Objective
Seeking full time employment or part time
Experience
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Summary of Qualifications
Master of Steam or Motor Vessels of not more than 1600 Gross Registered Tons (Domestic Tonnage), 3000 Gross Tons (ITC Tonnage) upon Oceans; Also, Master of Towing Vessels upon Oceans; Also, Radar Observer (Unlimited).
Current STCW-95 Certificate and US Merchant Mariner’s Document.
U.S. and STCW Endorsed Tankerman of Tankships - PIC Dangerous Liquids all & chemical cargoes. TWIC Card. FCC licenses including GMDSS.
• Excellent educational and interpersonal relationship skills
• Results oriented manager of people
• Experienced in interpreting, implementing, and auditing regulatory requirements
• Extensive knowledge of and expertise with computers
• Career involvement in program and project management
• Highly adaptable to situational changes and challenges
• Valued team member
Professional Experience
Mate – Ocean Towing Vessels Portland, Oregon
Sause Brothers Towing 2007 – 2008
• US West Coast ocean towing - Washington to California including Puget Sound, Columbia River, San Francisco Bay and L.A. Harbor
• Skilled in all aspects of vessel navigational systems, including Electronic Charting Systems
• Experienced in scheduling, supervising and training of crews involved in shipboard safety, maintenance, painting, loading and unloading operations
• Barge operations and towing gear
Master – R/V Alpha Helix Seward, Alaska
University of Alaska, Fairbanks 1993 – 2007
• Mentored junior officers and ratings
• Medical Officer
• Responsible for discipline, efficiency of crew, payroll, personnel records, vessel inspections
• Created vessel policies and procedures manual incorporating Code of Federal Regulations and ISM
• More than ten years of experience operating in and around sea ice
• Creating an operation and safety management system to comply with ISM
• Investigation and reporting of vessel and personnel incidents
• Management and oversight of Alaska State, Federal and International regulations
• Education and mentoring of vessel officers and ratings regarding international, federal and state maritime laws, and professional skills
• Coordination and cooperation with federal, state, public, private, and educational institutions
• Responsible for implementation of UAF regulations and UNOLS standards
Relief Master and Chief Officer – R/V Alpha Helix Seward, Alaska
University of Alaska, Fairbanks 1986 – 1993
• Managed, supervised shipboard operations and personnel
• Normal duties of a Merchant Marine Officer
• Responsible for stability of vessel, hull and equipment surveys, vessel inspections, dry-docking, maintenance and inventory computer databases
• Created vessel policies and procedures manual incorporating Code of Federal Regulations
Accomplishments
• Instructor for Alaska Vocational Technical Center, Seward, Alaska, 1987-1989
• Received the 1989 Meritorious Incentive Award from the University of Alaska for outstanding performance aboard the Institute of Marine Science's Research Vessel Alpha Helix
• Co-recipient of 1986 award from the National Science Foundation for High Standards in Crew Training and Ship Maintenance
• Extensive operating experience in the North Pacific Ocean, South Pacific Ocean, Gulf of Alaska, Prince William Sound, Bering Sea, Aleutian Islands, Chukchi Sea, Eastern Siberian Sea, Gulf of Anadyrskiy, Beaufort Sea, Arctic Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Hawaiian Islands, and the Inside Passage between Cape Spencer, Alaska and Seattle, Washington
• Extensive career experience with Research Vessels, Tugboats & Barges (oil, cargo, log & self propelled), Landing Craft, Freight Vessels, Fishing Vessels, and Trawlers
• Authored 208 page internationally distributed technical book on performance engine modifications entitled, “How To Build a Harley-Davidson Torque Monster” © 2007
Education and Training Synopsis
Hazmat Refresher 2008
CPR & AED 2008
Vessel Security Officer Training 2007
Tankship’s – Dangerous Liquids 2005
Marine Firefighting – Basic & Advanced 2004
Bridge Resource Management 2001
Global Maritime Distress Safety Systems 2001
Automatic Radar Plotting Aids 2001
Medical Care Provider 2001
Hazmat Technician – 40-Hour 1998
Response to Illness at Sea 1989
Ship Stability 1987
Celestial Navigation 1986
Available for immediate review: Education & Training log, Work history log, Licenses and References
Education
High school grad, two years post grad schooling in engine tech. Many years of maritime courses.
Certification
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Skils
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