Objective
Ready to work in the Gulf of Mexico or foreign country such as Brazil. Looking for a work schedule of equal time on and off such as 28-28 or longer. Will work permenant job or contract work such as a delivery.
Experience
Documentation
• USCG License #1198023 – Issue #6
• Master - 1600 GT Upon Oceans, 3000 GT ITC
• Master - 500 GT Auxiliary Sail
• STCW
• U.S. Merchant Mariners Document - A/B Special, Wiper, SD(FH)
• GMDSS
• ARPA Certified
• Hazwopper Certified
Professional Experience
Runagate Boat Services
May 1990-Present
Owner/operator
Over 60 power and sailboat deliveries primarily on the west coast from Mexico to Canada. Deliveries have ranged from Alaska to Panama, Hawaii, and Florida. Have also filled various relief Captain/Mate positions for research, emergency response, and supply vessels in the Gulf of Mexico with C-Mar, NRC, Ocean Marine Services Inc., TDX, and North American Marine Transportation, LLC.
Majestic American
May-October 2008
Mate on M/V Columbia Queen, a small cruise ship (1600 GT), doing one week cruises on the Columbia River from Astoria, Oregon to Lewiston, Idaho. Duties included Columbia River pilotage and transiting the 8 locks on the Snake and Columbia Rivers with 50 crew and up to 150 passengers.
North American Marine Transportation LLC
June 2005-January 2008
Captain on the 300-ton M/V Freebird working on the Dutch Harbor oil spill. Followed by transiting to Midway Atoll for reef evaluations.
Captain in the Gulf of Mexico on the supply vessel M/V Donald G. doing post-Katrina offshore work.
Seafarers International Union
December 2003-February 2005
A/B Watch on unlimited tonnage ships. Duties included watches at sea, ship security at the dock, and helming ships directed by local pilots.
Moran Towing
February 2003-October 2003
A/B- Mate on grain barge from Mississippi River to Puerto Rico and return.
Atlas Offshore
June 2001-May 2002
Captain of supply boats in Gulf of Mexico up to 150’ servicing oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico.
Reliance Fleet Services
January 2000-April 2001
Captain of 120’ aluminum crew boats servicing oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico; bringing personnel, and up to 60,000 pounds of deck cargo to oil rigs.
Emerald City Charters
May 1990-October 1999
Sail Charter Captain- Charters primarily on the Puget Sound, but ranging to Desolation Sound on 40 to 70’ Coast Guard certified vessels with 1-2 crew and up to 49 passengers. Managed all aspects of charter operation and customer service. Seasonal- May thru October.
Gulf of Mexico
September 1996-September 1998
Captain of utility boats serving oilrigs in the Gulf of Mexico.
Windworks Sailing School
May1988-June 1996
Sail instructor and private charter Captain. Group and private lessons on 28’ to 70’ boats covering all aspects of sailing from beginners through certification for bareboat chartering. Duties included but was not limited to dockside operation of charter service, boat checkouts, fleet maintenance and customer service. Seasonal.
Knot to Worry
December 1993-August 1994
Captain of privately owned 70’ motor sailor, Knot to Worry, operated on the west coast of Mexico from Cabo San Lucas to Acapulco. Duties included maintaining boat systems and cosmetics, meal prep, and itinerary planning for entertainment of owner and guests. Brokered sale of yacht to new owner.
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Education
Rider College
Trenton, New Jersey
Business Administration
Certification
USCG Master 1600 GT Oceans, 3000 ITC Issue #6 1198023
STCW 95
MMD
GMDSS
ARPA
Hazwopper
Skils
Experienced Boat operator with clean operating record.