Joel Bowden

• Operated deck machinery during vessel operations and maintenance tasks.
• Maintained cleanliness and organization of deck areas and equipment.
• Conducted routine inspections of life-saving equipment for readiness and compliance.
• Collaborated with crew members to perform cargo handling and stowage tasks.
• Participated in emergency drills to ensure preparedness for various situations.
• Followed established protocols for securing vessels during docking and undocking procedures.
• Performed general maintenance duties on board ship such as painting, chipping rust and cleaning decks.
• Participated in regular safety drills such as abandon ship drill, fire drill, man-overboard drill.
• Followed instructions from Commanding Officer regarding operation of the vessel at sea.

• Carried out instructions issued by captain regarding docking procedures.
• Fastened handling lines and moorings to prevent boats, barges and equipment from drifting away.
• Maintained a clean deck area through daily sweeping and scrubbing of surfaces.
• Performed vessel maintenance services, including cleaning, painting and basic repairs.
• Performed safety checks on all equipment and gear prior to use.
• Communicated effectively with other vessels via radio transmissions.
• Used lines, wires and stationary winches to build and break tow.

Manage barge shifting, tow building, dock activity, and fleet organization.

• Perform a variety of tasks which include but not limited to standard housekeeping duties, painting, chipping, transferring rigging, vessel and barge maintenance, midstream fuel transfers, cooking, assisting in making bridges and locks, build and break tow by using lines, wires, ratchets and stationary winches

• housekeeping duties, painting, chipping, transferring rigging, vessel and barge maintenance, midstream fuel transfers, cooking, assisting in making bridges and locks, build and break tow by using lines, wires, ratchets and stationary winches
• Maintained cleanliness and safety of deck areas during operations and crew activities.
• Collaborated with crew members to ensure efficient daily operations on the vessel.
• Handled rigging, lines and tow to increase equipment longevity.
• Communicated effectively with other vessels via radio transmissions.
• Inspected firefighting, lifesaving and other equipment on boat to maintain functionality.