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Master of Towing

Shipboard Officer / Personnel / Crew

Captain Charles F. Leekley

770 Harbor Boulevard, Slip C3 -  P.O. Box 1579 - Destin - Florida - 32540-1579

(612) 251-2932 (Mobile) - l******[email protected]

 

CREDENTIALS:

- Associates of Applied Science - Nautical Science - 1/2009 Present

  Louisiana Marine & Petroleum Institute, Houma, Louisiana

 

- Bachelor of Arts - General Business Management Graduated December 1989

  University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota.

 

- United States Coast Guard Licensed Captain - Licensed since April 1990

            -- Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) # 317414 - Mariner Reference # 2276988 - Exp. 12/07/2019

-- STCW 95 Qualifications; II/1; II/2; II/3; II/4: II/5; IV2; VI/1; VI/2; VI/3; VI/4; VI/5; VI/6

-- Global Maritime Distress & Safety Signaling (GMDSS) Endorsement.

-- Vessel Security Officer (VSO) Endorsement

-- Master of Self Propelled Vessels; 1600 Gross Registered Tons (GRT); Oceans

-- Master of Offshore Supply Vessels; 1600 Gross Registered Tons (GRT) / 3000 Gross Tons (GT); Oceans

      -- Uninspected Towing Vessel Endorsement

      -- ECDIS Endorsement exp. 12/31/16

-- Master of Towing Vessels; Unlimited; Oceans & Western Rivers

-- Master of Non-Self-Propelled Vessels; 100 Gross Tons (GT); Near Coastal       

      -- ECDIS Endorsement exp. 12/31/16

-- Master of Auxiliary Sail Vessels; 100 Gross Registered Tons (GRT); Near Coastal

-- Officer In Charge of Navigational Watch; (O.I.C.N.W.) 3000 Gross Tons (GT)

       -- Uninspected Towing Vessel EndorsementECDIS Endorsement exp. 12/31/16

-- Able Seafarer; Deck

-- Rating Form Part of Navigational Watch (RFPNW) Endorsement

-- Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats (PSC) Endorsement

-- Medical First Aid Provider Endorsement; Advanced Firefighting and Basic Training (BST)

-- Able Seaman Unlimited;Any Waters, Lifeboatman, Wiper, Steward’s Department.

 

- Other Credentials:  (See Education for list of STCW certificates)

          -- GMDSS Marine Radio Operator License, Federal Communications Commission, Ser. # DO11660

          -- Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) - ID # 06824962 - Expires 05/21/2016

          -- United States of America Passport #78594310; Expires 01/04/2017

          -- Florida State Class E Driver’s License - #L240-146-64-175-0; Expires 5/15/2023

          -- N.A.S.D.S. Open Water Diver Certificate (SCUBA) - Issued 12/1984

MOST RECENT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

--Master/Mate, Ocean Tugboat (UTV), American Marine Corporation, Honolulu, Hawaii. - 8/15 - Present

               - 1500 S. Barracuda St, # 270/271 L.A., Terminal Island, CA  90731, Phone: 310-547-9615; j*********[email protected]

                    - 196 (GRT) / 456 (GT), 121’ M/V American Patriot, Twin Alco 2050hp Diesels, A-1 Ocean Tug. (28 - 12 hour days)

                    - Contract w/ Weeks Marine, Inc., Port Fourchon Beach Replenishment Project; 220’, 3000 (GT) Hopper Barge Tending.

 

-- Master, Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV), Guice Offshore, L.L.C. Lafayette, LA, 7/15-11/15 (20-12 hour days)

                    - 121 Rue Louis XIV Bldg 5B, Lafayette, LA 70508; Phone: (337) 889-0220; Ref:  d***********[email protected]

               - 497 (GT), 150’ M/V Go Searcher, Kongsberg DPS-1.

- Cargo operations from Port Fourchon, Louisiana to Cuidad Del Carmen, Mexico and from Dos Bocas, Mexico and back.

