Captain Steven Vicknair, Jr.
Belle Center,LA
Summary
Twenty years working in the maritime industry, with extensive experience in tugboat operations, such as leading crew operations and enhancing safety performance. Skilled in decision making and problem-solving, committed to ensuring regulatory compliance and effective communication among team members.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Tugboat Captain
Turn Services
New Orleans, LA
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted with day to day operations, working efficiently and productively with all crew members members.
- Navigated vessels safely through challenging maritime conditions, ensuring compliance with safely regulations.
Tugboat Captain
Daigle Towing
Belle Chasse
01.2005 - 01.2022
- Assisted with day to day operations, working efficiently and productively with all crew members.
- Navigated vessels safely through challenging maritime conditions, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
Tugboat / Assistant Port Captain
Dean Equipment
Belle Chasse, LA
06.2015 - 01.2017
- Managed grocery and supply orders for two boats and seven work barges.
- Conducted inspections of vessels and equipment, maintaining high safety performance levels.
- Served as a key liaison between vessel crew and management, ensuring smooth communication and timely resolution of any issues.
- Oversaw vessel operations, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Crew Boat Captain, Deckhand, Tugboat Captain
International Marine Terminals
Myrtle Grove, Louisiana
05.2003 - 01.2005
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on equipment, optimizing vessel performance and reliability.
- Navigated vessels safely through challenging maritime conditions, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
Education
Captain's License -
Lafourche Merchant Marine Training Services
Raceland, LA03-2006
Captain's License -
Fletcher Technical Community College
Schriever, LA06-2003
High School Diploma -
Belle Chasse High School
Belle Chasse, LA05-2003
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Calm under pressure
- Decision-making
- Problem solving
- Flexible and adaptable
- Time management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
Timeline
Tugboat Captain
Turn Services
01.2023 - Current
Tugboat / Assistant Port Captain
Dean Equipment
06.2015 - 01.2017
Tugboat Captain
Daigle Towing
01.2005 - 01.2022
Crew Boat Captain, Deckhand, Tugboat Captain
International Marine Terminals
05.2003 - 01.2005
Captain's License -
Lafourche Merchant Marine Training Services
Captain's License -
Fletcher Technical Community College
High School Diploma -
Belle Chasse High School