Mate
Bowhead-FPO, AA
Andros Island, Bahamas-Autec
11.2023 - Current
- Docked and undocked vessel using radios, depth finders, radars, lights, lighthouses and buoys to make safe and accurate operational decisions.
- Kept watch aboard vessels to identify changing conditions or potential issues and implement corrective actions.
- Maintained boat logs and oversaw cargo storage on or below decks, securing items and protecting products from damage or loss.
- Took responsibility for ship operations in cases of injury or illness.
- Adhered to laws and regulations based on voyage locations.
- Completed regular vessel inspections to identify deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.
- Prioritized safety procedures when operating vessels, controlling speed, berthing and unberthing, giving optimal protection to crew and equipment.
- Read gauges to verify sufficient levels of hydraulic fluid, air pressure and oxygen.
- Managed efficient supply and food replenishment at port stops.
- Trained Deckhands to perform duties such as cleaning interior/exterior of boats, cooking for crew
- Driving Recovery boat for the Department of Defense