Objective
Objective:
A Position as permanent Master or in a closely related shore position. The better part of my career as a licensed officer has been spent in Alaskan waters, the most treacherous in the world. I’ve over 1000 transits of The Inside Passage to Alaska and well over 200 transits of the Gulf of Alaska Additionally I have made many voyages through the Aleutian Chain and from the Bering Sea to the Alaskan Arctic Coast.
Experience
Objective:
A Position as permanent Master or in a closely related shore position. The better part of my career as a licensed officer has been spent in Alaskan waters, the most treacherous in the world. I’ve over 1000 transits of The Inside Passage to Alaska and well over 200 transits of the Gulf of Alaska Additionally I have made many voyages through the Aleutian Chain and from the Bering Sea to the Alaskan Arctic Coast.
Employment History
Vessel: RV Sundance Length: 25 m
Dates: November 2004 – June 2010
Position Held: Owner/Captain
Job Description: Owner/Captain of vessel whilst under Charter to Government Agencies and NGOs for oceanographic research projects in Alaskan and Canadian Waters.
Vessel: M.V. Yard Arm Knot Length: 105m
Dates: December 1991-June 1992
Position Held: Master aboard seafood processing vessel in the Bering Sea
Job Description: Supervise Department heads responsible for overall safety of vessel and crew, saw that production levels were enabled whilst at sea.
Vessel: FV Evening Breeze Length: 45m
Dates: January 1987 – November 1991
Position held and Job description: Owner/Master of multi-fishery vessel, fishing in the waters of SE, SW, Western Alaska and the Bering Sea.
Vessels: Ro/Ro Passenger Vessels of the Alaska Marine Highway System
Lengths: 75-130m
Dates: May1978 -December 1986 and May 1993 – May 2004
Positions held: 3rd mate,2nd mate, Chief Mate, Pilot on AMHS Vessels in SE, SW and Western Alaskan Waters
Job Description: Responsible for safe navigation of vessel underway, loading and discharge of passengers and cargo, Supervision of crews, Crew Training, Holding all drills required by vessel class, docking and undocking vessel, piloting vessel in restricted channels in all weathers and under all conditions of visibility.
Hobbies and Interests:
Poetry, Philosophy, Writing, Fine Wood Working, Fly Fishing, Hiking and Travel.
Education
Completed trade related courses in marine diesels, marine refrigeration and electricity at Seattle Central Community College.
Completed all required USCG courses applicable for my position as a licensed deck officer, at Pacific Maritime Institute.
Certification
Professional Certifications:: Certifications
MASTER / PILOT / MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIALS
September 2010 to September 2015
REFERENCE #: 455721 TYPE: PG
DOCUMENT #: USA000070222
MASTER AUTHORIZED FOR NEAR COASTAL SERVICE UPON THE SHELTERED WATERS OF BRITISH COLUMBIA.
MASTER LIMITED TO VESSELS OF NOT MORE TAN 1600 TONS,( DOMESTIC TONNAGE) 3000 TONS (ITC TONNAGE) UPON ANY OCEANS.
MASTER LIMITED TO SERVICE ON UNINSPECTED FISHING INDUSTRY VESSELS OF 5000 GROSS TONS UPON OCEANS.
MASTER OF STEAM OR MOTOR VESSELS OF ANY GROSS TONS UPON INLAND WATERS AND AUTHORIZED FOR NEAR COASTAL SERVICE UPON THE WATERS OF BRITISH COLUMBIA.
THIRD MATE OF STEAM OR MOTOR VESSELS OF ANY GROSS TONS UPON OCEANS.
FIRST CLASS PILOT OF VESSELS OF ANY GROSS TONS UPON THE WATERS
OF SOUTHEAST ALASKA,DIXON ENTRANCE TO CAPE SPENCER, EXCLUDING THE WATERS OF GLACIER BAY, SITKA SOUND SOUTH OF 57 O7 N. LATITUDE AND PORT OF KLAWOCK, ALASKA. ALSO UPON WASHINGTON, MAIN SHIP CHANNELS BETWEEN PT. ROBERTS AND ALKI POINT;THE TERMINAL PORTS OF SEATTLE(EXCLUDING EAST AND WEST WATERWAYS) AND THE TERMINAL PORT OF BELLINGHAM, INCLUDING BELLINGHAM CHANNEL.
OFFICER IN CHARGE OF A NAVIGATIONAL WATCH
RADAR OBSERVER, UNLIMITED
VALID FOR SERVICE UPON VESSELS OPERATING IN THE GLOBAL
MARITIME DISTRESS SYSTEM (GMDSS).
ABLE SEAMAN, ANY WATERS UNLIMITED, LIFEBOATMAN, WIPER,
TWIC, BST, BRM, ARPA, STCW VESSEL CRISIS MANAGEMENT, STCW VESSEL CROWD MANAGEMENT, STCW FAMILIARIZATION TRAINING FOR PASSENGER AND PASSENGER RO/RO FERRIES, ADVANCED MARINE FIREFIGHTING, EXCELLENCE AS A SUPERVISOR. ADVANCED FIRST AID
Skils
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
48 years experience in the maritime industry.
25 years experience in surveying vessels.
Masters License :28 years.
Sailed as mate and master on Passenger Vessels, Research Vessels, Fishing vessels, Fish Processing Vessels and Tugboats.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE & ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Over 1000 transits of the inside passage, more than 200 transits of the Gulf of Alaska with numerous voyages throughout the Aleutian Chain and Bering Sea to the Arctic Alaska coast.
Excellent communication skills.
Proficient at enabling interpersonal communications and conflict resolution in a non-confrontational manner.
Interviewed, hired and evaluated crew members.
supervision of salvage and damage surveys, supervision of shipyard repairs, new construction and retrofit projects on tugs, fishing vessels and processors.
Negotiated contracts between processors and tenders.
Processed bills of lading. Personally responsible for preparation of bid
data and project cost data.
SUPERVISION AND TRAINING
Maximized effectiveness of crew by assigning jobs best related to individual experience and ability.
Directed cargo and passenger movements on board freighters and passenger vessels.
Directed crews of up to 165 in training and demonstration of fire, abandon ship and emergency drills.
BACKGROUND
Sailed as mate and master on a wide variety of vessels and ships with responsibility for crews of up to 165.
Expert in the multiplicity of situational and environmental factors concerning the operation of a vessel.
Extremely knowledgeable in USCG Safety Regulations.
Owner operator of Alaska Exploration Cruises with vessel under research charters to NOAA, the state of Alaska, Private Research and Conservation NGO‘s.
25 years of Marine Surveying and Consulting experience, with a broad knowledge of ship construction and maintenance. 45 years of first- hands on ship handling under extreme weather conditions.