 

--Master Mariner, Tow/Tug (UTV) & Supply (OSV), Oceanwide Texas, Inc. Houston, TX - 01/15 - Present

- 5710 John F. Kennedy Blvd. #285, Houston, Texas, 77032; Phone: 281-987-9600

- www.oceanwidecrew.com;  References:  Drew Ireland, d**[email protected]; Kristi Theriot, k****[email protected]

       --Mate/OICNW, Uninspected Towing Vessel, (UTV) 10/15

       -- On contract with: Orion Marine Construction, Inc., Tampa, Florida (15 - 12 hour days)

                    - 99 (GRT), 75’ M/V Bayou Bull, 2000 hp,  Reference:  Orion Marine Port Captain Rob Soriano (813) 293-0190.

- 2 - 150’ Deck barges on tow wire, Tampa, FL, Gulf Coast to Moorehead City, NC, Atlantic Coast.

       --Mate/Pilot, Uninspected Towing Vessel (UTV) 05/2015

        --On contract with:  Lafarge North America, Inc., Mandeville, Louisiana (14 - 12 hour days)

               - 154 (GRT), 67’ P/B Freedom, 1250 hp, 2-6 Aggregate Hopper Barges, Atchafalaya & Lower Mississippi Rivers, ICW.

Oceanwide Texas, Inc., Houston, TX, continued:

 

      --Mate/OICNW, Dive Support Vessel (DSV) - 02/15 (5 - 12 hour days sea service)

       -- On contract with:  Chet Morrison Contractors, Inc., Houma, Louisiana.

                  - 750 (GT/298 GRT), 185’ DSV Kelly Morrison, 4 Point Anchoring, Dive Survey, S. Timbalier 151 Production Platform.

      --Master,Uninspected Towing Vessel (UTV) - 01/15 (17 - 12 hour days sea service)

       -- On contract with: Orion Marine Construction, Inc., Tampa, Florida.

- 134 (GRT), 75’ M/V Bayou Bandit (UTV), Construction Spud Barge Tending, Cozumel Pier, Isla Cozumel, Mexico.

 

-- Mate, Tug Boat (UTV), Sterling Equipment Rental, Inc., Quincy, MA, 06/15 - 7/15 (14 - 12 hour days)

               - 555 South Street, Quincy, MA, 02169, (617) 984-0022; Reference:  Adam Doughty - a******[email protected]

                    - 98 (GRT), 65’ M/V Jay Micheal; New York Harbor to Boston Harbor Coastal Towing Routes.  Dredge Support.

 

--Master, Offshore Supply Vessel, (OSV) - 04/15

        -- On contract with: Gulf Resource Management, Inc.; New Iberia. Louisiana.  (15 - 12 hour days sea service)

                    - 497 GT / 99 (GRT), 150’ M/V Adam Joseph; Kongsberg DPS-1; Reference: Donna Flowers, d***[email protected]

                    - Multiple delivery operations from Intracoastal City, Louisiana to Tampico & Cuidad del Carmen, Mexico and back.

 

-- Master, Uninspected Towing Vessel (UTV) Progressive Marine Service, LLC, New Caney, TX - 4/15

               - P.O. Box 812, New Caney, Texas, 77357; Phone:  281-689-7400; Fax 281-689-7711

                    - www.progressivemarineservice.com; References:  Ona Kizis, p******[email protected].

      -- On contract with:  M/V Drake, LLC, New Orleans, Louisiana, (6- 12 hour days sea service)

                    - Material Barge Support for oil pipeline construction; To and from Port Orange, TX to and Port of New Iberia, LA.

-- Master, Uninspected Towing Vessel (UTV), Boat Crews USA, Gretna, Louisiana - 2/15

- 320 LaPalco Boulevard, Suite D., Gretna, Louisiana  70056 (504) 381-6923; Reference: JC Cate, j****[email protected]

     --On contract with: Knots Marine Service, Inc.., Harvey, Louisiana - 2/15 (8 – 12 hour days sea service)

               - Tug Hooking Bull (UTV), Dredge Tending, R.S. Weeks Suction Cutter Dredge, Lower Mississippi (Davant) Project.

