Objective
To continue working in the maritime environment as a licensed Boat Captain,expand experience, rise to new challenges. Currently upgrading to 100 Ton license.
Experience
1982-1987 JGF Passenger Boats, Walton-on-Thames, U.K.
Boat Captain and First Mate. Responsible for safe operation of 60Ft Tour boat and up to 100 passengers. Safe operation of boats and equipment, including navigation, line handling, passenger safety, fire fighting and emergency responses.
1988-1993 Royal Naval Auxiliary Service.
Qualified Naval Auxiliaryman. Civilian position in Britain's Reserve Military forces. All deck, navigational and watchkeeping duties on 200 Ton Auxiliary Service Vessel.
1988-1995 Commercial Fisherman.
Owner operator of commercial fishing boat, involved in different fishing techniques, including Hand Lining, Long Lining, Gill Netting, Squid Jigging. Activities carried out in Britain's near coastal North atlantic and English Channel.
1995-2000 Commercial driver.
Driving tractor trailer rigs throughout U.K., Europe and Contiguous United States.
20001-2005 Commercial Fisherman
Owner operator of commercial fishing boat. engaged in trawling for shrimp throughout coastal Louisiana, including Northern Gulf of Mexico.
2006-2011 U.S.C.G. and State Licensed Charter boat captain and fishing Guide.
Owner operator of 24ft charter boat. Taking public on inshore and coastal fishing charters throughout S.E. Louisiana inshore and near oastal waterways, including Barataria Estuary and Gulf of mexico.
20101-2011 C+M Boat Rentals, lafitte, La.
Boat Captain. responsible for safe operation of Company Crewboats and Workboats. Transportation of Client personnel, equipment and supplies. Mostly serving clients within Louisiana's Oilfield industry, throughout coastal louisiana and Gulf of Mexico.
Education
1975, completed education at Tiffin Boy's School. Kingston Upon thames, U.K. equivalent to U.S. High School Graduation.
1987-1988. Cornwall College, Pool, Redruth , Cornwall, U.K.
College diploma. Graduated with Merit in Psychology and English Literature.
Certification
U.S.Coast Guard Licensed Master of Steam or Motor Vessels of Not More Than 50 Gross Registerd Tons (Domestic Tonnage) Upon Near Coastal Waters. For Domestic Voyages Only.
F.C.C. Licensed VHF Radio Operator.
CPR Certified.
Skils
Excellent boat handling skills , in all weathers and currents. Thorough knowledge and experience in navigationj,including Nautical charts,Tide Tables,Notices to Mariners, Compass and Electronic Aids to Navigation. To include V.H.F. Radio, Radar, G.P.S. Chartplotters, Depth Sounders.
Experienced in safe working procedures, including Fire, Man Overboard and first Aid.
Ability to correctly handle ropes, lines. Tie correct knots, splice lines and cables.
Knowledge of and adherence to U.S. Coast Guard Regulations and Requirements.
Attention to detail.
Ability to work without supervision, lead and supervise crew members.
Seeking to expand skills and knowledge, in order to rise to new challenges.
Always work in a professional and dutiful manner.