Objective
Merchant Seaman, with over 19 years experience in transporting oil and gas to different ports around the world. Seeking to obtain a position to effectively
utilize my knowledge and experience and continue to develop to my professional growth.
Experience
EMPLOYMENT:
2008-Present OSG Ship Management / Overseas Texas City (Tanker) Tampa, FL
Able Seaman Unlimited
2006-2008 OSG Ship Management / Overseas New Orleans (Tanker) Tampa, FL
Able Seaman Unlimited
2000-2005 Maritrans, Inc. / M/V Allegiance (Tanker) Tampa, FL
HMI Astrachem (Chemical Tanker)
Able Seaman Unlimited
1994-2000 Oceanship, Inc. / M/V Richard G. Mathiesen (Tanker) Houston, TX
(1994-1997) Deck Engine Utility / (1997-2000) Able Seaman
Education
EDUCATION:
Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, Piney Point, Maryland Graduated: June 1997
Trained to become an Able Seaman
Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, Piney Point, Maryland Graduated: June 1994
Unlicensed Apprenticed – Trained to become an Ordinary Seaman
Ivanna Eudora Kean High School, St. Thomas, USVI Graduated: June 1993
Diploma (Liberal Arts) with Concentration in Small Engines
Certification
SPECIAL CREDENTIALS AND CERTIFICATIONS:
• United States Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential
• TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) Card : December 2012 – December 2017
• Government Certified Coast Guard Certificate
• Tank Ship Safety & Operations Certificate
• Basic Shipboard Fire Fighter Certificate
• 2004: United States Merchant Mariner Expeditionary Award for contributions supporting American
and International Coalition Military Forces in Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom for
transporting cargo for the military aboard the MV Allegiance Tanker
Skils
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
• Quarter Master: Steers 600 ft tanker in and out of port and narrow waterways
• Bridge Lookout: Responsible for keeping a sharp lookout for ships on collision course or vessels in distress
• Responsible for adjusting the mooring lines to make sure the ship is secure against the dock
• Assist the Chief Officer in loading and discharging of highly flammable liquid cargos: Gasoline, Diesel,
Crude Oil, Benzene and Jet Fuel
• Connect cargo hoses
• Assist the Chief Officer in topping off cargo tanks which involved opening and closing drop valves, line blocks,
reading MMC gauging tapes while communicating via radio
• Responsible for operating deck machinery: Cranes (lifts heavy equipment on/off the ship), Mooring Winches (tightens/loosens mooring line), and Life boat davit (device used to lower and raise life boat)
• Serves as a member of the fire and rescue boat team
• Responsible for daily maintenance including chip rust and paint decks and pipelines
SPECIAL CLASSES TAKEN AT HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP:
• Tanker Familiarization, Tanker Man Assistant - DL, Tanker Safety and Operations
• Oil Tanker Specific Training - 24hr Oil Spill Course
• Chemical Tanker Specific – Tank ships carrying dangerous liquids: Oil, Chemical cargos, or liquefied
gas cargos
• 16hr Confined Space
• Basic Firefighting / First Aid / CPR
• Lifeboat Man / Water Survival – Proficient in use of survival craft
• STCW Personal Survival
• STCW Fire Prevention
• Government Vessel Unrep
• Damage Control
REFERENCES:
Captains Mark Riepen / Tom Thoen (813)458-9607
Dave Borkhuis, 2nd Mate of Overseas Texas City (585)313-9892
Jeffrey Robbins, Chief Officer of Overseas Texas City (813)727-1036