Joshua Wood
Biloxi,MS
Summary
Hardworking Apprentice Mate with ambition to take on new challenges. Fierce work ethic, adaptability, and first-rate interpersonal skills. Experience in tug driving with knowledge of harbor navigation. Effective in communication with other vessels along the harbor and using radar equipment.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Apprentice Mate
Harbor Docking and Towing
Lake Charles, LA
12.2023 - Current
- Maintained a clean and organized working environment onboard the vessel.
- Wash down exterior of vessel while docked or moored in port areas.
- Learning how to steer the boat and working on getting TOAR.
- Participated in drills such as firefighting, lifeboat launching, abandon ship procedures.
- Helping in mooring the boat when arriving, leaving port.
- Operated firefighting equipment such as fire hoses and extinguishers in case of emergency situations.
- Prepared meals for crew members and served them at meal times.
- Communicated effectively with other vessels via radio transmissions.
- Performed deck maintenance such as chipping and painting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Maritime Transportation
Texas A&M University Maritime Acedemy
Galveston, TX08-2023
Skills
- First Aid Training
- Radio communication
- Vessel maintenance
- Painting and Preservation
- Boat handling
- Deck Operations
- Knot Tying Proficiency
- Sailing terminology
Certification
- 3rd Mate Unlimited License
- Dynamic Positioning Basic Certificate
Languages
English
Professional
Leadership
- Captain for High School Baseball Team
- Squad Leader for Texas A&M
Timeline
Apprentice Mate
Harbor Docking and Towing
12.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Maritime Transportation
Texas A&M University Maritime Acedemy