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United Kingdom

Areas of oversight include:ISMManagement of internal audit program for 8 vessels. Ensuring adequate close out of all findings. Preparing for external audits and surveys. Status promotion and development of the Safety Management Systems.Marine ComplianceCertification management lead for company vessels. Point of contact for regulatory authorities. Implementation of change in response to changes in marine regulation.SafetySafety inspections of company vessels.… Show more Areas of oversight include:ISMManagement of internal audit program for 8 vessels. Ensuring adequate close out of all findings. Preparing for external audits and surveys. Status promotion and development of the Safety Management Systems.Marine ComplianceCertification management lead for company vessels. Point of contact for regulatory authorities. Implementation of change in response to changes in marine regulation.SafetySafety inspections of company vessels. Incident and accident investigations. Ensuring lessons learned are sort and appropriately utilised. Show less

Portsmouth, United Kingdom

I am now based afloat working as Chief Officer & Relief Master on board the Isle of Wight car ferries on the Portsmouth to Fishborne route. Holder of both Southampton and Portsmouth Pilotage Exemption Certificates.Studying towards a diploma in marine law.

Portsmouth, United Kingdom

I am now based afloat working as Chief Officer on board the Isle of Wight car ferries on the Portsmouth to Fishborne route. Holder of both Southampton and Portsmouth Pilotage Exemption Certificates.Undergoing training towards taking command. Studying towards a diploma in marine law.

Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Chief Officer on-board during the build process and introduction into service of the new build hybrid ferry Victoria of Wight.My work centred around introducing the Victoria of Wight safely into service. This task includes; organising and delivering crew training, producing LSA and FFE training manuals, producing and updating the company SMS to incorporate the new vessel whilst ensuring compliance with both company and industry legislation as well industry best… Show more Chief Officer on-board during the build process and introduction into service of the new build hybrid ferry Victoria of Wight.My work centred around introducing the Victoria of Wight safely into service. This task includes; organising and delivering crew training, producing LSA and FFE training manuals, producing and updating the company SMS to incorporate the new vessel whilst ensuring compliance with both company and industry legislation as well industry best practice.Successfully training two new complete crews to a standard required from the MCA allowing the vessel to be issued with a PC with no required or reccomended improvements (relating to crew competence) allowong her to enter service.Heading ISM projects within the company ISM Department to ensure the operational readiness of the company for the arrival of the new vessel.Working towards a Diploma in Maritime Law. Show less

Publisher of Casual Navigation videos and owner of Casual Navigation Facebook.A successful social media page with 155000 followers to date.

Ensuring the vessel is fully prepared for all Flag State, Port State, Class & Internal audits. Supervising surveyors during audits and organising the rectification of any defects. Training of new officers in bridge navigation through high density traffic situations on the Dover Strait, cargo loading and the ship's planned maintenance system. Training in Ship Handling. Supporting and substituting for the Safety Officer and 2nd Officers as required. Conducting… Show more Ensuring the vessel is fully prepared for all Flag State, Port State, Class & Internal audits. Supervising surveyors during audits and organising the rectification of any defects. Training of new officers in bridge navigation through high density traffic situations on the Dover Strait, cargo loading and the ship's planned maintenance system. Training in Ship Handling. Supporting and substituting for the Safety Officer and 2nd Officers as required. Conducting Drills and onboard training. Show less

Global

Maintenance of fire-fighting equipment, life-saving appliances and all bridge navigational equipment. Assisting the deck crew with the Yacht’s deck maintenance. As safety officer I had responsibilities including making inspections, updating risk assessments and holding safety meetings. My time spent onboard this yacht proved extremely useful. It has given me experience in yacht’s maintenance systems and how they are applied in a day-to-day fashion. I spent time helping on deck with surface… Show more Maintenance of fire-fighting equipment, life-saving appliances and all bridge navigational equipment. Assisting the deck crew with the Yacht’s deck maintenance. As safety officer I had responsibilities including making inspections, updating risk assessments and holding safety meetings. My time spent onboard this yacht proved extremely useful. It has given me experience in yacht’s maintenance systems and how they are applied in a day-to-day fashion. I spent time helping on deck with surface preparation, painting and learning new skills. Show less

Dover Strait

Solo watch keeping on the Dover Straits. Maintenance of fire-fighting equipment, life-saving appliances and all bridge navigational equipment. Being the first point of contact for passengers. Supervising flag/port state authorities during ISM inspections and audits. Assisting in the preparing of plans for upcoming refits concerning maintenance, ordering and contractors. Taking responsibility for making sure associated records are kept in accordance with company and legal standards.

Global

As well as following the MNTB training requirements, I also learned a particular set of skills associated with operation of each vessel type; from loading grain in the South of France with Arklow to ensuring high profile guests onboard THV Particia were catered for in a professional yet personal manner. I took the opportunity to work on various ships while in dry dock undergoing their annual inspections and refit. This gave me greater insight into the workings of the vessel, statutory… Show more As well as following the MNTB training requirements, I also learned a particular set of skills associated with operation of each vessel type; from loading grain in the South of France with Arklow to ensuring high profile guests onboard THV Particia were catered for in a professional yet personal manner. I took the opportunity to work on various ships while in dry dock undergoing their annual inspections and refit. This gave me greater insight into the workings of the vessel, statutory requirements and inspection procedures. I gained a full and thorough understanding of the application of both ISPS and ISM codes. During this time I sailed globally with varied multinational crews with the following companies:- Stena (Stena Europe, Irish Sea, Ro-Pax)- CEFAS (Cefas Endeavour, North Sea, Scientific Research) - Geest Line (Benguela Stream, Global, Reefer)- Arklow (Various, European area, General Cargo / Bulk)- Trinity House (THV Patricia, UK, Buoy Tender) - DFDS (Dunkerque Seaways, Dover Straits, Ro-Pax)On every ship I received excellent feedback and a selection of job recommendations. Show less

Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Delivering high level water-sports instruction to groups of children, young adults and adults. Maintaining and cleaning equipment.

Hampshire

Servicing, repairing and fault diagnosis for motor vehicles.Explaining faults to customers. During my time as a mechanic I qualified for a top 50 position in the BBC 3 Young Mechanic of the Year competition.

Diploma, Maritime Law

Diploma in Maritime Law

Nautical Science, Nautical Science And Marine Opperations

Achieving 1 & 1 for the SQA examinations which for the current intake was the highest in the university.

General, Safety