Objective
I am a keen self-motivated professional individual wanting to pursue and develop my career in Marine Operations and Marine Engineering, further up the chains of management.
Experience
From April 2006
Branch Manager, Luanda / Angola, 200 persons.
Stapem Offshore SA
Representative of the company in Angola. overall management of the Agency in Luanda. QHSE representative. Follow up the existing contracts, and prospect for new clients. Coordinate the offshore operations.
Manage the Marine Department, prepare call for tender from Oil Major Companies.
Company activities in Angola, services for the Oil & Gas industry:
- Marine Services: Marine management of Floating Production Storage and Offloading units (FPSO), tankers mooring / loading, engineering & technical assistance, security & logistics.
- Subsea Services: Diving operations, positioning & ROV services.
- Inspection, Repair & Maintenance: Maintenance engineering & procurement, servicing of safety equipments, composite protection.
- Logistics.
- Real Estate: Construction, renovation and repair works.
January 2005 to April 2006
Marine Department Manager, Marine Engineer
Stapem Offshore SA
Manage the marine activities of the company:
- Crew management: 95 persons onboard FPSO, FSO, accommodation barge, survey vessel.
- Contract preparation and follow-up: Manning, engineering, procurement.
- Engineering: Diving support boat design, ship adaptation, installation procedures, mooring plans, towing plans, expertise.
- Operations: Follow up of Diving support boats activities, follow up of FSO activities.
Particular missions:
- Erha FPSO, Esso Nigeria for Acergy as Marine Advisor for export line assembly operation and connection.
- Palanca FSO, Sonangol P&P as Offshore Manager for export line changing over operation.
- Palanca FSO, Sonangol P&P as Mooring Master.
- Girassol FPSO, Total Angola as Offshore Superintendent for marine inspection
- Kizomba A FPSO, Esso Angola as Marine Advisor regarding Framo hydraulic pumps maintenance and marine system expertise.
January 2003 to january 2005
Loading Master
Girassol FPSO, 250000 bbls/day
for TOTAL E&P ANGOLA.
In charge of supervision of cargo storage and export operations, on site follow-up of class inspection and maintenance of the cargo equipments.
Manoeuvring Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) and monitoring Offloading operations from tanker side in back-up.
Particular missions:
- Maintenance coordination on the pumping system and automation Framo / Yokogawa.
- Drafting of metering procedure (Meci, Saab).
- Review of all Marine Procedures dealing with oil storage / offloading.
May 2000 to December 2002
Ship’s Master
Onboard Chemical Tankers and product tankers. In charge of ship’s management: QHSE, crew, operations, maintenance, catering.
- Overall responsibility with ship’s operations.
- Representative of the ship manager and the ship owner.
- Accounting for the crew wages and catering.
- Writing and follow up of operational procedures regarding ISO/ISM standards.
- Preparation and follow-up of Oil Majors and Chemical Distribute Institute vetting.
- Preparation of dry-docking: Structural assessment with classification society, repair on the cargo system, main engine and auxiliaries general work.
November 1997 to April 2000
Chief Officer
Onboard Heavy lift carriers and Bulk for Louis Dreyfus Armateurs.
In charge of deck department, supervision of the deck team, Officer of the watch.
- Organisation and supervision of the cargo operations: preparation of storage plan, loading / unloading plan, heavy lift operations and lashing plan. Calculate stress and stability parameters.
- Planning, organisation and supervision of the deck equipment maintenance: hydraulic systems, winches, cranes, rigging and lashing equipment, surface treatment.
- QHSE / Security department: Follow up company standard, training of the crew members, safety / security drill supervision, QHSE reporting.
- Preparation and coordination of dry-docking, regarding hull, cargo and safety systems.
June 1994 to December 1996 and April 1997 to November 1997
Officer / Engineer
Onboard bulk carriers for Louis Dreyfus Armateurs.
Officer of the watch. In charge of the Navigation Department and Communications. Safety department assistant.
Engineer in charge of electrical department, fuel system, deck auxiliaries.
Preparation and co-ordination of dry-docking, regarding engine and deck auxiliaries.
January 1996 to March 1997
French Navy Operation Officer
Onboard Strategic Nuclear Submarine S.S.B.N, and Mine Hunter, for the French Navy.
Officer of the watch. In charge of tactical information, assistant of the anti-submarine head of department. Sport activities officer.
Representative of the Navy onboard supply vessels for special towing operations.
From 1990 to 1993
Merchant Navy cadet: Ship's operations and maintenance practical training onboard container vessel(CGM), passenger vessel(SNCM)and bulk carrier(Louis Dreyfus Armateurs).
From 1988 to 1989
Summer jobs: Ship’s chandler selling assistant, factory unskilled worker.
Education
January 2006
Trelleborg Hoses Factory Training (Offshore Terminal Export line)
Clermont-Ferrand, France.
March 2003
Pilot training course (Ship handling, theoretical and practical)
Warsash university, Southampton, UK.
November 2000
Chemical tanker course (Chemical products operations)
National Merchant Navy Academy, Marseille, France.
September 2000
Oil tanker course (Oil products operations)
National Merchant Navy Academy, Marseille, France.
January 1997
Nuclear safety onboard Nuclear Submarines qualification
French Navy, Oceanic Strategic Base, Brest.
March 1996 Navy Officer in charge of the watch qualification
French Navy, Naval Academy, Brest.
June 1995
Diplôme d’Etudes Supérieures de la Marine Marchande (MSc in Marine Technology)
National Merchant Navy Academy, Marseille, France.
- General engineering
- Maintenance and Operation of Marine Machinery
- Naval Architecture
- Cargo Operations, Logistics
- Administration : Accounting, Law, Human Resources
- Master thesis : New hull concept, Surface Effect Ships
January 1994
Deck Officer / Ship’s Engineer certificate
French Maritime Administration.
June 1993
Diplôme d’Elève officier de 1ère classe de la Marine Marchande(BSc in Marine Technology)
National Merchant Navy Academy, Marseille, France.
- General engineering
- Maintenance and Operation of Marine Machinery
- Naval Architecture
- Nautical Sciences
- Oceanography / Meteorology
- QHSE / Security
June 1990
Baccalauréat série C (Mathematics and Physics)
High school graduated, advanced level in mathematics and scientific subjects.
Certification
January 2000
Master certificate Class I STCW 95 (no limitation on tonnage and power)mention Oil+Chemical tanker. Revalidated in 2005.
French Maritime Administration.
Skils
- Deal with customers or sub-contractors in an international commercial or technical environment.
- Lead and coordinate teams dealing with technical and administrative matters.
- Manage projects and contracts.
LANGUAGE
Mother tongue: French.
Fluent in English.
knowledge in Portuguese and German.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Self-motivated with enthusiasm and energy for achieving career goals.
Able to develop excellent working relationships with people from all levels of professional, social and cultural backgrounds.
Warm, friendly cheerful personality, excellent communication skills.
COMPUTER SKILLS: Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio.
EXTRA PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Pleasure Sailing, Playing Guitar, Drawing and painting.