Mate, pilot

• Assisting with day to day operations: Helmsman, Line handling, Look-out, Observation in the pilot house while underway and maneuvering around the dock, and Ship handling.• Trips completed towards obtaining First Class Pilotage Cape May, NJ- Lewes, DE

• Maintained all records and renewal dates of ABS, USCG, SIRE, and internal inspections and audited vessels to ensure full compliance. • Attended regulatory meetings and conferences to keep up to date with developments of the Maritime industry. Provided revisions to company procedures based on regulatory requirements to ensure vessels remained compliant and proactive.

• Conducted inspections, surveys and examinations of marine vessels and equipment as well as their operation. Produced condition reports and discussed findings with clients.

• Successfully conducted FMEA Trials prior to vessel’s first contract.• Member of operations team that reactivated vessel for service in the US Gulf of Mexico. Conducted testing and trials to prove vessel systems to the satisfaction of ABS Surveyors and USCG Marine Inspectors.• Coordinated ship position with other departments and clients to ensure desired position and heading maintained at all times under DP as well as manual steering. • Safety Officer - Maintained and inspected all safety equipment aboard the ship as well as being in charge of fire and safety drills.

• Managed and prepared the bill of landings invoices, packing lists, and certificates of origin. Working with letters of credit, hazardous materials, and booking international transportation with ocean carriers.

• Front line supervisor of 20-50 union employees at the Jacob Javits Center and City Piers• Provided first class service in a call center resolving customer inquiries and concerns.

• Conducted damage surveys of vessel cargo and investigated accidents at sea for insurance claims.