1000 gross tons, oceans, not more than 200 miles offshore. And Operator of Uninspected Towing Vessels, oceans, not more than 200 miles offshore; October 7th, 1985
• Mate of Steam or Motor Vessels of not more than 300 gross tons, while engaged in the mineral & oil industry; July 14-29, 1982
• Able Seaman; September, 1978
• Delgado Community College, New Orleans, La.
• G.M.D.S.S.; March 30 –April 8, 2009
• Automated Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA): August 2-5, 2004
• 32-Hr. Bridge Resource Management; June 7-10 , 2004
• 51-Hr. Basic & Advanced Shipboard Firefighting; March 29- April 2, 2004
• STCW-95 Basic Safety Training ; April 1-5,2001
• Seafarers Harry Lundeburg School of Seamanship, Piney Point, Md.
• Celestial Navigation; April 15-June 15, 1986
• Radar Observer (unlimited); February 1-15, 1986
• Basic Welding; July 1- August 5th, 1985
• Tankerman, Grade A & lower; August 3-17, 1981
• United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, N.Y.
• Tankbarge Dangerous Liquid Cargo; April 24- May 1, 1992
• References available upon request.
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