Adam Cozens - Deck Officer
Cardiff, United Kingdom
Summary
Highly motivated and detailed oriented Officer of the Watch Unlimited Il/I with hands on experience onboard ultra luxury vessels including new-builds passenger ships. Positive and adaptable individual with experience with multiple respected companies, described as a "team player. Skilled in communication for crew coordination and tender driving/small craft operations. Career goals include advancing to senior roles within the maritime industry while continuing to uphold high standards of safety and efficiency.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
3rd Officer
Virgin Voyages
Resilient Lady | 277m Passenger Vessel
05.2025 - Current
- Responsible for safe navigation and watchkeeping
- Side duties include inspection of fixed fire fighting equipment, life saving appliances and assisting Chief Officer with passage planning/bridge operations
- Utilizing AMOS and reporting to the Safety Officer
- Maintenance of the vessel for flag and port state inspections within deadlines
- Proficiency in environmental procedures and ship stability
- In charge of deck crew during mooring and port operations, ensuring safety and efficiency
- Demonstrated effective coordination within emergency drills including fire, abandon ship and man-overboard scenarios ensuring safety readiness of over 2500 guests and 1800 crew members.
Deck Cadet
Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours
Scenic Eclipse 2 | 164m Expedition and Luxury , Passenger Vessel
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Started small craft operations / PB level 2 training with Staff Captain
- Assisted with processes post-newbuild such as signage and inspection for US Coastguard and UK Port state
- Consistently ensured guest satisfaction by delivering exceptional service, responding promptly to inquiries, and creating personalised, memorable experiences on board
- Gained HLO license for helicopter operations conducting landings/departures
- Took charge of anchoring and mooring operations
- Inspected lifesaving and firefighting appliances to verify condition
- Spent 6 months onboard with both crew rotations, effectively maintaining professional relationships
- Began in the Arctic and concluding with an Antarctic cruise provided a unique perspective of onboard operations from the North pole to the South and everything in between
- Described as a "team player" within appraisal
Deck Cadet
Windstar Cruises
Star Legend | 160m Passenger Vessel
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Took charge of comprehensive training sessions, enhancing safety skills
- Gained detailed knowledge of all deck and technical operations on board including zodiac cruising and excursions for guests
Deck Cadet
Marella Cruises
Discovery 2 | 264m Passenger Vessel
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Carried out vessel maintenance reporting to the Safety Officer
- Gained experience working with international crew
- Learnt how to launch and use tender/lifeboats
- Assigned to every arrival and departure for log keeping duties, shadowing officers and crew with equal time spent on mooring decks
Deck Cadet
Irish Ferries
Isle of Innisfree | 163m Ro-Pax Ferry
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Worked closely and effectively in international teams.
- Worked with dangerous cargo and segregation in line with IMDG Code
- Shadowed senior crew members including Chief Officer and Captain, gaining insight into all operations onboard between hours of 6pm until 6am loading and unloading between Dover and Calais (10 stops in 24 hours)
- Watchkeeping within one of the busiest shipping routes in the world
Deck Cadet
Trinity House
THV Patricia | 86m Buoy Tender
03.2022 - 03.2022
- As this was my first vessel, I spent equal periods on deck to bridge operations, quickly adapting to life at sea, gaining an understanding of working onboard a UK Flagged Vessel with exceptional safety standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Maritime Operations Management
Lancaster University
Lancaster & FleetwoodFoundation Degree in Science - Nautical Science
Fleetwood Nautical Campus
Fleetwood, Lancashire 09.2021 - 07.2024
A-Levels - Business Studies, Geography, Media, Welsh Baccalaureate
Bishop Of Llandaff C.I.W
Cardiff 09.2019 - 07.2021
IB Diploma - IB Diploma
Westbourne International School
Penarth 09.2014 -
Skills
- Safety awareness
- Tender driving
- Bridge watchkeeping
- Security procedures
- Helicopter Operations
- Skilled multi-tasking
- Adaptable
- Environmental responsibility
- Crew coordination
- Ability to get the job done
Certification
- Officer of the Watch Unlimited II/I
- Advanced & Basic STCW training
- Bridge Resource Management 2
- RYA Competent Crew
- NACOS Platinum
- Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO)
Organisations and Volunteering
Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) - Undergoing training to operate with local station
Watermark Cadet Training - Mentor for candidates going through OOW program to make cadet training better
Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (SIMarEST) - Maintain the latest information on advancements in safety and ship equipment
Member of the Nautical Institute (AMNIS) - Attend conferences and seminars to further knowledge and professionalism within the maritime industry
Timeline
3rd Officer
Virgin Voyages
05.2025 - Current
Deck Cadet
Irish Ferries
02.2024 - 03.2024
Deck Cadet
Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours
07.2023 - 12.2023
Deck Cadet
Windstar Cruises
07.2022 - 09.2022
Deck Cadet
Marella Cruises
05.2022 - 06.2022
Deck Cadet
Trinity House
03.2022 - 03.2022
Foundation Degree in Science - Nautical Science
Fleetwood Nautical Campus
09.2021 - 07.2024
A-Levels - Business Studies, Geography, Media, Welsh Baccalaureate
Bishop Of Llandaff C.I.W
09.2019 - 07.2021
IB Diploma - IB Diploma
Westbourne International School
09.2014 -
Bachelor of Science - Maritime Operations Management
Lancaster University