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Clinton Coleby

548 Beach Road, Rothesay Bay

Summary

Highly motivated Master in the Marine Industry with advanced experience, with a variety of commercial operations. More so, I am enthusiastic and passionate about learning new skills to further my career - as well as bring a new outlook to the company I step foot into

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Casual Tug Engineer & Linesman

PORT OF AUCKLAND
02.2023 - Current
  • During my time working as a casual tug engineer & linesman, I have become very familiar with how operations and procedures are handled within the port. I've adapted well to all environments and tasks I have been apart of, which sees me as being very knowledgeable when it comes to how things run within those departments.

Master

SeaLink Travel Group
07.2022 - Current

In charge of all crew, Usage of ASD systems as well as knowing the ins and outs of how it works, weather conditions, sailing out to Great Barrier island - as well as from the city to Waiheke multiple times a day, navigating busy waterways, training crew, crew sign off

Master

Gulf Mussels LTD
08.2021 - 07.2022
  • Harvesting and seeding mussels, Maintenance of vessels and all its gear, Farm maintenance, Safety of vessel, crew and product, Keeping update on Moss/Mtop and vessel and crew certification

Master

North island Mussels Ltd
01.2021 - 08.2021
  • Harvesting and seeding mussels, Maintenance of vessels and all its gear, Farm maintenance, Safety of vessel, crew and product, Keeping update on Moss/Mtop and vessel and crew certification.

Training Master

Fullers 360 Ltd
03.2019 - 08.2021
  • Training and Assessment standards for development and progression of upcoming masters and crew, assesses master applications, continued as Master when not training, HSE assessment and peer reviews.

Master

Fullers 360 Ltd
01.2016 - 08.2021
  • Managing passengers and crews safety on vessels, Communicate with Operations team and other departments with the company, Crew training for deckhand, Provide excellent customer services to passengers

Bunker barge Master

Unicorn Bunkering Services
04.2015 - 10.2016
  • Management of vessel- maintenance, complying with safety regulations, Oversee onboard training, familiarisation, and induction to all new crew, Safekeeping of all documentation and information onboard, Implantation of disciplinary procedures aboard the vessel, Ensure emergency equipment is tested regularly

Bunker barge Master

SMIT AMANDLA MARINE PTY-LTD
06.2008 - 04.2015
  • Management of vessel- maintenance, complying with safety regulations, Oversee onboard training, familiarisation, and induction to all new crew, Safekeeping of all documentation and information onboard, Implantation of disciplinary procedures aboard the vessel, Ensure emergency equipment is tested regularly

Coxswain / Skipper

TRANSNET DREDGING SERVICES
01.2007 - 06.2008
  • Understudy on dredges and Port Tugs when time permitted. Work launch, assisting Cutter suction dredger with moving anchors and shifting discharge pipe. Lashing up and moving dump barges, Hydrographic survey

Casual Tug Engineer

Port Of Auckland
02.2023 - Current
  • Maintained a safe working environment for all personnel through strict adherence to safety protocols and procedures during daily operations of engineering equipment on board the vessel.
  • Contributed to cost savings by recommending upgrades or replacements that minimized energy loss.
  • Collaborated with team members for efficient implementation of maintenance plans, ensuring uninterrupted service.
  • Optimized engineering processes by implementing innovative solutions and streamlining workflow.
  • Optimized fuel consumption through regular monitoring and adjusting of propulsion systems and auxiliary equipment.
  • Minimized downtime by swiftly troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing complex machinery issues onboard vessels.
  • Drills emergency situations effectively by leading damage control efforts in case of fire, flooding, or other critical incidents on board the vessel.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by coordinating with classification societies during inspections and audits of marine systems.
  • Increased safety standards by developing and enforcing strict maintenance procedures for all marine systems.

