John A. Zucal

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North Canton, OH 44720

330-***-**** (Home)

330-***-**** (Cell)

E-Mail: abjmru@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Experience

August 1988 to Present

American Maritime Officers Union

Dania Beach, FL

August 1988 joined AMO Union and stared sailing as Third Assistant

Engineer.

Progressively raised U.S. Coast Guard License to Chief Engineer of Diesel

and Gas Turbine

of Unlimited Horsepower.

During the past 22 years sailed for two companies within the Union.

Presently sailing for Maersk Line Limited on a container vessel with liner

service from the

U.S. East Coast to the Middle East.

Hands on experience with many systems (electrical, pneumatic, steam,

hydraulic, hvac) and the components of these systems.

Some of my responsibilities include:

Directing vessel resources to maintain equipment to the standards

required by the

owners, operating company, DNV, USCG and other regulatory agencies.

Assisting the company with the formulation of budgets, planning and

the

implementation of same.

Maintaining inventory control.

Specifying the material and the equipment necessary to enhance

vessel's

performance.

Interfacing with multinational contractors to ensure repairs are

carried out in an

efficient and timely manner.

July 1987 to July 1988

Advanced Technology

Crystal City, VA

Upon graduating from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, I became a Project

Engineer at

Advanced Technology. I was involved in gathering information on new systems

for the U.S.

Navy's new class of destroyers.

Education

1983 to 1987

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

Kings Point, NY

BS Marine Engineering Systems

USCG Third Assistant License, Steam and Motor, Unlimited Horsepower

Commissioned as an Ensign in the US Navy Reserve Inactive

Additional professional activities

. Progressively higher USCG license ratings and job positions throughout

seagoing

career.

. Experience in the operation of Container and RO-RO vessels with Diesel

propulsion

plants.

. Currently hold USCG Chief Engineer of Motor or Gas Turbine Vessels and

Third

Assistant Steam Unlimited Horsepower.

. Fire Fighting Training

. First Aid & Adult CPR Training

. Basic Safety Training

. Universal EPA Technician Certified

. Anti-Terrorism Awareness Training

. Hazardous Materials Transportation Training

. Drug & Alcohol Awareness Training for the Maritime Supervisor

. Drug Test Collector Training Course - Alco Sensor III Operator Course

References

Available upon request

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