Christopher Fendley

Started with Kirby in 2012 as a deckhand. In this time, I have obtained my DL license, LG license, and wheelman license. Tanked anhydrous ammonia barges for around four years. Then I got promoted to chief engineer. I was an engineer for eight years on several different boats, and I went through many shipyards for scheduled maintenance and overhauls. In this time, I worked around EMDs, Cummins, and John Deere engines. I also have experience with different air systems for gearboxes, as well as throttles. I have had a lot of experience with problem-solving, as well as leadership, running the engine room, and maintaining the deck. To further my career even more, the last two years I have been working on getting my wheelman license. I was recently promoted to a tugboat pilot, holding my own watch. This new position as a pilot I am in holds a lot of responsibility for day-to-day task on the boat. I take care of and oversee the entire vessel as well as the crew while on watch.