Objective
Earn 1600 Ton Master License, Complete DPO certification. Aquire Western Rivers Towing Endorsement
Experience
-- 1st Captain, Uninspected Towing Vessel, Cajun Industries, LLC, Baton Rouge, LA - 11/10 - Present
-- dba. Cajun Maritime, L.L.C., Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
- 15635 Airline Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70617 - (225) 753-5857
- 24 Ton, 36’ Pushboat M/V Cajun Spirit (UTV); Twin 300hp John Deere diesels.
- Construction barge fleet support to BP decontamination facility project; Dynamic Industries, Port of Lake Charles, LA.
- $450.00 a day starting pay; 7 days on / 7 days off.
-- 1st Captain, DP1 Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV)- Cat Marine, L.L.C., - Berwick, LA - 5/10 - 11/10
-- dba. Green Marine, L.L.C., Berwick, Louisiana.
- 203 Brighton Lane, Berwick, Louisiana, 70342 - Phone: (985) 519-0224, Fax (985) 384-1615
- Nautronix DP1 equipped; 387 ton, 180’ OSV Bourg D D & Srvcs., M/V Green Provider; Twin 1300 hp EMD diesels.
- Gulf dive support for Hydrex Underwater Services ie: hull cleaning. Served Trans-Ocean drill ships for Harvey Gulf.
- Gulf oil field drilling platform support for Wild Well Services and others.
- Promoted from Relief Captain/Mate to 1st Captain after 1st 6 week hitch.
- 105 - 12 hour days sea service; $450.00 per day starting pay; ending $500.00 a day; 6 weeks on / 3 weeks off.
- References: Charles Green, Owner - Phone: 985-519-0224; Captain (DPO) Mike Lloyd - 479-234-6475.
- Reason for separation: Lay-off 11/1/2010.
-- Mate/Relief Captain, Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV)- Romeo Papa, LLC, - Houma, LA - 4/10 - 5/10
- 313 Safety Road, Houma, Louisiana, 70363 - Phone: (985) 857-9275
- 199 Ton, 150’ Halter Marine OSV, M/V Secretariat, Twin 800hp Catapillar diesels.
- Port of Morgan City, Louisiana. Offshore construction barge support.
- 14 - 12 hour days sea service; $300.00 per day, 28 days on, 14 days off.
- Reference: Robert Perez, President - 985-209-2440.
- Reason for separation: Temporary position.
-- 1st Captain, Inspected Passenger Vessels - Paradise Companies, Inc., Excelsior, MN - 7/09 - 11/09
--dba. Minneapolis Queen, Inc.
- Post Office Box 563, Excelsior, Minnesota, 55331 - Phone: (952) 474-8058; (952) 470-7320 Fax
- Fully narrated daily public excursions, Minneapolis Milling District, St. Anthony Falls tour area.
- 76 Ton 96’ Skipperliner, M/V Paradise Lady, Excursion Vessel, Twin 250hp Cummins diesels.
- 33 Ton 78' Skipperliner, M/V Minneapolis Queen, Excursion Vessel, Twin 125hp Cummins diesels.
- Port of Minneapolis; upper Mississippi river gorge, St. Anthony Falls Upper & Lower Lock & Dam tour area.
- 180 - 12 hour days sea service; $1,200.00 a week starting pay; $25.00 per hour ending pay; straight time.
- Reference: Mr. Dave Lawrence - 952-292-5856. Website URL: www.twincitiescruises.com
- Reason for separation: Regular seasonal layoff. Season May through October.
-- Captain, River Crewboats - River Ventures, L.L.C., St. Amant, Louisiana - 5/09 - 6/09
- 10408 Kelli Drive, P.O. Box 429, St. Amant, Louisiana 70774
- 13-20 Ton Crew Boats, inspected passenger vessels, twin screw Detroit diesels.
- Lower Mississippi river at United Bulk Terminals, Davant, Louisiana.
