Objective
I am looking for work as a master, master in training or A/B on crew boats, supply boats, tugs or research vessels. I have been operating live aboard diving vessels full time for the last 4 years and I am looking to move into the commercial industry. I sailed solo for over 4000 miles in 2004 and I have my advanced trimix dive certification along with my sailing and commercial assistance towing endorsements. I would welcome any opportunities or feedback that you may have.
Sincerely,
Captain Mike Tougas
Experience
• Star Dancer Relief Captain November 2008-January 2009
Master of 240 gross ton, 18 passenger live aboard dive boat in Papua New Guinea. Duties including managing a crew of 9, dive planning, dive mastering, overseeing maintenance and repairs. Planning, scheduling, and executing of 5 dives per day while overseeing customer service issues. Experiences include officer in charge of navigational watch, use of radar, gps and chart plotting systems and navigating complexed shallow reefs.
• Sundancer II Captain October 2006-October 2008
Master of 371 gross ton, 20 passenger live aboard dive boat in Belize. Duties including managing a crew of 9, dive planning, dive mastering, overseeing maintenance and repairs. Planning, scheduling, and executing of 5 dives per day while overseeing customer service issues. Experiences include officer in charge of navigational watch, use of radar, gps and chart plotting systems.
• Ocean Hunter II Captain March 2005-July 2006
Captain of 116 ton, 12 passenger live aboard dive boat in Palau. Duties including managing a crew of 5, dive planning, dive mastering and overseeing maintenance. Also proficient in operating a multitude of smaller boats ranging from rigid inflatables to 35-foot twin-engine day boats. Experiences include officer in charge of navigational watch, use of radar, gps and chart plotting systems and navigating complexed shallow reefs.
Education
Attended Maritime Proffesional Training for most of my certifications.
Certification
• 500 ton Master/3000 ton Offshore Supply Vessel
• RFPNW
• Bridge Resource Management
• GMDSS MPT/May 22, 2009 • Terrestrial & Coastal Navigation OICNW
• Advanced Fire Fighting
• Radar Observer Unlimited
• Medical First Aid Provider
• Visual Signaling Flashing Light Communication
• A/B Able Seaman Unlimited
• Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats
• STCW-95 Basic Safety Training
• Dive Instructor
• Advanced Trimix Diver
• Extended Range
• Deep Air Diver
• Advanced EANx
• Enriched Air Nitrox
• Advanced Gas Blender (Trimix/Deco-Gas)
Skils