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Master/Captain

Vessel Operations

OBJECTIVE: To secure a long-term position on a vessel that would enable me to utilize my extensive experience and training. Since I currently hold a 1600/3000 GT Masters License, with a A Master of Tow inland and great lakes. To be part of a productive and safety-conscious crew.

EDUCATION: RTM Star Center - Simulation, Training, Assessment and Research. Marine Professional Training (MPT), Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

  • 1600/3000 Ton Master - STCW 95

  • Master of Tow Inland, Great lakes - GMDSS

- Inspected Passenger Vessel - Radar Unlimited Certification

- Near Coastal Certificate - Vessel Security Officer

- Advanced Fire Fighting - Bridge Resource Management

- Medical First-Aid Provider - ARPA

- Personal Survival Techniques - DP 1 Experience

- Personal Safety and Social Responsibility - ECDIS

- Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boat - Visual Signaling

- A/B Unlimited -

- Helm -

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Aug 2011 - Jan 2015 - Gulf Offshore Logistics- Lead Captain

170 ft, DP1, Offshore Supply Vessel

Responsible for all aspects of vessel operations.

Responsibilities included safe navigation, crew safety and training. Communications and interaction with oil platform or drill rig personnel. Interior and exterior vessel maintenance.

Oct 2006 - Aug 2011 - Rodan Marine- Lead Captain

110 ft Utility Boat

Responsible for all aspects of vessel operations.

Responsibilities included safe navigation, crew safety and training. Communications and interaction with oil platform personnel. Interior and exterior vessel maintenance.

Mar 2006 - Oct 2006 - 1st Officer

115 ft. Hargrave Yacht

Responsible for all aspects of vessel operations. Responsibilities included repairs and daily exterior maintenance of the vessel, as well as proper guest relations and interaction with owners.

Jul 2005 - Mar 2006 - Ultimate Getaway - Captain

100 ft Live-Aboard Dive Boat

Responsible for navigation, provisioning and safety of crew and guests. Duties included safety briefings, as well as coordinating dive activities and dive sites.

Aug 2004 - Jul 2005 - Leisure Lady Casino - Captain

165 ft Casino Boat

Responsible for coordinating passenger transfers at sea, Homeland Security Terrorist Drills, as well as Coast Guard drills. Screening of all passengers for weapons and contraband, interior/exterior maintenance, and crew training.

1999 - 2004 - Inland Express Boat Lines - Lead Captain

High-Speed Catamaran Passenger Ferry

Responsible for training crew and captains, safety of ship, crew and passengers. Coordinating scheduling, as well as operation of high-speed passenger ferry.

1986 - 1999 - Self Employed, Port Clinton, OH

Fishing Charters and Excursions - Seasonal

Owner/Operator of three six-pack vessels operating on the Western Basin of Lake Erie.

1996 - 1999 - Bray's Island Plantation - Sheldon, SC

Fishing and Shooting Pro - Seasonal

Responsible for coordinating fishing/hunting expeditions for Senators, Congressmen, and Corporate Executives.

OTHER EXPERIENCE:

Boat Delivery - Island Rocket III

105 ft, 88 ton Catamaran Ferry Boat

From Sandusky, Ohio to Tortola, B.V.I.

From Sandusky, Ohio to New York Harbor - Post 911

Pier 13, Wall Street to Hoboken, NJ

Boat Delivery - Island Rocket II

70 ft, Catamaran Ferry Boat

From Sandusky, Ohio to Miami, FL

Various Privately-Owned Yachts

Ft. Lauderdale, FL based, East Coast USA

Bahamas and other locations throughout the Caribbean.

PERSONAL INTERESTS:

Horse and Dog Training and Handling

Welding

Carpentry (interior systems, structural metal framing)

REFERENCES:

Available upon request.

Certifications
  • USCG Master 1600/3000
Jamestown, Tennessee,
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