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Auckland, Nz

Auckland, New Zealand

Perth, Australia

In June 2017 Farstad merged with Solstad Offshore, Deep Sea Supply and Rem Maritime to become SolstadFarstad. With more than 150 vessels and 3000 employers globally, this new venture is one of the largest of its kind.

Melbourne, Australia

Farstad has 40 years experience, operating offshore service vessels, making it one of the leading providers of specialised offshore tonnage to the international oil and gas industry. Until recently they were among the six largest companies in the market for large and medium sized supply vessels (AHTS > 10,000 BHP and PSV > 2,000 DWT).In Command of Offshore (Oil and Gas) Support VesselsAs Master I have, at all times, the overriding authority and responsibility for the safety of… Show more Farstad has 40 years experience, operating offshore service vessels, making it one of the leading providers of specialised offshore tonnage to the international oil and gas industry. Until recently they were among the six largest companies in the market for large and medium sized supply vessels (AHTS > 10,000 BHP and PSV > 2,000 DWT).In Command of Offshore (Oil and Gas) Support VesselsAs Master I have, at all times, the overriding authority and responsibility for the safety of the vessel, the crew, the environment and the overall operation of the vessel, beyond statutory rules and regulations. I am the management representative and responsible for ensuring the Company’s policies, values and procedures are promoted and implemented. When under contract I work with both the Client and the Company in pursuit of a safe and successful execution of any given operation.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: ● Managing vessel safety and environmental performance● Leading the Marine Team in meeting the Client’s requirements and expectations as a service provider● Managing vessel condition in compliance to all flag, statutory, regulatory, and class requirements● Managing overall vessel administration and reporting in accordance with Company and Client requirements● Control of expenditure and budgets Show less

Auckland, New Zealand

I served in the RNZNR for five years, posting to the regular force for twelve months over 2008 for staff work engagement and extended branch training. Serving with the reserve helped consolidate my leadership, management and instructional technique. On completion of extended branch training I gained my Grade III Watchkeeper certificate.

Australasia

Wendell Offshore Services served as crewing agent for DOF Management manning the 3502 GT Subsea Vessel GEOBAY. DOF is an international group of companies which owns and operates a modern fleet of supply and subsea vessels combining with a strong engineering capacity to service the offshore energy market. They work with a strong group of leading international clients in the global oil and gas industry.Master of GEOBAY engaged in ROV Operations within the geographical area of… Show more Wendell Offshore Services served as crewing agent for DOF Management manning the 3502 GT Subsea Vessel GEOBAY. DOF is an international group of companies which owns and operates a modern fleet of supply and subsea vessels combining with a strong engineering capacity to service the offshore energy market. They work with a strong group of leading international clients in the global oil and gas industry.Master of GEOBAY engaged in ROV Operations within the geographical area of Australasia.The Master role is similar to that detailed above for Farstad. During the posting I was involved with the following projects:● Thylacine - Survey and Inspection – Otway Basin, Victoria, AUSTRALIA - WEL● Altona Ethane Pipe Line Repair – Melbourne, AUSTRALIA - ESSO● Kupe Export Pipeline – methanol injection line rectification – Taranaki, NEW ZEALAND - Technip● Pohokura - Survey and rectification – Taranaki, NEW ZEALAND - STOS● Maui A and B - Quintennial Survey – Taranaki, NEW ZEALAND - STOS● Pyrennees - FPSO tie-in – Carnarvon Basin – North West AUSTRALIA - BHPB Show less

North West Shelf, Western Australia

Farstad has 40 years experience, operating offshore service vessels, making it one of the leading providers of specialised offshore tonnage to the international oil and gas industry. Today we are among the six largest companies in the market for large and medium sized supply vessels (AHTS > 10,000 BHP and PSV > 2,000 DWT).MASTER DPO - In command of Offshore (Oil and Gas) Support VesselsIn July 2007 I gained command of the PSV LADY GRACE; continuing her contract, as the main… Show more Farstad has 40 years experience, operating offshore service vessels, making it one of the leading providers of specialised offshore tonnage to the international oil and gas industry. Today we are among the six largest companies in the market for large and medium sized supply vessels (AHTS > 10,000 BHP and PSV > 2,000 DWT).MASTER DPO - In command of Offshore (Oil and Gas) Support VesselsIn July 2007 I gained command of the PSV LADY GRACE; continuing her contract, as the main production PSV, with Woodside and their NWS Project Facilities. CHIEF OFFICER DPO -Second in command of Offshore (Oil and Gas) Support VesselsI commenced working with Farstad in October 2006, posting to the PSV LADY GRACE (UT755); chartered to Woodside as the main production PSV for their NWS Project Facilities. Show less

