Kevin Schmit
Greenland,NH
Summary
Seasoned Boat Captain with 35 years of expertise in navigating marine vessels efficiently using specialized knowledge. Proficient in maintain safe operations using navigational equipment, communication, planning and awareness of natural and manmade obstacles. Attentive Captain ready to enhance performance of hardworking crew. Accustomed to monitoring weather conditions and adapting routes. Skillful and focused with drive for promoting crew member development.
Retired corporate sales & marketing professional in the environmental industry.
Licensed Boat Captain (USCG 50-ton Masters Captains license) with more than 12,000 miles of navigation experience (trans ocean, offshore and inland).
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Boat Captain
Self Employed
- Adhered to safety protocols, assessing weather variables to promote passenger and vessel safety.
- Operated communications systems and equipment to transmit and receive messages related to waterway navigation and traffic management.
- Checked navigation tools and telecommunications equipment prior to embarking on journeys to verify operational status.
- Coordinated fueling, repairs and other port activities to properly maintain ship.
- Set courses by using area plotting sheets, compasses and sextants.
- Steered boats along plotted routes to transport
- Navigated courses and determined speeds using navigation tools.
- Operated boat radios to maintain open avenues for exchanging information needed by operators.
- Utilized navigation resources to chart routes and maintain optimal course for vessel.
- Managed docking and undocking maneuvers for ships as long as 25 meters.
- Determined ship course and location using celestial markers to back up navigation equipment and software systems.
- Stood watch to manage operating conditions and handle risks arising during voyages.
- Inspected equipment and completed basic repairs to maintain safety and efficiency of each trip.
- Used measuring tools to verify safety of planned navigational routes.
- Selected optimal routes and speeds to guide vessels to destinations in and meet schedule demands.
- Oversaw ship operations during travel and kept watch for hazards.
Boat Captain
Smile Maker Charters
11.2020 - Current
- Adhered to safety protocols, assessing weather variables to promote passenger and vessel safety.
- Operated communications systems and equipment to transmit and receive messages related to waterway navigation and traffic management.
- Checked navigation tools and telecommunications equipment prior to embarking on journeys to verify operational status.
- Arranged for ship to be fueled and repaired.
- Oversaw boat operations during travel and kept watch for hazards.
- Selected optimal routes and speeds to guide vessels to destinations in and meet schedule demands.
- Used measuring tools to verify safety of planned navigational routes.
- Inspected equipment and completed basic repairs to maintain safety and efficiency of each trip.
- Followed marine regulations applicable to planned route locations.
- Maintained peak performance in varying conditions and researched weather, wind, current and tide conditions to avoid and manage issues.
- Stood watch to manage operating conditions and handle risks arising during multiple voyages, including ocean crossings.
- Utilized navigation resources to chart routes and maintain optimal course for vessel.
- Navigated courses and determined speeds using navigation tools.
- Communicated with passing vessels using visible and audible signals.
Education
USCG 50-ton Masters Captains License -
Captains Academy
Maine, USA03.1993
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Plymouth State College
Plymouth, NH12.1987
PADI Certified - Diver
PADI
New Hampshire, USA05.1987
Skills
- Ship navigation
- Navigation expertise
- Route planning
- Marine safety procedures
- Radar information interpretation
- Safety equipment
- Geographic knowledge
- Route navigation software
- Waterway navigation
- Communication system management
- Deck and boat seamanship
- Map reading and interpretation
- Safety management
- Boat safety maintenance
- Route Navigation
- Vessel navigation
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Boat Captain
Smile Maker Charters
11.2020 - Current
Boat Captain
Self Employed
USCG 50-ton Masters Captains License -
Captains Academy
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Plymouth State College
PADI Certified - Diver
PADI
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