- 42 - 12 hour days sea service; $200.00 per day. 14 days on, 7 days off.
- Reference: Captain Jerry Hanna: 225-268-4259
- Reason for separation: Resigned due to NMC application for Master 500 ton requiring additional sea time.
-- Mate/Relief Captain (OSV) - Blumar Offshore & Shipping Services, Inc., La Porte, Texas - 1/09 - 5/09
-- dba.Waterside Services, Inc., Galveston, Texas.
- 13935 Industrial Road, Houston, Texas 77015 - (281) 442-3220; (281) 538-8481 Fax
- 88 Ton 110' Class Swiftship supply/crew launch (OSV); M/V Donny Jr.. Triple 500hp Iveco Diesels.
- 97 Ton 110' Class Breau’s Bay Craft supply/crew launch (OSV); M/V Jody Ray; Twin 600hp Detroit Diesels.
- Advanced close quarters maneuvering operations.
- Houston ship channel to Galveston sea buoy anchorages; Galveston & Sabine lightering anchorage areas.
- Ocean going tanker/& freighter supply, launch boat operator, Doosan forklift operator, Catapillar crane operator.
- 84 - 12 hour days sea service; $1,400.00 per week. Straight time 24/7/365.
- Reason for separation: Left to pursue Master 500 ton training and begin at River Ventures.
-- Mate/Relief Captain (OSV) - Bordelon Marine, Inc., Lockport, LA - 12/08 - 1/09
- P.O. Box 619, Lockport, Louisiana 70374 - (985) 532-5333; (985) 532-3817 Fax
- 93 Ton 110' Class North American utility vessel (OSV). M/V David B.; Twin 600hp Detroit diesels.
- Advanced close quarters maneuvering operations.
- Louisiana & Texas Gulf coasts.
- Offshore drilling platform & liftboat supply.
- Promoted from 3rd Captain to 2nd Captain.
- 27 - 12 hour days sea service; $275.00 per day. 28 days on / 14 days off.
- URL website: www.bordelonmarine.com
- Reason for separation: Took job with Waterside Services Inc.
-- 1st Captain - Paradise Companies, Inc., Minneapolis, MN - 7/08 - 10/08
- See Previous Information.
-- 1st Captain, Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV) - T & T Offshore, Inc., Galveston, Texas - 1/08 - 7/08
- 9723 Teichman Road, Galveston, Texas 77554 - (409) 621-4500; (409) 621-4600 Fax
- 87 Ton 110' Class Swiftship supply/crew launch (OSV), M/V Hunter T, Triple 510hp Cummins diesels.
- Advanced close quarters maneuvering operations.
- Houston ship channel to Galveston sea buoy anchorage; Galveston & Sabine lightering anchorage areas.
- Ocean going tanker & freighter supply, launch boat operator, Catapillar forklift operator, Terex crane operator.
- Promoted from 3rd Captain to 1st Captain.
- 104 - 12 hour days sea service; $275.00 per day starting pay; $300.00 per day ending pay; 14 days on / 7 days off.
- Website URL: www.tandtmarine.com
- Reason for Separation: Returned to Paradise Companies
-- Apprentice Mate, Push Boat (UTV) - Mohawk Transportation, L.L.C., Houma, LA - 10/07 - 11/07
- 211 Bridge Road, Houma, Louisiana 70363 - (985) 873-0161; (985) 873-0162 Fax
- 106 ton towing vessel (UTV), M/V Capt. D.J. Babin, Twin 600hp Detroit diesels.
- Two 272' barges, strung out end to end. Cargo: Alkylene fuel, 1900 tons.
- Gulf coast intra-coastal waterway; Belle Chase, Louisiana to upper Brazos River via Freeport, Texas.
- 14 - 12 hour days sea service; $375.00 per day. 28 days on / 14 off.
- Reference: Captain Larry Fitch - 985-209-8426
- Reason for separation: Trip pilot assignment. Served as training under supervision. Unable to expedite license.
