Objective
Full time(seasonal/year round) in the maritime transportation industry. Working on board private yacht, small cruise ship, launch or water taxi/bus. Yacht deliveries and management.
Experience
Maritime experience:
Ship Captain (volunteer) Alpengroup, Tahoe Divers Conservancy, Lake Tahoe,Ca.
2009 to present
Carry out and complete tasks within legal requirements of USCG “T” boat outfitting.
Ship handling, navigation, and operation of vessel under my command.
Assist in crew training and management of passengers.
Work closely with dive-master, divers and scientists on invasive species abatement.
Engine and shipboard systems management & repairs.
Responsible for making go or no-go decisions, getting underway, mooring, docking, anchoring and line handling and management of shore-side facilities under all weather conditions.
Perform lookout duties making operational decisions based on vessel traffic, obstacles and obstructions, and weather regarding rules of the road and the safe operation and care for vessel crew and passengers.
Carrying out vessel maintenance, improvements, modification and repairs.
Delivery skipper & 1st Mate. Ken Murray Yacht Services, San Francisco, Ca.
2004 to present
Near coastal yacht deliveries along the North Pacific coast of both sail and power vessels.
Coordination with new & previous owners, brokers & marine surveyors determining seaworthiness as well as transportation logistics.
Developing trip plans, route development, and weather determination involved with vessel operational limits during operation.
Working with the delivery captain during vessel operation.
Line handling, watch keeping and ship handling in the safe operation of vessel under all weather conditions.
Performing engine and/or sail evaluations before and during vessel operation.
Assisting captain in all aspects of vessel operation.
Maritime experience continued;
Assistant Captain & Delivery Skipper. Sea Scout ship Sea Eagle, Kevin Murray, skipper
San Francisco, Ca.
2004 to present
Training and education of Sea Scouts involved with sailing and power boats.
Supervising Sea Scouts during docking, maneuvering, and underway operation of sail and power vessels
Delivery of donated boats to scout dock or new owner under various ship & weather conditions.
Instruction of sailing knowledge and ship handling skills both in the classroom and underway.
Assisting chief captain in maintenance, supervisory and underway operations of scouts & vessel.
Search and rescue crew USCG Alameda. Ca., Chesapeake Bay, Va., San Francisco Bay, Ca.
Search and rescue coxswain various stations along the west coast.
1980 to 1989 (both active and reserve status)
Responding to people and vessels in distress monitoring vessel activity, protecting the marine environment under all weather conditions.
Towing and assistance salvage of vessels in distress.
Response and situational management of search and rescue missions under all conditions.
Exceptional boat handling skills and abilities under very adverse situations and circumstances.
Excellent people skills under very stressful conditions and situations.
Education
Education and Certification:
2010 USCG Captains(master) License 100GT inland w/ towing and sailing endorsements
Issued: 27-Jan-2010, National Maritime Center, Martinsburg, WV.
2008 USCG Captains license course & testing (near top of class)
Maritime Institute, (South Lake Tahoe location), Ca. 100GT Near coastal W/towing & sailing Endrs.
1999 Union certified Journeyman Carpenter( Strong framing and general construction/handyman.)
1995 National registered Paramedic, M.E.T.S., Stockton, Ca (Testing in Battle Mountain, Nv.)
1994 California State and Sacramento Cnty. Paramedic, M.E.T.S., Stockton, Ca. ( Class Lodi, Ca.)
1991 California State and Sacramento Cnty. EMT-A, N.C.T.I., Sacramento, Ca.(Class Sacramento,Ca.)
1985 USCG Coxswains Certificate & Pin, USCG Tracen., Alameda, Ca.
1983 AS Degree Electro-mechanical Design/Drafting Engineering design
Bay Valley Technical Institute, Santa Clara, Ca.
1981 USCG Boatswains Mate ”A” school completion (top of class)USCG Res. Tracen., Yorktown, Va.
1981 USCG Presidential Honor Guard, Presidential inauguration( President R. Reagan)
USCG Res. Tracen., Yorktown, Va.
1981 Individual Sea Scout Honor Award, Ship 40 Palo Alto, Ca.
1980 USCG Assistant Battalion Commander, Battalion Athletic Dir., USCG Tracen., Alameda, Ca.
1979 Sea Scout Quartermaster medal, Ship 40 Palo Alto, Ca.
1979 Sea Scout Honor Unit Award, Ship 40 Palo Alto, Ca.
1981 Individual Sea Scout honor award, Ship 40 Palo Alto, Ca.
1979 High school diploma, Palo Alto Senior High School, Palo Alto, Ca.
Certification
please see education listing as certifications are listed there. Listed below are vessels operated.
References available upon request.
Vessels Operated: **Please Note that all near costal time are 24 hr days.
Vessel type
Vessel name
Lngth./ Mdl.
Tonnage
Propulsion
No. days oprtn.&area
M/V
Captain Wrucke
63' AVR
35GT
Twn.671 Cummins Dsl.
248/inland
M/V
Devilfish
43' Trwlr.
12.9GT
Sngl.671 Detroit Dsl.
114/inland
M/V
USCG hrbr. Ptrl.
31' HPB
5.8GT
Sngl.407 Detroit/Allison Dsl.
44/inland
M/V
USCG Surf Rescue
30' SRB
6.6GT
Sngl.6U92I Cummins Dsl.
