Objective
would like the opportunity to use my sea skills in other areas concerning the sea
Experience
1971-1972 Fish Sales Auctioneer in Aberdeen, Scotland
1972-1976 Deckhand aboard Seine net fishing trawler
1976-1982 Deckhand/Mate/Relief Skipper aboard Pelagic Trawler
1982-1988 Deckhand aboard Purse Seine Trawler
1988-1990 Self employed Net Repairer/Manufacturer
1990-2004 Mate aboard Pelagic Pair Trawler, also in charge of fishing gear, repairs/maintenance
2004-2006 Skipper aboard Pelagic Pair Trawler
2006 - present Landlord of Public House with wife*
*Also working part-time on Pilot Boat as Crewman assisting with arrivals/departures of ships into Plymouth Harbour
Education
Secondary Schooling
Certification
Mates Full and Special Certificate
Basic Sea Survival Certificate
Elementary First Aid Certificate
MCA Seafarer Medical Certificate (expires Sept 09)
Skils
I have spent most of my career working on the sea. I am hardworking, reliable and trustworthy. The fishing industry is not as productive as it used to be and it is for this reason I would like the opportunity to use my sea skills in other areas of the sea
I am prepared to travel