Michael Moore Email & Phone Number

Kingston Upon Hull, Gb

United Kingdom

I am currently working as Second Officer on the Cefas Endeavour, during my time here I have held two separate roles as Navigation and then as the Safety Officer (both separate Second Officer roles).As a Navigation Officer I was responsible for all aspects of passage planning and working with the Scientist in Charge with regards to the survey plan. All this with the aim of providing the safe and efficient navigation of the vessel. All while ensuring that the operations were planned out… Show more I am currently working as Second Officer on the Cefas Endeavour, during my time here I have held two separate roles as Navigation and then as the Safety Officer (both separate Second Officer roles).As a Navigation Officer I was responsible for all aspects of passage planning and working with the Scientist in Charge with regards to the survey plan. All this with the aim of providing the safe and efficient navigation of the vessel. All while ensuring that the operations were planned out considering any time constraints, weather and operational limitations.As the Safety Officer, I was tasked with promoting the safety culture onboard. This involved conducting regular safety drills, implementing risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with safety management protocols. I took an active role in raising safety awareness among the crew and continuously improving safety procedures to maintain a safe working environment for all onboard.During my watch in both of these roles, there was a great deal of different operations in which I was I was actively involved in. These included Dynamic Positioning (DP 0) operations, supporting the launch and recovery of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), and conducting buoy recovery and launching operations, sediment grab operations, multi-beam surveys, and fisheries surveys. All contributing to marine research.This role allowed me to refine my technical expertise in navigation and safety while being directly involved in complex survey operations. Show less

As a Third Officer in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA), I undertook a wide range of responsibilities which included navigation, safety, and administrative functions, contributing to both at-sea operations and the vessel's readiness during periods along-side.During periods of navigation, I served as the Officer of the Watch, this involved ensuring the safe operation and navigation of the vessel. I was also actively involved in training exercises, such as helicopter operations, search and… Show more As a Third Officer in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA), I undertook a wide range of responsibilities which included navigation, safety, and administrative functions, contributing to both at-sea operations and the vessel's readiness during periods along-side.During periods of navigation, I served as the Officer of the Watch, this involved ensuring the safe operation and navigation of the vessel. I was also actively involved in training exercises, such as helicopter operations, search and rescue drills, man-overboard (MOB) exercises, and machinery breakdown drills. These exercises where all part of an operational sea training (OST) for the vessel. While the ship was alongside, I served as the Officer of the Day (OOD), acting as the ship and Captain’s representative. In this role I was responsible for overseeing all operations and ensuring the ship's smooth functioning while in port, managing any issues that arose and coordinating with external parties as needed. Outside of the regular duties above I worked as Life-Saving Appliances (LSA) Officer, which I was responsible for the maintenance, inspection, and checks of all LSA equipment onboard, ensuring that the vessel met all safety standards, and that equipment was always ready for emergency use. I also delt with administrative tasks as the Logbook Officer, I managed the upkeep of nearly all logbooks associated with the Executive Department. This included maintaining essential records such as the Bridge logbook, Garbage log, and the Official log, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.My diverse responsibilities as a Third Officer in the RFA allowed me to develop a strong foundation in both operational and administrative tasks. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

Joined as a second officer, was involved in the Re-fit of this vessel prior to sailing. Was involved in preperations and the maintenance of the safety equipment onboard.

Joined as a third officer, I worked on the 12-4 watch and was responsible for conducting maintenance & fire risk inspections as instructed by the staff captain. I also performed the training to other departments regarding fire risk on the ship. During watches I was given the primary navigator role on most occasions due to the 2nd officer’s confidence in my ability having previously come from cargo. My contract was cut early due to the Covid-19 epidemic and was unable to return due to the state… Show more Joined as a third officer, I worked on the 12-4 watch and was responsible for conducting maintenance & fire risk inspections as instructed by the staff captain. I also performed the training to other departments regarding fire risk on the ship. During watches I was given the primary navigator role on most occasions due to the 2nd officer’s confidence in my ability having previously come from cargo. My contract was cut early due to the Covid-19 epidemic and was unable to return due to the state of the industry at the time. During periods alongside I was the officer on the bridge monitoring situations and reacting to any alarms Show less

Joined as a short notice temporary third officer for an injury of the previous officer. My role included undertaking navigational, safety equipment maintenance and cargo responsibilities on the strategic sealift ro-ro. Conducted safety talks on the equipment onboard the vessel. Assisted in creating orders for new safety equipment in line with the budgets onboard.OOW during periods of navigation traveling to and from the Gulf with military cargo.Officer of the Day (OOD) during… Show more Joined as a short notice temporary third officer for an injury of the previous officer. My role included undertaking navigational, safety equipment maintenance and cargo responsibilities on the strategic sealift ro-ro. Conducted safety talks on the equipment onboard the vessel. Assisted in creating orders for new safety equipment in line with the budgets onboard.OOW during periods of navigation traveling to and from the Gulf with military cargo.Officer of the Day (OOD) during periods alongside being responsible for all operations. Handling the loading and discharging of dangerous and non-dangerous cargo during these times. Both Ro-Ro and lose stow cargo. Show less

South Shields

Foundation Degree Deck Cadet working for the Container Company Evergreen Marine (UK). Completed 12 months of sea time carrying out navigational watches alongside the Ship's Officers in day to day duties, working on deck and assisting in performing mandatory drill training sessions.

Hull, United Kingdom

Hull, United Kingdom

Hull, United Kingdom

Foundation Degree, Marine Operations

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Coastal Marine Biology, 2.1

Activities and Societies: Vice president of the Scarborough Hull University Biological Society (SHUrBS), I was also a member.

Education record

Completed 3 A-Levels (BCD), 2 AS-Levels (DD), 2 GSCEs (BC) in Science and English

Education record

Gained 3 GCSEs (A-C) including Maths and Science, 3 other GCSEs (D) and completed 2 BTECs in Applied Science and ICT to a pass.