Donnie Frazier III
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Accomplished maritime professional with a proven track record at APM Terminals, adept in navigation and operation management on U.S. Flagged and Marshall Islands Flagged vessels. Expertise in navigation, handling classified information and fiber optic cable deployment, showcasing leadership in ensuring safety and efficiency. Skilled in MS Excel and fostering team collaboration, significantly enhancing operational readiness and project success.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Third Officer
U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command
10.2020 - 05.2024
- Sailed as a Third Officer on T-EPF class ships
- Docking and Undocking
- Ensured safety for crew during all evolutions
- Sending and receiving Classified and Unclassified documents inport/underway
- Educating mariners on the importance of safety
- Chart corrections
- Supervisory roles in cargo, navigational, and emergency evolutions
Assistant Operations Manager
APM Terminals
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Company Overview: Maersk
- Assisted in managing day-to-day operations of the container terminal
- Ensuring efficient cargo handling, vessel planning, and equipment deployment were ready and prepped for inbound/outbound shipping companies
- Maersk
Able Seaman /Third Officer
Subcom
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Company Overview: Cable Laying Company
- Assisted in the navigation and operation of a specialized cable-laying vessel
- Ensuring safe and efficient deployment of submarine cables for telecommunications and energy infrastructure projects for companies such as Google, Facebook(Meta), and the U.S
- Department of Defense
- Conducted regular bridge watch duties, maintaining safe navigation practices, and ensuring compliance with international maritime regulations (SOLAS, COLREGs, ISM Code).
- Managed and supervised deck crew during cable deployment operations, ensuring proper handling, storage, and maintenance of cable systems
- Oversaw the operation and monitoring of dynamic positioning (DP) systems during cable laying operations, ensuring precise vessel positioning and cable laying accuracy
- Performed routine maintenance and inspections of navigation and communication equipment, ensuring the readiness and reliability of onboard systems.
- Supported the preparation of safety drills and emergency procedures, maintaining high standards of vessel safety and crew readiness.
- Collaborated with the ship’s officers and engineers to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, ensuring continuous vessel operations in challenging environments
- Cable Laying Company
Education
B.S. - Marine Transportation w/ Uscg unlimited 2nd mate license
SUNY Maritime College
06-2020
High School Diploma -
Robert H. Goddard High School
01.2015
Skills
- Navigation
- Handling of Secret/Top Secret information
- Cargo Handling
- Fiber Optic Cable Handling
- MS Excel
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- Radar
- AIS
- Operation Management
- Internet and social media savvy
Volunteer Experience
Puerto Rico Hurricane Disaster Relief, 2018
Timeline
Assistant Operations Manager
APM Terminals
11.2022 - 11.2023
Able Seaman /Third Officer
Subcom
02.2021 - 05.2021
Third Officer
U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command
10.2020 - 05.2024
B.S. - Marine Transportation w/ Uscg unlimited 2nd mate license
SUNY Maritime College
High School Diploma -
Robert H. Goddard High School
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