EDWARD J. CUNNIE
Narragansett
Summary
Dedicated, driven professional with background and leadership experience in the marine industry. Strong experience hiring and motivating vessel crews & support personnel for maximum performance. Extensive knowledge and experience with all vessel systems including: electrical, hydraulic, electronic, HVAC and mechanical, including waterjet and azimuth drive systems. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Expertise in building, remodeling, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing of commercial vessels. Strong conflict resolution skills. Customer service driven. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel. Previous experience with AutoCAD programming.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shipyard Project Manager/Towboat Superintendent
Thames Shipyard and Repair / Thames Towboat
New London, CT
01.2026 - Current
- Responsible for oversight and successful completion of assigned vessel projects in Repair Yard.
- Ensure proper documentation and quality of work, including written test reports when required.
- Manage documentation, inspection and maintenance schedules of 6 tugboats, including 2 classed vessels dedicated for US Navy submarine base use.
- Assist with dry dockings including use of tug assist, and other shipyard duties.
- Secure materials and service needs of Shipyard customers and Thames Towboat fleet. Consult, assign and review all subcontracted work.
- Host on site vessel surveys with ABS, USCG and other regulatory agencies.
Shipyard Project Manager/Superintendent
Senesco Marine LLC
North Kingstown, RI
04.2022 - 08.2025
- Responsible for oversight and successful completion of assigned vessel projects in Repair Yard.
- Ensure proper documentation and quality of work, including written test reports when required.
- Oversee complete and correct billing of assigned vessels to specific work specifications. Structure and price any changes or modifications that arise during a repair period.
- Assist with daily manpower assignments and priority, dry dockings, and other shipyard duties including small boat operations.
- Submit material and service requests with recommendations to purchasing department.
- Consult, assign and review all subcontracted work to assigned vessel projects.
- Host on site vessel surveys with ABS, USCG and other regulatory agencies.
Fleet Manager/Government Relations Director
Blue Harvest Fisheries
New Bedford, MA
04.2019 - 04.2022
- Managed the daily operations of a rapidly expanding commercial fishing trawler fleet.
- Oversaw, delegated, and assigned work to technicians and maintenance personnel.
- Ensured proper documentation and quality of work.
- Secured use and reviewed billing of all outside contractors including naval architects. Coordinated dry dockings, scheduled maintenance and other major engineering upgrades.
- Interviewed and assisted with Captain and/or crew member hires.
- Monitored, secured, and coordinated fisheries management programs with government and private sector agencies. Collaborated with fisheries sector manager to assure compliance and guidance for all fisheries permits.
- Continued
Port Engineer
Boston Harbor Cruises
Boston, MA
01.2007 - 01.2019
- Maintained a workboat fleet consisting of twelve vessels.
- Oversaw maintenance and engineering operations of vessels and contract obligations. Ensured engineering requirements of vessels met customers’ contract obligations.
- Scheduled dry dockings, overhauls, and repairs.
- Ordered and purchased supplies. Assisted in selecting, hiring, training, and supervising vessel engineers. Modified and converted boats. Adapted designs to functionality.
- Assisted other company Port Engineers in forty-seven vessel fleet.
- Promoted from Vessel Engineer to Port Engineer as a result of high-quality work.
- Special onsite Projects Manager for four major multi-million-dollar vessel refits.
Island Hi-Speed Ferry/Boston Harbor Cruises
Interstate Navigation
Boston, MA
01.2001 - 01.2006
- Managed daily mechanical operations of a 100-foot waterjet Catamaran. (Rhode Island operations included seasonal Block Island passenger service and winter operations included commuter service in New York Harbor). Worked on other vessels in Boston for parent company - Boston Harbor Cruises.
- Performed preventative maintenance. Monitored systems. Identified and resolved problems.
- Analyzed, diagnosed and performed repairs. Scheduled spring and fall overhauls. Selected suppliers.
- Coordinated dry docking time, manpower and activity. Rebuilt waterjets and main engines.
- Functioning first mate for daily vessel operations and dock maintenance procedures.
- Maintained and repaired 20 vessel Boston based commuter fleet.
- Vessel never missed a trip (six round trips daily/seven days a week) in three years.
- Maintenance costs were comparatively lower than other company vessels.
- Featured in numerous magazines. Performance often used as benchmark for other company vessels.
Commercial Fisherman
Various
2001 - 2001
- Operated fishing vessels up to 100 ft
Owner/Operator
Diamond Seafood
1993 - 1997
Education
Associate in Science - Fisheries and Marine Technology
University Of Rhode Island
Kingston, RISkills
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Solutions Focused
- Inspecting/Documenting Work
- Hiring/Developing Teams
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Critical Thinking/Analytical Skills
- Accurate/Precise Documentation
- Meeting/Exceeding Deadlines
- Vessel Operations
- Practical Mechanical and Engineering
Certification
- Licensed Master 100 Ton NC, FCC Radiotelephone License, First Aid and CPR certified
- Massachusetts Hoisting License (1B Engineering License)
- Dry Dock Master Certified
- New England Fisheries Management Council-Past Committee Member Habitat and Groundfish Committees
- Current RI driver’s license, US passport and TWIC card.
Timeline
Shipyard Project Manager/Towboat Superintendent
Thames Shipyard and Repair / Thames Towboat
01.2026 - Current
Shipyard Project Manager/Superintendent
Senesco Marine LLC
04.2022 - 08.2025
Fleet Manager/Government Relations Director
Blue Harvest Fisheries
04.2019 - 04.2022
Port Engineer
Boston Harbor Cruises
01.2007 - 01.2019
Island Hi-Speed Ferry/Boston Harbor Cruises
Interstate Navigation
01.2001 - 01.2006
Commercial Fisherman
Various
2001 - 2001
Owner/Operator
Diamond Seafood
1993 - 1997
Associate in Science - Fisheries and Marine Technology
University Of Rhode Island