Objective
After a diverse and satisfying career at sea I am seeking to transition to the shore side sector of the maritime industry. My background and training make me uniquely qualified for vessel operations and management, safety and security, onboard training, ship board repair periods.
Experience
I am a dedicated professional mariner, with more than twenty years experience in the maritime industry both afloat and ashore. Having sailed as department head aboard ships with union and non-union crews and with American as well as large multi national crews. I consider myself a team player, but work equally well independently. I have been recognized for the quality of my work and excel at problem resolution.
Sailing as Safety Officer aboard passenger ships, I was responsible for all aspects of onboard safety. Part of my responsibilities was the development and implementation of standardized training programs for compliance with U.S. Coast Guard and International Maritime Organization regulations. I have been involved in shipyard repair programs, major hull conversions and sea trials. I have supervised U.S.C.G. mid period and C.O.I. inspections, SOLAS and A.B.S. inspections and initial passenger ship inspections for foreign flag passenger ships operating in U.S. waters. My collateral duties have filled the billets of Force Protection Officer, Chemical, Biological and Radiological Defense Officer and Ship Security Officer.
I have also served as Mate and Master of ocean towing and salvage vessels engaged in coastwise, inter island and transatlantic freight transportation. I have provided support for research vessels working on cable retrieval and repair, anchor handling, hydrographic surveys, and operating with warships and aircraft. While serving as Chief Mate, my vessel successfully refloated the Nigerian Navy Corvette Erin Omi from the beach outside of Lagos, Nigeria. While serving as Master, my salvage tug extricated the cruise ship Royal Viking Sky from coral reefs outside of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.
It was my privilege to participate in Operation Just Cause, Operations Desert Shield, Storm and Sortie, and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
My shore side employment includes petroleum loss prevention. Analyzing and evaluating petroleum discharge of tankers pier side and super tankers lightering offshore. I have operated my own steamship agency in Port Everglades, Fl. I have worked as a state licensed service technician for my family’s fire and safety equipment company, where my responsibilities included repairing, recharging and installing fire suppression equipment and emergency lighting and specifying and supplying safety equipment to local industry. I have worked as a longshoreman, operating ships gear, driving, loading and discharging bulk, Ro-Ro and container ships. I have worked at the RTM Star Center bridge simulator and as an instructor for Basic Safety Training classes. I perform research and consulting work in the field of maritime safety and admiralty litigation.
Education
EDUCATION
1981 B.S. Marine Transportation, SUNY Maritime College at Fort Schuyler
1980 A.A. Rockland Community College
Certification
U.S.C.G. LICENSE
Master of Steam or Motor Vessels of Any Gross Tons, Upon Oceans
STCW 95
TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION
· Basic Safety Training Course
· Instructor, Supervisor and Assessor
(Train the Trainer) Qualification Course
· United States Coast Guard approved instructor
· ATO/FPO Anti-Terrorism Officer/Force Protection
Officer, U.S. Navy Level II J-830-0015
· Antiterrorism Training Officer Course J-830-0010
· Shipboard Security Tactics for Mariners S-830-2213
· Maritime Antiterrorism and Crisis Management
· Sealift Cargo and Communications Program
· U.S.N. Small Arms
· 20 Hour Company and Ship Security Officer Course.
(ISPS Code)
· CBRD-O Chemical Biological and Radiological Defense
Officer
· Chemical, Biological and Radiological Defense
Orientation
· Afloat Environmental Protection Coordinator Course
A-4J-0021
· MARAD Hazmat-Hazwoper 24 hour course
· Hazmat-Hazwoper 40 hour course
· Advanced Shipboard Fire Fighting
· U.S.N. Shipboard Fire Fighting, Navsta. Norfolk
· M.S.C. Shipboard Damage Control
· R.H.I.B. Rescue
· Medical PIC
· 24 hour Medical First Aid Provider
· Drug and Alcohol Awareness Training for the
Maritime Supervisor
· D.O.T. Drug Test Collector Training Course, Alco
Sensor III, IV Operator Course
· American Bureau of Shipping NS5 Software System
Course
· Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
· Bridge Resource Management
· Advanced Deep Sea Master/Mate Ship Handling
Training Course
· Maritime Law for Senior Officers
MILITARY SERVICE
· Commander, U.S.N.R.
Skils
I am a motivated individual who works well independentaly and as a member of a team. I am able to work micro soft applications and excel spread sheets. I have done public speaking and training, from small groups to an auditorium of company employees. Attention to detail in my job performance has been recognized by past employers resulting in my being tasked with projects of greater responsibility.
I am seeking full time employment with a cruise line or multi national vessel operator. I am able to travel 40% and am willing to undertake projects outside of the United States. I am hands on in the performance of my job. As comfortable in a boiler suite as I am in office attire.
I am a United States citizen, have a current passport and a top secret security clearance.