Objective
To work as an Officer on a Polar Icebreaker / Research Vessel or LNG Tanker or a Bulk Freighter. I wish to use my 25 years experience as a licensed Captain and Deck Officer, who has worked on Ice breakers, Bulk Freighters and :Passenger Vessels, during some of the most extreme weather conditions around the world.
Experience
Sailing Work Experience
November 2005 – Present working for Edison Chouest Offshore
Worked as 1st, 2nd & 3rd Mate onboard the ARSV Laurence M. Gould 1599 Tons 230’ x 56’. Working in the Antarctic, doing science and holding station, and have worked on the D. Masters and (2) Ishman cruises doing coring samples using the Box core, Mega Core and Casting Core. Worked 3 LTER's cruises doing deep water CTD's, and net trawls and fishing Expeditions. Duties include Route Planning from the Weddell Sea to Marguerite Bay; Supervised loading and discharging cargo operations, Vessel Security Operation, Navigation Safety Inspections and conducting Safety Meetings and completing ISM Forms taking part of USCG Inspections and ISM audits. Additional experience making North & South bound trips from Punta Arenas, Chile to Fourchon, LA through the Panama Canal making lockage’s and the inside Chilean passage; Assisted in docking and undocking procedures and crossing the Antarctic Circle several times.
February 1997 to 2002:
Worked as Captain aboard the M/V Winstar 2,803 GT 332’ x 74’ Passenger/Casino vessel for Riverboat Services Inc., and Harrah’s East Chicago. Duties: In charge of the safe navigation and docking of the vessel during 8 to 12 hr shifts with 3 -4 trips per watch. Responsible for 4250 Passengers and Crew onboard; Conducted weekly USCG
Drills, Took part in Quarterly USCG Inspections; Administrative duties, included payroll for marine department, USCG and IGC Indiana Gaming Commission forms, keeping track of sea time and recertification of IBA employees. Provided supervision and maintenance programs, conducted weekly safety meeting, attended supervisor meetings with Casino personnel. IBA Instructor (Inflatable Buoyant Apparatus) to casino personnel trained over 500 persons.
June 1978 to September 1996:
I have worked as Captain and First Class Pilot for Inland Lakes Management / National Gypsum Company, hauling bulk products of cement, and fly ash. I have worked for 18 winter seasons upon the Great Lakes, in extreme ice conditions, as a Merchant Officer and Pilot and 5 seasons as Captain. I have worked in extreme temperatures well below zero Fahrenheit and working in 10 / 10 coverage with ice several feet thick. I have operated vessels with the assistance of USCG and Canadian icebreakers on the Great Lakes, and worked in a convoy though the ice when only one lane was open. I was responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the vessel upon the Great Lakes and their connecting tributary river systems of the Detroit, St. Clair, St. Mary’s Rivers and part of the St. Lawrence Seaway System through the Welland Canal. I have worked approximately 5 yrs as Captain, 4 years as 1st Mate, 5yrs as 2nd Mate and 4 years 3rd Mate. Included is a list of vessels that I have served on and what capacity:
Stmr. Alpena 15,550 GT 519’ x 67’ (1st & 2nd Mate)
Stmr. J.A. W. Iglehart 12,500 GT 501’ x 68’ Captain (1st, 2nd Mate & 3rd Mate)
Stmr. S. T. Crapo 8900 GT 402’ x 60’ Captain (1st, 2nd Mate & 3rd Mate)
M/V Paul H. Townsend 8400 GT 447’ x 50’ Captain (1st, 2nd Mate & 3rd Mate)
Stmr. E. M. Ford 7100 GT 428’ x 50’ Captain (1st, 2nd Mate & 3rd Mate)
Worked as Captain/Mate docking and lockage of vessels at 23 different ports though out the U.S. and Canada; Supervised loading and discharging cargo operations, ballast transfer procedures and fueling operations, Radio Officer and RADAR Observer; Conducted weekly USCG Drills, responsible for supplies and maintenance programs, vessel payroll, discharges, chart corrections, safety procedures, customs forms and other administrative duties and including alcohol testing,.
Work Experience- Marine Instructor
October 2004 to November 2005
Marine Instructor Galliano Training Center, Edison Chouest Offshore; Approved Classes to teach: STCW Basics, Water Survival, Basic and Advanced Fire Fighting, Personal Safety and Social Responsibility, Safe Gulf, Vessel Security Officer, Proficiency in Survival Craft, Radars Observer (Unlimited), ARPA, Rules of the Road, Able Body Seaman (produced Power Point Presentation, GMDSS – Modified Class Structure, wrote student manual and Power Point Presentations, Bridge Team Management.. I wrote the Class for Visual Communications, produced student handouts and PPP. I Worked with Safety Department in updating Safety Handbook.
