Damen Roberts

• Prioritized safety procedures when operating vessels, controlling speed, berthing and unberthing, giving optimal protection to crew and equipment.
• Adhered to laws and regulations based on voyage locations.
• Kept watch aboard vessels to identify changing conditions or potential issues and implement corrective actions.
• Docked and undocked vessel using radios, depth finders, radars, lights, and buoys to make safe and accurate operational decisions.
• Completed regular vessel inspections to identify deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.
• Took responsibility for ship operations in cases of injury or illness.
• Operated large marine vessels by adjusting speed, steering craft and utilizing navigation instruments.
• Planned routes and travel speeds to meet scheduling and delivery goals.
• Navigated vessel routes and used navigation equipment to verify accuracy of calculations.
• Consulted various maps, charts, weather reports, and navigation equipment to determine and direct boat movements.
• Verified presence of cargo-handling gear, lifesaving equipment prior to departures.
• Employed telecommunications equipment to coordinate marine traffic and organize navigation.
• Learned to operate new technology systems and procedures through instruction, simulators and models.
• Consulted maps, weather reports or navigation equipment to determine and direct ship movements.
• Determined speeds by using charts, area plotting sheets and compasses.
• Maintained timetables by monitoring and managing loading and discharging of cargo and passengers and arranging for boat to be fueled, restocked with supplies and repaired.
• Inspected and assessed telecommunication systems and navigational instruments to prepare for and manage safe piloting.
• Utilized navigation expertise and tools to set courses and determine ship position throughout travel.
• Researched and evaluated natural phenomena to minimize issues regarding tides, currents, winds and weather events.
• Directed ships' speeds using specialized knowledge of local winds, water depths and hazards.
• Developed detailed user guides for all critical systems onboard.
• Implemented a onboard training system for deckhands , tankerman trainees, and steersman.
• Worked with shoreside personnel on the HELM Committee
• Acted as point of knowledge numerous times for shore side personnel.

Performed task assigned by the Mate or Officer on Watch.

Build multiple barge tows for transit on the inland waterway system.

Performed preventive maintenance on boat and barges while underway.

Guided tow into locks using verbal communication.

Loaded and discharged various hazardous chemical at customers docks.

• Performed thorough, accurate and efficient repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Completed frequent inspections, identified concerns and corrected problems independently.
• Upheld company, port and USCG requirements to maintain optimal operations.
• Performed or participated in emergency drills as required.
• Checked supply levels against expected voyage requirements and requisitioned required supplies.
• Operated or maintained off-loading liquid pumps or valves.
• Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
• Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.