Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
License Endorsements and Certifications
Volunteer Work
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Jeremy Brock

Captain
17011 NE 19th Street Vancouver,WA

Summary

Summary


  • Dedicated and experienced ship handler with over a decade of experience in the maritime industry.
  • Expertise in conventional and Z-drive vessels, with a proven track record of safely and efficiently navigating vessels in challenging conditions.
  • Passionate about becoming a Columbia River Pilot, and eager to learn and grow in this unique and rewarding field.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with a strong commitment to safety.
  • Experienced and skilled Tugboat Captain possessing extensive knowledge of local water systems, navigational protocols and vessel handling techniques.
  • Adept at analyzing weather conditions, conducting risk assessments and making critical decisions under pressure.
  • A valuable asset to any team and can be counted on to get the job done.


Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Captain

Shaver Transportation
Portland, OR
01.2013 - Current
  • Specialize in operating knockout tows of up to 700 feet long up-river that regularly gross up to 15,000 dead weight tons.
  • Highly skilled tractor and conventional tug operator in ship assist and barge work.
  • Actively train new-hires regarding all aspects of tugboat operations including, but not limited to, captain check-off requirements as well as deckhand safety protocols and operations.
  • Assisted Port Captain reviewing the Lower Columbia River Harbor Safety Plan, East of Ryan Point section.
  • Assisting in development and implementation of a new digital vessel log system.
  • Currently manage all crew members along with the delegation of responsibilities for their designated job(s).
  • Took initiative to improve emergency drills by implementing realistic simulations to create a more effective training environment.
  • Independently networked with personal connections at HME Construction, Inc. leading to over $300k in additional business to Shaver during a lull in business.
  • Successfully assisted in Shavers’ first dead ship tow seamlessly across the Columbia River Bar.
  • Meticulously inspect tugs and barges to ensure safe environments.
  • Frequently assist vessels on and off the various dry-docks at Vigor Marine.

Deckhand

Shaver Transportation
Portland, OR
06.2010 - 01.2013

Captain

HME Construction Inc
Vancouver, WA
12.2016 - 06.2023
  • Relief Captain

Intern/Able Seaman Aboard the Nancy Foster

National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration, NOAA
Charleston, SC
01.2008 - 06.2010
  • Expert small boat coxswain.
  • Experienced crane operator; qualified in all operations and inspections.
  • Created the training manual for crew member operations pertaining to all deck equipment aboard the Nancy Foster.
  • Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.

Relief Deckhand

Columbia River Bar Pilots
Astoria, OR
01.2007 - 01.2008

Gunners Mate

U.S. Navy Active Duty
Bremerton, WA
08.2000 - 08.2002
  • Deployed during Operation Enduring Freedom.
  • Discharged Honorably

Education

Tractor Tug School

Pacific Maritime Institute
Seattle, WA
01.2012 - 09.2012

General Studies

Howard Community College
Columbia, MD
09.2009 - 12.2009

Seamanship

Tongue Point Seamanship Program
Astoria
01.2006 - 09.2008

Vessel Operations

Clatsop Community College
Astoria, OR
01.2006 - 09.2008

Criminal Justice

Central Texas College
Bremerton
01.2000 - 09.2002

High School Diploma -

Summit View High School
Vancouver
09.1999 - 06.2000

Camas High School
Camas, WA
06.1996 - 09.1999

Skills

Prioritizing Safety Protocols

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Timeline

Captain

HME Construction Inc
12.2016 - 06.2023

Captain

Shaver Transportation
01.2013 - Current

Tractor Tug School

Pacific Maritime Institute
01.2012 - 09.2012

Deckhand

Shaver Transportation
06.2010 - 01.2013

General Studies

Howard Community College
09.2009 - 12.2009

Intern/Able Seaman Aboard the Nancy Foster

National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration, NOAA
01.2008 - 06.2010

Relief Deckhand

Columbia River Bar Pilots
01.2007 - 01.2008

Seamanship

Tongue Point Seamanship Program
01.2006 - 09.2008

Vessel Operations

Clatsop Community College
01.2006 - 09.2008

Gunners Mate

U.S. Navy Active Duty
08.2000 - 08.2002

Criminal Justice

Central Texas College
01.2000 - 09.2002

High School Diploma -

Summit View High School
09.1999 - 06.2000

Camas High School
06.1996 - 09.1999

License Endorsements and Certifications

  

MMC Reference Number: 2764312

  • First Class Pilotage Unlimited Tonnage, Columbia River -Tansy Point to Ryan Point /Willamette River - Kelley Point to Ross Island
  • Master of Towing Inland
  • 1600-ton Master Inland
  • 200-ton Master Near Coastal
  • Mate of Towing Near Coastal
  • Radar Observer – Unlimited
  • ARPA
  • Bridge Resource Management
  • AB Limited
  • Fast Rescue Boat
  • STCW - 95
  • HAZWOPR
  • First Aid/ CPR

Volunteer Work

  • Port of Vancouver Community Tours - Q&A forums, shuttle speeches, and PowerPoint.
  • Elks Lodge - Holiday food service and toy drive, veteran and homeless outreach.
  • Riverview Elementary School - Tutoring students and classroom assistance.
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