Adarsh Iyengar
Livermore,USA
Summary
Dedicated Deck Cadet and Ordinary Seaman with strong technical skills and a focus on problem-solving. Skilled in analytical thinking, communication, and collaboration, with a quick adaptability to new environments. Committed to contributing to team success while pursuing continuous professional development.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deck Cadet
Matson Navigation
Oakland , CA
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Assisted 2/M with putting together voyage plan packet for the bridge team and Captain
- Supported 3/M and 2/M in inspecting safety, fire, and medical equipment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Facilitated cargo operations by loading and unloading containers, securing cargo for voyage, and preparing necessary documentation.
- Participated in safety drills and emergency response training exercises regularly.
- Coordinated with crew to uphold vessel cleanliness and organization, contributing to overall operational efficiency.
- Updated vessel logbooks with relevant information related to navigation, weather conditions and other matters concerning the ship's operation.
Deck Cadet
Pasha Hawaii
Honolulu, USA
12.2023 - 01.2024
- Loaded, stored and securely transferred bunkers, oils and bilge to maintain safety and protect natural environment.
- Stood watch while underway to facilitate communications and maintain onboard safety and security.
- Performed chipping, painting and deck grinding to maintain structural integrity.
- Monitored, maintained and updated consumable spares, mechanical stores and tool inventory to achieve economic efficiency and operational robustness.
- Updated, maintained and prepared photocopies of checklists, familiarization lists, and key logs.
Ordinary Seaman
Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UCSD
San Diego, USA
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Inspected lifesaving and visual-signaling equipment for defects.
- Rigged pilot ladder and lowered gangway to allow pilot to safely board ship.
- Kept shipboard firefighting and lifesaving equipment properly maintained for use in emergency situations.
- Moored vessels to wharfs with proper use of correct lines.
- Worked alongside cargo team to conduct safe loading and unloading operations.
- Monitored, maintained and updated consumable spares, mechanical stores and tool inventory to achieve economic efficiency and operational robustness.
- Stood watch while underway to facilitate communications and maintain onboard safety and security.
- Loaded, stored and securely transferred bunkers, oils and bilge to maintain safety and protect natural environment.
- Updated, maintained and prepared photocopies of checklists, familiarization lists, and key logs.
- Performed deck maintenance and upkeep and reported abnormalities.
Deck Cadet
G&H Towing
Galveston, USA
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Loaded, stored and securely transferred bunkers, oils and bilge to maintain safety and protect natural environment.
- Stood watch while underway to facilitate communications and maintain onboard safety and security.
- Made Fast to various types of Vessels to safely bring in/out of harbor.
- Chipped, painted and ground deck to maintain structural integrity.
- Navigated vessel under direction of captain and studied actionable insights to avoid collision.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marine Transportation
California Maritime Academy
Vallejo, CA07-2026
Skills
- Teamwork
- Problem solving
- Goal setting
- Time management abilities
- Adaptability
- Risk assessment
Certification
• Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD) - Received endorsement from California Maritime Academy
• Global Maritime Distress and Safety System Operator's License (GMDSS-O) - Federal Communications Commission.
• Nitrox Diver - Technical diving certification bodies like Technical Diving International.
• Certified Rescue Open Water Diver - Professional Association of Diving Instructors.
• Fast Rescue Boats Operations - Received endorsement from California Maritime Academy
• Med PIC- Received endorsement from California Maritime Academy
• Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF) - Received endorsement from California Maritime Academy
• Lifeboatman-Person in Charge (LB-PIC) - Received endorsement from California Maritime Academy
• Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Other Than Fast Rescue Boats (PSCRB) - Received endorsement from California Maritime Academy
• Global Maritime Distress and Safety System Operator's License (GMDSS-O) - Federal Communications Commission.
• Nitrox Diver - Technical diving certification bodies like Technical Diving International.
• Certified Rescue Open Water Diver - Professional Association of Diving Instructors.
• Fast Rescue Boats Operations - Received endorsement from California Maritime Academy
• Med PIC- Received endorsement from California Maritime Academy
• Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF) - Received endorsement from California Maritime Academy
• Lifeboatman-Person in Charge (LB-PIC) - Received endorsement from California Maritime Academy
• Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Other Than Fast Rescue Boats (PSCRB) - Received endorsement from California Maritime Academy
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Tamil
- Chinese (Mandarin)
Timeline
Deck Cadet
Matson Navigation
06.2025 - 07.2025
Deck Cadet
Pasha Hawaii
12.2023 - 01.2024
Ordinary Seaman
Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UCSD
05.2023 - 07.2023
Deck Cadet
G&H Towing
05.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Marine Transportation
California Maritime Academy