Objective
To acquire gainful employment in the maritime industry which will allow for growth and upgrade in scope of position and licensing.
Experience
2013 – Present
Overseas Shipholding Group INC.
Second/Third Officer
Deck Officer aboard various ATB units, Tugs in excess of 7000 HP and Barges with capacities exceeding 200.000 Bbls. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Chart Corrections, Safety Inspections/training of crew, and Tankerman responsibilities. Vessels served, ATB OSG Courageous, and ATB OSG Columbia, and ATB OSG Endurance.
2004 – Present
SMITH MARINE INC
Mate/Captain/Operator
Part time/On call, Mate aboard the inspected Towing Vessel “Towline” transporting barges and equipment to jobsites ranging from Maine to Virginia. Captain aboard other company vessels for various projects including but not limited to oil spill response, support/safety vessel, small Towboat/barge combination, bridge inspection platform crew.
2012 – Present
BOSTON HARBOR CRUISES, Boston, MA
Captain
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the safe operation and navigation of multiple Coast Guard inspected whale watch, commuter, sightseeing, crew, and off shore supply vessels from 45 to 165 feet, all aspects of the vessels strict aesthetic standards and mechanical maintenance as well as readying multiple vessels for annual Coast Guard COI. Working knowledge of vessels’ Detroit Diesel, Cummins, Caterpillar, and John Deere propulsion and generator engines up to 4 propulsion engines, up to 7000HP and capable of speeds up to 35kts.
2011 – 2013
U.S. POWER SQUADRON-BROAD SOUND CHAPTER, Lynn, MA
Executive Officer
Responsibilities include but not limited to the administration and instruction of classes, organization and issuance of credentials earned to passing students as well as vessel safety inspections to help keep recreational boaters in compliance with Massachusetts state safe boating regulations. Using formal class settings and exam based certifications along with seminars for further education, USPS is a nationwide USCG and MEP recognized association.
2010 – 2011
WATER TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES INC./BOSTON’S BEST CRUISES, Salem/Boston, MA
Captain
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the safe operation and navigation of the 92’ 149 Passenger High Speed Catamaran P/V “Nathaniel Bowditch” ferry service from Salem to Boston, MA, training and supervising personnel providing security, care, service and safety of passengers.
2009- Present
J.C. LANDSCAPING/SNOW & ICE MANAGEMENT, Danvers, MA
Area Manager
Responsibilities include but are not limited to, implementation and supervision of up to 20 employees and pieces of commercial equipment on up to 15 large commercial properties during any meteorological snow or ice event.
HORIZON’S EDGE CASINO CRUISES, Lynn/Gloucester, MA; Miami/Tampa, FL
? 2005 – 2009
Captain and Vessel Security Officer
Responsibilities include but not limited to management of marine operations, maintenance, and security for up to 74 crew aboard the 99 GRT 187’, 500 Passenger, P/V “Horizons Edge”. Implementation and enforcement of security regulations as put forth by the USCG in accordance with the (MTSA) Maritime Transportation and Security Act and MARSEC. Supervise construction and inspection for re-classification and compliance of P/V Stardancer IV (now the P/V Horizon Star) from 499 GRT H-boat to 98 GRT K-boat, under USCG regulation.
? 2004 – 2005
Able Bodied Seaman (AB)
Responsibilities include but not limited to training premier crew for “Certificate of Inspection” issued by USCG, and general readiness of vessel for passenger carriage aboard the 499 GRT 150’, P/V “Stardancer IV.” Other responsibilities included helm watch, and general deck maintenance and passenger security, safety, and comfort.
? 2003 – 2004
Unlicensed Engineer
Responsibilities included general deck maintenance, engine room watch, main engine and gen set maintenance, and general repair and maintenance of systems throughout the 99 GRT 186’ 500 PAX K-Boat P/V “Horizons Edge.”
1995 – 2003
PICKERING WHARF MARINA, Salem, MA
Dockmaster/ General Manager
Responsibilities include but not limited to office management, contract negotiation, book keeping, dock and workboat maintenance, berthing assignment, customer/transient services, security, comfort and safety, and crew scheduling of up to 6 dedicated dockhands. Retained as a consultant for negotiation, renovation and construction of full facility upgrade post-resignation.
1995 – 2001
HARBOR MARINE ACCESS, East Boston, MA
Mate/Operator
Responsibilities include but not limited to general engine and deck maintenance as well as delivery of vessel/s, un-inspected T/V “Resolute,” and T/V “Independence”, barge/s, and relevant equipment to various job locations ranging from Portland, ME to Providence, RI. Vessels and equipment engaged in marine construction/repair/inspection of water spanning/adjacent structures.
Education
Maine Maritime Academy (Castine, ME)
Bachelor of Science Degree in Small Vessel Operations (SVO)
Selected Relevant Coursework:
• Ship Handling
• Work Boat Operations
• Tug & Barge Operations
• Marine Systems
• Small Vessel Construction
• Small Vessel Technology/Diesels
• Diesels II
• Stability
• Terrestrial Navigation
• Celestial Navigation
• Bridge Resource Management/ARPA
• Electronic Navigation/Radar Observer
• Marine Communications/ GMDSS
• Nautical Science
• Ocean Survival
• Seamanship/Marlinespike
• Nav Rules
• Casualty Analysis
• Tankerman PIC
• Cargo Operations
• Marina/Boatyard Operations
• Meteorology
• Sailing
• Yacht Management
• Ships Med
• EMT
Certification
• 500 GRT Mate/200 (500 ITC) ton Master NC limited to
• Master of Towing Vessels (limited)
• Mate (Pilot) of Towing Vessels /Completed Towing Officer’s Assessment Record (TOAR)
• Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA)
• Bridge Resource Management (BRM)
• EMT/CPR/AED
• FCC GMDSS Operators License
• Fork Truck Operator Certification
• Merchant Mariners Document: Able Bodied Seaman, RFPNW, Lifeboatman
• STCW ’95 Compliant
• TWIC
• Unlimited Radar Observer
• Certified LTC-A (License to Carry- Large Capacity)
Skils
Team and Operations management, Ship handling experience with vessels up to 200 feet stand alone single and twin screw, 350 feet Tug and Barge rigged for push gear, general engine maintenance (SI and CI engines), Small commercial equipment operation (Loaders, Fork Truck, Commercial Vehicles), hockey, lacrosse, recreational boating, riflery, small arms tarteting.
• Small business management experience
• Over 10 years experience in Marine Operations and Marina Management
• Sea Service on vessels ranging from 50 to 500 GRT
• Service time on tug and barge
• Cold Water/Ocean Survival Training
• Enrolled in Random Drug Test Consortium
Salvage experience both land based and coastal including insurance adjusting, inventory, and cataloging loss and damage. Sole proprietorship of a commercial snow removal business servicing up to 80 clients of various commercial, residential, and industrial capacities. Consulting experience in yacht/vessel management and vessel security. Extensive contact list for various concerns in different categories of business operations.