Joshua Sheffield

Captain of the Catherine B/ Susan W. In the Port of Gulfport.

Main body of work is ship assist, assisting the pilots dock/undock the ships that come to the Port of Gulfport. Also shift regulation barges from our barge terminal to pier.

• Identify potential hazards quickly, addressing them proactively to prevent accidents or damage to the vessel.
• Improved crew morale with effective leadership techniques that fostered teamwork while addressing individual needs or concerns promptly.
• Ensured compliance with all federal regulations by maintaining proper certifications and adhering to maritime laws during voyages.
• Performed meticulous record-keeping duties, documenting essential information such as maintenance logs, crew hours, and trip itineraries for future reference.
• Enhanced safety measures by implementing strict protocols and conducting regular equipment checks.

Mate on M/V Dee White (conventional harbor tug) 2010-2012

Mate/trainee on M/V Elizabeth B (tractor tug)

2012-2013

Mate on M/V Aura (tractor tug)

2013-2014

Captain on J.A. Bisso (conventional tug)

2014-2015

Captain on Archie T. Higgins (tractor tug)

2015-2019

Captain on Freedom (tractor tug) 2019-2022

Ship assist on Mississippi River for 12 years.

Zero accidents/injuries as mate or captain.

Maintained professional relationships with crew members. Always got along with everyone I have worked with.

Areas of work include from southwest pass to Baton Rouge.

Experience in many types of ship assist work from dead ship assist, head up and anchors, docking, undocking ships, birth shifts.

Assisted in a few dock fires and 1 barge fire

Assisted in rescue searches for MOB/sunk vessel.

Giving award by the Coast Guard commander of the New Orleans sector for assisting the M/V Creole Queen after she went dead ship and lost all power with 272 passengers on board, safely made fast to the vessel and towed them to safety.