Objective
Seeking Employment on a Tug where I can use my skills and experience while working towards a Mate of Towing
Experience
Work Experience:
2010-Present M/V Range Rover, Andros Island, Bahamas
2nd Mate
-Stand watch as officer in charge of navigational watch while underway.
-Load/offload deck of 200' US Navy Research vessel.
-Order food/supplies and prepare meals for up to 25 people.
-4-point mooring operations, towing astern and hipped up.
-Maintaining vessel in pristine order: chip, paint, etc.
2008-2009 F/V Sound Leader, coastal Washington
Engineer/Deckhand
-Maintenance of main and auxiliary engines in commercial crab fishing boat.
-Oversee and conduct all deck/fishing operations.
-Standing watch and mooring of vessel.
2006-2008 F/V Kentucky Woman, Kodiak AK
Captain
-Operate and maintain 32 foot fishing vessel in commercial cod fishery.
-Maintain engine/hydraulics/fishing gear in working order.
-Maintain vessel up to or above all USCG safety standards.
-Conduct all safety drills.
2005-2007 F/V Wild Goose II, Bristol Bay AK
Deckhand
-Mooring up of vessel in strong current conditions.
-Oversee and conduct all deck operations.
-Conduct all vessel fueling and maintenance.
2006 M/V Crystal Tide, Homer AK
Deckhand
-Load/unload 150 foot landing craft.
-All superficial repairs.
-Remove and replace main engines and auxiliary generators, props and shafts.
2003-2005 F/V Celtic Lady, Kodiak AK
Skiff Operator/Deckhand
-Operate 22 foot seine skiff in commercial salmon fishery.
-Maintain skiff engine and assist in all repairs to boat/skiff.
2004 F/V Southern Wind, Bearing Sea AK
Deckhand
-Work deck and deck maintenance on 170 foot crabber.
-Work in extreme weather and seas.
-Maintain wheel watch.
Education
Maritime Professional Training, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 2010-2011
Columbia Pacific Maritime, Portland, OR 2007-2008
Certification
USCG AB Unlimited
STCW-95 with Lifeboatman
Master 50 ton Near coastal/approved for master 200 ton
Advanced Fire Fighting
Bridge Resource Management
Medical 1st Aid Provider
RFPNW
Flashing Llight
Radar Observer Unlimited
Commercial Assistance Towing
Skils
Experience navigating/operating various vessels in inclement weather and for long durations.
Experience working on deck, line handling, mooring, towing.
Crane/winch/anchor/capstan operation experience.
Exceptional communication skills.
Exceptional knowledge of knots/splices.
Competent and confident boat handler.
Proficient in Galley at meal preparation.
Bilingual(English/Spanish).
I am a hard worker and a fast learner who is easy to get along with onboard a vessel. I pride myself on being self motivated and thorough. I want any job that has my name on it to be done properly and promptly. I have never been late or missed an underway. I believe that I would be an asset to any vessel that is looking for an intelligent, strong, skilled worker who does not need constant direction, can look about a vessel and see what needs to be done and is passionate about working on boats and ships.