Curt Burns
Covington,LA
Summary
Port Superintendent with 18 years of experience in maritime operations and contractor management. Proven track record in developing training programs and enhancing workflow efficiency. Skilled in overseeing high-risk marine activities to maintain safety and operational excellence in port systems.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Port Superintendent
Loop LLC
Covington, Louisiana
11.2010 - Current
- Detail-oriented maritime operations leader with 18+ years of experience in offshore marine operations, terminal management, and contractor oversight. Proven ability to lead vessel traffic, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage high-risk marine activities in complex offshore environments. Skilled in developing marine assurance programs, conducting vessel vetting, leading incident investigations, and ensuring operational readiness across port and terminal systems. Recognized for enhancing safety performance, improving contractor accountability, and supporting efficient, compliant port and tanker operations.
- Oversaw daily operations ensuring compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
- Coordinated project schedules and resources to meet operational goals effectively.
- Led team meetings to discuss workflow improvements and address employee concerns.
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
- Implemented training programs to enhance staff skills and operational efficiency.
- Analyzed process workflows to identify areas for improvement and optimize performance.
- Facilitated communication between departments to streamline project execution and collaboration.
- Maintained safe work site by implementing safety requirements and good housekeeping regulations.
OSV Captain
Edison Chouest Offshore
Galliano, Louisiana
01.2007 - 11.2010
- Ensured safe navigation and compliance with maritime laws for offshore supply vessels.
- Oversaw cargo transfers and personnel movements, maintaining safety and regulatory standards.
- Managed crew training, scheduling, and onboard safety implementation to enhance operational efficiency.
- Maintained accurate vessel logs and operational documentation for auditing purposes.
- Led emergency response readiness for fire, flooding, man-overboard incidents, and mechanical failures.
Education
Associate of Arts -
St. Joseph Seminary College
St. Benedict, LASkills
- Marine operations assurance
- Port operations management
- Risk assessment strategies
- Vendor management practices
- Regulatory adherence
- Emergency preparedness protocols
- Safety compliance measures
- Financial and manpower strategy
- Incident analysis techniques
- Regulatory agency collaboration
Affiliations
Married to my wife of 34 years and proud father of five, I value time spent on family vacations and making lasting memories together.
• Actively volunteer with local food banks and regularly lead community food-drive initiatives supporting families in need.
• Organize neighborhood clean-up days and community block events to help strengthen local connections.
• Active member of St. Peter’s Church and dedicated supporter of Holy Family Academy.
• Actively volunteer with local food banks and regularly lead community food-drive initiatives supporting families in need.
• Organize neighborhood clean-up days and community block events to help strengthen local connections.
• Active member of St. Peter’s Church and dedicated supporter of Holy Family Academy.
Timeline
Port Superintendent
Loop LLC
11.2010 - Current
OSV Captain
Edison Chouest Offshore
01.2007 - 11.2010
Associate of Arts -
St. Joseph Seminary College