Daniel Johnston
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Dynamic maritime professional with a proven track record of excellence in navigating challenging coastal and offshore environments, notably with TDI Brooks International and Florida Offshore for the USAF. Expert in crew management and emergency response, showcasing advanced firefighting and survival craft training. Achievements include leading seabed geotechnical surveys and enhancing safety practices at sea. Current short Term Goal of mine is submitting for upgrade to 500/1600 GT Oceans License in 2025.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Mate
Atlantic Oceanic
New Bedford, Mass
11.2024 - Current
- Currently serving as a mate on board the TM Diligence, a 180 ft x 100 GT ton supply vessel, in the New England and Mid-Atlantic coastal areas.
- Duties performed but not limited to: Inspected the boat and recommended improvements to maintain safe operations, protect passengers, and secure equipment.
- Maintained peak performance in varying conditions and researched weather, wind, current and tide conditions to avoid and manage issues.
- Inspected equipment and completed basic repairs to maintain safety and efficiency of each trip.
Vessel Mate
TDI Brooks Interntional
Bridgeport , CT
01.2023 - 11.2024
- Served as Officer on board the R/V Brooks McCall a 200 GT, 50 M Multipurpose Survey Vessel.
- Supported senior leadership during crises while monitoring weather, navigation, and bridge watch.
- Preformed Seabed Geotechnical Surveys, Seismic Multi Channel Geophysical Site Surveys, Assessments in Offshore Windfarm while Live Boating
- Supervised and delegated tasks to crew members, Served as Safety officer conducting Drills and Training for clients & crew for Safety at Sea Practices.
- Coordinated efficient movements in and out of ports, Mooring, Cargo Operations and Bunkering
Mate / Diver /AB Deckhand
FL Offshore Inc
Tyndall Airforce Base, FL
05.2018 - 05.2022
- Operated 120Ft 200GT Missile Retriever Vessel as Officer in 6 Hour shifts. Used VHF and UHF's relaying special ops and mission essential information between ships and 82nd Arial Division.
- Navigated using Radio Direction Finder to obtain targets in in a 120 mile range of restricted area of the Gulf of Mexico
- Worked as diver on SCUBA for salvage and recovery operations instructed by the USAF and their Arial Targets
- Performed vessel maintenance services, including cleaning, painting, line splicing ect
2rd Mate / AB Unlimited
Bering Marine Corp / Alaska Marine Lines
Anchorage, AK
05.2022 - 10.202
- Maintained 8 hour as Officer Of the Watch up to 200 miles Near Coastal Western Alaska and Arctic Waters.
- Performed Cargo Operations on the 150FT MV Greta Landing Craft, operating front loader while moored in ports.
- Maintained schedules by adapting navigation plans based on current and expected weather conditions in extreme arctic conditions.
- Performed standardized Security, Fire, and MOB Drills and rounds while underway
Education
Haney Technical College
Panama City, FL12-2010
Skills
100 GT master / 200 GT Mate NC
Able Bodied Seaman (Unlimited)
- Basic Training
- Advanced Firefighting
- Survival Craft training
Radar Observer Unlimited / ARPA
Advanced Open Water DIver
Enriched Air Nitrox Diver
CPR, First Aid, and AED
Clearance at the Secret Level
SMAW Welding
MIG welding
Cargo Operations
Winch and Crane Experience
Crew management
Timeline
Mate
Atlantic Oceanic
11.2024 - Current
Vessel Mate
TDI Brooks Interntional
01.2023 - 11.2024
2rd Mate / AB Unlimited
Bering Marine Corp / Alaska Marine Lines
05.2022 - 10.202
Mate / Diver /AB Deckhand
FL Offshore Inc
05.2018 - 05.2022
Haney Technical College
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