Objective
As a reliable, dedicated and loyal person, I have navigational and managerial skills as a
Senior Deck Officer/Head of Deck Department while previously working on board and as a Safety & Quality Manager/Company Security Officer with Crystal Water Navigation Pte Ltd. With these characteristics, qualifications and with my vast experience working on board oil tankers and also ashore with different oil terminals and companies, I will be an asset to any maritime organization. I had graduated and am holding a Master of Science in Maritime Studies degree received from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore since June 16th 2010.
Experience
Oil Inspections (USA) Inc (Houston, TX)Feb 2009 to Present
Consultant
The services rendered are expediting cargo loading & discharging in ports, expediting offshore lightering cargo transfer operations, loss control, tanker vessel & terminal vetting, pre-SIRE inspections, pre-purchase surveys, tank cleaning supervision and on board cargo blending advising,
travelling worldwide.
Crystal Water Navigation Pte Ltd (Singapore)May 2007 to Feb 2009
Safety & Quality Manager/Company Security Officer/Crewing Manager/Alternate DPA
Although the company was registered in 1996 in Singapore, the office was officially set up and full operations carried out from Singapore since May 2007. I was exclusively involved in re-writing the company’s Safety Management System manuals together with a Marine Consultant and also in the implementation. Subsequently, I was reviewing, updating and implementing changes made to the Safety Management System and Security System as per International Standards. My other duties were involved in crew selection from the Philippines, on going crew training, visiting vessels to conduct audits/inspections and also to prepare vessels for external audits/inspections. I was also involved in the delivery of new vessel as company’s representative at Sanuki Shipyard, Japan in July/August 2008 and sailed with the vessel to her first load and discharge ports in Korea and China respectively to oversee smooth operations overall. The company owns and manages Asphalt and LPG vessels.
Oil Inspections (USA) Inc (Houston, TX)Jan 2005 to May 2007
General Maritime Corporation (NJ)Jun 2004 to Jan 2005
Marine Superintendent/Loss Control Representative/Expeditor
Dealing in both crude and clean petroleum products, attended to various clients’ cargoes, stowed in tanker vessels, during cargo transfer operations. Advising and supervising - tank cleaning operations when changing grades; 4-5 grades blending of clean petroleum products, mostly for British Petroleum (BP) as clients; and cargo transfer operations during offshore lightering operations and discharging at Louisiana Offshore Oil Port (LOOP), USA. Attending as Pollution Control Representative (PCR)/Pollution & Safety Advisor (PSA). Assignments carried out in North/Central Americas, Caribbean Region, Europe, China, Japan, Hong Kong, UAE and Singapore.
Freeboard Inc (Linden, NJ) & Camin Cargo Control (Linden, NJ)Dec 2003 to Jun 2004
Oil Cargo Surveyor
Additional experience as an Oil Cargo Surveyor with Freeboard Inc and Camin Cargo Control in Linden (New Jersey). Gaining experience working at various oil terminals and offshore lightering areas in the East coast of USA.
Neptune Orient Lines/American Eagle Tankers Dec 1987 to Dec 2003
Deck Officer
Specializing in crude oil tankers ranging from 51000 to 58000 GRT, and traveled worldwide. Started as a cadet with Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) and subsequently, worked as an Officer with American Eagle Tankers (AET), which was a subsidiary of NOL. Experienced in taking over a new vessel, Eagle Tacoma, as a Senior Deck Officer, from Imabari Shipyard, Japan, including a full sea trial in 2002. Last vessel with AET was the Eagle Boston. Served as Senior Deck Officer from Jun 1997 to Dec 2003.
Education
June 2010
Master of Science in Maritime Studies
Nanyang Technological University May
1992
Diploma in Nautical Studies
Singapore Maritime Academy
2001
Class 1 COC Foreign-Going
(Master Mariner)
Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore
Re-validated as per STCW 98
2001
Document to serve as a
Master on tankers
(Petroleum Endorsement)
Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore
1998
Class 1 COC Foreign-Going
Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore
1995
Class 2 COC Foreign-Going
Singapore Marine Department
1992
Class 3 COC Foreign-Going
Singapore Marine Department
Certification
• General Operator Certificate-Global Maritime Distress & Safety System
• Advanced Training in Fire Fighting Certificate
• Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats
• Bridge Resource Management Certificate
• Advanced Tanker Safety Course (Petroleum)
• Simulator-based Bridge Team Training
• Efficient Deck Hand Certificate
• Oil, Chemical and Liquefied Gas Tanker Familiarization Course
• Electronic Navigational Systems Course
• Navigation Control Course
• Shipboard Training and Assessment Course
• Ship Captain’s Medical Course
Skils
• Basic Staff Counseling Course
• Situational Leadership Course
• ISM Internal Auditor Course
• ISO and Risk Assessment Course
• Shipboard Management Training
• ISM/ISPS Auditor Course
• SSO/CSO Course
• BRM/BTM Courses
• Preparation for Tanker Safety Inspection and Vetting Course
• Risk Management and Incident Investigation Training Course
• Head of deck department, in-charge of 12 personnel
• 2nd-in-command
• In-charge of cargo transferring, crude oil washing and tank cleaning operations
• Prepared overtime sheets, bond store sheets, cadet welfare fund statements and zonal maintenance
• Preparing letters of protest
• Anchoring
• Heaving anchor
• Maneuvering vessel to pilot boarding ground
• Conning vessel while embarking/disembarking of pilots at sea and inland waters
• Command monthly emergency drills
• Vast experience in lightering operations at the Gulf of Mexico and East Coast, USA
• Experienced in SBM mooring and unmooring operations in Mexico and Colombia
• Other day-to-day operations
• Supervised deck maintenance
• Conduct monthly staff trainings on shipboard operations & safety matters
• Chair monthly deck safety meetings
Special Training
June 2002
Certificate of Master Training & Assessment Course in accordance with STCW requirements under section B1/12 & 38, conducted at Star Cruises ship simulator in Port Klang, Malaysia by the Danish Maritime Institute. APRO test completed with excellent results.