Deck Officer
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1st Officer (Ch Off Licence)
Profile
Experienced Deck Officer from Romania 34 years old, with 4 years experience on tanker vessels and 7 years on passenger vessels with international voyages almost all over the world working with multinational crew.
Education
- Maritime University Of Constanta – Graduated with Deck Officer License and Engineer in Maritime Transportation diploma, Sep 2005
Work Experience
31 Jan 2014 – present
Norwegian Cruise Line
1 Officer Navigation – MV Norwegian Getaway
- Cruises between Miami, Caribbean and Bahamas.
- Senior officer of the watch in charge with safe navigation, ballast operation, stability, communications and conning of the vessel while pilotage waters and docking/undocking operation under Master’s supervision.
- Navigation officer in charge of preparing the routes of the ship for the current and future itineraries, preparing the weekly daily and monthly reports and working constantly on the fuel consumption efficiency; in charge with the navigation bridge organization, equipment and familiarization; head of the bridge team in charge with the good and efficient operation.
15 Jul 2015 – 12 Dec 2015
Norwegian Cruise Line
1 Officer Navigation – MV Norwegian Escape
- Norwegian Escape the newest ship of NCL built 2015 and will be delivered on 22 Oct 2015
- First part of the contract (2 moths) part of the opening team working in the Site Office Papenburg Mayer Wherft Shipyard Germany.
- Monitoring the progress of the construction, performing official inspections part of the delivery process representing the owner together with shipyard representative, suppliers and DNV-GL.
- Setting up the Bridge and taking over all the Bridge equipment.
- Testing the maneuverability of the vessel and the navigation equipment during the sea trials.
- Familiarization of all Bridge Officers with the new Bridge Equipment, operational and emergency procedures.
02 Mar 2014 – 18 May 2014
Norwegian Cruise Line
1 Officer Navigation – MV Norwegian Sky
- Cruises between Miami, Caribbean and Bahamas.
- Senior officer of the watch in charge with safe navigation, ballast operation, stability, communications and conning of the vessel while pilotage waters and docking/undocking operation under Master’s supervision.
- Navigation officer in charge of preparing the routes of the ship for the current and future itineraries, preparing the weekly daily and monthly reports and working constantly on the fuel consumption efficiency; in charge with the navigation bridge organization, equipment and familiarization; head of the bridge team in charge with the good and efficient operation.
15 Sep 2014 – 08 Dec 2014
Norwegian Cruise Line
1 Officer Navigation – MV Norwegian Sky
- Cruises between Miami, Caribbean and Bahamas.
- Senior officer of the watch in charge with safe navigation, ballast operation, stability, communications and conning of the vessel while pilotage waters and docking/undocking operation under Master’s supervision.
- Navigation officer in charge of preparing the routes of the ship for the current and future itineraries, preparing the weekly daily and monthly reports and working constantly on the fuel consumption efficiency; in charge with the navigation bridge organization, equipment and familiarization; head of the bridge team in charge with the good and efficient operation.
24 Mar 2014 – 23 Jun 2014
Norwegian Cruise Line
1 Officer Navigation – MV Norwegian Sky
- Promoted to Navigation Officer position
- Cruises between Miami, Caribbean and Bahamas.
- Senior officer of the watch in charge with safe navigation, ballast operation, stability, communications and conning of the vessel while pilotage waters.
- Navigation officer in charge of preparing the routes of the ship for the current and future itineraries, preparing the weekly daily and monthly reports and working constantly on the fuel consumption efficiency; in charge with the navigation bridge organization, equipment and familiarization; head of the bridge team in charge with the good and efficient operation.
27 Nov 2013 – 08 Feb 2014
Norwegian Cruise Line
1 Officer – MV Norwegian Getaway
- Norwegian Getaway the newest ship of NCL built 2013
- I have been transferred to take part of the opening team working in Papenburg Germany Mayer Wherft Shipyard.
- Monitoring the progress of the construction, performing official inspections part of the delivery process representing the owner together with shipyard representative and DNV.
- Receiving all LSA as part of the official storing representing the owner.
- Training of all lifeboat crew for the safe operation of the lifeboats.
- Important input brought to pass the US Coastguard during the official General Emergency Alarm Drill as boat deck commander, lowering all the lifeboats driving and safe recovery.
- Official inspection of the lifeboats in maker’s factory (HATECKE) while still under construction.
- Successfully passed again NACOS PLATINUM training in Hamburg, SAM Electronics Headquarters, the newest navigation software in the world.
