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Merchant Mariner Credential, Licenses and endorsements
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Christopher Ruggiero

Palm Beach Gardens,FL

Summary

Accomplished maritime professional with a proven track record in leading teams and enhancing safety protocols at Crowley Government Services. Expert in ISM code compliance and maritime operations, with a knack for conflict resolution. Demonstrated success in emergency response planning and vessel maintenance, significantly improving operational efficiency.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Mate

Crowley Government Services
Jacksonville, FL
08.2019 - Current
  • Coordinated maintenance schedules to ensure the vessel was in good working order.
  • Responsible for the training of all crew members on board the vessel.
  • Supervised crew members and managed onboard operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
  • Provided extensive mentoring and assistance to crew members, helping employees accomplish tasks more efficiently.
  • Prepared reports on vessel performance for senior management.
  • Performed inspections of vessel's hulls, decks, masts and rigging as part of preventative maintenance program.
  • Enforced company policies related to conduct onboard vessels.
  • Directed emergency drills and responded to emergencies as required.

Second Mate

Ocean Shipholdings Inc.
Houston, TX
02.2018 - 08.2019
  • Ensured compliance with international maritime regulations and company policies.
  • Inspected lifeboats, life rafts, firefighting equipment, ensuring they are ready for use in case of an emergency situation.
  • Conducted regular safety drills and training sessions for crew members.
  • Performed watchkeeping duties on the bridge during navigational passages in accordance with established procedures.
  • Carried out risk assessments when dealing with hazardous materials or situations onboard the ship.
  • Assisted in the training of new crew members on board shipboard operations.
  • Responsible for the safe navigation of vessels, including overseeing navigational equipment and charts.
  • Maintained and operated lifesaving devices to handle shipboard and overboard emergencies.
  • Monitored weather conditions during voyages and adjusted course accordingly.
  • Instructed crew members in proper emergency response techniques.

Third Mate

U.S. Marine Management Inc.
Norfolk, VA
08.2016 - 02.2018
  • Inspected lifeboats, life rafts, firefighting equipment, ensuring they are ready for use in case of an emergency situation.
  • Performed watchkeeping duties on the bridge during navigational passages in accordance with established procedures.
  • Assisted in the training of new crew members on board shipboard operations.

OICNW

Hornbeck Offshore Services
Covington, LA
12.2013 - 08.2016

Able Bodied Seaman

Seafarers International
Camp Springs, MD
08.2006 - 12.2013
  • Performed general maintenance duties on deck, including painting, chipping, and cleaning.
  • Carried out daily watchkeeping duties while at sea.
  • Operated deck machinery such as winches for hoisting sails or launching boats.

Education

Third Mate OICNW - Deck Officer

Maritime Professional Training
Fort Lauderdale, FL
10-2013

STOS RFPNW - Unlicensed Deck Department

Paul Hall School of Seamanship
Piney Point, MD
08-2007

Merchant Mariner Credential, Licenses and endorsements

  • Chief Mate Unlimited Oceans, AB unlimited, Lifeboatman, RFPNW, PSC, VPDSD, Radar Observer Unlimited, ARPA, ECDIS, GMDSS Operator
  • STCW OICNW II/1, II/2, II/3, II/4, II/5, IV/2, VI/1, VI/2, VI/3, VI/4, VI/6
  • MSC: Small arms, Basic & Adv. Watchstander, SRF, Core 4, ATO, CBRD-O, Secret Clearance

Timeline

Chief Mate

Crowley Government Services
08.2019 - Current

Second Mate

Ocean Shipholdings Inc.
02.2018 - 08.2019

Third Mate

U.S. Marine Management Inc.
08.2016 - 02.2018

OICNW

Hornbeck Offshore Services
12.2013 - 08.2016

Able Bodied Seaman

Seafarers International
08.2006 - 12.2013

Third Mate OICNW - Deck Officer

Maritime Professional Training

STOS RFPNW - Unlicensed Deck Department

Paul Hall School of Seamanship

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