Gary Mcgrath Email & Phone Number

Bourne, MA, US

Woods Hole, MA

TBD

WHOI Representative for AGOR 27 - R/V Neil Armstrong - Under the direction of the Marine Superintendent, participated in the preliminary design, detailed design, construction and post delivery actions related to introduction of the new AGOR 27 research vessel into the University National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS) fleet. Responsible for.

• R/V Atlantis, R/V Knorr and R/V Oceanus R/V Atlantis’s propulsion system consists of two 3,000 HP diesel electric Z-drives with a power plant consisting of six 3500 Series Caterpillar Diesels. R/V Knorr’s propulsion.
• Directed repair and maintenance of the engineering plant to ensure efficient operation and conformity to USCG safety standards and regulations.
• Maintained computerized database of shipboard machinery history and spare parts inventory utilizing ABS Nautical Systems 5 (NS5).

• OSG America, Inc. Philadelphia, PA (Formerly Maritrans Operating Company LLC)
• Port engineer for the Delaware Bay lightering fleet consisting of three integrated tug barges and one gas turbine tanker. Directed maintenance and repair of all vessels to optimize availability and minimize down time.
• Ensured vessel compliance with all quality, safety, and environmental policies including all regulatory-body inspections for the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS).
• Responsible for the preparation of operating budgets, cost estimates, and engineering specifications for bid solicitation and awards.

• Maritime Administration (MARAD) Ready Reserve Force (RRF) ships Wright and Cape Nome.
• Maintained vessels in Reduced Operating Status (ROS-5).
• Oversaw ROS crews including Phase IV maintenance, repairs, and upkeep.
• Ensured vessel compliance with all regulatory-body inspections and tests for the USCG and ABS.
• Kept current all certifications for activation of vessels.
• Prepared cost estimates and engineering specifications, bid solicitation/awards.

• 1998 - 2000 Large, Medium Speed, Roll-on Roll-off (LMSR) Ship Program, USNS Dahl and Watkins. Ships are 950 feet long with a power plant consisting of two 32,000 horsepower GE LM2500 gas turbine main engines and five.
• Directed repair and maintenance activities for the engineering plant to ensure that its operation was efficient and conformed to USCG safety standards and regulations.
• Maintained computerized database of shipboard machinery history and spare parts inventory utilizing SAMM.
• Chief Engineer from pre-delivery, August 2000, to successful deployment, July 2001, of the USNS Watkins.
• Wrote International Safety Management Code (ISMC) vessel procedures.
• Brought USNS Dahl through successful ISO/ISM Lloyds audit and certification.1986-1998 MPS - Maritime Pre-positioning Ship Program Chief Engineer on the M/V PFC. William B. Baugh and M/V Pvt. Franklin J. Phillips (Held.