Australasia And South East Asia

Gulf Offshore owns, operates and manages a modern fleet of offshore support vessels that include: platform supply, anchor handling towing supply, fast supply vessels and specialty vessels. Their primary business is marine transportation in support of the upstream oil and gas industry. They have steadily evolved into a global, growth-oriented marine services provider known for their technologically advanced fleet and quality performance.Offshore Marine Services served as crewing agent… Show more Gulf Offshore owns, operates and manages a modern fleet of offshore support vessels that include: platform supply, anchor handling towing supply, fast supply vessels and specialty vessels. Their primary business is marine transportation in support of the upstream oil and gas industry. They have steadily evolved into a global, growth-oriented marine services provider known for their technologically advanced fleet and quality performance.Offshore Marine Services served as crewing agent for Gulf Offshore NS manning the 2186 GT ROV Support Vessel HIGHLAND ROVER supporting the Pipe Layer LORELAY. Show less

Auckland, New Zealand

In February 2004, having gained enough experience, it was time to sit for my master’s certificate of competency. I relocated from the United Kingdom to New Zealand and enrolled at The New Zealand Maritime School; commencing my studies in March 2004 in the school’s modular course structure. Towards the end of 2004 I completed my DP Advanced Course at Lowerstoft College, United Kingdom. Both my mates/masters and DP course were fully funded by myself.In November 2005 I passed my final… Show more In February 2004, having gained enough experience, it was time to sit for my master’s certificate of competency. I relocated from the United Kingdom to New Zealand and enrolled at The New Zealand Maritime School; commencing my studies in March 2004 in the school’s modular course structure. Towards the end of 2004 I completed my DP Advanced Course at Lowerstoft College, United Kingdom. Both my mates/masters and DP course were fully funded by myself.In November 2005 I passed my final examinations and was issued with my unlimited Master of a Foreign-going Ship by Maritime New Zealand. Show less

United Kingdom And South Africa

SPO owns and operates more than 85 modern DP capable offshore support vessels, including AHTS, PSV (including ice-breaking PSV), AHT, seismic survey, wind-farm installation, accommodation and multi-purpose offshore vessels. SPO is capable of supporting a wide range of offshore activities, from drilling, exploration, pipe-lay, subsea construction, seabed survey to wind-farm installation.

Arabian Gulf

The Seaworks group of companies provides the offshore, subsea and marine industries with a comprehensive range of specialist support vessels, ROV’s, marine equipment and services. Seaworks consists of Seaworks Ltd based in New Zealand and operating in the Asia-Pacific region, and Seaworks FZE based in Dubai and operating in the Middle East region

United Kingdom

Sealife Crewing Agencies served as crewing agent for:● UK Dredging manning the 1742 GT Trailing Suction Hopper Dredge UKD DOLPHIN● VT Marine Services manning the 390 GT Science Research Vessel PRINCE MADOGUKD vessels operate around the UK and near continent with modern vessels equipped with the latest satellite-position fixing and dredge-monitoring equipment allowing UKD to provide efficient solutions to customers' dredging requirements.

Global

A world class company delivering a first class service providing onshore, offshore and sub-sea support internationally, from a diverse fleet of modern offshore support ships, run by a highly experienced team afloat and ashore. Sealion design and deliver cost-effective specific solutions to meet the most demanding needs. Their achievements in the field of health, safety and environmental management, together with quality assurance, are recognised throughout the industry.

Southampton, United Kingdom

I was chosen for one of two cadetships with P&O Containers Ltd, allocated to New Zealand that year. I was relocated to Warsash Maritime Centre, Southampton, United Kingdom and undertook my college based studies. After three and a half years study, interspersed with two sea phases, I gained my Class III Deck Certificate of Competency in December of 1998; following which P&O Nedlloyd BV promoted me to third officer. Towards the end of my employment with P&O Nedlloyd, I was seconded to P&O… Show more I was chosen for one of two cadetships with P&O Containers Ltd, allocated to New Zealand that year. I was relocated to Warsash Maritime Centre, Southampton, United Kingdom and undertook my college based studies. After three and a half years study, interspersed with two sea phases, I gained my Class III Deck Certificate of Competency in December of 1998; following which P&O Nedlloyd BV promoted me to third officer. Towards the end of my employment with P&O Nedlloyd, I was seconded to P&O Portsmouth Ferries; here I sailed as second officer on the Portsmouth – Cherbourg route.P&O Group was an excellent company to be part of providing a safe and well managed environment to develop the skills which have been of benefit to me, throughout my career. Show less

Master - Unlimited, Nautical Science

Continued Professional Development

• Maritime Resource Management Platform Supply - 2014 • Behavioural Based & Shipboard Safety - 2014 • ECDIS General Operator - 2014 •.

Officer Of The Watch Bravo Course

Navigation Officer Cadetship

• National Diploma in Nautical Science • Chief Officer - Limited Certificate of Competency