Objective
Seeking to serve a professional company as a Third Mate.
Experience
Moran Towing Corp | Second Mate | May 2008 – Present
- Articulated Tug/Barge Unit.
- Officer In Charge of a Navigational Watch.
- Operated the unit and gained experience in close-quarters maneuvering, shiphandling, and piloting.
- Assisted on-deck during docking, undocking, and anchoring evolutions.
- Responsible for tank-barge ballast operations.
- Implemented an inspection regime for all safety equipment.
- Trained crew members in safe practices and emergency procedures.
- NY Harbor and Delaware River experience.
Military Sealift Command | Third Officer | May 2007 – January 2008
- Fleet Ocean Tug.
- Officer In Charge of a Navigational Watch.
- Oversaw crew preparedness and equipment inventory as CBR-D Officer.
- Directed emergency teams as On-Scene Leader.
- Managed the vessel’s Ship’s Store.
- Trained and supervised unlicensed personnel during in-port evolutions.
- Operated all pilothouse controls during maneuvers.
- Participated in towing of four dead-ship tows as OICNW.
- Earned my MSC-Towing endorsement.
US Shipping| Deck Cadet | May 2005 – August 2005
- ITB Product Tanker.
- Actively involved in cargo, maintenance, and bridge watchstanding.
- Assisted the Chief Officer in all aspects of his responsibilities and and gained an excellent appreciation for all particulars of vessel operations.
- Earned my Tankerman Person-In-Charge endorsement.
Education
• SUNY Maritime College, Class of 2007, with honors.
• Bachelor of Science: Marine Transportation.
Certification
• Third Mate, Unlimited License
• GMDSS Radio Operator
• Tankerman Person-In-Charge, Tankship
• Vessel Security Officer
• Mate/Pilot of Towing Vessels, Oceans
Skils
Proficient in deck seamanship; and terrestrial, celestial and electronic navigation. Familiar with dangerous liquid cargo operations. Adept at leading and supervising subordinate seamen. Skillful with Microsoft Office, Mac, and PC.