Adam Thiboldeaux
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Maritime professional with a commitment to navigational and operational safety. Striving to leverage maritime career, leadership and critical thinking skills in a challenging role within the maritime pilot industry. Proven ability to perform under pressure as an OICNW, prepare and execute voyage plans, and maintain ship’s logbook and ship’s documents while ensuring compliance with maritime and safety regulations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Second Mate DPO Unlimited
Hornbeck Offshore Services
JEB Little Creek, USA
05.2023 - Current
- Currently sailing as a Second mate DPO unlimited on a government contracted vessel working out of JEB Little Creek, VA.
- Coordinated and supervised deck maintenance, inspections, third party vendors while staying compliant with maritime safety regulations and operational standards.
- Experienced with restricted underway vessel operations and rough weather conditions.
- Demonstrated strong effective communication with vessel traffic control, pilot associations, other maritime professionals, and port authorities to coordinate safe and efficient vessel movements.
Third Mate / Second Mate Unlimited
Hornbeck Offshore Services
Port Fourchon, LA
03.2021 - 04.2023
- Skills and knowledge that were attained as a bridge officer in the GOM fleet were how to load a variety types of cargo, managing offshore cargo operations with drillships, maintaining the ship’s logbook of vessel’s activities, voyage planning.
- Conducted routine safety and fire inspections.
- Maintained and completed required maintenance through the company's NS5 maintenance program.
- Knowledgeable with dynamic positioning operations with offshore assets.
- Hands-on experience with operating z-drive vessels in congested waterways and docking vessels in tight situations in Port Fourchon, LA.
AB
Hornbeck Offshore Services
JEB Little Creek, USA
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Sailed as an AB on a government contract vessel working out of JEB Little Creek, VA.
- Gained knowledge and experience with proper deck maintenance, basic watch standing, line handling and rigging.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marine Transportation
Texas A&M Maritime Academy
12-2019
Skills
- Z-Drive / Ship Handling Experience
- Leadership
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- Detail-oriented
- Situational Awareness
- Adaptability
Certifications
Title: Second Mate Unlimited, DPO Unlimited, Security Clearance
Timeline
Second Mate DPO Unlimited
Hornbeck Offshore Services
05.2023 - Current
Third Mate / Second Mate Unlimited
Hornbeck Offshore Services
03.2021 - 04.2023
AB
Hornbeck Offshore Services
02.2020 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Marine Transportation
Texas A&M Maritime Academy