Jose D. Hernandez-Otero
Carolina,PR
Summary
Dedicated Boat Captain with expertise in maritime regulations and safety procedures. Proven ability to implement effective safety drills, ensuring crew preparedness and compliance, while optimizing vessel operations.
Overview
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1
Certification
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Boat Captain
Custom Charters on Call (305) 407-4700
11.2025 - Current
Boat Captain {Alternated Days{
KIDJ INC. (786) 356-6069 Oni Ferrero
05.2017 - Current
- Operated vessels safely, ensuring compliance with maritime regulations and navigation protocols.
- Supervised crew members, fostering teamwork and enhancing operational efficiency during excursions.
- Implemented safety procedures, reducing risk and improving emergency response readiness on board.
- Maintained vessel equipment, conducting regular inspections to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
Marine Boat Captain
Hernandez Lobster Fishing Florida Keys
05.2000 - Current
- Executed safe navigation of vessels in difficult conditions to uphold crew and equipment integrity.
- Managed daily operations of lobster fishing, optimizing routes for efficiency and catch quality.
- Developed training programs to enhance junior crew members' proficiency in fishing techniques and ensure compliance with safety protocols.
- Developed maintenance schedules for equipment, enhancing operational readiness and reducing downtime.
- Coordinated with regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with fishing regulations and environmental standards.
- Implemented safety drills, fostering a culture of preparedness among crew members during adverse conditions.
- Evaluated weather patterns to refine fishing strategies and enhance trip success rates.
- Optimized shipboard security measures through the implementation of modern surveillance technology and strict access control protocols.
- Conducted thorough inspections of vessel systems to identify and mitigate signs of malfunction or failure, enhancing safety protocols.
Marine Boat Captain
SEA TOW
12.2024 - 10.2027
Education
High School Diploma -
No Degree -
Marathon Community College
Marathon, FlSkills
- Boat handling
- Mooring operations
- Team management
- Maritime regulations
- Customer relations
- Excellent communication
Certification
- [Boat Captain] License 20 years.
Commercial Restricted species License 20 years
- Merchant Marine License 25 tons 5 years
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Boat Captain
Custom Charters on Call (305) 407-4700
11.2025 - Current
Marine Boat Captain
SEA TOW
12.2024 - 10.2027
Boat Captain {Alternated Days{
KIDJ INC. (786) 356-6069 Oni Ferrero
05.2017 - Current
Marine Boat Captain
Hernandez Lobster Fishing Florida Keys
05.2000 - Current
High School Diploma -
No Degree -
Marathon Community College