Capt. THOMAS J LYONS
Vero Beach,FL
Summary
Adept Boat Captain with a proven track record at Altered Latitude LLC, with 80,000 Nautical Miles traveled.
Excelling in navigation expertise and crew supervision. Mastered route planning and safety protocols, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and environmental compliance. Demonstrates exceptional multitasking abilities and analytical thinking, ensuring optimal crew and vessel safety. Capable professional Captain with robust experience and diverse skillset in effectively navigating marine vessels. Skillful in anchoring, docking and guiding ships according to established regulations and rules. Motivated to eliminate issues and incidents by consistently following safety protocols.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Independent Boat Captain For
ALTERED LATITUDE LLC
02.2004 - Current
- Consulted various maps, charts, weather reports, and navigation equipment to determine and direct boat movements.
- Assessed course and weather to assist with managing passenger safety.
- Maintained records of daily activities, weather and sea conditions, pollution control efforts and passenger status.
- Interacted with team members, encouraging each to be outgoing and offer excellent service to customers.
- Completed regular vessel inspections to identify deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.
- Learned to operate new technology systems and procedures through instruction, simulators and models.
- Planned routes and travel speeds to meet scheduling and delivery goals.
- Utilized navigation expertise and tools to set courses and determine ship position throughout travel.
- Adhered to laws and regulations based on voyage locations.
- Docked and undocked vessel using radios, depth finders, radars, lights, lighthouses and buoys to make safe and accurate operational decisions.
- Thoroughly inspected boats before each embarkment to verify maximum reliability.
- Navigated vessel routes and used navigation equipment to verify accuracy of calculations.
Education
Associate of Science -
Santa Fe College/University of Florida
Gainesville, FL1992
Associate of Science -
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL05.1990
High School Diploma -
Vero Beach High School
Vero Beach, FL06.1987
Skills
Route Planning
Navigation expertise
Multitasking Abilities
Time Management
Safety Protocols
Analytical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Safety Procedures
USCG regulations
Environmental awareness
Crew Supervision
Accomplishments
U.S Merchant officer license #3520314
200-ton Nearshore Master.
U.S Coast Guard STCW (Current) Expiry 2029
Physical and Drug test (current) Expiry 2029
Certification
Blue Water Marine Academy: Leadership and managerial skills.
certificate issued December 23, 2016. (#1612-1019 HELM)
PADI Scuba Diving Certification Nitrox/ Advance Open Water license # 0505041759
Timeline
Independent Boat Captain For
ALTERED LATITUDE LLC
02.2004 - Current
Associate of Science -
Santa Fe College/University of Florida
Associate of Science -
Indian River State College
High School Diploma -
Vero Beach High School
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