 

-- Master/DPOJ, Platform Supply Vessel (PSV/DP1), Tidewater Marine Intl., Amelia, LA. - 5/13 - 11/14

- 200 Ford Industrial Rd., Amelia, Louisiana 70340; Phone: (985) 631-5820; Fax: (985) 631-5823, d******[email protected].

    -- dba. Logistica Mexicana Del Caribe, Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche, Mexico. - 4/14 - 10/14

               - Calle Paseo del Mar #37, Col Justo Sierra C.P., Cuidad del Carmen, Campeche, 24114, Mexico. Ph:  +52-938-381-0440.

- 907 Gross Ton (ITC), 220’ OSV President Tide, Kongsberg DP1, Twin 2460hp Cat’s w/Ulstien Z-Drives.

                    - Platform Supply Operations, Arenque Oil Field, Tampico, Mexico.

                    - 120 - 12 hour days of sea service.  Master - 60 days on / 30 off.

                    - Reference:  Capt. Tony Urdenetta, Operations Manager Area 2000 ext. 1115, t********[email protected].

    -- dba. Sonatide Marine, Ltd., Malongo, Cabinda, Angola. - 5/13 - 2/14

- 1313 Gross Ton (ITC), 217’ PSV Barthel Tide, Kongsberg DP1, Twin 2460hp Cat’s w/ Z-Drives, 91 Days Served.

                    - 1235 Gross Ton (ITC), 217’ PSV Broussard Tide, Alstom DP1, Twin 2260hp Caterpiller w/ Z-Drives, 102 Days Served..

                    - Platform Supply Operations, Malongo Oil Field, Cabinda, Angola, West Africa.

                    - 193 - 12 hour days of sea service as Captain/OCINW - 90 days on / 45 days off.

                    - References: Captain David Fountain (228) 806-8894; Gene Goodwin, Operations Mgr. Area 2600, g******[email protected].

 

-- Mate/Pilot, Towboats (UTV), Marquette Transportation Inc., Jefferson, LA - 2/13

                    - Jefferson, Louisiana.

                    - 97 Ton Towboat, P/B John 3:16 (Towboat) w/ two red flag kerosene fuel barges.

                    - Inland towing operations. Intracoastal Canal and Houston Ship Channel. Port Arthur to Brazos River.

                    - 10 - 12 hours days of sea service as Pilot.

 

-- Master, Towboats (UTV), Cajun Maritime, L.L.C., Abbeville, LA - 11/10 - 10/12

     -- A division of Cajun Industries, L.L.C., Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

               - 115 Concord Street, Abbeville, LA 70510; Supervisor : Jerry Landry - Phone:  (337) 893-3686

                    - 120 Ton, 72’ P/B Cajun Vision (Towboat) Phone:  (337) 319-1850; Twin 500hp Detroit 1271 diesels.

                    - Tending crane & material spud barge fleet; Cajun Pride, Cajun Courage, (200’ x 60’) CSB03, CSB01 (145’ x 55’)

- Well abandonment for Chevron Environmental Management Co.; Dive Support for Aqueos;  Louisiana Gulf Coast.

   South Marsh Island Blocks 217, 218; 229, 231, Vermilion 31; Eugene Island 51, 65, 74, West Cameron 17

- BP decontamination facility project at Dynamic Industries, Port of Lake Charles, LA.

                    - 240+ 12 hour days of sea service as Master - 14 days on / 14 days off.  Website URL: www.cajunusa.com

                    - References:  Captain David Sellers (214) 548-3610; Captain Stephen Miller (601) 520-8246

                    - Reason for Separation:  Work Force Reduction due to pending vessel inspection requirements.  10/13/2102

 

-- Master/Mate, Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV/DP1) - Cat Marine, LLC, - Berwick, LA - 5/10 - 10/10

     -- dba. Green Marine, L.L.C., Berwick, Louisiana.

               - 203 Brighton Lane, Berwick, Louisiana, 70342; Owner: Charles Green - Phone: (985) 519-0224, Fax: (985) 384-1615

                    - 387 ton; 180’ Bourg D & D Services OSV; Nautronix DP1 equipped;  M/V Green Provider; Twin 1300 hp EMD diesels.

