Chase R. Westendorf

Second Mate Unlimited

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Houston, TX 77019 acypw3@r.postjobfree.com

Education and Background

State University of New York Maritime College, Bronx, NY

Degree: Bachelor of Science, Marine Transportation

Licenses & Certificates: U.S.C.G. – Second Mate Unlimited Gross Tonnage upon Oceans / Mate (Pilot) of Towing Vessels upon Oceans/ Dynamic Position Operator / Liberian OICNW

Professional Experience

Noble Drilling – Sugarland, TX July 2014 – Present

Second Mate / DPO

Noble Don Taylor (6th Gen Gusto P-10000 DP-3 Drillship)

Appointed as Team Lead to complete Shell’s GRST/OVID inspections to bring the vessel in compliance with contractual obligations for all Marine and Crane operations within the expected on-hire date.

Working knowledge of the Kongsberg Bridge Suite; K-Chief, K-Pos and K-Thrust systems with experience in testing the Fire & Gas system and Autronica integration.

Maintain and manage vessels lifting gear, crane wire replacement, crane inspection and maintenance, lifesaving equipment inspection and firefighting equipment inspection.

Provided guidance and leadership to all new employees pertaining to all lifesaving and firefighting systems onboard.

Assisted in the development of the vessel’s WSOG (Well Specific Operating Guidelines)

Developed the training and inspection program for all safety and lifesaving equipment onboard and scheduled service vendors to ensure all equipment was maintained and inspected within current marine regulations.

Person in Charge of all bulk loading evolutions. Successfully loaded all bulk cargoes and maintained zero operational downtime due to system inoperability.

Assisted with maintaining vessel stability within operational requirements, provided training for Bridge Team on ballast and stability calculations to maintain vessel integrity.

Participated in annual Dynamic Positioning sea trials, internal and external client regulatory audits.

Kirby Offshore Marine – Houston, TX Jan 2013 – July 2014

Second Mate Pilot of Towing / Cargo Mate / AB Deckhand

Taurus / Davis Sea / Beaufort Sea / Pacific Avenger

Served as Cargo officer and Navigational Watch Officer while underway for 293 sea days.

Involved in all aspects of the merchant industry including navigational watch standing, docking and undocking barges, vessel safety operations, shipboard maintenance, voyage planning.

Person in Charge of all loading and discharging multiple types of liquid cargo maintaining zero operational downtime due to system inoperability.

Assisted the captain by maintaining all client, company and regulatory navigational documentations and checklists.

Received my Tank Barge PIC and my Mate of Towing Vessel endorsement.

Worked with the vessel’s Port Engineer to reduce costs of manpower and materials during shipyard operations.

Supervised periodic vessel drills, audits, and training of crew members in vessel safety, fire and emergency, and abandon procedures

Stood watch and performed deck evolutions aboard an oceangoing tug, pushing and towing oil barges and assisting ships alongside berth in and around New York Harbor.

Gained experience navigating in high traffic areas and high risk situations by safely navigating the vessel through the Panama Canal, Houston ship channel, and the New York Harbor.

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Professional Development

2016 Advanced Stability, San Jacinto College Maritime, LaPorte, TX

2016 Leadership and Management Skills, Maritime Professional Training, Ft Lauderdale, FL

2016 Radar Observer, Texas A&M University at Galveston, Galveston TX

2016 First Aid and CPR, Delgado Community College Maritime and Industrial Training Center, New Orleans, LA

2016 Lead Rigger Training Course, NSL Training Center, Layfette LA

2015 Electronic Chart Display Information System, ECDIS, Maritime College at Fort Schuyler, Bronx, NY

2015 Dynamic Positioning System Advanced Course, Maritime Professional Training, Ft. Lauderdale FL

2015 Dynamic Positioning Basic Operator Course, Kongsberg Training Center, Houston TX

2015 Basic Offshore Helicopter Operations w/Aviation Crash Fire Rescue Course, Falck Safety Services, LA

2015 Hazardous Materials Vessel Shipper, Lion Technology Inc. Lafayette NJ

2014 WellCAP IADC Drilling/Workover/Completion. Gibson LA

2014 Confined Space Entry and Attendant, Delgado Community College, New Orleans, LA

2014 Fast Rescue Boat, Texas A&M engineering Extension Service, Galveston, TX

2014 Tropical Helicopter Underwater Escape Training, Falck, New Orleans LA

2014 Personnel Transfer Basket/Swing Rope, Falck, New Orleans LA

2014 Personal Survival Techniques, Falck Alford Houma, LA

Certifications/Skills

-Full DP Certificate – K-Bridge – ECDIS – K-Chief 700– K-Pos Maintenance - Nautronix NaseBOP and NasDrill 925 – Vessel Security Officer – GMDSS – Fast Rescue Boat – Radar/ARPA - Mate Pilot of Towing Upon Oceans - Management/Organizational Skills - Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel Experience - TWIC Card Holder - HUET - Rig Pass - Advanced Shipboard Firefighting - CPR and AED Certified - Competent Person for Tank Entry - Tankerman PIC - Trained in Methanol Safety as well as Hazcom Awareness - H2S Safety Training Program-

References

- Christopher Zola, Captain of the Globetrotter 1, Noble Corporation.

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- Adam Sokol, Captain of the Noble Don Taylor, Noble Corporation

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-Curtis Laskowski, Captain of the Noble Jim Day, Noble Corporation

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- Tom Sullivan, Vice President of Vessel Operations, Kirby Offshore Marine

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