Objective
My background has provided an excellent knowledge of the following areas. Licensed for: USCG Master of Steam or Motor Vessels of Any Gross Tons Inland, Also Master Steam or Motor Vessels 1,600 / 3,000 Gross Tons all Oceans Also Master of Towing Vessels Upon Oceans, Inland, Western Rivers, Great Lakes. Radar Observer Unlimited. Able Seaman Unlimited Oceans. FCC - Marine Radio GMDSS - Amateur Radio (Extra Class). STCW-95. US Passport, Navigation-Celestial and Worldwide. Extensive knowledge of US Code of Federal Regulations (CFR's), Maritime Administration, ISM, ISPS Code. Budgeting/Cost Effective Management, Implemented intensive Shipboard Training, Fire/Boat/Man Overboard Drills. Assure safe, reliable operation of the vessel including loss prevention programs.
Experience
Summary:
My background has provided an excellent knowledge of the following areas. Licensed for: USCG Master of Steam or Motor Vessels of Any Gross Tons Inland, Also Master Steam or Motor Vessels 1,600 / 3,000 Gross Tons all Oceans Also Master of Towing Vessels Upon Oceans, Inland, Western Rivers, Great Lakes. Radar Observer Unlimited. Able Seaman Unlimited Oceans. FCC - Marine Radio GMDSS - Amateur Radio (Extra Class). STCW-95. US Passport, Navigation-Celestial and Worldwide. Extensive knowledge of US Code of Federal Regulations (CFR's), Maritime Administration, ISM, ISPS Code. Budgeting/Cost Effective Management, Implemented intensive Shipboard Training, Fire/Boat/Man Overboard Drills. Assure safe, reliable operation of the vessel including loss prevention programs. Generated a minimal environmental impact study for manatees and marine mammals protection. Facilitated preventive maintenance schedules, troubleshooting and repair solutions, and compiled procedural manuals programs, Initiated integration with non-marine divisions. Personnel Manager--Interview and hire qualified marine crew, Personnel evaluation, Bridge Team Management, Hospitality Awareness Programs, Public Relations/Marketing/Advertising, Vessel Construction. CPR- FIRST AID. Vessel, Company, Facility Security Officer Training and Certificates.
Education:
Graduate of Baltimore City High School
Marine Maritime: U of M. College Baltimore, Maryland
Essex Community College Baltimore, Maryland Major: Business, Maritime Administration
Maritime Professional Training of Ft. Lauderdale Florida
Technical: US Navy Radio and Radar school, San Diego, California
Additional Training and Certificates:
Extensive Passenger Vessel service background, and total familiarity with procedures and demands of Crew Management. Also specialize in safety, ship operations, drills (fire/boat, man overboard etc.) USCG, CFR's. ISM, ISPS, SOLAS, VSO, FSO, CSO compliance. Certificate of completion in training: Crowd Management Course, Crisis Management Course, HAZWOPER - HAZMAT - H2s
Extra Class Amateur Radio call sign AH6NP
Military:
US Navy First Class Radioman
Honorable Discharge
Top Secret Clearance
Employment History:
2006-2008 Master Captain, Majestic America Line. Master Captain, On board M/V Columbia Queen 218’ Passenger Ship Sailing on the Columbia and Snake Rivers. Also Master Captain on Board M/V Contessa 130’ Passenger Ship Sailing in SW Alaska. Chief Mate Steam/Vessel Delta Queen
2004-2006
Master Captain, Odyssey Marine Exploration www.shipwreck.net Mr. Roy Truman 813 951 5059 cell. – 813 830 6584 direct. – 813 876 1776 office. 197X55 Research Vessel. Working in the Mediterranean Sea for the Government of the United Kingdom (Gibraltar UK). Direct and supervise marine workforce. Actively participate in the process to develop departmental objectives, Monitor production and maintenance. Ensure objectives are achieved within budgetary constraints. Implement and maintain department level processes, procedures and standards in compliance with ISM, ABS, USCG safety and corporate policies. Develop, instruct, motivate and discipline the Marine workforce in compliance with corporate standards. Recognize and promote ideas that provide safer more efficient and cost effective operation. Effectively interface Marine Department with customer representatives, regulators and others as required.
2003
FastCats Ferry Service Fort Myers, FL.
Master – Marine Department Manager 149 Passenger Fast Ferry Passenger Vessel - From Fort Myers Fl. to Key West Fl. Crew Training for Marine and Non-Marine. Safety Fire, MOB, Abandon Ship. Developed Vessels first COI in compliance with USCG, HSC, ISM Code
Mr. Mark Antos 305 400 6446 www.FastCats.org
2002
TDI-Brooks International
Ms. Suzann Cardwell 512.863.7254
200X60 Research Vessel (Trip Work)
Sun Cruz - Casino - Key Largo Fl., Port Canaveral, FL.
