Overview
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Education
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John Kerwick

Austin,TX

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Captain, D P OSV's

Tiderwater Marine, West Africa
Houston, TX
02.2001 - 10.2022
  • As vessel commander, I leveraged dynamic positioning technology for precise operations, and optimized workflows for improved efficiency. I maintained meticulous records, delegated tasks, and prioritized safety with briefings and drills. My operational areas were, West Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, where I ensured safe and efficient navigation in diverse conditions, managed shipboard security, and established watch rotations.

Captain OSV's

Seabulk Offshore
New Orleans , LA
10.1987 - 12.2000
  • As captain, I ensured safe vessel operations in compliance with all maritime laws. I led the crew, implemented security measures, and oversaw cargo handling, watch schedules, and emergency drills. My operational areas were the Gulf of Mexico, West Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.

OS, AB, 3rd - 1st Mate

Sea/Mar
Lafayette, LA
05.1982 - 07.1987
  • Chipped, scrubbed, spice line, and whatever else I was told to do... happily.
  • Held bridge and security watches.
  • I performed drills and was a member of the firefighting team.
  • Maintained watch on the assigned bridge station.
  • As the 3rd Mate, I trained new crew members.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
  • Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
  • Evacuated offshore drilling rigs during hurricanes and other emergency situations.

Education

D.P. Systems

London Dynamic Positioning Center
London, United Kingdom
03-2004

Global Marine Distress Systems, GMDSS

Warsash Maritime Academy
11-2000

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX
05-1992

Master Mariner

Houston Marine, Exam Prep
USCG Regional Exam Center, Houston TX
09-1987

Skills

  • Strategic leadership
  • Analytical Problem Solving
  • Team Development
  • Safety Compliance Strategies
  • Risk Management
  • Environmental regulations
  • Operations Management
  • Customer relationships
  • Performance monitoring
  • Compliance Management
  • Logistics oversight
  • Scheduling coordination
  • Warehouse operations
  • Skilled in software system applications

Timeline

Captain, D P OSV's

Tiderwater Marine, West Africa
02.2001 - 10.2022

Captain OSV's

Seabulk Offshore
10.1987 - 12.2000

OS, AB, 3rd - 1st Mate

Sea/Mar
05.1982 - 07.1987

D.P. Systems

London Dynamic Positioning Center

Global Marine Distress Systems, GMDSS

Warsash Maritime Academy

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Stephen F. Austin State University

Master Mariner

Houston Marine, Exam Prep
John Kerwick