Master 500 ton Near Coastal / Master 1600 ton Inland/ AB Unlimited

Chris Bock

P.O. Box *** • Frisco, NC ***** • Home: 252-***-**** / Mobile: 252-***-**** • ***********@*****.***

A Master 1600 Ton Inland / Master 500 ton Near Coastal , Able Bodied Seaman Unlimited with over 23 years experience in navigation, maintenance, safety procedures, fueling, docking, crew training, and piloting. Currently adding Oceans endorsement.

These abilities along with my resources and people skills in all aspects of the marine industry make me a valuable asset to a prospective employer who is concerned with trust, safety, and taking care of their investment with the highest standards.

EDUCATION & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Unlimited Radar Observer STCW Certified Advanced Shipboard Firefighting Basic Firefighting Terrestrial and Coastwise Navigation STCW Ratings form Navigational Watch Bridge Resource Management Lifeboat Man Morse Code First Aid. Vought Schneider Propulsion. Computer Marine Electronics. AA Business Administration

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Captain: NC DOT Ferry Division Hatteras Inlet Mar 2011-Present

Directly responsible for loading, steering, and navigating Hatteras Inlet day and night operations. Docking of the entire 9 vessel fleet ranging from 256 to 520 gross ton vessels. Vought Schneider propulsion systems as well as Caterpillar

Acting Vessel Security Officer, responsible for a number of tasks, including the implementation of a ships security plan

Maintain records of daily activities, personnel reports, ship positions and movements, ports of call, weather and sea conditions, pollution control efforts, and cargo or passenger status

Inspect vessel to ensure efficient and safe operation of vessels and equipment and conformance to regulations

Captain, Marine Consultant, and Unlicensed Engineer: Hatteras Fish Co, LLC. Jan 2006-Present

42ft commercial fishing vessel "Sea Dog". I managed the vessel, gear, and fisheries. Also a back up for me to fish whenever I need to keep busy

Maintain boat and equipment on board, such as engines, winches, navigational systems, fire extinguishers, and life preservers

Inspect vessel to ensure efficient and safe operation of vessel and equipment, and conformance to regulations

Engineer and Captain: "Topps" 85 ft. Hatteras Mar 2008-Sept 2009

North East US through Southern Bahamas. Responsible for all aspects of marine, business, entertainment, monies and maintenance

Captained vessel and performed all fueling, water and discharge procedures throughout the entire East Coast, Bahamas

Captain: “Sweetums” 51 ft. Bertram, 65 ft. Hatteras Oct 2004-Feb 2006

Responsible for taking delivery of Bertram after hurricane and total refit to travel from South Florida to Mexico. Built tournament program and fished Bahamas Billfish Championship both years

Maintained financial accounts in Marine division

Responsible for all aspects of entertainment, accommodations and all fishing procedures

Boat sold and owner’s intentions and program for new vessel were never decided upon. I left with all recommendations to continue building career

Continued…

Captain: “Oppositional” 60 ft. Hatteras Mar 2001-Sept 2003

Operated and built tournament fishing program. We traveled from New Jersey through Bermuda, Bahamas and entire east coast. Responsible for all

Marine Fisheries Consultant Nov 2000-Mar 2001

Assisted Turks and Caicos government in converting some of their lobster boats into commercial bottom fishing vessels. This helped them use local resources for fresh fish products instead of relying so much on importation. Also tracked migrating Wahoo with local marine biology and science college

Captain: “Black Shadow” 65 ft. Hatteras Apr 1998-Aug 2000

Built a program for tournament fishing, entertainment and cruising throughout the Bahamas

Responsible for all maintenance, bookkeeping, and all fishing procedures

Re-fit entire inside of vessel as well as re-powering all propulsion systems

Captain: “Nomad” 55 ft. Hatteras Jan-Apr 1998

Delivered vessel from Palm Beach

Responsible for refit including, but not limited to, electrical, mechanical, paint and fiberglass work; in preparation for vessel to be set up to fish throughout the Bahamas and Costa Rica

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