Ivan Ernesto Salas Noriega
Miami,FL
Summary
Seasoned Boat Captain with a proven track record at Texas Star International, adept in boat handling and team management. Skillfully navigated challenging waters, significantly enhancing crew morale and passenger satisfaction. Demonstrates exceptional proficiency in maritime regulations and environmental awareness, ensuring safe and efficient voyages.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Boat Captain
Texas Star International
Miami, FL
10.2024 - Current
- Identified potential hazards quickly, addressing them proactively to prevent accidents or damage to the vessel.
- Navigated challenging waters skillfully, ensuring safe and efficient transit of passengers and cargo.
- Improved crew morale with effective leadership techniques that fostered teamwork while addressing individual needs or concerns promptly.
- Conducted informative tours for passengers, sharing knowledge about local history, wildlife, and points of interest.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and accommodating special requests during charters.
- Maintained open communication channels between ship owners or charterers regarding voyage progress or any emergent issues requiring attention.
- Ensured compliance with all federal regulations by maintaining proper certifications and adhering to maritime laws during voyages.
- Maintained records of daily activities, weather and sea conditions, pollution control efforts and passenger status.
- Checked for spills and other pollutants to communicate findings to land staff.
- Maintained vessel in pristine condition through diligent cleaning, maintenance, and repairs for optimal performance.
- Interacted with team members, encouraging each to be outgoing and offer excellent service to customers.
Mate/Maintenance Technician/Captain
Cintron Transport
Miami, FL
01.2023 - 09.2024
Boat Captain
Self-employeed Supreme M/Y
Miami
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Identified potential hazards quickly, addressing them proactively to prevent accidents or damage to the vessel.
- Navigated challenging waters skillfully, ensuring safe and efficient transit of passengers and cargo.
- Performed meticulous record-keeping duties, documenting essential information such as maintenance logs, crew hours, and trip itineraries for future reference.
- Assisted in the training of new crew members to ensure they were well-prepared for their roles onboard the vessel as it pertains to safety practices and operational tasks.
- Preserved the integrity of marine ecosystems by adhering to responsible boating practices and promoting awareness among passengers about environmental stewardship.
- Coordinated logistics at ports-of-call including customs clearance procedures, docking arrangements, refueling activities, and waste disposal management.
Boat Captain
Self-employeed
Miami, FL
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Identified potential hazards quickly, addressing them proactively to prevent accidents or damage to the vessel.
- Navigated challenging waters skillfully, ensuring safe and efficient transit of passengers and cargo.
- Improved crew morale with effective leadership techniques that fostered teamwork while addressing individual needs or concerns promptly.
- Conducted informative tours for passengers, sharing knowledge about local history, wildlife, and points of interest.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and accommodating special requests during charters.
First Mate
Texas Star International
Miami, FL
04.2020 - 08.2021
- Addressed guest needs, questions, or concerns to create optimum experience onboard.
- Used online catalogs and local merchants to order parts and materials for vessel.
- Handled lines to moor vessels to wharfs, tie up vessels to other vessels and rig towing lines.
- Utilized hoisting equipment to load and unload necessary vessel equipment and supplies.
Education
STCW's - Maritime Training
MPT
Fort Lauderdale, FL12.2023
Audio Engineer - Audio And Music Production
SAE
North Miami Beach, FL05.2020
Skills
- Boat handling
- Mooring Operations
- Team Management
- Route Planning
- First Aid Proficiency
- Environmental awareness
- Anchoring techniques
- Multilingual Abilities
- Maritime Regulations Knowledge
- Electronic Equipment Operation
- Weather forecasting
- Fuel management
- Passenger care
Certification
Stcw's
safe course boating education
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Boat Captain
Texas Star International
10.2024 - Current
Mate/Maintenance Technician/Captain
Cintron Transport
01.2023 - 09.2024
Boat Captain
Self-employeed Supreme M/Y
01.2022 - 01.2023
Boat Captain
Self-employeed
09.2021 - 01.2022
First Mate
Texas Star International
04.2020 - 08.2021
STCW's - Maritime Training
MPT
Audio Engineer - Audio And Music Production
SAE