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County Galway, Ireland

County Galway, Ireland

Chief Officer on a large Yacht Support Vessel. Providing necessary support for a fleet of private yachts. Managing the Deck Department onboard, making sure that all planned maintenance is being carried out as per company regulations and statutory requirements. Liaising with other vessels in the fleet and coordinating with them when providing necessary support and assistance during the Season. Other responsibilities include working with the Master & Project Manager when we are in refit… Show more Chief Officer on a large Yacht Support Vessel. Providing necessary support for a fleet of private yachts. Managing the Deck Department onboard, making sure that all planned maintenance is being carried out as per company regulations and statutory requirements. Liaising with other vessels in the fleet and coordinating with them when providing necessary support and assistance during the Season. Other responsibilities include working with the Master & Project Manager when we are in refit. This includes monitoring the installation of new equipment, testing and commissioning of the equipment, writing procedures and carrying out training with the crew. Other duties is arranging all the necessary annual inspections and maintenance requirements whilst in refit. Show less

3rd Officer onboard a large Yacht Support Vessel. Joined the Vessel during the conversion period from an Offshore Construction Vessel. Duties included writing procedures to be used in the SMS, writing procedures for emergency response.

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SDPO onboard a 6th Generation Drill-ship. Responsible for monitoring the Vessels position at all times, ensuring that all position references systems were performing as expected. Ensuring that we were following and operating to the guidelines set out in the WSOG as well as operational permitters dictated on the SMS.Experience with all aspects of Drilling and Deepwater operations including Spudding Tophole sections, Drilling Operations, completions, plug & abandon operations. I’ve also been… Show more SDPO onboard a 6th Generation Drill-ship. Responsible for monitoring the Vessels position at all times, ensuring that all position references systems were performing as expected. Ensuring that we were following and operating to the guidelines set out in the WSOG as well as operational permitters dictated on the SMS.Experience with all aspects of Drilling and Deepwater operations including Spudding Tophole sections, Drilling Operations, completions, plug & abandon operations. I’ve also been involved in various DP Client acceptance trials, FMEA’s and annual trials. I also covered as Barge Engineer for a couple of trips onboard. Here I was responsible for running the Deck operations on nights, being the Masters representative, liaising with the client and 3rd party operators and providing a smooth, safe and efficient operation. Show less

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Understudy the DP Operator, Junior Watchkeeper when rig in DP or in conventional mode. Understand the responsibilities for the safe operation of the watch.• Assist the DPO in ensuring that the DP watch is conducted in accordance with IMCA recommendations and in addition to any Company or client requirements as agreed and always bearing in mind the safety of the operation.• Assist DPO in the monitoring and control all rig movements whilst in DP and closely monitor rigs position and DP… Show more Understudy the DP Operator, Junior Watchkeeper when rig in DP or in conventional mode. Understand the responsibilities for the safe operation of the watch.• Assist the DPO in ensuring that the DP watch is conducted in accordance with IMCA recommendations and in addition to any Company or client requirements as agreed and always bearing in mind the safety of the operation.• Assist DPO in the monitoring and control all rig movements whilst in DP and closely monitor rigs position and DP status paying particular attention to position maintenance, sensors, thruster response and performance and available power whilst drilling operations are being conducted.• Assume the role of OOW responsible for safe navigation and conduct of the vessel when not in DP as required by Master/OIM. Show less

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Designated GMDSS Officer on board during routine drills and general emergencies. Senior Navigational Watch keeper on the Bridge; reporting to either Captain or Staff Captain on Safety or Navigational issues. Responsible for maintaining a Safe Navigational Watch at Sea and in Port.Maintaining FFA equipment according to SOLAS and company policies. Induction training for new Crew, assisting with setting up Fire drills on board.

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Junior Officer of the Watch; duties included being a Fire Team leader, assisting the Safety Officer with routine maintenance of FFA and LSA on board carrying out weekly/monthly inspections according to SOLAS and company procedures.

2nd Officer on a research Vessel; conducting Sea bed mapping for the UK Hydro-graphic Office; sound velocity profiles as well as Sea bed sampling.

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Designated Officer OOW for Passage Planning; GMDSS, LSA and FFA Equipment onboard. Responsible for Crew Training; as well as assisting the Chief Officer with Cargo loading and unloading operations.

Deck Cadetship carried out with Trinity House Merchant Navy Scholarship Scheme. Served on a variety of Vessels to experience the wider Maritime sector; including Research Vessels, Reefer, Cruise Vessels and Ro-Pax Ferries.

Hnd, Nautical Science

Bachelor'S Degree, Nautical Science

Bachelor'S Degree, Nautical Science, Distinction

Leaving Certificate, 2002-2007

Bachelor Of Science - Nautical Science, Nautical Science