Kenneth Williams
Eight Mile,AL
Summary
Accomplished maritime professional with leadership qualities honed at Gulf Resource as 1st Captain, ensuring safe navigation and compliance with USCG standards. Expert in crew resource management and vessel maintenance, with a proven track record in problem-solving and teamwork. Successfully led safety drills, enhancing operational efficiency, Over 25 years Experience
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
1st Captain
Gulf Resource
03.2010 - 09.2025
1st Captain on DP1 OSV responsible for safe navigation of vessel and crew. Made sure all USCG, ISM policy and procedures are follow. Over training of crew safety meetings and drills.
Upkeep of Vessel finances, Taking Orders From Oil Company Rep.
2nd Captain/ AB
Edison Chouest Offshore
06.2004 - 12.2009
Started at Chouest as AB(Able Seaman) On 240 Ft OSV Working Engine Room Dept. Taking orders from Chief Engineer, assisting in Prevented Maintenance and Serving of Vessel Equipment/Engines
Moved up to Mate took orders from 1st Captain,Over daily operation and projects of Crew. Upkeep of charts and navigation hazards.
OS Engineer
SEACOR Marine
03.1999 - 05.2004
Started my career offshore with Seacor at 19 as a Deckhand/OS
was lead rigger of vessel cargo operation .When to school for AB,
QMED and Tankerman. Worked Engine Room Dept as lead Engineer. Over pumping operations of base oils and dry bulk to oil rigs. Responsible for vessel maintenance and logs
Education
Dynamic Positioning -
Kongsberg
Houston, TX06-2013
MARSEC Safe Gulf STCW -
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA06-2011
500 Ton Masters AB QMED PSV Tankerman FCC Radio - Maritime
Sea School
Mobile, AL12-2004
High School Diploma -
Citronelle High
Citronelle, AL05-1998
Skills
- Leadership qualities
- Crew resource management
- Professional attitude
- Public Speaking
- Teamwork
- Problem Solving
Certification
Fire Fighting First Aid CPR/AED HAZWOPER/HAZMAT
H2S/Respirator Protection Incident Prevention
Fire Prevention Awareness Water Survival/HUET
Confined Spaces Lockout/Tagout Safe Gulf
Timeline
1st Captain
Gulf Resource
03.2010 - 09.2025
2nd Captain/ AB
Edison Chouest Offshore
06.2004 - 12.2009
OS Engineer
SEACOR Marine
03.1999 - 05.2004
Dynamic Positioning -
Kongsberg
MARSEC Safe Gulf STCW -
Delgado Community College
500 Ton Masters AB QMED PSV Tankerman FCC Radio - Maritime
Sea School
High School Diploma -
Citronelle High
Safety Training
Working Offshore has taught me one thing Awareness.. Working in one of the most dangerous environments with High Sea and strong winds
Your every move has to be pre-calculated and being aware of your surroundings is a must...
25 years at sea and I took my Safety and of my crew very serious, making sure every step was taking to ensure safe environment through
JSA and prejob safety meetings