Objective
I WOULD LIKE TO CONTINUE MY CAREER DOING SOMETHING NEW AND INTERESTING, WHERE I CAN LEARN AND GROW WHILE APPLYING THE SERVICE OF MY MARITIME EXPERIENCE. I AM INTERESTED IN ALL OFFERS; OSV, YACHTS, RESEARCH VESSELS, CRUISE SHIPS, OR TRAINING ON DP.
Experience
EXPERIENCE:
TIDEWATER MARINE, LLC; Master of M/V Diana Tide, Susan Tide and Marathon Runner II,
160’ (54 meter) crew boats in Brazil operating for Petrobras, the national oil company of Brazil.
2006-2007.
TOGIAK FISHERIES, a division of North Pacific Seafood’s. Master of M/V Chamai, a 114’
power scow purchasing herring and salmon, towing barges, and lightering product to tramp
freighters in Alaska, 2000-2005.
ALASKA BOAT COMPANY, Chief Engineer of M/V Bulldog, a 140’ ex- navy yard tanker,
purchasing herring and salmon for Wards Cove Packing in Alaska. Responsible for maintenance
of all onboard systems, including refrigerated sea water system. 1999
PETER PAN SEAFOOD’S, Dillingham Alaska: Chief Engineer of M/V Tebenkof , a 80’ power
scow purchasing herring and salmon. 1997-1998 and 1987-1994
ADVENTURER: Sailed single-handed, with no motor, from San Francisco to; Mexico, French
Polynesia, Samoa, Fiji and Australia in S/V Saint Jude, a 29’ Bristol Bay Ketch. 1995-1997.
PETER PAN SEAFOOD’S INC. Egegik Alaska. Master of Aniak, a 120’ supply barge. Stored
nets, sold fuel, groceries, and provided a water taxi service for a fleet of 45-70 fishing boats.
Bristol Bay salmon seasons, June-July, 1991-94.
M/V JAMIE D: Cook and deck hand on 120’ ex-OSV purchasing codfish for Peter Pan
Seafood’s winter seasons 1991-94.
CHANDLER’S COVE SAILING YACHTS: Seattle Wa. Yacht broker-listing agent. 1985-86.
TYEE MARINA: Tacoma Wa. Security officer, bait and fuel sales. 1982-85.
CONCESSION AND PROGRAM EMPLOYEES LOCAL 468: Vender at sporting events at the
Oakland Coliseum, Candlestick park and U.C. Berkeley 1968-1977.
Education
EDUCATION: 1977 B.A. in Journalism, San Francisco State University. 1971 Graduated El
Cerrito High School, El Cerrito California. Dynamic Positioning Induction Certification, Beier Radio, Belle Chasse, Louisiana. 2010. Vessel Security Officer, Pacific Maritime Institute, Seattle, Washington, 2010.
Certification
United States Coast Guard; Master of steam or motor vessels of not more
than 1600 gross registered tons (domestic tonnage), 3000 gross tons (ITC tonnage) upon oceans;
ARPA radar observer, and GMDSS operator. Also, master of auxiliary sail vessels of not more
than 200 gross registered tons (domestic tonnage), 500 gross tons (ITC tonnage) upon oceans.
Able Seaman Unlimited, Vessel Security Officer, STCW 95, USCG Merchant Mariner Credential # USA000051121 Federal Communications Commission; Radio Operator License # MP-GB-060088. Environmental Protection Agency: Universal Refrigeration Technician, License # 9911MT0009. DP Induction Certified. TWIC port security clearance.
Skils
I have more than 20 years experience at sea. I have run crew boats in the oil fields of Brazil. I ran a vessel that bought salmon in Alaska for six years. I also was a chief engineer and worked on deck on Alaska fish packing vessels for 13 years. I have sailed a small sailboat across the pacific. I just spent two years cruising the Great Barrier Reef. I have good communication skills. I am experienced with wood work, rigging, etc.
I recently completed a DP Induction course and a vessel security course. I am interested in working international or in the USA.