The senior manager of the vessel responsible for the safe, effective and efficient management of all aspects of the vessel and personnel in accordance with current legislation, regulation and company policy. The ships main duties to maintain some 450 navigational buoys, light vessels and the inspection of local lights. Other operations include commercial contract work, helicopter operations and lighthouse re-fuelling. The ‘THV Patricia’ also offers a boutique experience for up to 12 passengers.… Show more The senior manager of the vessel responsible for the safe, effective and efficient management of all aspects of the vessel and personnel in accordance with current legislation, regulation and company policy. The ships main duties to maintain some 450 navigational buoys, light vessels and the inspection of local lights. Other operations include commercial contract work, helicopter operations and lighthouse re-fuelling. The ‘THV Patricia’ also offers a boutique experience for up to 12 passengers. Additional responsibilities included:• Emergency wreck marking, casualty surveying and on-scene commander capabilities. Including close liaison and reporting to the navigation directorate.• Management of the ships expenditure as the sole budget holder ensuring that revenue spend is maintained within 5%. • Network with both internal and external stakeholders to maintain the corporation’s positive reputation. Show less

Master of the Anchor Handling Tug Supply vessel modified to fulfil the role of AMSA’s (Australian Maritime Safety Authority) dedicated Emergency Towage Vessel. Operating in the particularly sensitive sea area of the Northern Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait. The vessel provided the following services: • First strike emergency towage• First strike oil pollution response• First strike search and rescue• First strike firefighting capabilities• Daily routine works… Show more Master of the Anchor Handling Tug Supply vessel modified to fulfil the role of AMSA’s (Australian Maritime Safety Authority) dedicated Emergency Towage Vessel. Operating in the particularly sensitive sea area of the Northern Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait. The vessel provided the following services: • First strike emergency towage• First strike oil pollution response• First strike search and rescue• First strike firefighting capabilities• Daily routine works involved the maintenance of the AtoN (Aids to Navigation) within the NE coast of Australia. Show less

Serving with BP Maritime services as 3rd Officer to expand my seagoing knowledge and experience within the tanker industry serving on board their VLCC vessels.

The function of this role was to effectively run a shore side vessel management team to operate four designated worldwide vessels in the most economic, efficient and safest manner possible. The vessel management team consisted of the following; Vessel manager, technical superintendent, purchasing buyer and operations assistant. Responsibilities included;• Maintain vessels statutory flag & class certification.• Master/Party Chiefs and Clients first point ashore for any operational… Show more The function of this role was to effectively run a shore side vessel management team to operate four designated worldwide vessels in the most economic, efficient and safest manner possible. The vessel management team consisted of the following; Vessel manager, technical superintendent, purchasing buyer and operations assistant. Responsibilities included;• Maintain vessels statutory flag & class certification.• Master/Party Chiefs and Clients first point ashore for any operational issues.• Award / designation of shipping agents.• Tempory importation of vessels and equipment. • Mobilisation and port call planning.• Crewing logistics including visa requirements. • Stores / equipment logistics including customs clearances etc. Show less

Master of various company operated worldwide trading multi-role DP survey vessels on charter to leading oil majors and energy companies such as; BP, Shell, EDF Energy and Maersk.

Chief Mate onboard a geophysical drill vessel operating worldwide utilising DP and 4-point mooring systems.

2nd Officer onboard various company operated worldwide trading multi-role survey vessels.

I completed three voyages upon the Class 1 Passenger Ro-Ro Ferry, Stena Leader as 2/O. I also assisted on-board during the 2008/2009 dry-dock in Birkenhead, Liverpool. Completing a detailed dry-dock report to record the cost and any technical problems which occurred during the docking. This work was conducted during my leave as agreed with Gardline Geosurvey while holding the position of permanent 2nd Officer.