Capt. Lawrence R. Brissette Page
March 2003 to October 2004
Marine Instructor at Louisiana Technical college; Approved to teach the following courses: STCW Basics, Water Survival, Basic and Advanced Fire Fighting, Personal Safety and Social Responsibility, Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch, Visual Communications, Proficiency in Survival Craft, Radars Observer (Unlimited), ARPA, Rules of the Road, GMDSS, Bridge Team Management, Able Body Seaman, OUPV, 100 & 200 Ton Master, Stability, Confined Space, Lock Out / Tag Out, Member of Electronics Technicians Association. I wrote the class for Medical Care Provider.
Education
Galliano Training Center -Edison Chouest Offshore – Galliano, LA
Class in DP, Vessel Security Officer and Training.
Extra Activities: Elected President of St. Joseph’s Holy Name Society and 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, Asst. Teacher in CCD program and Lecturer at Mass and in Choir.
Louisiana Technical College - Young Memorial Campus: Morgan City, LA
Training, Confined Spaces, HAZWOPER, Lock Out / Tag Out courses.
Extra Activities: Knight of Columbus 4th Degree. Eucharistic Minister and Lecturer at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Morgan City, LA
AMO STAR Center, Toledo, Ohio & Dania Beach, Florida (05/02 – 10/02)
Harry Lundberg School of Navigation, Piney Point, Maryland (03/02)
Ferris State College, Big Rapids, MI (09/82-02/83)
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Scholastic Average: 3.2 out of 4 pts
Activities: Member of S.A.M. (Society for the Advancement of Management)
Assistant Scoutmaster Troop 114
Northwestern Michigan College, Traverse City, MI (09/81 – 05/82)
Degree: Associate in Science of Business Management
Scholastic Average: 3.5 out of 4 pts
Activities: Scoutmaster Troop 115
Saginaw Valley State College, Saginaw, MI (01/79 – 03/79)
Courses: Accounting, Economics and Computer Programming
Scholastic Average: 3.3 out of 4 pts
Activities: Assistant Scoutmaster Troop 121
Great Lakes Maritime Academy, Traverse City, MI (07/75 – 06/78)
Degree: Associate of Applied Science / Merchant Marine Officer- First Class Pilot License.
Scholastic Average: 3.3 out of 4 pts
Activities: Member of Propeller Club, Scoutmaster Troop 115, Probate court volunteer.
Capt. Lawrence R. Brissette Page
Delta College, University Center, MI (09/74 – 06/75)
Courses: Mathematics and Science
Scholastic Average: 3.5 out of 4 pts
Awards: Dean’s List all three semesters
Activities: Phi Theta Kappa Fraternity (National Junior college Scholastic Society), VP Explorer Post 2142, 2nd Mate Sea Scout Post 2101, Scoutmaster Troop 121, Ensign in the USCG Auxiliary (SAR Ops and Meteorologist, Radio Operator) Certified Scuba Diver.
John Glenn High School, Bay City, MI (09/70 – 06/74)
Degree: High School Diploma
Scholastic Average: 3.7 out of 4 pts
Awards: Dean’s List all 4 years
Activities: member of the National Honor Society, Captain of the Varsity Football and Tennis Teams, YMCA Youth in Government (Member of the house of Representatives), Scouting (Eagle Scout, Vigil Member Order of the Arrow, William T. Hornaday Medal for Distinguished Service to Conservation, God and Country Medal, Qualified Lifeguard, Camp Instructor in Aquatics, Scout Craft and Nature Skills. Assistant Scoutmaster Troop 121, President of Explorer Post 2142 and 2nd Mate Sea Scouts Post 2101.
Certification
Master of Steam or Motor Vessels of Any Gross Tons upon Oceans.
First Class Pilot between Duluth, Minn. Gary, Ind. Buffalo, N.Y. to Cape Vincent, Ont.
STCW compliance including: TWIC, GMDSS Maintainer with Ship Radar Endorsement, Basic DP, GMDSS Operator, Vessel Security Officer, Medical Person In Charge, ARPA & Unlimited RADAR Observer, GROL (General Radio Operators License – Element 3), ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display & Information Systems course), MSC Small Arms Instruction & Qualification course, NRA Basic Shotgun Shooting Course, NRA Basic Pistol Course, CBR-D (Chemical, Biological & Radiological – Defense course). HAZWOPER, H2S Technician level & H2S Awareness, Confined Space Entrant, Confined Space Rescuer, Fast Rescue Craft & Lifeboat man, Bridge Resource Management, Advanced Fire Fighting, Tank Ship Liquefied Gases Course, Tank Ship Dangerous Liquids Course, Visual Communications, Rigging, Onboard Assessor, Safe Gulf, IBA Instructor. MMD states rating of any unlicensed deck rating including AB Unlimited, Wiper, and FH.
Skils
Boat Handling and Management Skills, Administration Duties and Teaching. Working with individuals and with computers. I am a team leader as well as a team player. Working in Ice and Piloting the Great Lakes using navigational skills. Knowledge of sailing with over 25 years of service at sea, working in the bulk commodities trade, scientific research and on passenger vessels.