Objective
Well rounded and versatile mariner seeking new challenges.
Experience
DOCUMENTED SEA SERVICE:
Gulf Fleet Management, Lafayette, LA. US 4/2008 - 1/2009
First Officer/Second Officer, Seismic Support Vessels
Assisted the master in the safe operation of the vessels for over 182 days along the coast of South America, throughout The Caribbean and in the Gulf of Mexico.
Assisted the master in documenting and implementing safety, maintenance, and repair procedures.
Performed administrative duties utilizing proprietary software and MS Office as required by the master, the operating company and the charterer.
United Ocean Shipping, Tampa, FL. US 6/2007 - 3/2008
First Officer/Second Officer, Articulated Tug and Barge
Assisted the master in the safe operation of an articulated tug and barge for over 116 days along the Lower Mississippi, throughout the Gulf of Mexico, The Port of Tampa, and The Caribbean.
Supervised the loading, discharging, ballasting and transfer of cargo, personnel, and stores.
Conducted drills, exercises, and meetings to train personnel in all aspects of vessel operations.
Crowley Marine Services, Jacksonville, FL. US 5/2006 - 12/2006
First Officer/Second Officer, Tugs
Assisted the master in the operation of the tug and a container barge; directly supervising the 6 man crew and the contract stevedores.
Safely navigated and operated the vessels for over 199 days along the coast of Florida and throughout The Caribbean in accordance with the masters’ standing orders and company policies.
Conducted drills, exercises, and meetings to train personnel in all aspects of vessel operations.
Performed administrative duties as required by the master and the vessel charterer.
Sea Coast Towing, Seattle, WA. US 8/2005 - 4/2006
Second Officer, Tugs
Assisted the master in the operation of tugs and barges each carrying 175,000 barrels of dangerous liquids and with the direct supervision of the 5 man crew
Safely navigated and operated the vessels for over 144 days in along the Pacific Coast from Alaska to Mexico, including the Inside Passage from WA to Canada and Alaska.
Campbell Towing, Wrangell, AK. US 6/2004 - 9/2004
Trip Able Bodied Seaman / Cook, Tugs
LT. Campbell throughout Southeast Alaska.
Sause Brothers Ocean Towing, Honolulu, HI. US 1/2005 - 6/2005
Second Officer, Tugs
Safely navigated and operated vessels for over 124 days in throughout the Hawaiian Islands
Moran Towing Corporation, Greenwich, CT. US 8/2001 - 4/2002
Second Officer, Tugs
Safely navigated and operated the vessels for over 196 days in along the Atlantic Coast from New York to Florida, and throughout the Caribbean.
Rincon Marine Inc., Port Hueneme, CA. US 8/2000 - 2/2001
Third Officer, Offshore Supply Vessels
Assisted the master in the operation of 2 vessels, and was directly responsible for the supervision of the 9 man crew in a sour gas field.
Safely navigated and operated the vessel for over 116 along the Pacific Coast from Point Arguello, CA to the Port of Long Beach CA.
Seafarers International Union, Piney Point, MD. US 12/1998 - 2/2000
Able Bodied Seaman, Tankers Division
Completed over 375 days at onboard Very Large Crude Carriers as a helmsman, lookout and tankerman assistant.
MNM Boats, Golden Meadow, LA. US 3/1997-12/1998
Mate, Offshore Supply Vessels
Safely navigated and operated the vessel for over 182 days throughout the Gulf of Mexico.
Education
Maritime Professional Training
Fort Lauderdale, FL US
Re-certification - 3/2009
Marine Operations and Safety
Pacific Maritime Institute
Seattle, WA US
Re-certification - 3/2006
Marine Operations and Safety
Louisiana Technical College
Morgan City, LA US
Re-certification - 4/2004
Marine Operations and Safety
Fremont Maritime
Seattle, WA US
Re-certification - 6/2003
Marine Safety
Maritime Professional Training
Fort Lauderdale, Fl US
Certification - 6/1998
Marine Operations/Marine Safety
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX US
College Coursework - 5/1995
Management
Naval Technical Training Center
San Diego, CA US
College Coursework Completed - 12/1994
Marine Operations/Marine Safety/Total Quality Management
Certification
USCG licensed Master of Towing near coastal waters and western rivers.
USCG licensed Mate of not more than 1600/3000grt near coastal.
STCW 95 certified Officer in Charge of a navigational watch.
USCG documented Able Bodied Seaman Unlimited.
USCG documented Tankerman Assistant for dangerous liquids.
STCW 95 certified rating forming part of a navigational watch.
Valid U.S. passport and TWIC.
Skils
Operated 17 multi million dollar units worldwide focused on safety, security, and the timely completion of assigned tasks.
Planned daily assignments, scheduled training, and supervised daily operations for 6-40 personnel in hazardous environments for the past 21 years.
Effectively implemented international safety management systems, standard operating procedures, and regulations to standardize employee practices within an internationally diverse group for the past 11 years.
Provided administrative support to senior personnel utilizing standard office programs and specialized software applications for the past 21 years.
United States Navy, US Pacific Fleet 7/1985 -12/199
Boatswains' Mate First Class (Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist)
United States Navy Qualified Ships Watch Officer.
United States Navy Qualified Ships Safety Officer.
United States Navy Qualified Ships Maintenance and Repair Officer.
United States Navy Qualified Ships Division Officer.