-- 1st Captain - Paradise Companies, Inc., Minneapolis, MN - 5/07 - 10/07
- See Previous Information.
-- Senior Captain, Dredge Tenders (UTV) - C. F. Bean, L.L.C., - New Orleans, Louisiana - 1/07 - 5/07
-- dba. Bean Dredging.
- 619 Engineers Road, Belle Chase, Louisiana 70037 (504) 587-8700; (504) 393-1248 Fax
- 33 - 42 ton dredge tender towing vessels (UTV). M/V's Lois Ann; Jennifer Bean; Twin 400hp Detroit diesels.
- Advanced towing operations. Crane barge & anchor handling. Spoil pipeline pontoon assembly & disassembly.
- Dredge Meridian, 17,000hp suction cutter, Mississippi river; Head of Passes area.
- 45 - 12 hour days sea service; $18.11 per hour plus overtime, 84 hour weeks. 14 days on / 7 off.
- Website URL: www.cfbean.com
- Supervisor - Captain Terry Hale.
- Permanent Layoff. Dredge Meridian was sold to another company. Returned to Paradise Companies.
-- Captain, River Crewboats - Weber Marine, Inc., Reserve, Louisiana - 12/06 - 2/07
- 10148 Louisiana 44, Convent, Louisiana 70723 - (225) 562-3547.
- 13-25 ton Swiftship crew boats, inspected passenger vessels. Twin 350hp Detroit diesels.
- Mississippi River, Port of South Louisiana; Nation’s largest tonnage port.
- 40 - 12 hour days sea service - $175.00 per day. 14 days on / 7 off.
- Website URL: www.webermarine.com
- Reference: Captain Steve Peytavin: 225-715-8457
- Reason for separation: Took job with Bean Dredging.
-- Captain/Operator, Dredge Tender (UTV) - Atlantic Sounding, Inc., Covington, Louisiana - 3/06 - 11/06
-- dba. Weeks Marine.
- 304 Gaille Drive, Covington, Louisiana 70433 - (985) 875-2500; (985) 875-2572 Fax
- 45 ton dredge tenders (UTV); M/V Capt. Jelly, Capt. John, Sally James, Capt. Bussey; Twin 350hp Detroit diesels.
- Advanced towing operations; crane barge & anchor handling; Spoil pipeline pontoon assembly & disassembly.
- George D. Williams Suction Cutter Dredge; BT-2 Suction Dredge; Weeks 542 Dragline Dredge.
- Gulf of Mexico, Atchafalaya River, Sabine & Neches Rivers, Mississippi River, Grand Isle.
- 164 - 12 hour days sea service; $16.00 per hour plus overtime, 84 hour weeks. 14 days on / 7 off.
- Website URL: www.weeksmarine.com
- Supervisor: Captain Keith Latolais.
