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Jonathan Hopson

Lumberton,TX

Summary

Seasoned maritime leader with a track record of enhancing safety and efficiency at Blessey Marine. Excelled in disaster management and navigational expertise, steering crew towards 100% compliance with environmental regulations. Known for exceptional team leadership and a proactive approach to problem-solving, consistently delivering beyond employer expectations.

Diligent wheelman bringing proven history of organizing maintenance and supply tasks at each port location. Skilled in communicating tasks to crew members and liaising with captain to provide vessel support. Prepared to fulfill any associate role and bring value to dedicated crew.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Vessel Wheelman

Blessey Marine
05.2019 - Current
  • Trained employees on safety guidelines and efficient emergency protocols to optimize responses.
  • Secured boats to docks with mooring lines and cast off lines to enable departure.
  • Oversaw [Number] crew members on daily basis, verifying safety compliance, maintenance management and general team member performance.
  • Developed and implemented detailed maintenance schedules for boat operations, equipment management and motor upkeep.
  • Towed, pushed or guided other boats, barges or rafts.
  • Performed inspections to complete regular and preventive maintenance on [Type] and [Type] equipment, keeping optimal functionality, performance, and durability for each piece of equipment under care.
  • Kept up to date on crew needs and inventories in order to maintain adequate supplies for forecasted demand.
  • Maintained steering and navigation equipment in good working order to prevent errors and unnecessary delays.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all vessel personnel.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.

Boat Captain

Higman Marine
10.2007 - 05.2019
  • Assessed course and weather to assist with managing passenger safety.
  • Maintained records of daily activities, weather and sea conditions, pollution control efforts and passenger status.
  • Calculated sightings of land by using electronic sounding devices.
  • Checked for spills and other pollutants to communicate findings to land staff.
  • Identified patterns and trends that resulted in undesirable outcomes or compromised program compliance and developed corrective action plans.
  • Prioritized safety procedures when operating vessels, controlling speed, berthing and unberthing, giving optimal protection to crew and equipment.
  • Adhered to laws and regulations based on voyage locations.
  • Verified presence of cargo-handling gear, lifesaving equipment and dredging gear prior to departures.
  • Determined speeds by using charts, area plotting sheets and compasses.
  • Directed ships' speeds using specialized knowledge of local winds, water depths and hazards.
  • Maintained timetables by monitoring and managing loading and discharging of cargo and passengers and arranging for boat to be fueled, restocked with supplies and repaired.
  • Set ships' courses to avoid reefs, outlying shoals or other hazards using lighthouses or buoys.
  • Applied thorough navigation knowledge to determine geographical location and speed with or without assistive devices.
  • Took responsibility for ship operations in cases of injury or illness.
  • Thoroughly inspected boats before each embarkment to verify maximum reliability.
  • Researched and evaluated natural phenomena to minimize issues regarding tides, currents, winds and weather events.
  • Learned to operate new technology systems and procedures through instruction, simulators and models.
  • Docked and undocked vessel using radios, depth finders, radars, lights, lighthouses and buoys to make safe and accurate operational decisions.
  • 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.
  • Directed and coordinated crew members and workers and maintained strict operational schedules and profit targets.
  • Planned routes and travel speeds to meet scheduling and delivery goals.
  • Navigated vessel routes and used navigation equipment to verify accuracy of calculations.
  • 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.
  • Consulted maps, weather reports or navigation equipment to determine and direct ship movements.
  • Operated large marine vessels by adjusting speed, steering craft and utilizing navigation instruments.
  • Assisted corporate or private vessels in distress during maritime rescue operations.
  • Verified hydraulic fluid, air pressure and oxygen levels to check on systems operations.
  • Utilized navigation expertise and tools to set courses and determine ship position throughout travel.
  • Kept watch aboard vessels to identify changing conditions or potential issues and implement corrective actions.
  • Managed efficient supply and food replenishment at port stops.
  • Prevented ships under navigational control from engaging in unsafe operations.
  • Protected ship and personnel by signaling passing vessels with flashing lights, flags, radios and whistles.
  • Completed regular vessel inspections to identify deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.

Education

High School Diploma -

Nederland High
Nederland, TX
06-1994

Skills

  • Proficient in Marine Engineering Principles
  • Maritime Safety Regulations
  • Disaster Management Oversight
  • Environmental Regulations Compliance
  • Team Leadership
  • Navigational Expertise for Vessels
  • Effective Resource Allocation
  • Route Navigation Expertise
  • Manage Crew Operations
  • Approachable Professional Attitude
  • Knowledge of USCG Compliance

Certification

Forklift certified

Work Availability

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Timeline

Vessel Wheelman

Blessey Marine
05.2019 - Current

Boat Captain

Higman Marine
10.2007 - 05.2019

High School Diploma -

Nederland High

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