Dario Berra Torreblanca
Puebla,Mexico
Summary
Cargo Supervisor with extensive expertise in chemical-oil tankers and oil and gas operations on FPSO units. Demonstrated ability to enhance operational efficiency through strategic planning and effective team management. Strong leadership and coordination skills, complemented by comprehensive knowledge of shipping regulations and cargo operations. Currently engaged with MODEC Inc. to optimize production and export processes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cargo Supervisor /Chief Officer
MODEC - Mitsui Ocean Development and Engineering C
02.2020 - Current
- Oversaw navigation and marine operations across various countries worldwide.
- Supervised shipyard activities during construction, readiness preparations, and sail-away phases.
- Managed requirements and repairs for initiating production operations and cargo tank storage.
- Ensured safe marine operations on FPSO, including tandem mooring and efficient cargo stowage planning.
- Executed cargo export activities, internal transfers, and oil-water reprocessing tasks.
- Operated metering systems alongside crude oil and water washing processes.
- Conducted gas freeing and thorough preparations for cargo and ballast tank inspections.
- Coordinated supply boat and helicopter operations using advanced seamanship techniques.
Second Deck Officer-OOW
TMM Tankers
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Oversaw navigation plan prepartion, executing and monitoring.
- Managed navigation bridge preparation for audits, and inspections.
- Oversaw navigational watch aboard product tanker, executing voyages along East US coast, Mexico, and Caribbean ports.
- Executed loading and unloading operations at terminal ends and during ship-to-ship transfers.
- Managed cargo handling using centrifugal pumps and steam stroke pumps.
- Conducted confined space entry activities and prepared tanks for inspections.
- Assisted chief officer with regular inspections, procedures documentation, and special inspection preparations.
- Coordinated compliance with USCG inspections, vetting inspections, Port State Control inspections, and class surveys.
Third Deck Officer-OOW
TMM Tankers
04.2019 - 07.2019
- Supervised navigational watch on crude oil tanker during voyages to East US ports, Caribbean Sea, and South America.
- Executed cargo tank preparations and conducted ballast tank inspections.
- Planned maintenance activities and performed pump room inspections with valve troubleshooting.
- Managed ship-to-ship transfer (STS) and single buoy mooring operations efficiently.
- Conducted inspections for USCG, Port State Control, Class, and vetting requirements.
- Enhanced knowledge in LSA and FFE general maintenance through routine inspections and tests.
Third Deck Officer-OOW
TMM Tankers
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Oversaw navigational watch on Chemical-Oil Tanker during worldwide voyages.
- Acquired expertise in cargo and ballast operations using FRAMO system and Kongsberg console.
- Led mooring station team for anchoring and ship-to-ship operations in PAN PAC Zone.
- Managed transportation of various products, including fuel oils and mineral oil mix.
Deck Cadet
TMM Tankers
11.2016 - 12.2017
- Familiarized with ship operations, marine control console, and deck protocols.
- Assisted officers during navigational watches, drills, inspections, and planned maintenance activities.
- Conducted inspections of Life-Saving Appliances (LSA) and Fire-Fighting Equipment (FFE).
- Prepared for inspections by USCG and vetting inspectors through thorough familiarization.
- Operated FRAMO system for cargo and ballast management, ensuring compliance with standards.
- Executed exhaustive stripping by FRAMO pump to maintain operational readiness.
- Supported revalidation of class certificates through meticulous full stripping operations.
- Adhered to company and international maritime regulations throughout all procedures.
Education
Marine Pilot & Geographer And Hydrographer Engineer - Nautical Sciences
Escuela Nautica Mercante Cap. Alt. Fernando Siliceo Y Torres
Veracruz, Mexico06.2016
Skills
- Cargo operations and ship management
- Marine navigation and safety compliance
- Emergency response and incident investigation
- Hazardous materials and dangerous goods handling
- Team coordination and leadership development
- Technical expertise and organizational skills
- Problem solving and planning strategies
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Flexibility and adaptability in the workplace
- Job commitment and safety management
Certification
- Bahamas Chief Officer COC.
- Bahamas OOW COC.
- Bahamas SSO COC.
- Bahamas GMDSS GO COC.
- Bahamas Ballast Control Operator.
- Mexican Chief Mate COC.
- Mexican Seaman`s Book and Seafarers Identity.
- Officer in Charge of Navigational Watch COC.
- Advanced Oil Tanker Cargo Operations.
- Basic Training for Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operation.
- RADAR and ARPA Operator.
- Generic ECDIS Operator.
- JRC ECDIS Operator.
- SSO.
- T-Bosiet.
- Helideck Assistant.
- Helideck Emergency Response Team Member.
- Helicopter Landing Officer.
- Rigger API RP APIU Approved.
- Advanced Fire Fighting.
- Confined Space Entry.
- Bridge Resource Management.
- Fast Rescue Boat.
- Water Jet Fast Rescue Boat. (Viking Academy).
- PSCRB.
- Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air.
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Sea (Awareness Level).
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Portuguese
Elementary
Travelling Documents
- Mexican Passport.
- US Visa B1/B2.
- US Visa C1/D.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cargo Supervisor /Chief Officer
MODEC - Mitsui Ocean Development and Engineering C
02.2020 - Current
Second Deck Officer-OOW
TMM Tankers
09.2019 - 12.2019
Third Deck Officer-OOW
TMM Tankers
04.2019 - 07.2019
Third Deck Officer-OOW
TMM Tankers
08.2018 - 02.2019
Deck Cadet
TMM Tankers
11.2016 - 12.2017
Marine Pilot & Geographer And Hydrographer Engineer - Nautical Sciences
Escuela Nautica Mercante Cap. Alt. Fernando Siliceo Y Torres
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