CHRISTOPHER R. BLAKESLEY
2111 Clark Lane Orange,TX
Summary
Years of expertise in guiding and commanding ships while following safety procedures. Adept in employing navigational equipment, preparation, communication and knowledge of weather, surroundings and obstacles. Strong leader in offering concise direction and supervision of crew members attending to ship operations. Driven and enthusiastic, with a passion for life in the maritime industry.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Captain
Moran Towing
09.2025 - Current
- Navigated vessels safely through various waterways and weather conditions.
- Managed crew assignments and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
- Coordinated emergency response drills, improving crew preparedness for incidents.
- Docked and undocked vessel using radios, depth finders, radars, lights, lighthouses and buoys to make safe and accurate operational decisions.
- Determined speeds by using charts, area plotting sheets and compasses.
- Completed regular vessel inspections to identify deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.
Mate
Moran Towing
03.2012 - 09.2025
- Kept watch aboard vessels to identify changing conditions or potential issues and implement corrective actions.
- Ensuring that the lifesaving and firefighting equipment is properly maintained.
- Completed regular vessel inspections to identify deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.
- Other duties assigned by the vessel master.
Education
1600 Ton Master Inland Endorsement
Houston Exam - Prep Training Center
Houston, TX11.2023
Master Of Towing
Houston Exam- Prep Training Center
Houston, TX08.2021
Advanced Firefighting (SANJCC-15)
San Jacinto College District
Pasadena, TX06.2020
Mate Pilot Endorsement
Houston Exam-Prep Training Center
Houston, TX03.2019
5-day Radar Observer (Unlimited) Course
Houston Exam-Prep Training Center
Houston, TX03.2018
Apprentice Mate
Houston Exam-Prep Training Center
Houston, TX10.2017
Associate of Science - Diesel Mechanics Technology
High Tech Center Central
Fort Myers, FL01.2011
High School Diploma -
Mariner High School
Cape Coral, FL05.2009
Skills
- The towing vessels listed below operate on the associated ship channels, waterways, tributaries and anchorage for the port of Beaumont, Port Arthur, Port Orange, Texaco Island, docking, sailing escorting and shifting vessels that call on the local complexes and refineries from up to 20 miles offshore commencing at Sabine Seabouy #1
- Eleanor Moran 2012-2018 Deck, Mate 2019-2024
- Benson George August 2018-2019 Mate Trainee
- Katie T Moran August 2019-2020 Mate; Relief Captain
- Hayley Moran 2018-2018 Mate
- Mary Jane Moran 2024-2025 Mate
- Katie T Moran 2025 Captain- Present
REFERENCE
Captain Danny Lopez
Moran Towing
(409) 749-0916
Captain Mark Taylor
Sabine Pilots Services
(409) 963-9683
Steve Kelly
Regional Director
Moran Towing
(409) 962-0591
Timeline
Captain
Moran Towing
09.2025 - Current
Mate
Moran Towing
03.2012 - 09.2025
1600 Ton Master Inland Endorsement
Houston Exam - Prep Training Center
Master Of Towing
Houston Exam- Prep Training Center
Advanced Firefighting (SANJCC-15)
San Jacinto College District
Mate Pilot Endorsement
Houston Exam-Prep Training Center
5-day Radar Observer (Unlimited) Course
Houston Exam-Prep Training Center
Apprentice Mate
Houston Exam-Prep Training Center
Associate of Science - Diesel Mechanics Technology
High Tech Center Central
High School Diploma -
Mariner High School