Cassie Mead
GIS
Summary
Dynamic 3rd Officer with a passion for safety and crew welfare. Expertise in conducting safety inspections and drills, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enhancing crew readiness. Over a decade of experience in maritime operations, focusing on navigation, maintenance, and environmental standards. Committed to fostering a culture of safety and operational excellence, by utilizing experience in public speaking and community engagement to achieve organizational success through training and development.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer
Sea Cleaners NZ
Tauranga, BOP
08.2025 - 08.2025
- Conducted beach and waterway cleanups with crew and volunteers, enhancing environmental conditions.
- Collected two cubic meters of waste, contributing to community cleanliness efforts.
3rd Officer
Swire Shipping NZ
09.2023 - 02.2025
- Served as 3rd Officer on 125m bulk cement carrier during coastal operations in New Zealand.
- Managed cargo loading and discharging for multiple product grades to optimize efficiency.
- Performed bridge watchkeeping, standard navigational duties, and anchor watch.
- Maintained compliance with safety regulations for all LSA and FFE equipment.
- Conducted hold and ballast tank inspections to ensure safety standards.
- Coordinated drill scenarios and training sessions for crew members to enhance preparedness.
- Ensured adherence to company policies regarding safety, security, and environmental protection.
- Confident in the use of planned maintenance systems, such as AMOS, for maintaining safety systems and audits. Compiled effective drill scenario reports, as well as data entry of accidents, incidents, and near-miss reporting.
- Compiled daily, weekly, and monthly voyage data into Excel spreadsheets for efficiency tracking of fuel consumption, and load and discharge time analysis.
3rd Officer/ 2nd Officer
Celebrity Cruises
12.2019 - 08.2022
- Contributed as part of first all-female bridge officers crew on 260m cruise ship in March 2020.
- Executed standard navigational duties, including anchor watch.
- Conducted safety checks and maintenance onboard; resolved equipment discrepancies.
- Authored safety reports addressing equipment deficiencies; enhanced onboard safety checklists.
- Operated a fully automated bridge system, utilizing azipods and thrusters for vessel maneuvering, weather routing systems including ENIRAM, and the use of NAPA stability.
- Developed arrival and departure briefings covering weather, local port information, and berthing arrangements.
- Assisted in two post-COVID vessel restarts and USCG audits, ensuring compliance standards.
- Trained junior officers on operating procedures and safety measures throughout voyages.
3rd Officer
Holcim Cement NZ
03.2018 - 07.2021
- Inducted all personnel new to vessel and issued permits to work and JHAs.
- Assisted Chief Officer with daily operations and ensured smooth workflow.
- Maintaining all LSA and FFE appliances per SOLAS regulations, working alongside the Safety Officer and DPA to ensure all defects are rectified, and service dates are adhered to.
- Oversaw mandatory safety inspections and surveys for certification of equipment.
- Conducted navigational watch during cargo loading, discharging, and stability management.
- Participated in annual surveys for three consecutive years, addressing deficiencies effectively.
Volunteer
Herons Construction Ltd
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Participated in ride-alongs on twin-screw tug to gain practical operational insights.
- Learned tug maneuvering techniques under guidance of experienced master.
- Assisted in berthing and unberthing procedures while securing barges to tug and dredge.
Internship
Prime port Timaru
11.2018 - 03.2019
- Participated in ride-alongs on tugs and pilot boat, including line handling, docking assist procedures, and safe transfer of personnel.
- Gained practical experience in tug operations and various drive types under supervision.
- Executed engine start-up and shutdown procedures alongside engineer to progress towards MEC 6 certification.
Deckhand to 1st Mate
Various
World wide
07.2015 - 12.2017
- Worked aboard various yachts ranging from 16 m to 60 m in roles from deckhand to 1st mate.
- Executed boat washdowns, teak detailing, polishing, and paint repairs as deckhand.
- Ensured safe transportation of guests during tender operations and water sports.
- Maintained ISM systems, ensuring compliance with SOLAS and MLC standards as an Officer.
- Performed weekly and monthly safety routines, including mandated drill exercises.
- Managed charts, publications, and watchkeeping duties with efficiency.
Volunteer Crew Member
The Spirit of Adventure Trust, youth development & sail training
01.2005 - 12.2017
- Volunteered as crew member with trust for 12 years, fostering teamwork and engagement.
- Educated participants in sailing techniques, ensuring safety and compliance.
- Conducted lectures on navigation, including buoyage and collision regulations.
Relief 2nd Officer
MV Golden Bay
05.2015 - 03.2017
- Executed navigation, cargo loading and discharge operations efficiently.
- Managed ballast operations to ensure vessel stability.
- Conducted drills and training to enhance crew readiness.
- Maintained ships' life-saving appliances and fire-fighting equipment in optimal condition.
Deck Cadet
Various
, World wide
01.2011 - 12.2014
- Cultivated essential skills for effective communication with individuals from various cultural backgrounds aboard cruise ships and Ro-Ro passenger ferries
Education
DP Basic Certified - Maritime Studies
NZ Maritime School
Auckland, NZ11-2024
Skipper Restricted Limits - Maritime Studies
NZ Maritime School
Auckland, NZ09-2019
Diploma of Nautical Science - OOW foreign going
NZ Maritime School
Auckland, NZ11-2014
Bachelor of Architectural Studies - Architecture
Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology
Christchurch, NZ11-2010
Skills
- Incident investigation and emergency response
- Adaptability and dependability
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Empathy and patience
- Documentation and reporting
- Clear communication
- Health, safety, environmental, and policy compliance
- Public speaking and engagement
- Teaching, education, coaching, and mentoring
- Navigational duties and cargo and stability operations management
- Maintenance oversight
- Recordkeeping and confidentiality
- Problem-solving skills
- Cultural awareness
- Attention to detail
- Leadership qualities
Affiliations
- Painting and photography
- Podcast host
- DIY renovation projects
- Mentoring young women and seafarers
Accomplishments
- Key note speaker Women Offshore conference 2025
- Women Offshore ambassador 2023 and 2024
- Third Officer in first all female Bridge Officer team on cruise ship 2020
- 5x medal winning rower / coxswain
- Colours for high school Drama
Certification
- OOW Unlimited
- STCW 2010
- DP Basic
- NZ Skipper Restricted limits
- ICAM incident investigation certified
- Advanced heights recovery
- Enclosed space and gas testing certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Volunteer
Sea Cleaners NZ
08.2025 - 08.2025
3rd Officer
Swire Shipping NZ
09.2023 - 02.2025
3rd Officer/ 2nd Officer
Celebrity Cruises
12.2019 - 08.2022
Volunteer
Herons Construction Ltd
06.2019 - 09.2019
Internship
Prime port Timaru
11.2018 - 03.2019
3rd Officer
Holcim Cement NZ
03.2018 - 07.2021
Deckhand to 1st Mate
Various
07.2015 - 12.2017
Relief 2nd Officer
MV Golden Bay
05.2015 - 03.2017
Deck Cadet
Various
01.2011 - 12.2014
Volunteer Crew Member
The Spirit of Adventure Trust, youth development & sail training
01.2005 - 12.2017
DP Basic Certified - Maritime Studies
NZ Maritime School
Skipper Restricted Limits - Maritime Studies
NZ Maritime School
Diploma of Nautical Science - OOW foreign going
NZ Maritime School
Bachelor of Architectural Studies - Architecture
Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology
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