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Instructed Military , Maritime and Managementpersonnel in all facets of theory management , operation and maintenance of MarineMachinery. Gained certification from USCG Marine Inspection Office Ports of New York and Boston toinstruct and test all and any rating or licensed Engineering Officer in any engineeringrelated discipline. Drafted and submitted a syllabus for the training, testing andcertification of QMEDs to the USCG to be taught at the Midcoast Technical School,Rockland, Maine. In the course of such duties I have and will continue to keep all mylicenses and certificates current. In the course of performing Marine Engineering SubjectsI have also made six voyages over a ten year period in TS Empire State Vl and TV KingsPointer the training vessels for the two Maritime Colleges where I taught.- Acted as future operator's representative for the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution during the construction of R/V Atlantis (AGOR-25) a sixtymillion dollar vessel constructed at Halter Marine by the US Navy's Office of NavalResearch to be operated by WHOI. After delivery of this ship assumed responsibilities asvessel's Chief Engineer throughout her guarantee and final contract testing phase (oneyear after delivery) (Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution)* Served as Chief Engineer in numerous Passenger .Dry Cargo and Military Support Vesselsfor over twenty years. (see Ships and Military Unit addendum) - Served in the Mobile Riverine Force (CTF 117) duringCombat Operations in the Mekong Delta during the Vietnam War. USN - Served with the Military Sealift Command at the "Type Desks" for Maritime PositioningVessels and Point to Point Tankers. Drafted and Administrated Engineering Doctrine forship operations world wide.

Provide Maritime Training in Diesel Engines , Steam Technology, Gas Turbines , Electrical Technology and Safety , Marine Refrigeration , Instrumentation and STCW (standards of training and certification to engine watch standers IMO) certification. Licensed Chief Engineer of Steam , Motor and Gas Turbine Vessels of un-limited horse power. Saild in this capacity for past twenty five years.

I contract my teaching services as well as consultant services to various client companies and institutions.

I was the Chief Engineer of AGOR 25 as well as the Launch and Recovery Officer for ALVIN the US Navy's deep diving Submersible.

I entered as an Enlisted Machinist Mate and retired as a Commander (O5) who specialized in Marine Engineering.

served for 33 years. Veteran of Korean, Vietnamese , Persian Gulf combat service. Air Crew Member , Amphibious Naval Force, Military Advisor (Vietnam War). Destroyers, Submarines and Military Sealift Command (logistics) . Considerable experience with SUPSHIPS in Ship Yard over hauls and new construction.

major service life extension program(SLEP) overhauls of Aircraft Carriers at the US Naval Shipyard Philadelphia.

- Served on the staff of Amphibious Squadron Seven(PHIBRON 7) as Engineering DutyOfficer. Responsible for the Material Readiness of eight major fleet assets.; - Flew multiple missions in C-54 , C-119 and SA-16 type Aircraft in support of US ArmySpecial Forces (10th Group) in USAFE and during Cuban Missile Crisis.; Licensed Stationary Engineer (Steam) class one State of Maine Certified Refrigeration and HVAC Technician, EPA

I was a Flight Engineer and Load master and served in support of the US Amy Special Forces 10th Group as well as 5th Group. Flew missions world wide also in support of NATO as well as SEATO Special Forces Units.

Education record

Ba, English Literature