                    - Contract operations for Harvey Gulf; Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coasts; Serviced 3 Trans-Ocean drill ships.

                    - Dive Support operations for Hydrex Underwater Services; Oil rig platform abandonment with Wild Well Services.

                    - Promoted from Mate to Master after 1 6 week hitch. Reference:  Captain (DPO) Mike Lloyd - (479) 234-6475.

                    - 145+ 12 hour days sea service; Master/Mate - 42 days on / 21 days off. 

                    - Reason for separation:  Lay-off due to completion of Trans-Ocean contract through Harvey Gulf. 10/21/2010.

-- Master, Inspected Passenger Vessels - Paradise Companies, Inc., Minneapolis, MN - 5/10 - 10/11

     -- dba.  Minneapolis Queen, Inc.

               - Post Office Box 563, Excelsior, Minnesota, 55331 - Phone: (952) 474-8058; (952) 470-7320 Fax

                    - Fully narrated daily public excursions, Minneapolis Milling District, St. Anthony Falls tour area.

                    - 76 Ton 96’ Skipperliner, Paradise Lady, Excursion Vessel, Twin 250hp Cummins diesels.

                    - 33 Ton 78' Skipperliner, Minneapolis Queen, Excursion Vessel, Twin 125hp Cummins diesels.

                    - Port of Minneapolis; upper Mississippi river gorge, St. Anthony Falls Upper & Lower Lock & Dam tour area.

                    - 180+ days sea service as Master.

                    - References:  Mr. Dave Lawrence - (952)292-5856; Captain Justin Anderson - (612)387-5148 

                    - Website URL: www.twincitiescruises.com - Reason for Separation:  Seasonal work force reduction.

 

 

-- Mate/OICNW,  Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV) - Romeo Papa, LLC, - Houma, LA - 4/10

               - 313 Safety Road, Houma, Louisiana, 70363; Owner: Robert Perez - Phone: (985) 857-9275

                    - 199 Ton, 150’ Halter Marine OSV; M/V Secretariat,; Twin 800hp Caterpillar diesels.

                    - Port of Morgan City, Louisiana; Offshore construction barge support.

                    - 14+ 12 hour days sea service; Mate/OCINW - 28 days on, 14 days off.

 

-- Master, Inspected Passenger Vessels, Paradise Companies, Inc., Minneapolis, MN - 7/09 - 11/09

                    - See Previous Information.

 

-- Master, Crewboats - River Ventures, L.L.C., St. Amant, Louisiana - 5/09 - 6/09

               - 10408 Kelli Drive, P.O. Box 429, St. Amant, Louisiana 70774

               - 13-20 Ton Crew Boats, inspected passenger vessels, Twin 300hp Detroit diesels.

                    - Lower Mississippi river at United Bulk Terminals, Davant, Louisiana.

                    - 42+ 12 hour days sea service as Master - 14 days on, 7 days off.

                    - Reference:  Captain Jerry Hanna: 225-268-4259

 

-- Master,  Offshore Supply Vessels (OSV) - Waterside Services, Inc., Galveston, Texas.

     -- A division of Blumar Offshore Shipping Services, Inc., La Porte, Texas - 1/09 - 5/09

               - 13935 Industrial Road, Houston, Texas  77015 - (281) 442-3220; (281) 538-8481 Fax

               - 88 Ton 110' Class Swiftship supply/crew launch (OSV); M/V Donny Jr.; Triple 500hp Iveco Diesels.

                    - 97 Ton 110' Class Breau’s Bay Craft supply/crew launch (OSV); M/V Jody Ray; Twin 600hp Detroit Diesels.

- Advanced close quarters maneuvering operations.

                    - Houston ship channel to Galveston sea buoy anchorages;  Galveston & Sabine lightering anchorage areas.

               - Ocean going tanker/& freighter supply, launch boat operator, Doosan forklift operator, Catapillar crane operator.