1/inland
M/V
USCG Motor Life Boat
44' MLB
13GT
Twn. 6-V-53 GM Cummins Dsl.
6/ inland&Near coastal
M/V
USCG Utility tow Boat
$1' UTB
15.6GT
Twn. VT 903 Cummins Dsl.
215/Inland&Near coastal
M/V
Last Resort
41' Symbol
15GT
Twn.28.2 Detroit/Allison Dsl.
9/Near coastal
M/V
Hunter
30' Hunter
8GT
Sngl.English eng. Gas
1/inland
M/V
Why Knot
44' Symbol
20GT
Twn.THM60C Volvo/Penta Dsl.
3/near coastal
S/V
Spirit of Ebb Tide
38' Hunter
13.5GT
Aux Sail/Sngl. 40 hp Yanmar Dsl.
7/near coastal
M/V
Sea - Esta
42' Lien Hwa
15.9GT
Twn.6BTA5.9M Cummins Dsl.
3/near coastal
M/V
Dadios Patio
48' Tiara
13.8GT
Twn.6CTA8.5M2 Cummins Dsl.
1/near coastal
S/V
Santana
42' Baltic
22.1GT
Aux.Sail/Sngl. 4.108 Perkins Dsl.
2/near coastal
S/V
Sinbad
30'Rawson
17.8GT
Aux.Sail/Sngl.MD11D Volvo/Penta Dsl.
5/near coastal
M/V
Mistic blue
38' Marin Cheerman
19GT
Twn.6D380 Ford/Lehman Dsl.
11/near coastal
M/V
Moorefun
42' Hi-star
25GT
Twn.370HP Cummins
11/near coastal
M/V
Past Deadline
48' Comargue
34GT
Twn.420HP Caterpillar Dsl.
4/near coastal
M/V
Pegasus
77' Viking
85GT
Twn.1271BT Detroit Dsl.
2/near coastal
M/V
Festina-Lente
42' Grand Banks
26GT
Twn.3208 Caterpillar Dsl.
2/near coastal
M/V
Victorious
42' Blue Water
22GT
Twn.454 Ford
Gas
1/near coastal
S/V
“unnamed”
49' Jenneau
25GT
Aux.Sail/Sngl. Yanmar Dsl.
4/near coastal
S/V
Chance
39' Cal
18GT
Aux.Sail/Sngl.4-108 Perkins Dsl.
2/near coastal
M/V
Papa Joe
42' Riviera
29GT
Twn.484Hp Cummins CD Dsl.
8/near coastal
M/V
Hot Tomato II
48' Carver
42GT
Twn.6-71-TC Detroit/Allison Dsl.
4/near coastal
M/V
Kateri Marie
63' Hatteras
30GT
Twn.8V92TIG Detroit Dsl.
7/near coastal
M/V
Cape Romain
87'USCG coastal cutter
99GT
(4) VT29M2 Cummins Dsl.
3/inland
S/V
Captain Wrucke
32' Pearson
9.2GT
AuxSail/Sngl. 5Hp Yamaha Gas
139/Inland
S/V
Commadore Murray
45'Columbia
16GT
Aux.Sail/Sngl.55hp Westerbeak Dsl.
44/inland
S/V
Huluia
27' Cal
5.9GT
Aux.Sail/ 20hp Inbrd. Gas
5/inland
M/V
Blue Warrior
36' Uniflite
9.8GT
Twn.440 Chrysler Gas
20/inland
Skils
Career achievements:
8+ yr. USCG veteran(W/ honorable discharge & medals) Search and rescue crew and coxswain in many
operational areas and all weather conditions.
5 yr. Near coastal yacht delivery experience as 1st mate & captain.
5+ yr. Working with and educating sea scouts in maritime knowledge and ship handling skills
10+ yr. Demonstrated vessel handling skills & abilities, both sail and power vessels,in rough weather conditions.
Recognized marine qualifications and skills, on board sail & power vessels, spanning 30 yrs.
1 yr. Charter and Research vessel captain on Lake Tahoe, Ca.
Experienced and demonstrated knowledge of all ship board systems, mechanical, electrical, electronic.
Superior mechanical and engineering background in all maritime systems.
Excellent people skills & crew coordination abilities and passenger management aptitude.
Exemplary demonstration of all navigational and cruise planning both delivery and charter.
Supervisory experience of crew and passengers and ship board operations.
Superior written and verbal communication skills in English.
Good computer skills regarding ship records, navigation equipment, vessel correspondence (Mac & PC)
Knowledge of medical situation management and emergency medical care at sea.
Honors and Recognition:
Honorable Mention and Recognition, Alpengroup and Tahoe Divers Conservancy, Lake Tahoe, Ca.
For volunteer captain involvement in the defense of Lake Tahoe against invasive marine species.
Honorable recognition UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, Ca.
For exceptional patient care and situation management in severe conditions and multiple victims.
Honorable mention USCG, Station Yerba Buena Island, Ca.
For response, above and beyond the call of duty involved with multiple search and rescue calls
against all odds and under great adversity, in the rescue of all life and salvage of property.
Recognized for education & involvement, USCG Res. Tracen., Yorktown, Va.
Organizing and training of personnel involved in the presidential and base honor guard representing
the USCG.
Recognized for performance as Assistant Battallion Commander, Tracen., Alameda, Ca.
During Basic training and as acting battalion athletic Director.