Pinkney E. Cunningham, III

Savannah, GA *****

Cell Phone: 912-***-****

E-mail: ad48sr@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE:

Responsible and challenging position in shipbuilding, structural, or mechanical manufacturing industries

QUALIFICATIONS:

Over forty years progressively responsible positions in shipyard industry

Strong background in new construction, and repair/conversion

Experienced with ships, mega yachts, OSV, passenger, construction/dredging, towing, cargo,

and military vessels in steel, aluminum, and composites

Familiar with ABS, Lloyds, DNV, BV, USCG, MCA, and Navy standards

EDUCATION:

1967-1971 BS, Mississippi State University

EMPLOYMENT:

2007 - 2012 Owner, Engineer - Marine Construction Service, Inc.

2015 - Present

Design of ship modifications and docking plans

Design and manufacture of cargo handling equipment

Design and manufacture of fall-restraint systems for process,

manufacturing, aircraft, and railroad industries

Recent projects include:

Design input for EPS M10 military hovercraft for Saudi Border Guard.

Overhaul, and modification of 300' passenger & vehicle ferry.

Repair & modification of 400' oil spill recovery vessel.

Re-power & total replacement of machinery & piping systems on motor yacht.

2012 - 2014 General Manager - Seward Ship's Dry Dock, Inc. Seward AK.

Managed ship repair facility serving commercial and governmental

customers with vessels up to 5000 tons and 350'

2005 - 2007 Dockmaster, Engineer, Global Ship Systems

Operation of 1000 T. marine railway and 535 ft graving dock

Docking plans to USCG and Navy standards

Mechanical and structural design for vessels and support equipment

1999 - 2005 Senior Mechanical Engineer - Intermarine Savannah

Design of propulsion and mechanical systems for new construction

motor yachts

Structural and mechanical design for repair/conversion jobs

Design of production fixtures, tooling, lifting gear, & docking plans

1990 -1999 Repair Superintendent, Senior Mechanical Engineer - Intermarine USA

Managed repair crew for marine railway and graving dock

Designed systems and structures for new construction and repair

Resolved design/production conflicts in U S Navy minehunter project

1986 -1989 Project Engineer, Engineering Manager - Lockheed Shipbuilding /

Thunderbolt Shipbuilding and Repair

Coordinated design effort for U S Army LCU 2000 series landing craft

Produced docking plans and designs for repair/conversion projects

1981 -1986 Director of New Construction - Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.

Responsible for engineering, bidding, materials, and production for new

building of boats and barges

Yard maintenance and upgrade projects including additional transfer track,

pile driving and fill, dredging of basin, side transfer carts.

Overhaul of US Navy 50 & 100 ton barge cranes and overhaul and

relocation from Savannah to Brunswick of GA Ports whirly crane.

1979 -1981 President/Owner - Marine Construction Service, Inc.

Managed small new construction shipyard building towing vessels

1971 -1979 Engineering Manager - Dravo Steelship, Inc.

Coordinated design effort for new construction shipyard building

inland and oilfield service vessels

MILITARY SERVICE:

1971 -1986 USAR O-3

Secret security clearance

Honorable discharge

LICENSES:

USCG Master Passenger Vessels, 100GT

USCG Master Towing vessels near coastal and Western Rivers

FAA Private Pilot SEL

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers

Society of American Military Engineers

American Society of Naval Engineers

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