Darin Ashton
Port Orchard,United States
Summary
Dedicated veteran U S Navy with 26 years Small Craft Operator and Deckhand experience. Seasoned Small Craft Operator with several years of experience. Qualified to inspect vessels to ensure efficient and safe operation, setting courses, determining appropriate boat speeds Multi-talented Deckhand of keeping vessels clean and well-maintained, as well as performing special duties such as driving, mooring and towing vessels. Able to learn new tasks quickly and proficient.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deckhand
Commander Navy Region Northwest Port Operations
Silverdale, WA
04.2023 - Current
- Fastened handling lines and moorings to prevent boats, barges and equipment from drifting away.
- Performed vessel maintenance services, including cleaning, painting and basic repairs.
- Assisted with minor renovation or repair to keep boat in operable condition.
- Used lines, wires and stationary winches to build and break tow.
- Participated in drills and exercises to prepare for fire, collision or other emergencies.
Rigger
Trident Refit Facility
Silverdale, WA
02.2018 - Current
- Reviewed job specifications and site conditions to determine appropriate rigging configurations.
- Coordinated structural and heavy lifts weighing up to 200,000 pounds with crane and rigging equipment.
- Proficient in all mooring evaluations. Including multiple docking and undocking large vessels from dry dock and pier. Extremely knowledgeable in line throwing, line handling, and mooring procedures.
- Signaled and verbally directed workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to protect workers and materials.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
Boatswain's Mate
U S Navy
08.1992 - 08.2018
- Adhered to safety protocols when launching, operating and landing large marine craft to protect crew, equipment and vessels.
- Steered boats along plotted routes to transport guests to destinations.
- Communicated with passing vessels using visible and audible signals.
- Navigated courses and determined speeds using navigation tools.
- Operated boat radios to maintain open avenues for exchanging information needed by operators.
- Inspected boat and recommended improvements to maintain safe operations, protect passengers and secure equipment.
- Inspected equipment and completed basic repairs to maintain safety and efficiency of each trip.
- Utilized navigation resources to chart routes and maintain optimal course for vessel.
- Checked for oil spills and other pollutants around ports, harbors and beaches.
- Selected optimal routes and speeds to guide vessels to destinations in and meet schedule demands.
- Maintained peak performance in varying conditions and researched weather, wind, current and tide conditions to avoid and manage issues.
- Checked navigation tools and telecommunications equipment prior to embarking on journeys to verify operational status.
- Directed ships by operating navigational equipment and steering effectively at controlled speeds.
- Followed marine regulations applicable to planned route locations.
- Operated communications systems and equipment to transmit and receive messages related to waterway navigation and traffic management.
- Knowledgeable of various ropes and cables, including different uses, stresses, strains and proper maintenance and stowing. Proficient in knot tying and line splicing. Able to splice wire rope, nylon, three strand , and twelve strand line.
Craftmaster
U S Navy
Annapolis, MD
06.2008 - 06.2011
- Expert knowledge in all aspects of navigation, rules of the road, mooring, towing, and line handling.
- Overall responsible for one hundred eight foot, one hundred twenty eight ton vessel. Including all characteristic and aspects of the craft which encompassed engineering plant, and electrical systems.
- Successfully navigated 2,500 nautical miles within coastal area and inland waters. Able to read and interpret navigation chart follow and maintain course and radar navigation.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pennsbury High School
Fairless Hills, PA06.1987
Skills
- Assisting with navigation
- Safety awareness
- Painting surfaces
- Performing maintenance
- Mooring boats
- Preventative maintenance
- GPS use
- Route Navigation
- Vessel navigation
- Route planning
- Engine and winch operation
- Marine craft operation
- Marine safety procedures
- Ship terminology
- Deck and boat seamanship
- Safety management
- Boat safety maintenance
- Waterway navigation
- Navigation expertise
- Vessel security and maintenance
- Winching familiarity
- Line splicing proficient
- Certified forklift operator
- Coastal Navigation
- Emergency Procedures
Certification
- Craft Master
- Seaman Ship Training Team
- Damage Control Training Team
- Battle Force Maintenance Tech
- Basic Boat Coxswain
- Small Boat Coxswain
- RIGID Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) Coxswain
- Basic First Aid
- Basic Fire Fighting
- Line Handler
- Winch Operator
- Basic Survival Training - 2023
- Fleet Response Training - 2023
Timeline
Deckhand
Commander Navy Region Northwest Port Operations
04.2023 - Current
Rigger
Trident Refit Facility
02.2018 - Current
Craftmaster
U S Navy
06.2008 - 06.2011
Boatswain's Mate
U S Navy
08.1992 - 08.2018
High School Diploma -
Pennsbury High School
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