Joshua Murphy
Utopia,Texas
Summary
Disciplined work ethic and a willingness to learn, licensed 3rd mate. Educated and trained
in the operations and navigation of ocean-going and inland waterway vessels.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Mate
Eddison Chouest Offshore
05.2023 - Current
- Enhanced vessel safety by conducting thorough inspections and maintaining equipment to meet regulatory standards.
- Improved communication between crew members by implementing a structured daily briefing system.
- Assisted in navigation tasks, utilizing advanced electronic systems to ensure safe passage through challenging waters.
- Conducted regular drills to maintain proficiency in essential skills such as firefighting, life-saving techniques, and damage control procedures.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to develop contingency plans for potential emergency situations.
- Upheld the highest standards of maritime law compliance, promoting a culture of safety and professionalism among the crew.
- Reduced fuel consumption through careful route planning and monitoring of vessel conditions.
- Maintained detailed voyage records, facilitating accurate tracking of progress and performance metrics.
Mate
Rose Cay Maritime
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Utilized navigation expertise and tools to set courses and determine ship position throughout travel.
- Directed ships' speeds using specialized knowledge of local winds, water depths and hazards.
- Planned routes and travel speeds to meet scheduling and delivery goals.
- Consulted various maps, charts, weather reports and navigation equipment to determine and direct boat movements.
- Operated large marine vessels by adjusting speed, steering craft and utilizing navigation instruments.
MTO
G&H Towing Company
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Docked and undocked vessel using radios, depth finders, radars, lights, lighthouses and buoys to make safe and accurate operational decisions.
- Kept watch aboard vessels to identify changing conditions or potential issues and implement corrective actions.
- Prevented ships under navigational control from engaging in unsafe operations.
- Towed and maneuvered vessels in harbors and open seas, communicating movements to passing vessels.
Able Bodied Seaman
Signet Maritime
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Enhanced vessel safety by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs on deck equipment.
- Assisted in navigation tasks, contributing to the efficient operation of the ship''s journey.
- Performed lookout duties, ensuring the timely detection of potential hazards and obstacles.
- Participated in emergency drills and responded effectively during actual emergencies, maintaining crew and vessel safety.
- Manned small boats and winches and performed minor repairs and maintenance work to keep vessels in service.
- Performed deck maintenance and upkeep and reported abnormalities.
- Chipped, painted and ground deck to maintain structural integrity.
Line Runner
Houston Boatmen Associati
02.2020 - 08.2021
- Assist in ship docking/ sailing operations by means of securing or releasing ship hawsers
- Small boat operations
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
Lodge Assistant
Sabinal River Lodge
09.2018 - 01.2020
- Trimmed trees, bushes and shrubs to keep vegetation aesthetically pleasing.
- Maintained grounds of residential and commercial properties by mowing lawns, trimming hedges and planting flowers.
- Performed regular watering and fertilizing of lawns, trees and shrubs to promote healthy vegetation growth.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues professionally.
- Enhanced guest satisfaction by maintaining clean and orderly hotel rooms and common areas.
- Enhanced guest satisfaction by efficiently managing check-ins and checkouts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marine Transportation
Texas A&M University
Galveston, TX12.2020
Skills
- Crew Management
- Boat maintenance
- Environmental awareness
- Guest experiences
- Safety Procedures
- Firefighting activities
- Crane Operations
- First Aid Training
- Operating mowers and tractors
- Grounds Maintenance
- Firearm Safety
- Deboning meat
Timeline
Mate
Eddison Chouest Offshore
05.2023 - Current
Mate
Rose Cay Maritime
09.2022 - 03.2023
MTO
G&H Towing Company
01.2022 - 07.2022
Able Bodied Seaman
Signet Maritime
08.2021 - 12.2021
Line Runner
Houston Boatmen Associati
02.2020 - 08.2021
Lodge Assistant
Sabinal River Lodge
09.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Marine Transportation
Texas A&M University
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