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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, NY
09.2017

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