EXPERIENCE
SUMMARY
Seabulk Offshore, Lafayette Louisiana, from: 07/1986 - 11/2000
Captain, Offshore Supply Vessels
Throughout my career I have gained extensive experience in various fields. I have worked in operations, personnel, and logistics. I am very aware of how complex and challenging these departments can become. I have routinely been able to achieve desired outcomes for the company and our clients.
During my first year with Tidewater I successfully completed a few very complicated and troublesome operations. Tidewater then began utilizing me as a troubleshooting captain. I traveled to locations that the home office had concluded were having operational or SKILLS personnel difficulties. My judgement and decision-making were counted upon. Tidewater Marine, UK & West African division, from: 01/2001 - 10/2022 Captain, Dynamic Positioning Offshore Supply Vessels
• DP Centre - London, United Kingdom Advanced Dynamic Positioning course graduated, Dynamic Positioning Unlimited Operators license, 2005
• Konigsberg Maritime Training - Aberdeen Scotland, United Kingdom completed Dynamic Positioning induction course, 2004
• Warsash Maritime Academy - South Hampton, United Kingdom Global Marine Distress Safety Systems, STCW95 Compliance, 2000
• Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches TX, Field of Study: Communications graduated / B.A. degree in May 1992
• Houston Marine (prep school) - Houston TX @ USCG Regional Exam Center graduated Master Mariner, U. S. Merchant Marine, 1986
• Overall command of the vessel and crew-members
• Operated the vessel in accordance with applicable local and International laws and regulations
• Made daily operational decisions keeping the safety of the vessel and crew foremost in mind
• Was the Company representative / liaison on location
• Implemented vessel security levels in conjunction with locality
• Delegated duties and tasks to officers I deemed qualified
• Maintained a strict adherence to pollution prevention protocols
• Directed the loading, unloading, and storage of cargo
• Maintained an around the clock shipboard security watch
• Scheduled watch hours and did evaluations for crew-members
• Maintained detailed records of vessel operations & navigation
• Held safety meetings and conducted weekly emergency drills
• Kept vessel and crew in compliance with USCG issued COI
• My operational areas: Gulf of Mexico, Middle East, and West Africa **********@*****.***
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• Overall command of the vessel and crew
• Implemented dynamic positioning techniques to
maintain precise vessel location during operations
• Oversaw crew management practices to enhance
teamwork and operational effectiveness
• Established and enforced safety protocols to minimize risks and comply with the industry standards
• Improved operational efficiency by optimizing workflows and resource allocation during client operations
JOHN KERWICK
Highest Level:
B.A. degree
• Stress tolerant, ability to act calmly and effectively in high stress situations • Sound judgement and decision making • Interpersonal skills, • Team building, motivating, and instilling uniformity
• Communication skills, verbally and written. • Leadership, a willingness to lead, take charge and give direction • Structured, accurate, and systematic • Analytic problem solving • Vessel operations
• Operational planning • Security protocols • Emergency management • Safety systems • Client relations • Environmental compliance • Advanced First Aid and CPR • Microsoft Office Suite
• Customer service • Fire fighting • Multitasking • Conflict resolution • Crisis management
• Maintained detailed records of vessel operations & navigation
• Delegated duties and tasks to officers that I deemed capable
• Coordinated emergency response procedures to effectively address and mitigate Maritime instances
• Scheduled watch hours and did evaluations for vessels crew
• Developed vessel navigation strategies to ensure safe and efficient routes in various conditions
• My operational areas: West Africa, Middle East, and Southeast Asia EDUCATION