Jeffrey Davis
Chinook,WA
Summary
A Fishing Boat Captain with extensive experience at fishing, boat maintenance, safety, & time management while excelling in boat handling and team management. Proven ability to navigate challenging waters while ensuring compliance with maritime regulations. Recognized for fostering teamwork and maintaining safety protocols, contributing to operational efficiency and environmental stewardship. Proficient in first aid, ready for swift emergency response.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fishing Boat Captain
Self Employed
- Operated various vessels under supervision, adhering to safety protocols and regulations.
- Assisted in routine maintenance tasks, ensuring vessel readiness for operations.
- Learned navigation techniques and local maritime laws to enhance operational safety.
- Supported crew members during drills, promoting teamwork and emergency preparedness.
- Monitored weather conditions to ensure safe travel on designated routes.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas, contributing to operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to execute daily tasks effectively and safely.
- Participated in training sessions on equipment handling and emergency response procedures.
- 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.
- 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.
- Maintained open communication channels between ship owners or charterers regarding voyage progress or any emergent issues requiring attention.
- Checked for spills and other pollutants to communicate findings to land staff.
- Calculated sightings of land by using electronic sounding devices.
- Managed financial aspects of the vessel''s operation by tracking expenses, creating budgets, and handling payments from clients.
- Preserved the integrity of marine ecosystems by adhering to responsible boating practices and promoting awareness among passengers about environmental stewardship.
- Maintained vessel in pristine condition through diligent cleaning, maintenance, and repairs for optimal performance.
- Collaborated with crew members to ensure smooth operations, maintaining a professional work environment on board.
- Assessed course and weather to assist with managing passenger safety.
- Maximized fuel efficiency through careful route planning and monitoring engine performance regularly.
- Provided swift emergency response when needed by utilizing expert knowledge in first aid procedures as well as search-and-rescue operations at sea.
- Performed meticulous record-keeping duties, documenting essential information such as maintenance logs, crew hours, and trip itineraries for future reference.
- Coordinated logistics at ports-of-call including customs clearance procedures, docking arrangements, refueling activities, and waste disposal management.
- 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.
- Identified patterns and trends that resulted in undesirable outcomes or compromised program compliance and developed corrective action plans.
- Adhered to laws and regulations based on voyage locations.
- Docked and undocked vessel using radios, depth finders, radars, lights, lighthouses and buoys to make safe and accurate operational decisions.
- Kept watch aboard vessels to identify changing conditions or potential issues and implement corrective actions.
- Thoroughly inspected boats before each embarkment to verify maximum reliability.
- Set ships' courses to avoid reefs, outlying shoals or other hazards using lighthouses or buoys.
- Learned to operate new technology systems and procedures through instruction, simulators and models.
- Operated large marine vessels by adjusting speed, steering craft and utilizing navigation instruments.
- Towed and maneuvered vessels in harbors and open seas, communicating movements to passing vessels.
- Loaded cargo according to ship capacity and appropriate weight load distribution.
- Planned routes and travel speeds to meet scheduling and delivery goals.
- Navigated vessel routes and used navigation equipment to verify accuracy of calculations.
- Took responsibility for ship operations in cases of injury or illness.
- Consulted maps, weather reports or navigation equipment to determine and direct ship movements.
- Employed telecommunications equipment to coordinate marine traffic and organize navigation.
- Directed and coordinated crew members and workers and maintained strict operational schedules and profit targets.
- Managed efficient supply and food replenishment at port stops.
- Consulted various maps, charts, weather reports, and navigation equipment to determine and direct boat movements.
- Maintained boat logs and oversaw cargo storage on or below decks, securing items, and protecting products from damage or loss.
- Assisted corporate or private vessels in distress during maritime rescue operations.
- Interviewed and hired crew members and assigned watches or living quarters to crew members.
- Verified presence of cargo-handling gear, lifesaving equipment and dredging gear prior to departures.
- Verified hydraulic fluid, air pressure and oxygen levels to check on systems operations.
Captian
F/V Maverick
09.2017 - Current
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Captain
F/V Alaska Trojan
09.2016 - 09.2024
Captain
Patricia Lee Inc
01.1980 - 09.2015
- Conduct pre-flight inspections to ensure aircraft safety and compliance with regulations.
- Navigate complex air traffic control instructions during flight operations.
- Collaborate with crew members to develop effective flight plans and schedules.
- Monitor and manage aircraft systems throughout all phases of flight.
Captain & Crew
Melanie Inc
09.1977 - 09.1980
Crewman
F/V Pacific Queen
1976 - 1977
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Warrenton High School
Warrenton OR1975
Skills
Boat handling
Certification
First Aid
Safety trainer
Fire fighting
Timeline
Captian
F/V Maverick
09.2017 - Current
Captain
F/V Alaska Trojan
09.2016 - 09.2024
Captain
Patricia Lee Inc
01.1980 - 09.2015
Captain & Crew
Melanie Inc
09.1977 - 09.1980
Fishing Boat Captain
Self Employed
Crewman
F/V Pacific Queen
1976 - 1977
High School Diploma -
Warrenton High School