                    - 84+ 12 hour days sea service as Master/Mate - Straight time 24/7/365.

 

-- Mate/OICNW, Offshore Supply (OSV) - Bordelon Marine, Inc., Lockport, LA - 12/08 - 1/09

                    - P.O. Box 619, Lockport, Louisiana  70374 - (985) 532-5333; (985) 532-3817 Fax          

                    - 93 Ton 110' Class North American utility vessel (OSV). M/V David B.; Twin 600hp Detroit diesels.

                    - Advanced close quarters maneuvering operations.

                    - Louisiana & Texas Gulf coasts.

                    - Offshore drilling platform & liftboat supply.

                    - Promoted from Mate to 2 Captain.

                    - 27+ 12 hour days sea service; Mate/OCINW - 28 days on / 14 days off.

                    - URL website:  www.bordelonmarine.com

 

-- Master, Inspected Passenger Vessels, Paradise Companies, Inc., Minneapolis, MN - 7/08 - 11/08

                    - See Previous Information.

 

-- Master/Mate, Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV) - T & T Offshore, Inc., Galveston, Texas - 1/08 - 7/08

               - 9723 Teichman Road, Galveston, Texas 77554 - (409) 621-4500; (409) 621-4600 Fax

               - 87 Ton 110' class Swiftship supply/crew launch (OSV), M/V Hunter T, Triple 510hp Cummins diesels.

                    - Advanced close quarters maneuvering operations.

                    - Houston ship channel to Galveston sea buoy anchorage; Galveston & Sabine lightering anchorage areas.

               - Ocean going tanker & freighter supply, launch boat operator, Caterpillar forklift operator, Terex crane operator.

                    - Promoted from Mate to Master.

                    - 104+ 12 hour days sea service as Master/Mate - 14 days on / 7 days off.

                    - Website URL:  www.tandtmarine.com

 

-- Master, Inspected Passenger Vessel - First Coast Excursions, LLC., Jacksonville, Florida, 11/07 - 12/07

               - 76 Ton, 96' Skipperliner, M/V Infinity, Inspected Passenger Vessel. 440hp Twin Screw Cummins Diesels.

                    - East coast intra-coastal waterway; yacht delivery from Cape Fear, NC to Jacksonville, FL,

                    - Prepared vessel for U.S.C.G. inspection and charter operations on the St. John's River, Port of Jacksonville, FL.

- Reference:  Mr. Tim Tadlock - 904-545-7782; Mr. Dan Nelson, V.P. Skipperliner - 608-784-5110: www.jaxcruise.net

 

-- Trip Pilot, Towboat (UTV) - Mohawk Transportation, L.L.C., Houma, LA - 10/07

                    - 211 Bridge Road, Houma, Louisiana  70363; Owner: Captain Larry Fitch - (985) 873-0161; (985) 873-0162 Fax

                    - 106 Ton Push Boat P/B Capt. D.J. Babin, Twin 600hp Detroit diesels.

                    - Two 272' barges, strung out end to end.  Cargo:  Alkylene fuel, 1900 tons.

                    - Gulf coast intra-coastal waterway; Belle Chase, Louisiana to upper Brazos River via Freeport, Texas.

                    - 14+ 12 hour days sea service.  Captain/OCINW

 

-- Master, Inspected Passenger Vessels, Paradise Companies, Inc., Minneapolis, MN - 5/07 - 10/07

                    - See Previous Information.

 

-- Master/Senior Captain, Dredge Tenders (UTV) - C. F. Bean, L.L.C., - New Orleans, LA - 1/07 - 5/07

                    - 619 Engineers Road, Belle Chase, Louisiana  70037 (504) 587-8700; (504) 393-1248 Fax

                    - Operated as Captain of UTV’s under “work site exclusion” regulations while holding a U.S.C.G. Master license.

- 33 - 42 ton dredge tender towing vessels (UTV). P/B Lois Ann; M/V Jennifer Bean; Twin 400hp Detroit diesels.

                    - Advanced towing operations. Crane barge & swing anchor handling. Spoil pipeline pontoon assembly & disassembly.

