Anthony Ellison
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Ambitious Seaman with extensive knowledge of nautical terminology to troubleshoot and repair ship systems quickly. Highly trained in efficient rigging and best-in-class collaboration onboard and on shore. Committed to safety.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchant Marine
Seafarers International Union
Jacksonville, FL
09.2012 - Current
- Lubricated machinery, equipment or engine parts.
- Spliced and repaired ropes, wire cables or cordage.
- Checked oil levels and monitored equipment to regularly oil and lubricate for smooth functioning.
- Performed periodic inspections of lifeboats, firefighting equipment, navigation lights and other safety gear onboard vessels.
- Developed effective strategies for dealing with hazardous weather conditions encountered during voyages.
- Chipped and cleaned rust spots on decks, superstructures or sides of ships.
- Coordinated communication between bridge personnel and engineering staff during voyage planning activities.
- Implemented training programs for new recruits in order to familiarize them with shipboard operations.
- Engaged in safety drills by leading others in tasks.
- Ensured compliance with international maritime regulations and laws governing the operation of vessels in foreign waters.
- Calculated fuel consumption rates based on current sea conditions to optimize efficiency.
- Cleaned, maintained, and mended ship decks and assessed areas requiring major damage repair.
- Responded promptly to any emergency situations that arose while underway or in port.
- Maintained government-issued certifications.
- Swept, mopped and washed down decks to remove dirt and debris.
- Maintained and organized ship's compartments for better efficiency and to easily obtain needed items.
- Examined machinery to verify pressures or lubricant flows.
- Lowered and manned lifeboats during emergencies.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
Able Bodied Seaman
Crowley
Jacksonville, FL
07.2018 - 12.2019
- Assisted deck officers with chipping, painting and grinding to maintain structural integrity of deck.
- Maintained government-issued certifications.
- Documented vessel's supplies and equipment inventory.
- Read pressure and temperature gauges or displays and recorded data in engineering logs.
- Cleaned, maintained, and mended ship decks and assessed areas requiring major damage repair.
- Stood watch in ships' bows or bridge wings to look for obstructions or locate navigational aids.
- Inspected objects brought onboard vessel for compliance with laws and regulations.
Education
Associate of Science - Merchant Mariner
Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship
45353 St George's Ave, Piney Point, MD09-2013
Skills
- Machinery maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Navigation equipment
- Hazardous weather strategies
- Emergency response
- Regulatory knowledge
- Watch standing
- Shipboard operations
- Fuel consumption calculation
- Problem solving
- Lifeboat launching
- Gangway watchkeeping
- Vessel maintenance
- Mooring operations
- Hazardous materials handling
- Cargo operations
- Firefighting techniques
- Steering control systems
- Ballast water management
- Logbook recordkeeping
- Anchoring procedures
- Ship handling
- Deck machinery operation
- Shipboard security
- Maritime safety regulations
- Pollution prevention
- Vessel navigation
- Firefighting procedures
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Machinery inspection
- Preventive Maintenance
- Onboard firefighting
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Rigging
- Gauge monitoring
- Multitasking
- Analytical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Cargo transfer
Timeline
Able Bodied Seaman
Crowley
07.2018 - 12.2019
Merchant Marine
Seafarers International Union
09.2012 - Current
Associate of Science - Merchant Mariner
Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship