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Alana Schaak

Clarksburg,WV

Summary

Maritime professional prepared for demanding roles at sea. Building experience in navigation, cargo operations, and safety procedures. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal results via problem solving application, with reliability and adaptability to changing conditions. Skilled in emergency response and regulatory compliance as a standard.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Third Mate

Federated Maritime
02.2025 - Current
  • Stood both navigational and cargo watches, working to maintain an effective watch team.
  • Learned to operate safety equipment and execute emergency response protocols
  • Supported deck operations including cargo handling and maintenance tasks.
  • Gained proficiency in using navigational tools and communication systems.
  • Collaborated with crew members on routine vessel inspections and maintenance.
  • Adapted quickly to changing conditions while maintaining safety standards.
  • Participated in training sessions to enhance maritime skills and knowledge.
  • Managed inventory of essential supplies, ordering necessary items to maintain adequate stock levels throughout voyages.
  • Participated in environmental protection initiatives onboard the vessel, implementing waste management practices to comply with relevant regulations.

Third Mate

Seabulk Tankers
07.2024 - 09.2024
  • Contributed to effective teamwork by communicating issues promptly with senior crew members.
  • Supported bridge watchkeeping duties, vigilantly monitoring vessel movements to prevent potential collisions or grounding incidents.
  • Operated loading and unloading equipment for safe transfer of liquid cargo.
  • Monitored tank levels and ensured compliance with safety regulations during operations.
  • Conducted routine inspections of equipment to identify maintenance needs and ensure operational readiness.
  • Documented cargo movements accurately to maintain comprehensive shipping records.
  • Ensured compliance with environmental regulations by properly disposing waste materials and preventing spills.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Maritime Logistics And Security

United States Merchant Marine Academy
Kings Point, NY
06-2024

Skills

  • Watchkeeping procedures
  • Cargo operations
  • Ship handling
  • Bridge management
  • First aid application
  • Mooring operations
  • Life saving appliances
  • Firefighting techniques
  • Vessel maintenance
  • Weather forecasting
  • Crew training
  • Problem-solving

Certification

  • Third Mate of Self-Propelled Vessels of Unlimited Tonnage Upon Oceans - 2024 to present
  • Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on Ships of 500 Gross Tons or More - 2024 to present
  • Tankerman-PIC (DL) - 2024 to present
  • Fast Rescue Boat - 2024 to present
  • Medical Care Provider - 2024 to present
  • Advanced Shipboard Firefighting - 2024 to present
  • Advance Meteorology - 2024 to present
  • Vessel and Company Security Officer - 2024 to present


Timeline

Third Mate

Federated Maritime
02.2025 - Current

Third Mate

Seabulk Tankers
07.2024 - 09.2024

Bachelor of Science - Maritime Logistics And Security

United States Merchant Marine Academy

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