                    - Dredge Meridian, 17,000hp suction cutter, Mississippi river; Head of Passes area.

                    - 45+ 12 hour days sea service; 14 days on / 7 off.  Website URL:  www.cfbean.com.

                    - Separation: Permanent Layoff.  Dredge Meridian Sold;  Reference: Captain Mark Hale, Phone: (985) 237-5027

 

-- Master, Crew Boats - Weber Marine, Inc., Reserve, Louisiana - 12/06 - 2/07

                    - 10148 Louisiana Highway 44, Convent, Louisiana 70723 - (225) 562-3547.

               - 13-25 ton Swiftship crew boats, inspected passenger vessels.  Twin 350hp Detroit diesels.

                    - Mississippi River, Port of South Louisiana; Nation’s largest tonnage port.

                    - 40+ 12 hour days sea service.  Master/OCINW - 14 days on / 7 off.

                    - Website URL: www.webermarine.com; Reference:  Captain Steve Peytavin: 225-715-8457

                    - Reason for separation:  Resigned to work for Bean Dredging.

 

-- Captain, Dredge Tenders (UTV) - Atlantic Sounding, Inc., Covington, Louisiana - 3/06 - 11/06

     -- dba. Weeks Marine, Inc..        

                    - 304 Gaille Drive, Covington, Louisiana  70433 - (985) 875-2500; (985) 875-2572 Fax

               - Operated as Captain of UTV’s under “work site exclusion” regulations while holding a U.S.C.G. Master license.

- 45 ton Dredge Tenders (UTV); P/B’s Capt. Jelly; Capt. John; Sally James; Capt. Bussey; Twin 350hp Detroit diesels.

                    - Advanced towing operations; crane barge & swing anchor handling; Spoil pipeline pontoon assembly & disassembly.       

                    - George D. Williams Suction Cutter Dredge; BT-2 Suction Dredge; Weeks 542 Dragline Dredge.

               - Gulf of Mexico, Atchafalaya River, Sabine & Neches Rivers, Mississippi River, Grand Isle.

                    - 164+ 12 hour days sea service; Master/OCINW - 14 days on / 7 off.

                    - Website URL: www.weeksmarine.com

                    - Supervisor:  Dredge Captain Keith Latolais.

 

-- Master, Passenger Vessel - A Day In The Sun Charters, LLC., Madisonville, Louisiana - 12/05 - 3/06

- 25 Ton, 51' Bluewater yacht, inspected passenger vessel, Twin 350hp Crysler Crusader gasoline engines.

- Tchefuncte River, Madisonville, Louisiana.

- Reference:  Jon Tucker - 952-215-6159

 

-- Sales Manager - Recreational Powerboats - OBT Whiteds, Inc., Savage, MN.  5/05 - 11/05

     --dba. Inland Marine & Sport, Inc., Port of Savage, Minnesota River

                    - Promoted from Sales Consultant to Sales Manager; new and used boat sales.

                    - Provide marine inspections and valuations.  Negotiate new and used boat sales.  Negotiate consignment units.

- Develop and maintain web-site.

                    - Perform light mechanical work and winterizations.

 

-- Master, Passenger Vessel - A Day In The Sun Charters, LLC, Minnetrista, Minnesota - 5/97 - 10/02

- 25 Ton, 51' Bluewater yacht, inspected passenger vessel, Twin 350hp Crysler Crusader gasoline engines.

                    - Lake Minnetonka chain, Minnesota.

                    - Reference: Mr. William Ogram

 

-- Sales Manager / Club Manager / Broker - Lakeside Marina, Inc., Wayzata, Minnesota - 3/95 - 11/96

- Implement general policy and procedures throughout marina as supervisory management.

- Design database systems for brokerage and boat club information.

- Manage advertising and marketing program.

                    - Marine Service/Storage/Merchandise Sales.

                    - Design database systems for service and storage information.

      -- dba. Minnetonka Boat Brokers, Inc.

                    - Managed full service used boat brokerage.

      -- dba. The Boater’s Club, Inc.

