Objective
Opperate commercial or pleasure vessel primarily but not limited to the waters off the U.S. east coast.
Experience
Captain, First Mate and Deck Hand: Ann & Jean Fisheries, Inc. New England offshore lobster industry fishing 2000 pots in the vicinity of the 100 fathom line between Atlantis and Hudson Canyons. Year round. (1989-1992)
Parts Department Manager: Point Judith Marina,LLC. Wakefield,RI. Marine Supply: inventory control and order processing; internal,wholesale and retail sales; service department assistant; travelift and forktruck operation. Dealers of following engine lines: Detroit Diesel (2-Cycle), Volvo Penta, Cummins, M.A.N., Yanmar and Westerbeke.
(1992-2004)
Captain or Mate: Onboard two premier charter fishing boats operating out of Point Judith, Rhode Island. Encompassing all aspects of the Southern New England fisheries both inshore and offshore (2005-present)
First or Second Mate,Deck Hand and Cook: Seaward Services,Inc. A contractor for the US Navy (Naval Underwater Warfare Center) primarily to staff,operate and maintain Navy 841,a 120' torpedo retriever stationed at Stillwater Basin,Newport,RI. While standing the watch I participated in formation steaming,exercise torpedo recovery,target deployment and towing for live fire exercises,boarding party training and small boat personnel transfer. I have also served as the cook on some trips for a crew of 10-15 members (2006-present)
Education
Moses Brown School, Providence, Rhode Island High School Diploma (6/78)
University of Rhode Island (1979-1980)
Ocean Pros captain licence training (2004)
Certification
USCG 100 Ton Master Licence
American Sail Training Program, S/V Shenandoah,Coastwise Packet Co. Operation and Maintenance of a Tall Ship.
Skils
Considerable computer skills and experience with DOS and Windows based operating systems for inventory and navigation.
Extensive commercial and pleasure marine experience. Coastal and offshore navigation including twenty east coast and Bahama passages as yacht delivery captain and numerous days at sea both commercial and big game sportfishing.
Comprehensive boat and engine maintenance: Extensive experience and skill in design and repair of marine mechanical,electrical,plumbing,brightwork and fiberglass.
References furnished upon request.