Education
School: Attended Course-work
Converteam, Inc. Cert. 7/10 Dynamic Positioning Induction
Houston, Texas
Safety & Training Consultants, Inc. Cert. 7/10 Vessel Security Officer (VSO)
Houma, Louisiana
L.E. Fletcher Technical Community College Cert. 2/10 Celestial Navigation
Louisiana Marine & Petroleum Institute (LAMPI) Cert. 12/09 Terrestrial Navigation
Houma, Louisiana Cert. 6/09 Medical Care Provider (MCP)
Cert. 6/09 Flashing Lights (Morse Code)
Cert. 5/09 Basic & Advanced Firefighting
Cert. 5/09 Able Body Seaman (A/B)
Cert. 1/09 Proficiency in Survival Craft (PSC)
Cert. 1/09 Lifeboatman
Louisiana Technical College Cert. 8/09 Basic Safety Training (BST)
Young Memorial Campus Cert. 7/09 Bridge Resource Management
Morgan City, Louisiana Cert. 1/09 Radar Observer Unlimited
Mid Atlantic Maritime Academy Cert. 9/09 Rating Form Part of Navigational Virginia Beach, Virginia Watch Assessment (RFPNW)
University of Saint Thomas Grad. 12/89 Bachelor of Arts Degree (BA)
St. Paul, Minnesota General Business Management
University of Hawaii At Manoa 8/84 - 5/88 School of Business Administration
Honolulu, Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Sailing Team
University of Minnesota 9/82 - 6/84 General College
Minneapolis, Minnesota Pre-Architecture
Minnetonka Senior High School Class of 82' Graduated with Honors in Drafting
Minnetonka, Minnesota Minnetonka Skipper's Sailing Team
Certification
United States Coast Guard Licensed Captain - Reference # 2276988 - 1990-Present
U.S.C.G. Licenses:
Merchant Mariner License # 42813 – Expires 12/30/14
-- Master 500 Tons Oceans
-- Master OSV 3000 ITC Oceans
-- Master of Uninspected Towing Vessels
-- Master 100 Auxiliary Sail Vessels Near Coastal
-- Near Coastal Endorsement Since April 1990
-- Commercial Assistance Towing Endorsement
-- Radar Observer Unlimited Endorsement
-- Able-Seaman (Any Waters, Unlimited); Lifeboatman; Wiper; Stewards Dept. (FH)
-- STCW 95 Qualified – II/2; II/4: VI/1; VI/2; VI/3; VI/4; VI/5
Other Licenses:
-- Federal Communications Commission Marine Radio Operator Permit (MROP)
-- Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) – Expires 11/6/2011
-- Minnesota State Pilot’s License (Inland Waters) Since 4/1991 – Expires 4/10
-- N.A.S.D.S. Open Water Diver
-- Louisiana State Class E Driver’s License - # 009428033
STCW 95 Certificates:
- Radar Observer Unlimited - Certificate 1/09
- Bridge Resource Management - Certificate 7/09
- Basic Safety Training - Certificates 8/09
- Medical Care Provider - Certificate 6/09
- Flashing Lights - Certificate 6/09
- Basic & Advanced Firefighting - Certificate 5/09
- Able Body Seaman Limited - Certificate 5/09
- Lifeboatman - Certificate 1/09
- Proficiency in Survival Craft - Certificate 1/09
- RFPNW Assessment Rating - Certificate 9/09
Other Certificates:
- Weeks Marine Dredge Safety Management Program, (DSMP) - Certificate 7/06
- U.S. Passport # 078594310; Expires 2017
Skils
Over 20 Years holding a Near Coastal Endorsed U.S.C.G. Captain’s License.
2 Years on Gulf Offshore Supply Vessels as Master - 88 - 387 Ton OSV’s, Gulf of Mexico
1 Year as Captain/Pilot Towing Vessels 45-106 Ton UTV’s, Western Rivers, ICW & Gulf Coast
90 Days on Western River Crew Boats. 12- 25 Tons. Lower Mississippi River.
17 Years on Excursion Vessels, Yacht Delivery, Power & Sail Recreational Vessels.
Significant Body Of Water Experience:
- Near Coastal - Gulf of Mexico (Texas, Louisiana & Florida Coasts), Pacific Ocean (Hawaiian Islands)
- Great Lakes - Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Erie, Lake Winnepeg., Lake of the Woods, etc.
- Inland - Minnesota & Canadian Border Waters, Inland waters of Minnesota, Texas, Louisiana, Florida.
- Western Rivers - Mississippi River Port of South Louisiana to Head of Passes; Atchafalaya River,
Morgan City to Sea Bouy; Sabine & Neches Rivers, Port Arthur to Sea Bouy, Missouri River; Lewis &
Clark to Lake Sakakawea, Columbia River; DeSchutes River to Hood River, etc.
- Intra-Coastal Waterway: Cape Fear to St. John’s River, Belle Chase to Matagora Ship Channel.