                    - Boat club membership and boat rental sales.

                    - Oversee and manage all aspects of Club activities and processes.

                    - Provide boating instruction to new members.

-- Vice President/Master - Offshore Elite Tours, Inc., Fort Myers, Florida - 2/90 - 9/90

- Uninspected passenger vessels, (High performance offshore V-bottom power boats).

- Fountain 38' Fever & Wellcraft 38' KV Scarab, Twin 350hp Mercruisers.

- High performance offshore "thrill rides". Sightseeing excursions, beach & picnic tours.

- Gulf of Mexico, Florida West Coast Barrier Islands to Florida Keys.

 

-- Skipper - Pro-Sail - ‘88 - ‘92 / Hobie Cat National Championships - ‘81 - ‘92

               - Hobie 21 professional class catamaran - Best Finish: Tied 1 Place – 92' Hobie 21 U.S. Nationals, Lake Sakakawea, ND.

                    - Qualified from division to compete in 6 national championships, Hobie 18 & Hobie 21 class; 1981; 83'; 85'; 86'; 88'; 92';

                    - Other:  Corpus Christi, TX; Clearwater, FL, Cedar Point, OH; Lake Winnipeg, Canada; Lake Mille Lacs, MN.

 

-- Sales Manager - Seven Seas Yachts, Inc., Bloomington, Minnesota - 5/86 - 10/88

                    - New sales of Hobie Cat & Holder sailboats, Alpha Windsurfers; Hunter & Nauticat yachts; used consignment sailboats.

                    - Managed the Hobie Cat & Holder sailboat lines, Alpha Windsurfing product line.

                    - Managed after-market retail sales.  Reference: Peter Hunter

 

-- Skipper, Sailboats - University of Hawaii Sailing Team, Honolulu, Hawaii - 8/84 - 5/88

            - 24’- 48' International Ocean Racing Yachts (I.O.R.), Hawaiian Islands.

                    - Laser and Flying Junior, Olympic/collegiate class sailboats, Waikiki Yacht Club, Honolulu, HI.

                    - Reference:  Head Coach - Charlie Dole; Athletic Director - Ted Livingston

 

-- Owner/Operator, Concession Boat - The Hot Dog Boat, Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota - 5/77 - 9/78

                    - Owned and operated this novelty marine vending operation.

                    - Awarded local Junior Achievement Entrepreneur of the Year.

                    - 20’ Kayot Pontoon; 20hp Mercury outboard.               

EDUCATION:

Technical, Post Graduate:                               Attended          Course-work

 

Maritime Professional Training                       Cert 2/14              Advanced Radar Plotting Aids

Fort Lauderdale, Florida                                               Cert 2/14              Radar Observer Recertification

 

General Electric Energy Conversion Center    Cert. 9/13          Dynamic Positioning - Advanced

Houston, Texas                                                               Cert. #3644            DP System Simulator Course

 

South Central Louisiana Technical College      1/09 - 1/12        Associates in Technical Studies

Young Memorial Campus                                                         Maritime Technical Diploma

Morgan City, Louisiana                                    Cert. 1/12             Global Maritime Distress

                                                                                                                        Safety System (GMDSS)

                                                                                          Cert. 8/09             Basic Safety Training (BST)

                                                                                          Cert. 7/09             Bridge Resource Management

                                                                                          Cert. 1/09             Radar Observer Unlimited

 

L.E. Fletcher Technical Community College   1/09 - 3/10         Associates of Applied Science

Louisiana Marine & Petroleum Institute                                                Nautical Science

Houma, Louisiana                                            Cert. 3/10             Celestial Navigation / Oceans

                                                                        Cert. 12/09          Terrestrial Navigation / 500 Ton

                                                                                          Cert. 6/09             Medical Care Provider (MCP)

                                                                                          Cert. 6/09             Flashing Lights (Morse Code)

Cert. 5/09             Basic & Advanced Firefighting

Cert. 5/09             Able Body Seaman (AB)

                                                                                          Cert. 1/09             Proficiency in Survival Craft (PSC)

