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Assistant Chief, Inspection Division providing technical expertise, administrative guidance and supervisory leadership to Marine Inspectors (MI) and Port State Control (PSC) examiners regarding issues related to foreign vessels, marine safety, inspections, pollution prevention, security, manning laws, regulations, treaties and international conventions.Managing and supervising civilian and military personnel within the Inspection Division through high quality inspection… Show more Assistant Chief, Inspection Division providing technical expertise, administrative guidance and supervisory leadership to Marine Inspectors (MI) and Port State Control (PSC) examiners regarding issues related to foreign vessels, marine safety, inspections, pollution prevention, security, manning laws, regulations, treaties and international conventions.Managing and supervising civilian and military personnel within the Inspection Division through high quality inspection services.Developing strategies and implementing compliance oversight and enforcement posture across the area of responsibility (AOR).Maintaining direct liaison with the industry naval architects, professional engineers and others to ensure plan review is conducted in a timely manner with regulations.Planning work to be accomplished by subordinates, setting and adjusting short-term priorities, setting assignment deadlines and preparing schedules for completion of work.Establishing performance standards and evaluating work performance of subordinate.Recommending subordinates for appointment, promotion, reassignment and etc.Instructing and conducting inspections required on vessel navigation, intra-vessel communication, alarm, lifesaving, fire-fighting, security and pollution prevention systems to ensure that they are operating properly and in compliance with applicable standards. Show less

Inspects U.S. domestic and foreign freight, oil, and chemical vessels in one the U.S. largest commercial ports. Verify vessel’s documentation and crew licenses; evaluated vessel structure; watertight integrity; fire and safety equipment; navigation equipment; pollution prevention equipment; electrical equipment; propulsion systems and overall compliance with US and international laws and regulations.

USCG Marine Inspector engaged in conducting regulatory compliance inspections of U.S. vessels and Port State Control activities throughout the Asia-Pacific/Indian Ocean region. Ensured vessel compliance applying U.S. and international maritime regulations within an area of responsibility spanning across 47 countries. Management and oversight of major vessel projects, schedules, prototype and production of lifesaving systems for USCG approval.Assigned to U.S. Embassy Singapore… Show more USCG Marine Inspector engaged in conducting regulatory compliance inspections of U.S. vessels and Port State Control activities throughout the Asia-Pacific/Indian Ocean region. Ensured vessel compliance applying U.S. and international maritime regulations within an area of responsibility spanning across 47 countries. Management and oversight of major vessel projects, schedules, prototype and production of lifesaving systems for USCG approval.Assigned to U.S. Embassy Singapore, provided technical expertise for the U.S. Flag Administration, host government and maritime industry in one of the world's busiest ports. Show less

Inspected domestic and foreign freight, oil, chemical, and gas carrier vessels in the U.S. largest petrochemical port.. Verified vessel’s documentation and crew licenses; evaluated vessel structure; watertight integrity; fire and safety equipment; navigation equipment; pollution prevention equipment; electrical equipment; propulsion systems and overall compliance with US and international laws and regulations.