Objective
To provide a superior level of expertise and professionalism in the maritime industry while increasing my own skill level and knowledge.
Experience
Vane Brothers (2009 – present) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Cargo Mate/Cheif Mate on ATB Christiana
-Towing petroleum products in the Gulf of Mexico and Eastern seaboard
-Accountable for the barge and its documentation, its maintenance, operation, ensuring statutory and class surveys are carried out, and crew
-Act as PIC for Oil Transfer Operations including the proper loading, storage, and discharge of cargoes and paperwork
-Act as head of deck department
-Act as vessel Safety Officer, inspect and maintain environmental and safety related equipment on barge/tug and record inspections in appropriate log
-Maintain relevant Vane Brothers S.M.S. documentation on the tug/barge
-Maintain charts and nautical publications
-Complete Mate’s Tour of Duty (Form #239), and/or Barge Tour of Duty (Form #219)
-Instruct and orient cadets, new crew, and ratings
Boyer Marine Services (2008 – 2009) Ketchikan, Alaska
Mate/Captain
-Towing and barging supplies from Seattle to Northwest Alaska
Westar Marine Services (2002 – 2005) San Francisco, California
Captain
-Fuel barge - taking diesel and lube oil to ships at dock and anchorage, moving petroleum products between refineries
-Construction support for all Bay Area Bridge projects
-Escorts and ship assists
-Delivery of construction material throughout the Bay and Delta
-Run Molasses barge to Stockton
Masters Tug & Towing (1998 – 2002) Bethal Island, California
(Bought out by Westar Marine Services 2002)
Captain
-Run support vessel for dredging operation in Bay and Delta area
-Construction support for Benicia Bridge retro fit and Stockton pipeline project
-Support vessel for Delta emergency and maintenance levee repair
-Delivery of construction material throughout the Bay and Delta
-Relief tugs for Marin Tug and Barge. When needed moved bunker barges to ships and refineries
American Workboats (1997 – 1998) Terminal Island, California
Captain
-130’ - 150 gross ton tug boat
-Towing mud scows from Oakland inner harbor to off shore dump site (135 trips)
-Survey project Molokai Channel, Hawaii
-Tow oil barge Jovalan from Los Angles to San Francisco Bay
Uaukewai Dive and Salvage (1996 – 1997) Honolulu, Hawaii
Lead Captain
-Captain 120’ 100 ton work boat
-In charge of Single Point Mooring (SPM) Buoy Maintenance for BHP tankers
-Operate dive team from vessel
-Salvaging
-Towing fuel barges inter island to Maui and Lanai
-Captain assist boat and water taxi's when required
-Member of Uaukewai Dive and Salvage Safety Committee
Education
Certification
Certified Hazardous waste Operations (HAZWOP)
ARPA
GMDSS
STCW
TWIC
PIC
Skils
EMD
Caterpillar
Detroit Diesels
Cutting and welding
Electronics (minimal)
Hydraulics (minimal)
Commercial Diving, Salvage
Sail Boat Racing, Scuba Diving, Surfing, Hiking, Computers
Experience in Boat Deliveries and Sail Boat Racing in Hawaii, South Pacific and California for both professional and pleasure.