Shadowed Project Managers and Ship's Superintendents during repair and modification projects. Supervised shipyard labor force and trades in the Superintendent's absence. Attended daily meetings with the Owner's Representatives and President of Operations. Spent 7 days in the Planning and Estimating departments to gain insight into their respective responsibilities for job acquisition and planning.

Assisted Chief Engineer and First Assistant Engineer with preventative maintenance of main engine and various auxiliary machinery and components, troubleshooting and brainstorming problems with shipboard equipment and systems. Managed and performed overhauling of valves, safety devices, and main engine and auxiliary equipment under limited supervision. Simultaneously completed 13 school credits which required tracing of essential shipboard systems and understanding how they all work together as a plant.

Assisted Chief Engineer and First Assistant Engineer with preventative maintenance of main engine and various auxiliary machinery and components, troubleshooting and brainstorming problems with shipboard equipment and systems. Managed and performed overhauling of valves, safety devices, and main engine and auxiliary equipment under limited supervision. Simultaneously completed 7 school credits which required tracing of essential shipboard systems and understanding how they all work together as a plant.