Objective
To obtain suitable employment with a company where I can make a positive contribution to an organization by utilizing my acquired skills and professional experience in the Maritime Industry.
Experience
QUALIFICATIONS
Thirty-seven years marine engineering experience, 25yrs sea-going(Chief Engineer) and 12yrs ashore with OMI Corporation
Oversaw the daily Engineering Operations for a fleet of 20 Ocean-going vessels & supervised a staff of six Port Engineers and various consultants.
Ensured good cost control while being responsibility for a 10 million dollar Operational Budget
Carried out ship-board inspections with United States Coast Guard, the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and other International Underwriter - DNV, Lloyds Register, Bureau Veritas and Germanische Lloyd
Co-ordinate, negotiate and authorized repairs with USA and Foreign Shipyard Representatives
Liaison with in-house chartering Operations, Insurance, Crewing for (Foreign/USA) and Accounting Departments
Acted as Owners Representative in the handling of negotiations for the sale of several OMI Corporation vessels (Bulker/Tankers) worth an estimated 26 million dollars.
EMPLOYMENT
2006-2008 Seacor Marine/ Seabulk Towing Ft. Lauderdale
Independent Consulting Superintendent Engineer
Responsible for maintenance, dry dockings and
Support of in-house technical procedures
Reported directly to President of Division
1987- 1999 OMI Corporation New York
Port Engineer, Fleet Superintendent Engineer
Assistant Vice President of Engineering
Responsible for 20 Ocean going vessels and an
Budget over 10 million. Supervised staff of six
Port Engineers. Negotiated repair and maintenance
Contracts with vendors and consultants. Dealt with
US Coast Guard and ABS for compliance inspections.
Liaison with in house Chartering, Operations,
Insurance and Accounting.
Traveled extensively worldwide to investigate
Accidents and provide technical advise.
Designated as a Qualified Individual
1962-1987 Various (USA) Marine Shipping Companies
Victory Carrier, Manhattan Tankers, Rye Marine,
General Corp., Ismean Lines, OMI – Meadow Brook,
Empire Transport, Platte Transport, Connecticut
Transport and Challenger Transport.
Obtained Chief Engineer License for Motor Vessels
Steam Propulsion Operated and Diesel Engine
Operated “deep-sea” ocean going vessels such as
Clean Product Tankers for Crude Oil.
Carriers include: Very large Crude Oil Carriers,
Ultra Large Crude Carriers and Chemical Product
Tankers.
Education
EDUCATION
1992- Maine Maritime Academy – Graduated Third Engineer, Steam and Motor (Diesel) Operated Vessels
1983- 1987 Obtained license for the position as Chief Engineer for Motor Vessels
Sailed as Chief Engineer with District –2 Marine Engineering Beneficial Association (MEBA/AMO) until my retirement as a sea-going (active) Chief Engineer
1987- 1997 Attended Industry Marine related seminars at ABS Houston, Quality Education Systems (QES) courses, several OSHA Awareness Level Training and several Diesel Engine courses with Maine Maritime Academy
License for Motor Vessels
Steam Propulsion Operated and Diesel Engine
Operated “deep-sea” ocean going vessels such as
Clean Product Tankers for Crude Oil.
Carriers include: Very large Crude Oil Carriers,
Ultra Large Crude Carriers and Chemical Product
Tankers.
Certification
Skils