Objective
To obtain a position as mate on a coastwise or ocean-going vessel of at least 200 gross tons.
Experience
Andrie, Inc.
Muskegon, MI.
Aug 2006 - Present
Tug Barbara Andrie/Tank Barge A-390
Tug/Barge Mate
Stand navigational watches, person-in-charge of tank barge loads/unloads; supervisor of deck department, towing operations, safety drills, and crew training/safety meetings; alternate vessel security officer and shipyard competent person; maintainer of tug/barge supplies, fire and emergency equipment, and charts and publications.
Metson Marine, Inc.
Port Angeles, WA.
July 2005 – Aug 2006
W.C. Park Responder
Mate
Supervise deck department, stand navigational watches, maintain charts and publications, perform preventative maintenance on vessel’s fire and emergency equipment, maintain medical and shipboard supplies, officer in charge at scene for fire and emergency and abandon ship stations, vessel’s security officer, and conduct training sessions with crew.
Education
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Buzzards Bay, MA.
Aug 2000 – Jun 2005
B.S. Marine Transportation
Four Sea Terms aboard two separate vessels,
T.S. Empire State and T.S. Enterprise with increasing responsibility as a deck officer.
Duties included navigation, deck maintenance, mooring, and ship handling.
Certification
U.S. Coast Guard Third Mate’s Unlimited Tonnage Oceans License
Required STCW endorsements
Tankerman PIC endorsement
TOAR Great Lakes
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) Operator’s License
Radar/ARPA operator endorsement
Vessel Security Officer certificate
Shipyard Competent Person certificate
First Aid/CPR certified
Skils
Familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.