- In charge with the final inspection remarks regarding the structure of the ship, WTD, Shell Doors, balconies, windows, staircases, LSA.
- After the ship sailed, senior officer of the watch in charge with safe navigation, ballast operation, stability, communications and conning of the vessel while pilotage waters.
- Safety Officer in charge with all the inspections and maintenance of lifesaving equipment on board, reporting directly to Staff Captain.
18 Aug 2013 – 24 Nov 2013
Norwegian Cruise Line
1 Officer – MV Norwegian Breakaway
- Cruises between NY and Bermuda
- Senior officer of the watch in charge with safe navigation, ballast operation, stability, communications and conning of the vessel while pilotage waters.
- Safety Officer in charge with all the inspections and maintenance of lifesaving equipment on board, reporting directly to Staff Captain.
04 Feb 2013 – 26 May 2013
Norwegian Cruise Line
1 Officer – MV Norwegian Breakaway
- Norwegian Breakaway the newest ship of NCL built 2013
- First part of the contract (2 moths) part of the opening team working in the Site Office Papenburg Mayer Wherft Shipyard Germany.
- Monitoring the progress of the construction, performing official inspections part of the delivery process representing the owner together with shipyard representative and DNV.
- Receiving all LSA as part of the official storing representing the owner.
- Training of all lifeboat crew for the safe operation of the lifeboats.
- Important input brought to pass the US Coastguard during the official General Emergency Alarm Drill as boat deck commander, lowering all the lifeboats driving and safe recovery.
- Official inspection of the lifeboats in maker’s factory (HATECKE) while still under construction.
- Successfully passed NACOS PLATINUM training in Hamburg, SAM Electronics Headquarters, the newest navigation software in the world.
- In charge with the final inspection remarks regarding the structure of the ship, WTD, Shell Doors, balconies, windows, staircases, LSA.
- After the ship sailed, senior officer of the watch in charge with safe navigation, ballast operation, stability, communications and conning of the vessel while pilotage waters.
- Safety Officer in charge with all the inspections and maintenance of lifesaving equipment on board, reporting directly to Staff Captain.
28 Sep 2012 – 31 Dec 2012
Norwegian Cruise Line
1 Officer – MV Norwegian Gem
- Cruises between NY, Caribbean and Bahamas.
- Senior officer of the watch in charge with safe navigation, ballast operation, stability, communications and conning of the vessel while pilotage waters.
- Safety Officer in charge with all the inspections and maintenance of lifesaving equipment on board, reporting directly to Staff Captain.
24 Apr 2012 – 16 Jul 2012
Norwegian Cruise Line
1 Officer – MV Norwegian Gem
- Cruises between NY and Bermuda, Caribbean and Bahamas.
- Senior officer of the watch in charge with safe navigation, ballast operation, stability, communications and conning of the vessel while pilotage waters.
- Safety Officer in charge with all the inspections and maintenance of lifesaving equipment on board, reporting directly to Staff Captain.
13 Nov 2011 – 08 Feb 2012
Norwegian Cruise Line
1 Officer – MV Norwegian Gem
- Cruises between NY and Bermuda, Caribbean and Bahamas.
- Senior officer of the watch in charge with safe navigation, ballast operation, stability, communications and conning of the vessel while pilotage waters.
- Safety Officer in charge with all the inspections and maintenance of lifesaving equipment on board, reporting directly to Staff Captain.
29 May 2011 – 21 Aug 2011
Norwegian Cruise Line
1 Officer – MV Norwegian Gem
- Cruises between NY and Bermuda.
- Senior officer of the watch in charge with safe navigation, ballast operation, stability, communications and conning of the vessel while pilotage waters.
- Safety Officer in charge with all the inspections and maintenance of lifesaving equipment on board, reporting directly to Staff Captain.
28 Nov 2010 – 05 Mar 2011
Norwegian Cruise Line
1 Officer – MV Norwegian Gem
- Cruises between USA and Caribbean or Bahamas with NY as home port.
- Senior officer of the watch in charge with safe navigation, ballast operation, stability, communications and conning of the vessel while pilotage waters.
- Safety Officer in charge with all the inspections and maintenance of lifesaving equipment on board, reporting directly to Staff Captain.
18 Mar 2010 – 28 Jun 2010
Pullmantur Cruises
2 Officer – MV Zenith
- Cruises in Mediterranean and Aegean Sea.
- In charge with navigation watch.
