ABIWU BENJAMIN
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Dynamic maritime professional with significant experience as Chief Officer at Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement, specializing in bridge watch keeping and deck maintenance. Demonstrated success in enhancing vessel safety and operational efficiency through strategic planning and execution. Skilled in coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with safety standards and seamless operations. Career aspirations focus on leveraging expertise to drive innovations in maritime safety and efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Temp Chief Mate
M/Y INSPIRATION 38m Benetti. Charter
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Bahamas Charter
TEMP Chief Mate
M/Y CUPCAKE
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Shipyard period from August to November 2024
CHIEF OFFICER
BERNHARD SCHULTE SHIPMANAGEMENT
03.2023 - 06.2024
- As head of the deck department, I planned and supervised deck maintenance and adjusted vessel stability cargo intake and discharge
- Aside my other duties as a bridge watch keeper, environmental and safety officer, I was in charge if preparing requisitions for victuals and consumables
- As the Security Officer I also helped to implement the recommendations of the ship security plan
2ND OFFICER
BERNHARD SCHULTE SHIPMANAGEMENT
05.2019 - 08.2022
- As the Navigation Officer on board, my main responsibility was passage planning and keeping the bridge up to date with the latest charts and publications
- I doubled as the designated Medical Officer on board in charge of the hospital and all medical supplies
3RD OFFICER
BERNHARD SCHULTE SHIPMANAGEMENT
10.2014 - 11.2018
- I served as the officer in charge of keeping all safety and firefighting equipment on board, keeping victual records with the catering department and navigational watch keeping
Skills
- Bridge watchkeeping and safety awareness
- Small boat handling
- Docking/undocking
- Deck maintenance
- Fast learner with a willingness to learn
- Ability to work under pressure
- Strong Work ethic
- Basic Safety and Emergency Procedures
- Navigation/passage planning
Licenses and Certificates
- Chief Mate Unlimited/Master >3000 GRT
- STCW 2010
- GMDSS (GOC)
- Medical Care Provider A-VI/4
- Ship Security Officer A-VI/5
- ECDIS (TRANSAS / JRC / FURUNO)
- ENG 1
- Leadership & Management Skills HELM (M)
- Bridge Resource Management
- ARPA
Visas
USA VISA B1B2
References
- Bernard Frempong, Chief Officer, M/Y VIBRANCE, +1 786 862 5541, firstofficer@yachtvibrance.com
- Marvin Kweku Baidoo, +1 754 268 9699, marvinkwekubaidoo@gmail.com
Timeline
Temp Chief Mate
M/Y INSPIRATION 38m Benetti. Charter
01.2025 - 03.2025
TEMP Chief Mate
M/Y CUPCAKE
08.2024 - 11.2024
CHIEF OFFICER
BERNHARD SCHULTE SHIPMANAGEMENT
03.2023 - 06.2024
2ND OFFICER
BERNHARD SCHULTE SHIPMANAGEMENT
05.2019 - 08.2022
3RD OFFICER
BERNHARD SCHULTE SHIPMANAGEMENT
10.2014 - 11.2018