                                                                                          Cert. 1/09             Lifeboatman

                                                                                                                                                               

Converteam, Inc.                                             Cert. 7/10             Dynamic Positioning - Induction

Houston, Texas                                                               Cert. #2859            Issued Nautical Institute Log Book

 

Safety & Training Consultants, Inc.                Cert. 7/10             Vessel Security Officer (VSO)

Houma, Louisiana

Mid Atlantic Maritime Academy                     Cert. 9/09             Rating Form Part of Navigational Virginia Beach, Virginia                                                                             Watch Assessment (RFPNW)

EDUCATION con’t.

 

Weeks Marine, Inc.                                                    Cert. 7/06             Dredge Safety Management Program

Houma, Louisiana                                                                                        (DSMP)

Florida Maritime Institute                               Cert. 4/90          Operator of Uninspected Passenger

Stuart, Florida                                                                                               Vessels - Near Coastal (OUPV)

College:

University of Saint Thomas                              8/88 - 12/89        Bachelor of Arts Degree (BA)

St. Paul, Minnesota                                                                                      General Business Management

 

University of Hawaii At Manoa                       8/84 - 5/88           School of Business Administration

Honolulu, Hawaii                                                                                                        Rainbow Warriors Sailing Team

 

University of Minnesota                                   9/82 - 6/84        General College

Minneapolis, Minnesota                                                                             Pre-Architecture

High School:

 

Minnetonka Junior & Senior High School         9/76 - 6/82           Graduated with Honors in Drafting

Minnetonka Public Schools, Minnetonka, Minnesota                           Numerous State Drafting Awards Minnetonka Skipper's Sailing Team

                                                                                                                                                               

Elementary School:

 

Deephaven Elementary & Intermediate School    9/69 - 6/76           99 Percentile Nationally - 1974/75

Minnetonka Public Schools, Deephaven, Minnesota                                            Technical Reading/Map Reading

REFERENCES:

Mr. Drew Ireland, Recruiter, Oceanwide TX. 12/14 - 4/15      Master/Mate/OCINW

5710 John F. Kennedy Blvd. #285, Houston, Texas, 77032         UTV / OSV / DSV

d**[email protected]; Phone: (281) 987-9600

 

Captain David Fountain, OSV 1600 / D.P.O.    10/13 - 2/14      Captain / DPOJ - 102 Days

Biloxi, Mississippi                                                                     PSV Broussard Tide

E-Mail:  Facebook; Phone: (228) 806-8894

 

Captain Tony Urdenetta, Operations Mgr.      4/14 – 9/14       Master / DPOJ - 120 Days

Tidewater Marine Intl., Carman, Mexico Area 2000                   PSV President Tide

E-Mail: t*******[email protected]; Phone: +52 938-381-0440

 

Captain David Sellers, Master of Towing         3/11 - 9/12        Master / P/B Cajun Vision

Dallas, Texas                                                                            Cajun Maritime, LLC

E-Mail:  l*******[email protected]; Phone: (214) 548-3610

 

Captain Mike Lloyd, OSV 1600 GT / D.P.O.   5/10-10/10        Master / Mate / DPOJ

Arkansas;  Green Marine, LLC                                                 OSV Green Provider

E-Mail:  m********[email protected]; Phone: 479-234-6475

 

Capt. Thomas Oliver, Designated Examiner    5/12                  Towing Operator Assessment Convent, Louisiana; Port of South Louisiana                             Rating - Western Rivers

E-Mail: t*************[email protected]; Phone: 504-913-4626                                          

 

Captain Pat Folan, Designated Examiner        3/10                      Towing Operator Assessment Jersey City, New Jersey; New York Harbor                                                           Rating - Oceans

E-Mail: p*[email protected]; Phone: 251-300-0017

Educations
  • Bachelor of Arts
    General Business Managment at College of St. Thomas
    1984 - 1989
Certifications
  • Master 1600 Oceans Aug 2015
  • Master OSV 3000 Oceans Dec 2009
  • Master of Towing Dec 2009
Documents
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