Objective
A position utilizing USCG Masters Lic and or USCG Marine Engineers lic.
Experience
• More than 22 years varied maritime experience from Wiper/OS to serving in both Captain and Chief Engineer positions.
• Port Engineer experience including complete refit management and delivery of multiple high-speed passenger vessels.
• Supervision, training, scheduling, workflow coordination, and evaluation of personnel. ISM plan development. Experienced in ship yard management and negotiations.
• Repairing and maintaining a broad spectrum of marine propulsion systems electronic and auxiliary equipment.
? Diesel engines including BMW, Caterpillar, Cummings, Detroit Diesel, Duetz, General Motors, John Deere, Leroy Somor, MTU -Mercedes Benz
? Trexton-Lycoming jet turbines.
? Propulsion systems, including KaMeWa Jet, MJP, Twin Disc, ZF.
• Steel and aluminum welding, fabrication.
• Experienced heavy construction equipment operator EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2003- Present
2003 Captain/ Engineer. North Shore Services. San Juan Islands, Washington. Sport Fishing.
Heavy Equipment operator/ General Construction. Self employed.
Chief Engineer. Mermaid Fast Ferries., Saint Croix USVI
M/V Mermaid. 1600 GRT/ Unlimited HP
2001 – 2003
Port Engineer / Captain
Yacht Ship Cruise Lines Ltd/ Bob Gearsdorf., Seattle, Washington.
1998 - 2001
Chief Engineer/ Captain
SAN JUAN EXPRESS, Seattle, Washington.
M/V San Juan Explorer. 100 GRT/ 3000 HP
1998 and 2000 Relief Chief Engineer
LINGBLAD SPECIAL EXPEDITIONS, Seattle, Washington.
MV Sea Lion, and the MV Sea Bird.
100 GRT / 3000 HP
1997 – 2000
Chief Engineer. (1996-1998).
CLIPPER NAVIGATION, Seattle , Washington.
M/V Victoria Clipper 1, 2, 3 and 4. 100- 1600 GRT / Unlimited Hp
1995 – 1997 Chief/Assistant Engineer.
COASTAL TRANSPORTATION, Seattle, Washington.
M/V Coastal Ranger, Coastal Sea, Coastal Merchant, Coastal Trader, Coastal Trader. 100-1600 GRT/ Unlimited HP
1992-1995
1988 – 1992 Able Bodied Seaman / Assistant Engineer
CLIPPER NAVIGATION, Seattle, Washington
M/V Victoria Clipper 1,2,3 and 4. 100 – 1600 GRT/ Unlimited HP
Deck and Engine Utility Mechanic.
U.S. MERCHANT MARINE
Served on vessels crewed by The Seafarers International Union.
Unlimited Oceans
Other Experience:
Heavy equipment operator, Auto Repair, Bartending, Construction, Logging, Management, Sales.
Education
U.S. Merchant Marine Seamanship Program. Seafarers Harry Lundberg School of Seamanship, Piney Point, MD. Basic courses, LNG safety training.
KaMeWa. Maintenance program, Victoria Clipper.
P.A.D.I. Rescue Scuba Diver.
LSO Training. US Navy. Helicopter flight deck operations. 1991.
Associate of Arts Degree, Century Business College, San Diego, CA.
Food and Beverage Management.
Auto Mechanics, Auto Body and Marine Plastic Course.
New Market Vocational Skill Center, Tumwater, WA. 1987.
Graduate, Shelton, High School, Shelton, WA. 1987.
Certification
U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Engineer Designated Duty Engineer Unlimited and A/E Limited current STCW 95
QMED Electrician.
U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Master 100GT/ 200gt Mate. Endorsed for International Water. Current STCW 95
Able Bodied (AB) Seaman, Lifeboatsman, Advanced Firefighting, Damage Control, Crane Operations, Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) Safety.
Skils
Innovative problem-solving skills...very resourceful and creative...articulate communication skills...superior organizational abilities...analytical and decisive...excellent manager of personnel, time and resources ...competent as a team member, or in positions requiring independent thought and decision-making abilities...self-motivated...versatile and adaptable... relate effectively to individuals of all cultures and backgrounds...patient and capable under pressure