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Matthew Martinelli

Pine Bush,New York

Summary

Resourceful Cadet dedicated to high productivity and efficient completion of tasks. Possesses specialized skills in navigation, safety procedures, and emergency response coordination. Excels in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, leveraging these soft skills to ensure smooth operations on a vessel. Committed to maintaining rigorous standards of safety and operational integrity onboard.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Deck Cadet

SUNY Maritime College
The Bronx, NEW YORK
08.2021 - Current
  • Accumulated over 365 sea days through summer sea terms, training cruises, and training cruises.
  • Assisted in the navigation of vessels on international voyages by plotting courses, monitoring progress, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Maintained a watch on the bridge to ensure safe operations at sea, lookout duties, and navigational equipment.
  • Performed regular maintenance tasks on deck equipment including painting, cleaning rust spots and repairing minor damages.
  • Conducted daily rounds of the vessel's deck area to check for any damage or irregularities.
  • Updated vessel logbooks with relevant information related to navigation, weather conditions and other matters concerning the ship's operation.
  • Prepared mooring lines for arrival and departure of vessels to ports and supervised mooring activities as directed by senior officers.
  • Operated winches during vessel maneuvers such as anchoring or berthing alongside piers and docks.

Health Services Assistant

SUNY Maritime College
The Bronx, NEW YORK
01.2022 - Current
  • Assisted in the preparation of patient rooms and exam areas by stocking supplies, changing linens, setting up equipment and ensuring privacy.
  • Provided support to medical staff with tasks such as taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, entering data into the electronic health records system, and providing patients with instructions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marine Transportation

SUNY Maritime College
Throggs Neck, NY
05.2025

Skills

  • Vessel navigation
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Maritime rescue operations
  • Time Management
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Safety Procedures
  • Radar operation
  • Navigation expertise
  • Technical knowledge
  • Decision-Making

Certification

  • Third Mate’s License upon graduation
  • ISM Certified
  • Firefighter Certified
  • GMDSS Certified

Coursework

  • Navigation
  • Ship Handling and Maneuvering
  • Maritime Law and Regulations
  • Maritime Safety and Environmental Protection
  • Cargo Operations and Management

Affiliations

  • Rugby team captain
  • Two-way player of the year (Rugby)

Timeline

Health Services Assistant

SUNY Maritime College
01.2022 - Current

Deck Cadet

SUNY Maritime College
08.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Marine Transportation

SUNY Maritime College
Matthew Martinelli