Darien Bryan
Houston,TX
Summary
Deck Officer with 7+ years of extensive maritime experience, specializing in shoreside and shipboard maritime operations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Mate
G and H Towing
10.2025 - Current
- Supported captain in ensuring safe and efficient operations of z-drive harbor tug during ship-assist escort and towing maneuvers.
- Managed deck activities and coordinated line-handling tasks to support overall vessel operations.
- Oversaw inspection, maintenance, and repair of life-saving, fire-fighting, and safety equipment.
Deck Officer
Crowley Tankers
05.2025 - 09.2025
- Stood bridge watch ensuring safe coastal navigation using ECDIS, ARPA, radar, and visual bearings in congested shipping lanes.
- Stood cargo watch including loading and discharging petroleum products. Operated Panasia water treatmeant system for ballast/deballasting operations.
- Maintain and inspect life-saving and firefighting equipment; lead weekly safety drills.
- Conducted voyage planning including updating ECDIS, updating publications, tides & currents, and ECDIS safety settings.
Commercial Operations Manager
Teekay Tankers
06.2024 - 05.2025
- Optimize vessel routes for Aframax and Suezmax, enhancing fleet efficiency and fuel management through Zero North Platform.
- Oversee global voyage operations, ensuring compliance with charter party agreements.
- Lead cross-functional teams, facilitating effective communication with crew, port agents, and commercial stakeholders.
- Implemented strategic bunker planning, achieving measurable operational cost reductions.
- Reviewed stow plans using technical ship knowledge to ensure optimal cargo handling.
- Execute voyages for owned and chartered vessels, optimizing stowage and compliance.
- Engage with stakeholders to maximize voyage earnings and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Ship Operator
British Petroleum
05.2022 - 06.2024
- · Responsible for efficient execution of voyages for Owned, Time Chartered and Spot Vessels.
- · Ensured vessels are being stowed optimally while maintaining UKC compliance.
- · Engaged with both internal and external stake holders such as vetting, owners, brokers, and agents.
- · Added value to voyages by maximizing earnings and capitalizing on cost saving opportunities.
2nd / 3rd Officer
Military Sealift Command
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Led bridge team ensuring maritime navigational accuracy and safety.
- Updated bridge navigational equipment and charts to ensure data reliability.
- Developed voyage plans transiting through the Far East.
- Supervised mooring operations, ensuring safety and operational efficiency.
Education
BS - Marine Transportation
SUNY Maritime College
Throggs Neck, NY09.2017
Skills
- Crew Management
- Vessel navigation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Mate
G and H Towing
10.2025 - Current
Deck Officer
Crowley Tankers
05.2025 - 09.2025
Commercial Operations Manager
Teekay Tankers
06.2024 - 05.2025
Ship Operator
British Petroleum
05.2022 - 06.2024
2nd / 3rd Officer
Military Sealift Command
06.2020 - 08.2021
BS - Marine Transportation
SUNY Maritime College