Virgilio Aro
Houston,TX
Summary
Master Mariner with broad experience at sea, sailed 12 years as Master Mariner on board General Cargo and bulk carriers, and since 2007, served ashore for 17 years in the shipping industries and Marine Insurance as a Marine Surveyor, where I gained expertise and developed professional skills. I hold a bachelor’s degree in marine sciences, accomplished in the Peruvian Merchant Marine Academy and I earned my Master Mariner Certificate of Competence, Class I, which allowed me to gain expertise in conducting and managing ships. During my experience as a Marine Surveyor, I also obtained certifications from NCB/USCG in Dangerous Goods, Securing Non-Standardized Cargo, and Stability Calculations. and gained experience serving as a Marine Warranty Surveyor in the Offshore and shipping industries.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
CSL Global Ltd., Houston, TX. Marine Surveyor
CSL Global Ltd.
Houston, USA
04.2020 - 07.2024
- Conducting Marine Warranty Surveys in Houston, U.S.A
- Ports, Mexico, and Trinidad and Tobago, for project cargo on board vessels and inland sites, providing coordinated cargo risk management, and supervising the transportation and handling processes involved in multimodal transport.
CENO -Consultants of New Orleans LLC. Marine Surveyor
CENO -Consultants of New Orleans LLC.
04.2019 - 12.2019
- Coordinate management of CENO's whole operation
- Conducting Inspection and Draft Surveys of Dry Bulk cargo.
A1 Marine Surveyors Inc., Houston, TX. Marine Surveyor
A1 Marine Surveyors Inc.
Houston, USA
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Conducting Cargo Marine surveys in Houston, TX and New Orleans, LA area, USA, and Central and South America foreign ports
- Carried out Bunker Surveys, Draft and condition surveys, and Bunker stem surveys.
Independent Marine Surveyor/Consultant
Houston
08.2016 - 03.2018
- Conducting Marine Survey on Commercial vessels in the Houston, TX area.
Independent Marine Surveyor/Consultant
Houston
08.2016 - 03.2018
- Conducting Marine Survey on Commercial vessels in the Houston, TX area.
American Global Maritime Inc., Houston, TX. Marine Surveyor
American Global Maritime Inc.
Houston, USA
03.2013 - 08.2016
- Worked as Marine Warranty Surveyor/ Marine advisor in the Offshore Industry, attending offshore surveys: CMID Suitability surveys on Offshore barges, tugboats, anchor handling tugs, cable and pipe layer vessels, cargo vessels, pipe supply vessels, Dive support vessels, Flotel vessels
- MWS during installation of wind Farms
- MWS on marine Loadouts and Deep-sea towage approvals
- Marine advisory on board Jack-up Rigs and wet tows
- Providing marine ongoing advice to semi-submersible vessel mooring lines inspection concerning safe anchor handling and replacement operations
- MWS on Loadout, Sea fastening, Sailaway, and offloading on board of offshore barges using SPMTs and on board the offshore vessels.
National Cargo Bureau Inc. New Orleans. Marine Surveyor
National Cargo Bureau Inc.
New Orleans, USA
12.2010 - 02.2013
- Conducting surveys in Grain Stability Calculation and Cargo hold conditions for the vessels arriving in New Orleans, LA to load grain
- Conducted Off and On Hire bunker and Hold conditions, Draft Surveys, and Inspection of Grain cargo securing by the strapping method.
Maritech Commercial Inc., New Orleans, LA. Marine Surveyor
Maritech Commercial Inc.
New Orleans, USA
10.2007 - 11.2010
- Conducting Cargo Marine surveys in the New Orleans, LA area, USA, and foreign ports in Central and South America
- Carried out Bunker Surveys, Draft and condition surveys, and Bunker stem surveys
- Performed general, bulk, and heavy lift loading and discharge supervision
- Conducted Vessel’s On-Off hire and Condition, and P and I ship and/or cargo contamination damage claims
- Generated Inspection reports with photos attached and submitted them promptly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marine Sciences and Marine Transportation
Merchant Marine Academy “Admiral Miguel Grau”
Callao12.1975
Master Mariner - Navigation, Cargo Operation, Control Ship/crew O/b
Merchant Marine Academy “Admiral Miguel Grau”
Callao. Peru04.2001
Skills
- Inspections
- Team Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Supply/ Logistics
- Surveying Expertise
- Repairs Planning
- Critical Thinker
- Computer Literacy
Twiccard
TWIC card
Seagoingexperience
- Greek Owned Company: ETOLIAN MANAGEMENT INC., Bulk carrier vessels, 2004, 2007, over 10300
- Peruvian-owned Company: TRANSGAS SHIPPING LINES, LPG/Chemical carrier vessels, 2001, 2004, over 4000
- Peruvian-owned Company: NAVIERA AMAZONICA PERUANA S.A., General Cargo Ships, Jun.1992, 2001, over 10300
Licensescertificates
Certificate of Competency as Master Mariner (Foreign Going, unlimited tonnage)
Driverlicense
Valid Driver's License issued by Texas
Professionalcourses
- ABS Consulting. ISPS Implementation Course
- IBS. Internal Audit (ISM) Code Techniques
- BUREAU VERITAS. Quality Systems Internal Auditors Training ISO 9001:2000
- IPEN. Industrial Ultrasound (level 1) SNT-TC-1A (ASNT)
- NCB. Ship’s Stability
- NCB. Hazardous Materials Regulations
- NCB. Securing Non-Standardized Cargo
- NCB. Internal Hazardous Materials/ Dangerous Good Regulations Training Program
Personal Information
Nationality: American and Peruvian citizen
Timeline
CSL Global Ltd., Houston, TX. Marine Surveyor
CSL Global Ltd.
04.2020 - 07.2024
CENO -Consultants of New Orleans LLC. Marine Surveyor
CENO -Consultants of New Orleans LLC.
04.2019 - 12.2019
A1 Marine Surveyors Inc., Houston, TX. Marine Surveyor
A1 Marine Surveyors Inc.
04.2018 - 04.2019
Independent Marine Surveyor/Consultant
08.2016 - 03.2018
Independent Marine Surveyor/Consultant
08.2016 - 03.2018
American Global Maritime Inc., Houston, TX. Marine Surveyor
American Global Maritime Inc.
03.2013 - 08.2016
National Cargo Bureau Inc. New Orleans. Marine Surveyor
National Cargo Bureau Inc.
12.2010 - 02.2013
Maritech Commercial Inc., New Orleans, LA. Marine Surveyor
Maritech Commercial Inc.
10.2007 - 11.2010
Bachelor of Science - Marine Sciences and Marine Transportation
Merchant Marine Academy “Admiral Miguel Grau”
Master Mariner - Navigation, Cargo Operation, Control Ship/crew O/b
Merchant Marine Academy “Admiral Miguel Grau”
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