Emmanuel Elikplim Lawson
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Experienced OOW/Deckhand with over 5 years of diverse experience in the marine industry, including commercial vessels and luxury yachts. I am seeking a permanent or sustainable position on a Private or Charter Motor Yacht. I posses expertise in training deck cadets, maintaining and inspecting firefighting equipment and Life Saving Appliances as per SOLAS requirement. Taking Navigational watches as a sole Officer of the Watch (OOW), complemented by strong skills in general deck maintenance. I am strongly committed to teamwork, safety, and high service standards while focused on delivering excellent results. I am eager to join an organization with strong leadership that fosters professional growth and long-term career development while positively contributing to crew culture.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Day worker
M/Y SPOILED II
| 27m | Day worker| Dockyard |01.06.26 – 06.06.26
- Executing tasks such as polishing, cleaning, and Detailing
- Chipping, Wash down, Sanding and Fiber repairs.
- Caulking on main decks and railings
Day worker
M/Y Ealu
44m| Day worker | Dockyard |28.05.26 – 30.05.26
- Painting, Varnish, Rust treatment, Stainless Polishing
- Scrubbing teak, Daily exterior cleaning and wash down.
Temp. Deckhand
M/Y MAKARIA
41m | Temp. Deckhand | Private | 17.10.25 – 25.02.26
- Crane operations, Wash downs, Sanding, Polishing and cleaning and scrubbing teak.
- Executing tasks such as polishing, cleaning, and exterior maintenance.
- Towing, crane operations, Dockings, Anchoring operations, Line handling.
- Caulking on main decks and railings
3rd Officer
Nicolaus Schulte
229m | Bulk Carrier | 14.01.2025 – 10.06.2025
- Operation of Bridge Equipment during Navigational watches, preparation for ISM and Coast Guard Inspections.
- Keeping Navigational Watches as OOW
- Maintenance of Safety Equipment and Fire Fighting Equipment.
- Chipping, Cleaning, Painting and Anchoring operations
- Operation of Cranes, mooring and line handling operation during docking and undocking Assist with emergency training and drills
3rd Officer
Marianne Schulte
188m | Container ship | 10.05.2024 – 16.11.2024
- Bridge Navigational Watch Keeper
- Preparing Passage Plans
- Coordinating Ship training and drills as per SOLAS requirement
- Supervised Pilot transfer, Anchoring, Mooring, gangway operations.
3rd Officer
Hanseatic Eagle
189m | Bulk Carrier ship | 19.10.2023 – 11.12.2023
- Responsible for the safe navigation of the vessel.
- Supervised crew members and managed onboard operations
- Ensured cargo was properly loaded and stowed, and monitored loading and unloading processes.
Skills
- Very Good Communication skills
- Ability to thrive in a multi-national environment, Team player
- Organized, Dependable, Resilient
- Ability to use basic Hand and Power tools
- Great Guest service with Cultural Awareness
- Good horticultural skills
- Ability to use basic hand and power tools and navigation equipment
Certification
- OOW UNLIMITED II/1
- STCW
- ENG 1 MEDICAL CERTIFICATE
- GMDSS RADIO OPERATOR
- ADVANCED FIRE FIGHTING
- PROFICIENCY IN SURVIVAL CRAFTS
- ECDIS and Radar Operations
- Ship Security Officer
- All document validity 2031
Languages
English
Full Professional
Interests
Sailing, Travelling/Camping, Photography, Dancing, Football
Timeline
Day worker
M/Y SPOILED II
Day worker
M/Y Ealu
Temp. Deckhand
M/Y MAKARIA
3rd Officer
Nicolaus Schulte
3rd Officer
Marianne Schulte
3rd Officer
Hanseatic Eagle
VISAS
• Available: Immediately
• Date of Birth: 31/07/1992
• Visa: B1B2 ,2029
• Language: English
• Nationality: Ghanaian
• Tattoos/Piercing: None
• Smoking: True Non Smoker
• Driving License: Valid