- Navigation Officer preparing the passage planning for all the routes of the ship, correction of nautical charts and publications, preparing voyages reports.
- In charge of communications, GMDSS operator.
24 Apr 2009 – 15 Oct 2009
Pullmantur Cruises
2 Officer – MV Sovereign
- Cruises in Mediterranean Sea.
- In charge with navigation watch.
- Environmental Officer in charge of following the Garbage Management Plan of the company.
07 Mar 2009 – 23 Apr 2009
Pullmantur Cruises
2 Officer – MV Oceanic
- Voyage from Barcelona to Yokohama.
- In charge with navigation watch.
- Environmental Officer in charge of following the Garbage Management Plan of the company.
07 Jun 2008 – 05 Nov 2008
Capital Shipping and Trading
2 Officer – MT Apostolos
- Voyages between Europe and East/West Coast of America, Mediterranean, Atlantic, Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea.
- In charge with navigation watch
- In charge of watch during cargo operations loading, discharging, ballast operations under supervision of Chief Officer.
- Navigation Officer preparing the passage planning for all the routes of the ship, correction of nautical charts and publications, preparing voyages reports.
- In charge of communications, GMDSS operator.
23 Jan 2008 – 01 Mar 2008
Gestioni Armatoriali Spa
3 Officer – MT Carlos G
- Voyages in Mediterranean and Black Sea.
- In charge with navigation watch
- In charge of watch during cargo operations loading, discharging, ballast operations under supervision of Chief Officer.
- Safety Officer, in charge of maintenance and inspections of all safety equipment onboard LSA and FFE.
02 Jul 2007 – 03 Dec 2007
Gestioni Armatoriali Spa
3 Officer – MT Stena Conquest
- Voyages in Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea.
- In charge with navigation watch
- In charge of watch during cargo operations loading, discharging, ballast operations under supervision of Chief Officer.
- Safety Officer, in charge of maintenance and inspections of all safety equipment onboard LSA and FFE.
12 Jan 2007 – 02 May 2007
Fouquet Sacop Maritime
2 Officer – MT Charlotte
- Voyages between France and Morocco.
- In charge with navigation watch
- In charge of watch during cargo operations loading, discharging, ballast operations under supervision of Chief Officer.
- Navigation Officer preparing the passage planning for all the routes of the ship, correction of nautical charts and publications, preparing voyages reports.
- In charge of communications, GMDSS operator.
30 Jul 2006 – 03 Oct 2006
Fouquet Sacop Maritime
2 Officer – MT Provence
- Voyages in Caribbean Sea between Martinique and Guadeloupe.
- In charge with navigation watch
- In charge of watch during cargo operations loading, discharging, ballast operations under supervision of Chief Officer.
- Navigation Officer preparing the passage planning for all the routes of the ship, correction of nautical charts and publications, preparing voyages reports.
- In charge of communications, GMDSS operator.
03 Dec 2005 – 23 Jun 2006
Gestioni Armatoriali Spa
3 Officer – MT Venus G
- Voyages in Mediterranean, Black Sea and Atlantic Ocean.
- In charge with navigation watch.
- In charge of watch during cargo operations loading, discharging, ballast operations under supervision of Chief Officer.
- Safety Officer, in charge of maintenance and inspections of all safety equipment onboard LSA and FFE.
15 Mar 2005 – 08 May 2005
Lauranne Shipping
Deck Cadet – MT Crestar
- Voyages in Mediterranean and Black Sea
- Assistant of Officer on Duty during navigation and cargo operation watch.
16 Dec 2004 – 07 Feb 2005
Lauranne Shipping
Deck Cadet – MT Laura H
- Voyages in North Sea.
- Assistant of Officer on Duty during navigation and cargo operation watch.
Skills
- Experience on new build passenger vessels with IBS Bridge and latest navigation technology.
- Fully experienced in navigation watch, radio communications, handling of electronic navigational equipment, experience in ballast, cargo and bunkering operations, environmental, navigation and safety.
- Fully familiar with of NACOS (navigation and command system) certified training in Almere Holland, Resolve Academy Ft Lauderdale Florida (NACOS 5) and SAM Electronics Headquarters Hamburg Germany (NACOS Platinum).
- Fully familiar with Walmarine operation, certified training.
- PC knowledge for all operations platforms and ability to learn any other type of operation system.
- Languages: English (very good), French (intermediate), Italian (beginner)
References
Available upon request and also as it is stated in all Evaluations forms received from all the Captains, Staff Captains and Chief Officers from NCL in the last 5 years.