Connor Del Basso
***-** **** *** ******* NY ***** - **************@*****.*** - 832-***-****
OBJECTIVE
To gain experience as a third mate and perfect my skills as a mariner. To learn about all aspects of seafaring and to obtain sea time to
promote my United States Coast Guard license to Second Mate.
EDUCATION
SUNY Maritime College, Bronx, NY
Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation, May 2013
Major: Marine Transportation
Related Coursework:
Terrestrial Navigation Collision Avoidance Fire Fighting
Celestial Navigation Rules of the Road Advance Fire Fighting
Electronic Navigation Bridge Management Global Distress Safety Systems
CERTIFICATIONS
Third Mate Unlimited Tonnage License STCW Certified Training Certificate
GMDSS Radio Operator’s License Radar Observer Certificate (Oceans Unlimited)
Bridge Watch Keeping Certificate (BRM) ARPA (Automatic Radar Plotting Aids)
NYS Boating Safety Certificate Croatian Boat Leader Certificate- A Category
Vessel Security Officer (VSO)
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Knowledge of Anchor Windless Line Handling
Yard and Stay Boom Operations Electronic Chart Display and Information System
WORK EXPERIENCE
T.S. EMPIRE STATE VI
First Class Deck Cadet, Summer 2011
90 Days at Sea: Navigation, Medical Care Provider, GMDSS, Code of Federal Regulations
At-Sea Watches, including but not limited to Chief Watch Officer, Chief Boatswain, and Lookout
Bosun Rate, worked with Anchors and Ground Tackle, Line Handling, Booms and Cargo
Second Class Deck Cadet, Summer 2010
45 Days at Sea: AB Work, Navigation, Collision Avoidance, Safety, Meteorology
At-Sea Watches, including but not limited to Chief Watch Officer, Chief Boatswain, and Lookout
Midshipman Under Guidance, Summer 2009
60 Days at Sea: AB Work, Navigation, Seamanship, Safety and Rules of the Road
At-Sea Watches, including but not limited to Chief Watch Officer, Chief Boatswain, and Lookout
SPIRIT ENTERTAINMENT CRUISES
Deckhand, May 2012- November 2012
Line Handling, Helm Time, Standing Wheelhouse Watch, Radio Communications, and Maintenance off boat and pier. Meet
and greet, Conduct safety rounds, Engine maintenance, Plumbing, Firefighting and Man Over Board drills.
CORNUCOPIA CRUISE LINES INC
Deckhand, June 2012- August 2012
Line Handling, Engine Watch, Stern watch lookout, Fire inspections, General maintenance, Conduct safety rounds
SIMICICH’S WATER TAXI
Skipper, Summer 2006, 2008, 2010
Operated water taxi in Ilovik, Croatia
Skills Acquired: Small Boat Handling, Applying Rules of the Road, Radio communications, Reading weather reports & tides
HONORS/ ACTIVITIES
Entertainment Cruise Lines MVP( employee of the month) Nominee August 2012, MVP September 2012
Achieved Blue Nose aboard T.S. Empire State VI, Summer 2009
Adept in fire fighting and fire fighting leadership
Excellent leadership abilities exemplified through college education and other activities
Texas 5A Football, Four years
SUNY Maritime Football, Two years
Clear Creek Wrestling, Captain, Two years
Black Belt in Kuk Sool Won Martial Arts
Competent with computers and programs: MS Office Suite, Internet Research
Language Skills: English- native, Croatian- working knowledge, Spanish- basic, Italian-basic