Objective
2nd Officer, Chief Officer or Staff Captain
Experience
August 2009 – Present
Holland America Line Cruiselines
Corporate Office, Nautical and Compliance Department
•In charge of special projects, corporate manuals, document control and upgrades.
March 2003 – April 2009
Holland America Line Cruiselines
2nd Officer and acting First Officer
•Single navigational watchkeeper responsible for the safety of the crew and passengers on board and the safe and economical managing of the navigation primarily.
•Navigation officer, responsible for the maintenance, upkeep and record keeping off all navigational equipment on board the vessels. And responsible for preparing and executing the vessels routes and navigational route and voyage data.
•Lifesaving officer, responsible for upkeep, maintenance and record keeping of all lifesaving appliances on board the vessels.
•Safety officer, responsible for upkeep, maintenance and record keeping of all safety appliances and safety devices on board the vessels.
•Safety Management System Officer responsible for the training of the crew, scheduling of bridge, harbour and trainings conducted, managing the junior officer on board the vessels. Including record keeping of the chief officer and junior officers on board.
•Keeping track of all ship certificates, class and all other government issued publications.
•Administration officer, responsible for the daily administration, crew and lifejackets issuance on board vessels.
October 2002 – January 2003
Jo Tankers, Rotterdam
Maritime Officer
•Single navigational watchkeeper responsible for the safety of the crew and passengers on board and the safe and economical managing of the navigation primarily.
•Cargo watchkeeper during loading/discharging of chemical cargoes on board.
•Single engineer watchkeeping officer.
June 2001 – August 2001
Spliethoff, Amsterdam
3rd Officer
•Single navigational watchkeeping officer.
•Cargo watchkeeper during loading/discharging of different general cargoes on board.
July 1999 – July 2000
Apprentice with Spliethoff and Mammoet Heavy Lift Cargo.
•General maintenance tasks around the vessel. Both deck related, navigational related and engine related.
Education
1996 - 2002
•Bachelor of Marine Operations (B MO) in navigation and marine engineering;
Maritime and Nautical College, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Certification
Certificate of Competency; Master all ships unlimited
Seamans Book
Medical Fitness Certificate
GMDSS Radio Operator
STCW95 Ship Management
STCW95 Basic Safety Training
STCW95 Radar Operator
STCW95 Radar Navigator and ARPA
STCW95 Carriage of Oil Products in Bulk
STCW95 Bridge Resource Management
STCW95 Crisis Management and Human Behaviour
STCW95 Advanced Fire Fighting
STCW95 Confined Space Entry
STCW95 Medical Training limited
STCW95 Ballast Water Management Training
Security Level 1, 2 and advanced 3
Instructor and Assessor Development Course
Bridge Watch standing Simulation Course
NSA (Navigational Simulation Assessment Course, by PMI in Seattle
Visual Bridge Team Training
Holland America Line Officer Development Program by the Maritime Institute and Graduate Studies
CPSC Survival Craft Instructor and Assessor Course
CPR First Aid and Medical Course
Environmental Training acc to ISO 14001 and company standards
USPH and integrated pest management company training
Open Water Scuba Diver Level 2 certified
*All certificates are current, up to date and valid.
Skils
•Goal-Oriented, energetic and organized employee.
•Eager to learn and interact with persons in a variety of situations, cultural and circumstances.
•Skilled in training and motivating others.
•Able to maintain a position of authority in all different situations both in day to day and in emergencies.
•Management skills highly developed in guiding, reacting and counter acting.
•Most knowledgeable and highly skilled, trained and reliable in navigating ships.
I have worked in the maritime industry on ships varying from general cargo, to heavy lift to cruise ships for the past 12 years. And I am looking for a career change without changing my focus on my work ethics, positive attitude and hospitality. I see this position as a perfect opportunity to positively affect the lives of others, while exploring other areas of interest such as the maritime industry offers.
In my most recent position as senior second officer/acting first officer onboard Holland America Line Cruise ships, I have had the unique opportunity to explore and experience many of the aspects of large passenger vessels. My experience and expertise ranges from navigation to lifesaving to safety and safety management system (sms). My job onboard required that I be a jack of all trades, and I did so for several years. I seek a change in order to have more time with my family, without leaving the maritime industry entirely. My passion is for sailing and navigating, and I am at home on the sea.
I do want to highlight my experiences on general cargo ships, heavy lift cargo ships and chemical tankers. I started my career here as I found out that with the work ethics, the hard work and the proper sailing this would benefit my roots and given me a steady base to begin. As I have proven, this choice was beneficial for the career I have ahead of me.
Not only have my shipboard experiences given me sailing knowledge, they have also provided me with the skills to be an exceptional mentor and manager. I directly supervised up to twenty crew members, and I worked diligently to help them become better officers and crew members. I feel confident that I can manage a crew effectively. I work well with others, and I am very flexible with unexpected changes. I work well under pressure, and my work ethic and moral compass are exceptional. I can communicate fluently in English and Dutch, writing and speaking both languages. I am also proficient and able to communicate verbally in Spanish.
I believe my shipboard background with management, navigation, and training provides the skills you require for this position. I am an organized, enthusiastic individual, with a strong work ethic and a drive to excel at all I do. I would welcome the opportunity for a personal interview to further discuss my qualifications. You can reach me via e-mail or call the number listed above. I look forward to hearing from you.