Darrell Erwin
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Phone: + (1-318-***-****
Mobile: + (1-318-***-****
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CAPTAIN - MARITIME
Highly efficient and resourceful professional with experience in areas of
vessel navigation, fire and safety management, vessel suitability and
performance management, operations management, and crew management.
Qualified professional with DP limited certificate and an exposure to
working on supply boats and dive support vessels. Hands-on experience in
ensuring safe navigation of vessels/ships and inventory management, as well
as vessel compliance with local and international laws and company and flag
state policies. Hands on experience in sailing across numerous countries
while working on various vessels and managing towing operations. Rich
exposure to multicultural work environments in Asian countries, most
notably Indonesia.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Internal Communication ? Vessel Traffic Reporting and Monitoring ?
Assessing Vessel Performance ? Overseeing Crew Members ? Implementing
Standard Procedures ? Monthly Reporting ? Crew Management ? Vessel
Sustainability and Performance Management ? Vessel Navigation ? Crew
Productivity ? Fire and Safety Management
KEY SKILLS
. Operation Management - Rich experience in managing daily operations of
vessels while ascertaining safe navigation, overseeing staff, monitoring
and assessing vessels, and taking remedial actions where required.
Skilled in conducting regular vessel inspections while ensuring
compliance with maritime regulations.
. Supervision - Excellent ability in supervising, coordinating, and
scheduling work activities of crew while administering all vessel
operations to achieve optimal work efficiency and set safety and quality
standards.
. Safety and Maintenance - Skilled in overseeing safety and maintenance
issues to ISM code requirements, including the implementation of safety
management systems and preventive maintenance procedures. Proven ability
to perform detailed inspection of vessels and safety equipment to
seaworthy conditions, as well as arranging or conducting appropriate
maintenance where required.
. Languages - English and Spanish.
KEY DELIVERABLES ACROSS CAREER SPAN
. Overall in charge of shipboard duties and safety operations, as well as
navigation and maintenance of deck and engine room.
. Managing daily operations of the vessels assigned to internal procedures,
as well as communicating with masters and chief engineers on important
issues.
. Monitoring and assessing the required reporting from the vessels, acting
as required and informing other office sections and external bodies as is
relevant.
. Following up on class and statutory certification status, condition of
class, and arranging for surveys and inspections required.
. Maintaining order and discipline on board.
. In-charge of shipboard and equipment on the deck.
. Assessing and monitoring vessel performance trends and implementing
remedial actions required.
. Performing regular inspections of vessels to ensure compliance with
maritime regulations.
. Verifying deck stores, medicine stores, and steward stores.
. Verifying and supplying charts and nautical publications.
. Familiar with ISM code and other maritime regulations.
. Overseeing department crew.
. Understanding, following and applying company policies, procedures, work
instructions and forms.
. Implementing fleet operations to standard procedures and guidelines,
safely and in an eco-friendly way.
. Ensuring all vessel personnel comply with regulatory training
requirements.
. Producing monthly operating reports.
. Ensuring all authorized company personnel are notified about
organizational guidelines and proper documentation is completed on time.
. Assisting in vessel scheduling as required.
. Assisting in interacting with customers for new project development.
. Performing detailed inspections for safety equipment.
. Conducting incident investigations while managing a safety program.
. Scheduling routine company activities as required, including captain and
crew meetings.
CAREER HISTORY
Gulf Marine Far East Oct 1999 - Nov 2010
Captain
Tidewater Nov 1998 - Oct 1999
Captain
Oceaneering Apr 1995 - Nov 1998
Captain
Martec International, Broussard, LA May 1992 - Jan 1995
Mate
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
High School Sep 1966 - May 1970
US Army Signal School, US
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
DP Limited Certificate (Master 1600-ton Oceans)
Singapore Marine Pilot Exemption Course, Gulfmark - ISM Auditing School
Ship Security Officer Course
COMPUTER SKILLS
. Proficient in MS Office applications.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth: 25th Apr, 1952 Nationality: American
Marital Status: Married Driving License: US Driving License
References available on request
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