Professional Mariner

EDUCATION

Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Buzzard's Bay, MA

Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation

-Obtained practical knowledge in coastal navigation, celestial navigation, voyage planning, GMDSS operation, bridge resource management, cargo operations and logistics.

LICENSES

United States Coast Guard License

Second Mate of Steam or Motor of any Gross Tons upon Oceans, RADAR unlimited

STCW 95

Mate (Pilot) Of Towing Vessels upon Oceans

OICNW Second Mate , Vessel Security Officer, First Aid Provider, Tanker man Assistant

Valid MMC

Any Unlicensed Deck Rating

WORK EXPERIENCE

Crowley Puerto Rico Service February 2008-Present

-Currently sailing as Chief Mate onboard the Invader Class tugs out of Philadelphia, PA to San Juan, PR and St.Thomas, USVI.

-Duties include watch standing, organization and recording of all crew and vessel paperwork, making and breaking of the tow, ensure proper safety procedure are followed per company policy and supervising the crew per the Captains orders.

-Ensure proper Implementation of the Operational Excellence Management System that adopts the ISM Code and ISO 9001:2008.

-Ensure that all vessel records are up to date and correct for internal audits, ABS audits and Coast Guard inspections.

Seaward Services Inc. June 2007-December 2007

-Sailed as Third Mate aboard the OSV Bold

-Duties included watch standing, organization of daily maintenance, and supervision of all deck operations while conducting survey operations.

-Worked closely with the U.S. EPA in implementing and revising their safety regulations for U.S. flagged vessels operating within the contiguous zone.

Don Jon Marine Co. Inc, January 2007 - May 2007

-Sailed as Third Mate and sailed as Able Bodied Seaman aboard the Salvage Tug M/V Powhatan

-Duties Include watch standing, deck maintenance and monthly safety inspections of all deck equipment, including fire systems.