Objective
Obtain position as port captain/consultant/surveyor to oversee marine operations, assist in training and direct policy, etc.
Experience
9/09-6/12
APL MARITIME, LTD. 6901 Rockledge Dr., Bethesda, MD 20817
MASTER of the M/V SP5 ERIC G. GIBSON (a 36,026 DWT container/RO-RO/Bulk Cargo vessel operating mainly in the Far and Middle Eastern trades). Duties included: Navigation, Piloting, Ship handling, Supervising the maintenance of the vessel, as well as, stability, cargo ops; and, training of personnel. Left due to vessel sold for scrap.
4/08-7/09
MASTER of the M/V APL BALBOA (a 10,488 DWT container vessel operating in the Middle Eastern trade mainly between Dubai, Jebel Ali, Kuwait, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan). Duties included: Navigation, Piloting, Ship handling, Supervising the maintenance of the vessel as well as oversee stability and cargo ops. Left to take over the “Gibson.”
2/01-4/07
SEALIFT INC. 68 West Main St., Oyster Bay, NY 11771
MASTER of the M/V ADVANTAGE (a 25,000 DWT multi-purpose vessel operating mainly in the World Wide PL480 program). Duties included: Navigation, Piloting, Ship handling, Supervising the maintenance of the vessel, as well as, oversee stability, cargo ops and training of crew. Fell out of rotation.
12/96-12/00
BAY SHIP MANAGEMENT, INC. 270 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, NJ. 07632
MASTER of the USNS SHUGHART (T-AKR-295) - A NASSCO converted LMSR previously stationed in the Arabian Gulf and Diego Garcia. Duties included: Bringing vessel through RAV, PSA, shakedowns and inspections, etc. I helped bring the ship through extensive USCG and MSC inspections to get vessel ready for MSC service in the Pre-Positioning Program. Duties also included: Navigation, Piloting, Ship handling, Supervising the maintenance of the vessel, as well as, oversee stability, cargo ops and training of crew. Left due Bay Ship lost MSC contract.
6/83-5/96
(13 years) PACIFIC-GULF MARINE, INC. 401 Whitney Ave., Suite 511, Gretna, LA
MASTER of the M/V SUGAR ISLANDER (a 29,984 DWT Bulk Carrier). Duties included: Navigation, Piloting, Ship handling, Supervising the maintenance of the vessel; as well as, oversee stability and cargo ops. I was a major contributor in instituting the “Shipboard/Shoreside Management Team” concept of operation. I left this company due to the sale of the vessel ford due lack of cargo.
Education
* B.S. in Nautical Science from Maine Maritime Academy (graduated 05/30/1968).
* Advanced Studies in Ship Handling, Navigation, STCW, MSC and other regulatory courses through AMO in Dania, FL & Toledo, OH as well as other private .
Certification
* Master of Steam and Motor Vessels of any gross tons upon Oceans (exp. 01/17/18).
* STCW II/1, II/2, II/4, II/5, IV/1, VI/2, VI/3, VI/4, VI/5, VI/6 including ECDIS
* Full list of STCW and other certs available upon request
* Nautical Institute Dynamic Positioning Induction/Basic Course (exp. 06/20/19)
* TWIC (exp. 04/29/2017)
* U.S. Passport #509451563 (exp. 09/17/2023)
* Department of Defense Top Secret Clearance. (thru MLL)
Skils
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* Extensive ship handling experience on vessels of all types and sizes (Both single and multiple screw).
* Good working skills in supervising and training multiple personnel.
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, NS5 and other maintenance and payroll progras.
I feel that my experience and skills are a perfect match for this position.