Education

Qualifications/courses

Skills

    VESSEL MANAGEMENT
    ● Welfare of Crew, Environment and Vessel & Cargo
    ● Reporting of accidents and incidents, experience in Risk Manager and Eco Portal
    ● Identifying hazards and reporting
    ● Ordering stores, spares, and fuel
    ● Fuel-saving
    ● Scheduling bunkering services with agents and oil companies (Bunker Barge Master)
    ● Upkeep of onboard maintenance/ services
    ● Dealing with third party contractors
    ● Surveys and audits of vessels
    ● Experience in dry docking, slipway and travel lift
    ● Working with crew of 2-14 and passengers up to 400
    ● Understandings of MOSS and workings


    CREW MANAGEMENT
    ● Training and developing skills
    ● Timekeeping
    ● Motivation and discipline


    COMMUNICATION
    ● Logistics team regarding vessel movements pertaining to services and change of services, scheduled maintenance, breakdowns and crew changes
    ● Keeping crew up to date with daily operations and any changes
    ● Training Master meetings to bring new and improved ideas for training, vessel, and wharf modifications
    ● Ships agents to schedule bunkering ETA's
    ● Captains and Chief Engineers of different nationalities


    DECISION MAKING
    ● Quick decisions under commercial pressure, with not compromising safety
    ● Quick decision making in emergency situation
    ● Decision in route change due to bad weather conditions
    ● Maximize productivity and minimize downtime by being pro-active


    MANOEUVERING
    Experience with:
    ● Azimuth (ASD) thruster units (Hydraulics, direct drives, and diesel-electric) Shuttle and HRP
    brands
    ● Single screw workboats, Twin-screw, Jet drivers 4 x jet units (Rolls-Royce) and Outboard motors

    Experience in:
    ● Hydraulic deck gear
    ● Different weather conditions
    ● Different states of stability

Custom

I am an exceptional learner with the ability to retain knowledge with only being told once. A good leader and manager - keeping a strong set of crew on board my vessel, teaching new and old crew what I know, never holding back with giving them information they will learn from for their careers.

Custom

David Mcquarrie - Sealink Crew Operations Manager, david.mcquarrie@sealink.co.nz, 0211284025

Chris Dunn - North Island Mussel Ltd, Farming Manager, 027 507 1404 

Mike Moy - North Island Mussel Ltd, Farming Operations Manager, MMoy@niml.co.nz, 022 139 5967 

Alistair Thomson - (acting GM), Fullers 360, Safety and Risk Manager, Alistair.Thomson@fullers.co.nz, 021 899 491 

Andrew Johnson - Fullers 360, Marine Manager, Andrew.Johnson@fullers.co.nz 

Gavin Naidoo - Unicorn Bunker Service, HSE / Logistics Manager, Gavin.Naidoo@unicornbunkers.co.za, +27 83 2996422 

Gerad Sing - African Marine Solution (Smit Amandla Marine), Business Unit Manager, amsol@amsol.co.za, +27 31 274 1100


Custom

  • Deep-Sea Fishing- Boat & Jet Ski
  • 4x4 and camping with the family
  • Restoring boats. (Completed two, busy with the third)
  • Open water freediving and spearfishing

Timeline

Casual Tug Engineer & Linesman

PORT OF AUCKLAND
02.2023 - Current

Casual Tug Engineer

Port Of Auckland
02.2023 - Current

Master

SeaLink Travel Group
07.2022 - Current

Master

Gulf Mussels LTD
08.2021 - 07.2022

Master

North island Mussels Ltd
01.2021 - 08.2021

Training Master

Fullers 360 Ltd
03.2019 - 08.2021

Master

Fullers 360 Ltd
01.2016 - 08.2021

Bunker barge Master

Unicorn Bunkering Services
04.2015 - 10.2016

Bunker barge Master

SMIT AMANDLA MARINE PTY-LTD
06.2008 - 04.2015

Coxswain / Skipper

TRANSNET DREDGING SERVICES
01.2007 - 06.2008

Qualifications/courses
Clinton Coleby