Colby Brown
South Portland,ME
Summary
Maine Maritime Academy graduate with Third Mate Unlimited Tonnage License. Looking to bring my experience, skillset, sea time, responsibility and dedication to the maritime industry.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Third Mate
National Geographic Lindblad Expeditions
Seattle, WA - National Geographic Quest
07.2023 - Current
- Performed bridge navigational watch.
- Performed inspections of the ship's safety equipment.
- Responsible for the ship's waste management.
- Responsible for the ship's pest control.
- Participated in safety, fire fighting, abandon ship, man overboard, flooding and kayak recovery drills.
- Drove guest tours in inflatable Zodiac boats.
- Performed line handling and anchoring operations.
Grounds Crew Worker
The Sprague Corporation
Cape Elizabeth, ME
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Operated landscaping and farming equipment to maintain Sprague Corporation grounds.
- Plowed and shoveled snow.
Deck Cadet
SubCom
Baltimore, MD
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Maintained bridge navigation watch.
- Performed line handling.
- Performed shipboard maintenance.
- Performed inspections of life saving and firefighting devices.
Marine Terminal Operator
Buckeye Partners
South Portland, ME
04.2019 - 10.2020
- Performed receipt of storage and distribution of petroleum products via marine dock, pipeline and terminal loading rack.
- Performed measurements, quality control checks and mechanical repairs.
- Knowledge of environmental regulations, port security and EHS regulations.
Deckhand
Casco Bay Lines
Portland, ME
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Performed deck operations and vessel maintenance.
- Performed cargo management, line handling, rigging and lookout duties.
Resident Assistant
Maine Maritime Academy
Castine, ME
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Managed residential life by enforcing MMA housing policies.
- New resident assistant training.
- Budget management.
- Member of the crises response team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marine Transportation Operations
Maine Maritime Academy
Castine, ME2018
Skills
- Safety
- Communication
- Lockout/tagout
- Confined spaces
- Deck maintenance
- Lifeboat operation
- Cargo handling
- Ballast operation
- First Aid, CPR and AED
- Medical PIC
- GMDSS Radio Operator
- STCW Basic Training
Timeline
Third Mate
National Geographic Lindblad Expeditions
07.2023 - Current
Grounds Crew Worker
The Sprague Corporation
06.2022 - 07.2023
Deck Cadet
SubCom
11.2021 - 03.2022
Marine Terminal Operator
Buckeye Partners
04.2019 - 10.2020
Deckhand
Casco Bay Lines
05.2018 - 08.2018
Resident Assistant
Maine Maritime Academy
08.2015 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Marine Transportation Operations
Maine Maritime Academy
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