Alexander Duff Hughes Email & Phone Number

Baltimore, Maryland Area

A startup helping Mariners prepare and pass the USCG License Examinations.

· As Class President, I helped raise more than $142,000 for Class by coordinating and organizing over 14 separate fundraising events.· Gained experience in an integral leadership role at Kings Point.

· Gained extensive knowledge about the engineering process onboard the SS Denebola, one of the largest steam propulsion plants with two Foster-Wheeler Boilers· Received excellent reviews from the Chief Engineer for work performance and engineering competency

· Acted as ship’s supervisor for repairs of the USNS Button while remaining ahead of schedule and under budget

· Served onboard the USNS Walter S. Diehl (two Colt-Pielstick medium-speed diesel engines) as an engine cadet with five discharges and two loads of dangerous liquid cargo

· Served onboard the container ship Maersk Sealand Lighting working with a Sulzer slow speed diesel engine · Developed proficiency in the Safety Management System utilized by Maersk· Received excellent evaluations and reviews from the Chief Engineer for work competency

Baltimore, Maryland Area

· Assisted in developing unmanned military vessels for the Department of Defense and Homeland Security by programming vessel trackers in python

· Earned my PIC (Person in Charge) endorsement while working on the barge - DS-51· Gained experience loading and discharging dangerous liquid cargoes

· Worked on the Patapsco, a 4200 horsepower model-bow towing vessel · Developed an understanding of working onboard in an unlicensed capacity, providing me with knowledge that will greatly benefit serving as an officer onboard in the future