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
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
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
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.
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