Denham Springs, Louisiana 70726
Cell:504-***-****
Linked In
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DEAN M. DIAZ
OBJECTIVE
Currently working as an Able Seaman through Seafarers International Union on various tankers and freight/cargo/roll on roll off ships in the deep sea sector of the US fleet. Duties include and are not limited to loading and offloading liquid and dry bulk cargo, containers, material handling, packaging, lashing, of various cargo. Ship’s maintenance, helmsman duties, basic work area housekeeping, and project focused management duties while maintaining a high level of seamanship. Previous experience in the seismic support industry and with platforms/installations for oil and gas industry on Offshore Supply Vessels in the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean making deliveries. Have sailed as AB tankerman on Chemical tankers and worked on tugs as well as OSV's as an unlicensed engineer. Hawsepiped my way up to current position and continuously upgrading to reach a higher professional level while gaining as much experience as possible, and maintaining a motivated work ethic along the way safely.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Have worked as an Able Seaman/tankerman, Captain on OSV’s in GOM., & Caribbean. Certifications include: Master 200 ton NC, AB Unlimited, Tankerman-PIC, ECDIS, ARPA, GMDSS, Advanced Firefighting, RFPNW, VSO, MCP, Rigger, hydraulic crane and forklift operator. STCW with PSC, & Basic training as well as Safegulf. Hydroblasting, staging, and small tool repairs/maintenance.
EXPERIENCE
SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION, HARVEY, LA.
February 2019- Present
Able Seaman/ Tankerman on various tankers and freight/cargo/roll on roll off ships of all types in the deep sea sector of the US fleet contractually.
SEA SUPPORT VENTURES, CUT OFF, LA.
July 2007- April 2019
Captain on 200 ton OSV’s as of 2009, vessel handling/navigating/maintaining as needed, while supporting vessels & installations involved in all aspects of oil & gas industry; as well as delivering of cargo as needed throughout GOM and Caribbean.
AB/ Unlicensed engineer from July 2007-2009 performing rigging, maintenance, & bunkering as needed on same class vessels engaged in same work.
SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION, HARVEY, LA.
March 2003 – May 2007
AB Unlimited/Tankerman: Deck maintenance, operations, watch-standing/helmsman, mooring ops/anchoring, rigging manifolds, transferring of cargo, gauging, tank-cleaning/washing, loading/off-loading of cargo & stores as position required.
EDUCATION
JOHN EHRET H.S., MARRERO, LOUISIANA, GED
Basic studies.
Mostly career specific studies done after becoming a Merchant Mariner.
REFERENCES
PATROL MAN, PORT AGENT
Dispatching
Seafarers International Union Hall, HARVEY, LA.
Office: 504-***-****
KURT CUROLE
Sales/Operations
Sea Support Ventures
Cell: 985-***-****
Office: 985-***-****