Objective
I have recently gained an Officer of the Watch (Unlimited) Certificate of Competency class II/1 from the MCA and am looking to begin my seagoing career as a deck officer.
I have completed a BSc degree in Marine Studies (Merchant Shipping) in order to achieve the best knowledge base that I can to maximize my abilities, scope and potential in the maritime field.
I am enthusiastic to gain further skills and qualifications and to expand my experience considerably.
Experience
CMA-CGM 6th Floor, 75 King William Street
London. EC4N 7BE
Deck Cadet September 2006 – July 2010
MCA certificate of competency II/1 OOW unlimited
BSc (Hons) Marine Studies (Merchant Shipping)
Subjects covered include safety at sea, navigation, cargo safety, vessel operations, ship construction, stability and marine law.
3 years University + 12 months seatime on global container trades.
S.Y. Cambria Cannes, France
Deckhand May 2003 – October 2005
General maintenance of vessel above and below deck, sail crew and RIB tender operator.
All-year operation covering owner cruising, charter, racing and drydock periods.
S.Y. Aquarius Antibes, France
Deckhand May 2002 – May 2003
Substantial refit and upgrade of vessel including engine, navigational systems, rigging, hull, deck fittings, epoxy resin repair, coachwork and paintwork.
1994 – 2002
Employed in various positions for several companies involved in many industries including landscaping, construction, logistics and others.
Responsibilities undertaken include management of teams and operation to client specification.
Education
University of Plymouth September 2006 – May 2009
BSc (Hons) Marine Studies (Merchant Shipping)
Northallerton College September 1992 – July 1994
4 A levels : Biology A, Chemistry B, Sociology E, General Studies A
Northallerton Grammar School September 1990 - July 1992
9 GCSEs :Maths A, Business Studies A, Science AA, English BB, French B, Modern History B, Art and Design D
Certification
BSc (Hons) Marine Studies (Merchant Shipping) 23.06.2009
MCA Certificate of Competency OOW Deck II/1 02.07.2010
NVQ Merchant Vessel Support Level 2 13.04.2010
NVQ Merchant Vessel Operations Level 3 13.04.2010
All STCW’95 requirements;
General Operators Certificate - GMDSS 14.05.2010
Navigation, radar and ARPA simulator training 16.01.2009
Personal survival techniques 20.04.2007
Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats 05.06.2009
Basic fire fighting 19.04.2007
Advanced fire fighting 30.05.2008
Personal safety and social responsibilities 17.04.2007
Certificate of competency in elementary first aid 16.04.2007
Certificate of proficiency in medical first aid aboard ship 20.12.2007
Skils