Objective
To work for a growing, progressive company that will take advantage of my skills and professionalism gained from many years in the maritime industry.
Experience
Career in marine industry has been very diverse. I can handle unexpected situations in a professional manner. Work responsibly and safely with my crew and equipment. Good communicator and team worker. Willing to do any job my crew is expected to do.
EMPLOYMENT
10/09 - Present Weeks Marine Inc.
Master/Captain towing barges and dredge equipment to project sites. experienced hydraulic & bucket dredge tending
6/00 – 5/09 w/break/-- Master, McAllister Towing & Transportation
Captain of various twin screw kort nozzle,flanking rudder 4200 HP ocean tugs. Work includes ship assist, oil barges, and container barges. Areas of operation include NE US, NY/NJ, & Mid Atlantic.
5/99 – 3/00 Mates, Morania Oil Tanker
Mate of the Tug Morania #4, a 4200 HP ocean tug with 70,000bbls jumbo oil barge. Areas of operation included NE US, NY/NJ, Mid-Atlantic, & Gulf of Mexico.
12/92 – 3/99 Master, Moran Towing & Transportation
Captain of the Tug Esther Moran a 6300 HP ocean tug. Work mainly included a jumbo dry bulk barge. Other work included ship rescues, ship tows, military ship tows, and oil barge work. Areas of operation included NE US, Mid-Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean, Panama Canal, Central and South America.
10/91 – 12/92 Mate & Master, Moran Towing of Virginia
Mate to Captain docking ships in harbor, commercial and naval work. Captain on Tug Alice Moran a 5000 HP ocean tug with a jumbo dry bulk barge. Areas of operation included NE US and Mid-Atlantic.
7/90 – 10/91 Mate, Allied Towing
Mate aboard Tug Sea Robin a 4000 HP ocean tug with 100,000bbls jumbo oil barge. Mate aboard Tug Osprey a 4000 HP ocean tug with a jumbo dry bulk barge. Areas of operation included NE US, NY/NJ, Mid-Atlantic, and Gulf of Mexico.
1981 – 1990 Master, Lone Star Industries
Captain aboard Tug Aries a 2000 HP tug working 12 barge raft tows in river. Areas of operation included Norfolk harbor, James River and Richmond, VA.
1979 – 1981 Mate & Deckhand, Allied Towing
Deckhand to Mate aboard Tug Tester a 4000 HP ocean tugs with jumbo asphalt barge. Area of operation was the Gulf of Mexico.
1975 – 1979 Deckhand, Chesapeake Corporation
Deckhand and cook aboard Tug Ellis O with various deck and hopper barges. Area of operation included Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries.
Education
1968 – 1971 High School Diploma, Plymouth Whitemarsh High School
Syracuse University- no diploma
Over the years continuing education courses at USMMA Kings Point and SUNY Maritime
Certification
1600 ton Masters, Ocean Endorsed
• Radar Observer Unlimited
• Basic & Advanced F. F.
• FCC Radio Operator
. GMDSS operator
. ARPA
• First Aid, CPR
• STCW ‘95
• OSHA Hazwoper Marine Responder
• PIC D/L Tank ships
• BRM
. Master of Towing
Skils
Tug and barge- Long tows, Inland pushing
Ship Assist,Dead ship tows
Computer knowledge
REFERENCES
Available upon request.