David Manz Email & Phone Number

Tsawwassen, BC

Responsible for various deck department duties, reporting directly to the ships Chief Officer and Captain. Maintains regular Quartermaster/Helmsman and Lookout duties on the navigational bridge. In charge of the safe embarkation and disembarkation of passengers at the vessels foot passenger ramps, as well as the safe and efficient loading & offloading.

Port Moody/Port Of Vancouver

Responsible for obtaining representative samples used in determining the quantity, general condition and grade of various cargoes for International Export.

Port Of Vancouver

• Providing fire and emergency response training and workplace safety to private and public sectors. Hazard and risk assessments identify training needs, so that training courses may be custom-designed for clients work.
• Firefighting,
• Marine Emergency Duties,
• Confined Space Entry and Rescue,
• Man Overboard Response & Recovery,
• Evacuation and Crowd Control – Marine

Vancouver, BC

Specializing in marine & difficult access drilling solutions for Environmental, Geological and Geo-technical applications - servicing Canadian & International Clients.

Richmond, BC

• Ledcor owns and operates six tugboats and thirteen barges, making it one of the largest Marine Operations serving natural resources and industrial customers in Southwest British Columbia. Tug & Barge operations are.
• Tug & Barge Dispatch (24hr),
• Crew Scheduling,
• Safety audit preparation,
• Emergency Fire Warden,
• Hazard Prevention & Gap-Analysis,

Port Of Vancouver / Fraser River / Port Of Nanaimo / Port Of Victoria / USA

• West Coast Fuel & ICS Petroleum transport refined marine fuel to ships in port and at sea and are part of the Aegean Marine Petroleum Network; a leading supplier of marine fuel in Canada and around the world..
• 1st On-Call for Emergency Response and Daily Operations: 24hrs/day - 7 days/wk,
• Coordinating, Scheduling and Verification of all Barge Deliveries, Transfers, Loads, Movements & Secure Storage,
• Liaison with Terminals, Shipping Agents and Towing Companies,
• Liaison with Government and Regulatory Agencies,
• Coordinating Barge Repairs, Maintenance, Surveys and Inspections,

A global leader as the world's largest metals and electronics recycler; Responsible for prompt and accurate research reports and advice regarding local marine information and regulations as they apply to the new operations.Utilizing knowledge, skills and experience of international shipping and local marine industry to advise a local company whilst they.

Providing safe and comfortable local cruising for private and corporate functions.Sailed as Chief Mate - responsible for Navigation whilst under way, Log book entries, emergency duties, crowd management and "let-go / tie-up" during departures and arrivals.

British Columbia, Canada

• Seaspan is an association of Canadian companies primarily involved in coastal marine transportation, shipdocking/ship escort, ship repair and shipbuilding services in Western North America. The scope of Seaspan's.
• Ensured tugs and personnel were utilized in the most cost-effective manner based on fleet and crew capabilities, crew changes, weather conditions, availability and customer requirements,
• Dispatched local tug operations, as required, to handle daily orders and emergency response,
• Managed ongoing changes and problem solving; through decisive and constant prioritization,
• Maintained a good understanding of all current company, local and international rules & regulations,
• Excellent communication skills, with strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills,

• One of the worlds premiere cruise lines carrying more than a million passengers each year to more worldwide destinations than any other major line.Responsible for navigation, emergency duties and the safety and comfort.
• Served on 70,000 - 109,000 GRT passenger vessels cruising British Columbia; Alaska; Mexican Riviera; Caribbean; Amazon River)
• Maintained navigational watch independently and with Bridge Team
• Hands on experience with emergency situations at sea: fire, grounding, near miss, emergency manoeuvres, and heavy weather
• Interacted with BC Coast Pilots, South East Alaska Pilots, Amazon River Pilots and Panama Canal Pilots during navigation
• Conducted & participated in drills for fire fighting; man overboard; grounding; and collision as the "On Scene Commander"

• The largest fleet of guided sport fishing vessels on the West Coast, ranging from 20'- 52' boats, providing custom designed charters with experienced and knowledgeable guides. A well-established and innovative charter.
• Upkeep and maintenance of boats and fishing gear,
• Issuing Tidal Water Sports Fishing License as per DFO regulations,
• Finding fish and training guests how to fish,
• Checking for legal status (size/species), releasing, killing, and cleaning of fish,
• Entertaining and assuring the safety and comfort of each guest on board,

A popular tourist destination catering to corporations, family's and singles cruising.; Responsible for charter marketing, passenger safety and comfort along with vessel maintenance, upkeep and manoeuvring; reporting to Owner/Operator and Captain. Worked and lived aboard a 60-foot vessel: "The High Scooter"Maintenance and upkeep of vessel, letting-go.

Nautical Sciences Diploma, Nautical Sciences

I hold an unrestricted Watchkeeping Mate-Ship Certification along with all other valid certificates required to sail as a Deck Officer.

Certificate'S, Fire Fighting And Fire Safety

Award Wining Fire Team

Marine Emergency Duties, Fire Fighting And Fire Safety

Diploma In Crisis Management And Crowd Control, Management

2002: "Understanding Management" & "Understanding Management 101"

Certificate Of Completion - Conceptual Physics, Conceptual Physics

General Studies And Fine Arts

Honors Diploma, General Studies