Third Mate

Summary

USCG Third Mate upon any Oceans Steam or Motor Vessel of Any Gross Tons with a strong understanding of small boat handling; coastal, inland, and deep sea navigation; with expertise in celestial navigation. Also, possesses excellent knowledge of vessel maintenance and leading and training groups of people to accomplish set goals in a timely manner. In addition, has experience writing log book entries, creating reports, and maintaining records. Furthermore, is skilled in the use and maintenance of charts, operating radio and electronic equipment, and commanding a navigational bridge. Finally, is a dedicated professional who is driven by a constant desire to learn and to improve his work performance.

Credentials

• Radar and ARPA Observer
• Tank-ship Dangerous Liquids, Crude Oil Washing and Inert Gas Systems
• Basic Safety Training
• Bridge Resource Management
• Advanced Marine 40 hr. Firefighting
• Hazardous Material Handling and Training
• Medical Care Provider
• GMDSS Radio Operator and Flashing Light
• ECDIS Operator
• Vessel Security for Persons with Designated Security Duties

Experience

Mate-In-Training/Launch Operator | American Cruise Lines | Guilford, CT | Aug. 2015 – Present

Education

Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY                                                    Graduated: In Progress

Master’s in Business Administration

Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Buzzards Bay, MA                    Graduated: June 20, 2015

Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation Cum Ladue               GPA 3.6

Sea Term 2015 (January & February 2015) Command of the Navigation Bridge and Deck Maintenance Teams, Seamanship, Helmsmanship, Terrestrial and Celestial Navigation, Radar, ARPA, ECDIS, Meteorology, and Voyage Planning.

Commercial Shipping Internship: Alaska Marine Highway System (December 2013 – February 2014) Ship-handling, Terrestrial and Celestial Navigation, Radar and ARPA, Sea Project, Pilotage, and training to become a mate.

Sea Term 2013 (January & February 2013) Seamanship, Helmsmanship, Navigation, Radar, Meteorology, and Voyage Planning.

Sea Term 2012 (January & February 2012) Practical Seamanship, Emergency Management, Environmental Protection, introduction to Marine Engineering.