Dexter Turija
Parkville,MD
Summary
Experienced Second Mate specializing in international and domestic maritime operations. Expertise in navigation, communication, safety protocol enforcement, and crew management. Demonstrated success in optimizing vessel operations for efficient voyages and ensuring safe, timely arrivals at all destinations.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
2nd Mate
Tote Services
Baltimore, MD
06.2025 - 06.2025
- MV Gary I. Gordon
- Maintenance activation on a coastwise voyage.
- Voyage planning, Docking and Undocking maneuvers, Watchstanding duties, Safety and emergency drills, ECDIS and Paper charts updates. Tides and currents predictions. Port arrival and departure bridge preparations.
3rd Mate
Pasha Hawaii
Baltimore, MD
02.2025 - 02.2025
- MV Cape Washington
- Periodic maintenance of emergency and lifesaving equipment.
3rd Mate
Pasha Hawaii
Baltimore, MD
10.2024 - 01.2025
- MV Cape Washington
- Inspected all safety equipment onboard to ensure operational readiness in case of emergency situations.
2nd Mate
Pasha Hawaii
Baltimore, MD
09.2024 - 10.2024
- MV Cape Washington.
- Maintenance and Operation of the water ballast treatment system.
3rd Mate
Tote Services
Baltimore, MD
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Denebola
- Ship turbo activation. Vessel relocation from Baltimore, MD, to Beaumont, TX.
- Bridge watchstander, Cargo crane operator, Heavy equipment operator, Fire and Emergency drills team leader.
- Participated in drills such as firefighting exercises, abandon ship drills, following established safety protocols.
- Ensured compliance with International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea.
3rd Mate
Maersk Line LTD
Norfolk, VA
08.2023 - 11.2023
- MV Maersk Saratoga - container ship
- The vessel is running on the Persian Gulf. Jebel Ali, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain ports of call.
- Participated in drills such as firefighting exercises, abandon ship drills, following established safety protocols.
- Ensured compliance with International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea.
3rd Mate
Tote Services
Baltimore, MD
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Denebola
- Ensured compliance with International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea.
- Participated in drills such as firefighting exercises, abandon ship drills, following established safety protocols.
3rd Mate
Tote Services
Baltimore, MD
04.2021 - 04.2021
- Denebola
- Vessel underway from the Boston shipyard to Baltimore, MD.
3rd Mate
Tote Services
Baltimore, MD
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Denebola
- Participated in drills such as firefighting exercises, abandon ship drills, following established safety protocols.
- Ensured compliance with International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea.
2nd Mate
Southfield Maritime Agencies
Manila, Philippines
09.2011 - 05.2012
- MV Morning Cornet - Registry no. 9329473, Pure Car Carrier in worldwide trade.
- Performed watchkeeping duties on the bridge during navigational passages in accordance with established procedures.
- Supervised cargo operations such as loading, unloading, stowage and securing of cargo.
- Inspected lifeboats, life rafts, firefighting equipment, ensuring they are ready for use in case of an emergency situation.
- Followed marine regulations applicable to planned route locations.
- Prepared reports relating to voyage performance, fuel consumption, engine operations.
- Communicated with passing vessels using visible and audible signals.
- Utilized navigation resources to chart routes and maintain optimal course for vessel.
2nd Mate
aboitizJebsen
Manila, Philippines
10.2004 - 08.2005
- MV Kobe Express - Worldwide- Container .
- duties same as above.
2nd Mate
Aboitiz Construction
Manila, Philippines
11.2003 - 08.2004
- MV Hannover Express - Worldwide Trade - Container Ship.
- duties same as above.
2nd Mate
aboitizJebsen
Manila, Philippines
11.2002 - 07.2003
- Tokyo Express - Worldwide trade - Container ship.
- duties same as above.
2nd Mate
NFD International manning
Maila, Philippines
04.2002 - 09.2002
- MV Tourcoing - Worldwide trade - Roro container.
- duties same as above
2nd Mate
NFD International manning
Manila, Philippines
10.2001 - 02.2002
- MV Terrier - Worldwide trade - Pure Car Carrier.
- duties same as above.
3rd Mate
NFD International manning
Manila, Philippines
05.2001 - 10.2001
- MV Tampere - Worldwide Trade - Roro Container.
- duties same as above.
3rd Mate
NFD International manning
Manila, Philippines
06.2000 - 11.2000
- MV Tourcoing - Worldwide - Roro container.
- duties same as above.
3rd Mate
NFD International manning
Manila, Philippines
02.1999 - 11.1999
- MV Tana - Worldwide trade - Roro container.
- duties same as above.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marine Transportation - Nautical Studies
John B. Lacson Maritime University
IloIlo City, Philippines03-1997
Skills
- Navigation techniques
- Emergency response
- Safety inspections
- Watchkeeping duties
- Cargo operations
- Bridge communication
- Route planning
- Logbook maintenance
- Firefighting techniques
- Mooring operations
- Watchkeeping procedures
- Life saving appliances
- Maritime regulations
- Ship security
- Ship handling
- STCW training
- Pollution prevention
- GMDSS communication
- Radar operation
- Ballast management
- Vessel maintenance
- Collision avoidance
- Electronic chart display
- Cargo handling
- Anchoring operations
- Voyage planning
- Standing watch
- Lifeboat operations
- Radar information interpretation
- Compass Usage
Timeline
2nd Mate
Tote Services
06.2025 - 06.2025
3rd Mate
Pasha Hawaii
02.2025 - 02.2025
3rd Mate
Pasha Hawaii
10.2024 - 01.2025
2nd Mate
Pasha Hawaii
09.2024 - 10.2024
3rd Mate
Tote Services
07.2024 - 08.2024
3rd Mate
Maersk Line LTD
08.2023 - 11.2023
3rd Mate
Tote Services
04.2021 - 12.2021
3rd Mate
Tote Services
04.2021 - 04.2021
3rd Mate
Tote Services
10.2020 - 04.2021
2nd Mate
Southfield Maritime Agencies
09.2011 - 05.2012
2nd Mate
aboitizJebsen
10.2004 - 08.2005
2nd Mate
Aboitiz Construction
11.2003 - 08.2004
2nd Mate
aboitizJebsen
11.2002 - 07.2003
2nd Mate
NFD International manning
04.2002 - 09.2002
2nd Mate
NFD International manning
10.2001 - 02.2002
3rd Mate
NFD International manning
05.2001 - 10.2001
3rd Mate
NFD International manning
06.2000 - 11.2000
3rd Mate
NFD International manning
02.1999 - 11.1999
Bachelor of Science - Marine Transportation - Nautical Studies
John B. Lacson Maritime University
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