Christopher Bartholmey
G & H Towing
Dickinson
23
years of professional experience
Dynamic maritime professional with extensive experience at G & H Towing, excelling in leadership and maintenance. Proven ability to ensure crew safety and vessel integrity while training new members. Recognized for problem-solving skills and a positive attitude, consistently enhancing operational efficiency and compliance with safety regulations. Believe in leading by example.
Work History
Master
6 Years 10 Months- Currently Master on Hayden Grace since boat was delivered in November of 2022
- Overall responsible for crew and vessel
- Ensure the safety and well-being of the crew, vessel, and environment
- Ran a comprehensive maintenance program to ensure optimal vessel performance. to keep the vessel in top operating condition
- Train new crew members in various roles to ensure ideal advancement
- Train new crew members in various roles to ensure ideal advancement
- Perform various inspections to comply with regulations
- Maintain vessel log and work/rest log for crew
- Troubleshoot abnormal jobs with various types of vessels
- Overall responsible for crew and vessel
Mate
2 Years 10 Months- Monitor all navigation equipment to insure it is functioning properly
- Monitor all navigation equipment to ensure it is functioning properly
- Inspect vessels' radios and keep the radio log up to date
- Check water tight integrity or hatches and doors
- Assisted master with crew training
- Conducted monthly safety drills and inspections to ensure compliance with safety protocols
- Check watertight integrity or hatches and doors
- Assisted master with administrative tasks
- Help the master keep the boat in operating condition
Able Body
10 Years- Performed regular maintenance tasks on vessel to ensure optimal performance
- Managed working lines and mooring lines during docking and undocking procedures
- Maintain maintenance on vessel
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of the boat.
- Maintained vigilant lookout during vessel operations for safety
Able Body Watch Stander
6 Months- Helmsman Steered ship and followed commands given by the Pilot/Captain or Mate
- Monitored navigation systems during sea watch to ensure safe vessel operation
- Performed equipment maintenance during sea voyages directed by the bosun
- Oversaw cargo operations during port watch to maintain loading and unloading efficiency
- Participated in Safety drills monthly
Able Bodied Seaman
1 Year 11 Months- Various contracts on different vessels and companies for the SIU
- Served as helmsman and watch stander, ensuring safe vessel operation
- Conducted navigation watch at sea, monitoring instruments and maintaining course
- Cargo watch in port
- Performed maintenance on equipment
- Conducted safety drills on board
Education
Certification - Seaman Ship
Able Body
Certification - Seaman Ship
Able Body Watch Stander
Able Bodied Seaman
Skills
Maintenance & repair
Decision-making
Problem-solving
Positive demeanor
Vessel inspections
Flexible and adaptable
Active listening
Friendly
positive attitude
Vessel operations
Timeline
Master
G & H Towing
10.2019 - CurrentRead More
Mate
G & H Towing
12.2016 - 10.2019Read More
Able Body
G & H Towing
12.2006 - 12.2016Read More
Able Body Watch Stander
Philadelphia Tanker Corp
12.2005 - 06.2006Read More
Able Bodied Seaman
S I U
07.2003 - 06.2005Read More
S I U
Able Bodied Seaman
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Philadelphia Tanker Corp
Able Body Watch Stander
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Paul Hall Center of Maritime Training
Certification from Seaman Ship
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G & H Towing
Able Body
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Paul Hall Center of Maritime Training
Certification from Seaman Ship
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