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Fleet Safety Instructor working for Holland America Group brands of Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Seabourn and P&O Australia. The role involves onboard training courses for STCW PST & PSCRB, General Safety Training and Occupational Health and Safety courses. Recent projects include adapting and implementing the new HAGroup Emergency Response Procedures to the ships around the fleet and preparation of the Muster Lists/supporting documents for approval.Previously completed training at Warsash Maritime Academy as a Deck Cadet Officer for Princess Cruises/Carnival Australia, following the FdSc Marine Operations program.Sea Going Experience as Deck Cadet: Sun Princess: 4 months and 17 days on-board traveling from Australia to Japan, within that time 45 days watchkeeping.Grand Princess: 4 months and 15 days sailing Alaska and Mexico. 83 days watchkeeping duties.Pacific Eden: Dry and Wet dock experience, re-flagging and newly acquired by company. Sailing Australia, New Caledonia and Vanuatu. 4 months 25 days onboard with 103 days watchkeeping.Previous work roles:Assisting Princess HR: Representing Princess Cruises at Nautical College Open Days around the United Kingdom, representing Princess Cruises at the Cruise Jobs Fair, participating in Cadet Interviews, record keeping in the Southampton office and developing documentation for Princess Cruises Cadet Programme.HR Support: Providing joining instructions for various crew members. Ensuring all the correct certification, visas and medicals are held by our crew members.Previously achieved Certificate of Higher Education in Marine Technology from Plymouth University. RYA Courses in Level 2 Powerboating, Intermediate Powerboating, Small Craft First Aid, VHF Radio Licence and Day Skipper Shorebased.US C1D Visa and ENG1 medical held.Experiences of various watersports including powerboating, dinghy sailing, kayaking and waterskiing leading me to pursue a maritime career.

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