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Overview
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Education
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John Kerwick

John Kerwick

Austin,United States

Summary

I am in the process of switching to a shore-based position in order to spend more time with my family. Over the course of my career, I have acquired a broad range of experience across multiple sectors, including operations, personnel, and logistics. I understand the intricacies and challenges that these areas present. Consistently, I have delivered the desired results for both the company and our clients. In my inaugural year at Tidewater, I managed to resolve several complex and problematic operations successfully. Consequently, Tidewater appointed me as a troubleshooting captain. I was dispatched to various sites experiencing operational or personnel issues, where my judgment and decision-making skills were relied upon.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Captain, Dynamic Positioning Offshore Supply Vessels

Tidewater Marine, UK Division
01.2001 - 10.2022
  • Overall command of vessel operations and crew management.
  • Implemented dynamic positioning techniques to maintain precise location during operations.
  • Developed vessel navigation strategies to ensure safe and effective routes in various conditions.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency through the optimization of workflows and allocation of resources during client operations.
  • Coordinated emergency response procedures to effectively address and mitigate maritime incidents.
  • Maintained detailed records of vessel operations and navigational routes
  • Acted as the Company representative / liaison on location
  • Assigned responsibilities to officers considered competent

Captain, Offshore Supply Vessels

Seabulk Offshore
Lafayette, Louisiana
07.1986 - 11.2000

• Commanded overall vessel operations • Operated the vessel in compliance with local regulations • Made daily decisions on vessel and crew safety, enhancing port security levels • Served as the company's representative and liaison • Established vessel security watch levels at or above those of ports • Assigned duties and tasks to competent crew members • Strictly followed pollution prevention protocols • Managed the loading, unloading, and storage of cargo • Ensured continuous shipboard security watch • Organized watch schedules and evaluated crew members • Kept meticulous records of vessel operations and navigation • Conducted safety meetings and weekly emergency drills • Ensured vessel and crew adhered to USCG-issued COI standards • Operated across the Gulf of Mexico, Middle East, West Africa, and Asia

Education

D.P. Operator (Unlimited) - Advanced Dynamic Positioning course

DP Centre, London, United Kingdom
05.2005 - 06.2005

graduated, Dynamic Positioning Unlimited Operators license

Graduated - Dynamic Positioning Induction Course

Konigsberg Maritime Training, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
06.2004 - 07.2004

graduated,

GMDSS, STCW Compliance - Global Marine Distress Safety Systems, STCW95 Compliance

Warsash Maritime Academy, South Hampton, United Kingdom
02.2000 - 03.2000

B.A. - Communications / Marketing

Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX
09.1987 - 06.1992

Master Mariner, US Merchant Marine - Masters License Unlimited Tonnage

Houston Marine, Houston, TX
01.1986

graduated, Dynamic Positioning Unlimited Operators license

Skills

  • Calm in High-Pressure Environments
  • Strategic Decision Making
  • Collaborative Teamwork Abilities
  • Performance Encouragement
  • Ensuring Consistency
  • Strong Interpersonal Skills
  • Results-Oriented Leadership
  • Systematic Approach
  • Precision-Driven
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Maritime Operations
  • Coordinated Project Execution
  • Risk Management Strategies
  • Emergency management
  • Safety Management Systems
  • Regulatory Environmental Compliance
  • Advanced First Aid and CPR
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Customer Engagement
  • Fire Suppression Techniques
  • Task Prioritization Skills
  • Effective Conflict Management
  • Crisis Response

Timeline

DP Centre - D.P. Operator (Unlimited), Advanced Dynamic Positioning course
05.2005 - 06.2005
Konigsberg Maritime Training - Graduated , Dynamic Positioning Induction Course
06.2004 - 07.2004
Captain, Dynamic Positioning Offshore Supply Vessels - Tidewater Marine, UK Division
01.2001 - 10.2022
Warsash Maritime Academy - GMDSS, STCW Compliance , Global Marine Distress Safety Systems, STCW95 Compliance
02.2000 - 03.2000
Stephen F. Austin State University - B.A., Communications / Marketing
09.1987 - 06.1992
Captain, Offshore Supply Vessels - Seabulk Offshore
07.1986 - 11.2000
Houston Marine - Master Mariner, US Merchant Marine, Masters License Unlimited Tonnage
John Kerwick