- BEN J. COOPER -
*** ******* ****** **** – Webster TX 77598
QUALIFIED FOR
Obtaining employment as a Third Mate or vessel operator in a challenging professional environment with an accomplished, safety minded maritime transportation company.
EDUCATION
Texas A&M University -Texas Maritime Academy
Bachelors of Science, Maritime Transportation
GPA – 3.1, all required certifications and STCW training.
Three training cruises and training from the Texas Maritime Academy provide my knowledge base as a Third Mate.
California Maritime Academy – T.S. GOLDEN BEAR – 6/11-9/11
Alaska Tanker Company – VLCC ALASKAN LEGEND – 2/12-5-12
California Maritime Academy – T.S. GOLDEN BEAR – 6/15-9/15
TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS
U.S.C.G. Third Mate’s License (Unlimited Tonnage, Deck) Merchant Mariner Credential
TWIC Card (Current)
PIC Tankerman Endorsement
FCC Radio Operator Certificate
ECDIS Operator Certificate
RADAR/ARPA Operator Certificate
VPSD Endorsement
BRM/OICNW Certified
First Aid Provider/Healthcare Provider
Basic and Advanced Firefighting/Lifesaving/Lifeboat Training
Familiarity with Cargo Operations Software
Proficient with computers and Office Software
Clean Bill of Health, strong, fit and able to work.
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
Third Mate -Military Sealift Command 2/20-PRESENT
Duties included standing watch and all duties pertaining to the watch, on-deck cargo operations, mooring, anchoring, maintenance, safety and equipment inspections (daily/weekly/monthly), officer training and navigations training modules in accordance with STCW requirements, interpersonal communications, crew and employee management, time/scheduling management, administrative duties, payroll, and conflict resolution.
AB- Kirby Offshore (Tug Yellowfin) 3/16-2/20
Duties include on-deck operations, cargo operations, manifold connect/disconnect, load and discharge operations, maintenance and steward duties.
Deck Cadet – Alaska Tanker Company 2/13 – 5/13
Deck Cadet- Duties included standing watch and all duties pertaining to the watch, on-deck operations, mooring, anchoring, maintenance, safety and equipment inspections (daily/weekly/monthly), cargo operations, manifold connect/disconnect, load and discharge of bulk crude oil cargo, COW washing, and writing Job Hazard Analyses.
Deck Cadet – CMA 6/11-9/11 and 6/15-9/15
Duties included standing watch and all duties pertaining to the watch, on-deck cargo operations, mooring, anchoring, maintenance, safety and equipment inspections (daily/weekly/monthly), officer training and navigations training modules in accordance with STCW requirements.
REFERENCES
Available upon request.