Master, Passenger Vessel at Key Largo, FL. Contingency planning, emergency disaster drills, crew safety training, regulatory compliance with U.S. Coast Guard, watch quarter and station bills. (321) 783 2770
2000-2002
Sam's Town Casino - Kansas City, MO
Master M/V Judy's Prize - 2,000 Passenger Vessel - 300ft X 80ft. Crew Training, upkeep, maintenance, organizing and guiding to completion proper documentation and USCG regulations and compliance. 6711 N.E. Birmingham Road - Kansas City, MO. 64117 - Telephone (816) 414.7777.
Diamond Royale - Casino at the Port of Canaveral Florida
Master M/V Diamond Royale - 600 Passenger Vessel. 210ft X 40ft.-- Marine Operations Manager/Captain. Crew Training; Fire/ Man overboard simulated drills - Michelle M. Brown, Human Resources Manager. 405A Atlantis Road, Port Canaveral Florida (Diamond Royale was acquired by Sun Cruz Casino) Telephone (321) 783.2770
1995-2000
Southern Elegance - Casino Vessel Gulfport Mississippi
Master, M/V Southern Elegance - 800 Passenger Vessel, 350ft X 55ft (Ships Registry, Panama, RP.) Crew Training. Oversaw USCG, FCC CFR'S compliance and had vessel approved in all USCG, FCC and VERITAS inspections. Implemented staff/crew and passenger relations campaign for Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Training of staff / crew / passengers. 1205 25th Avenue Gulfport. Mississippi 39501 - Telephone (601) 864.4005
1991-1994
Military Sealift Command, Oakland California
Navigation Watch stander/Mate Duties included navigation of Persian Gulf onboard 22,000 Gross Tons 676ft Naval Support Oilier. Responsible for ship's logs, radio message conveyance and security. Also navigated vessel in underway replenishment maneuvers delivering fuel to Naval Combatant Ships. Training of crew, with military operations against a hostile armed force during Persian Gulf War.
1988-1990
IMCO Marine Inc, Miami, Florida
Master- M/V Northlander, 1,519 Gross tons. Responsibilities included assignment of duties to Deck Dept. Utilizing shipboard computers for Port / Customs documentations, ship manifests and payroll for fifteen crewmembers. Ship was a freighter transporting ammunition from Northern Europe to West Africa.
Personal:
Life member VFW, America Legion, Masonic, USCG AUX. Hobbies: Amateur Radio, Reading, Boating, And Fishing. Non-Smoker.
References Available Upon Request
Education
Graduate of Baltimore City High School
Marine Maritime: U of M. College Baltimore, Maryland
Essex Community College Baltimore, Maryland Major: Business, Maritime Administration
Maritime Professional Training of Ft. Lauderdale Florida
Technical: US Navy Radio and Radar school, San Diego, California
Certification
Licensed for: USCG Master of Steam or Motor Vessels of Any Gross Tons Inland, Also Master Steam or Motor Vessels 1,600 / 3,000 Gross Tons all Oceans Also Master of Towing Vessels Upon Oceans, Inland, Western Rivers, Great Lakes. Radar Observer Unlimited. Able Seaman Unlimited Oceans. FCC - Marine Radio GMDSS - Amateur Radio (Extra Class). STCW-95. US Passport, Navigation-Celestial and Worldwide. Extensive knowledge of US Code of Federal Regulations (CFR's), Maritime Administration, ISM, ISPS Code. Budgeting/Cost Effective Management, Implemented intensive Shipboard Training, Fire/Boat/Man Overboard Drills. Assure safe, reliable operation of the vessel including loss prevention programs. Generated a minimal environmental impact study for manatees and marine mammals protection. Facilitated preventive maintenance schedules, troubleshooting and repair solutions, and compiled procedural manuals programs, Initiated integration with non-marine divisions. Personnel Manager--Interview and hire qualified marine crew, Personnel evaluation, Bridge Team Management, Hospitality Awareness Programs, Public Relations/Marketing/Advertising, Vessel Construction. CPR- FIRST AID. Vessel, Company, Facility Security Officer Training and Certificates.
Skils
Vessel service background, and total familiarity with procedures and demands of Crew Management. Also specialize in safety, ship operations, drills (fire/boat, man overboard etc.) USCG, CFR's. ISM, ISPS, SOLAS, VSO, FSO, CSO compliance. Certificate of completion in training: Crowd Management Course, Crisis Management Course, HAZWOPER - HAZMAT - H2s
US Navy First Class Radioman
Honorable Discharge
Top Secret Clearance