Matthew Dylan Balsamo
63-19 84th Street, Middle Village,NY
Summary
United States Coast Guard Licensed Third Assistant Engineer with 300+ days of experience spent as an Engine Cadet at sea aboard three different deep sea vessels, assisting in machinery maintenance, safety protocols, and engine room problem solving.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Strategic Sealift Officer
United States Navy Reserve
06.2026 - Current
- Newly commissioned Ensign in the United States Navy Reserve's Strategic Sealift Officer Program.
Engine Cadet
M/T Seabulk Arctic, Seabulk Tankers
Port Everglades, FL
12.2024 - 03.2025
- Assisted shipyard workers at the TNG Hutchinson Shipyard in Veracruz, Mexico.
- Conducted and performed machinery maintenance and overhauls alongside licensed marine engineers.
- Conducted frequent boiler water chemical tests with the Second Assistant Engineer.
Engine Cadet
M/V Maersk Tennessee, Maersk Line Limited
Norfolk, VA
07.2024 - 11.2024
- Conducted general overhauls of machinery alongside licensed marine engineers.
- Assisted in all fuel oil changeover processes when crossing the Atlantic Ocean.
- Helped in fuel bunkering operations, actively communicating with shoreside personnel assisting in the operation, taking fuel tank soundings when necessary.
- Assisted in all maneuvers, in and out of all ports visited in the United States and in Northern Europe.
Engine Cadet
M/V Spirit of America, Staten Island Ferry
Staten Island, NY
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Two-week internship with the Staten Island Ferry spent shadowing the licensed marine engineers on the M/V Spirit of America.
- Inspected machinery routinely during arrivals and departures.
- Cleaned and inspected the vessel's fuel oil purifiers every morning.
- Tested diesel-electric generator machinery prior to the vessel's first departure every morning.
Engine Cadet
USNS Laramie (T-AO 203), Military Sealift Command
Norfolk, VA
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Assisted in daily engine room operations and maneuverings, ensuring adherence to all safety protocols.
- Monitored machinery performance and reported discrepancies to licensed marine engineers.
- Conducted routine maintenance on propulsion systems, to enhance operational efficiency.
- Conducted in-port maintenance alongside shoreside contracted workers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marine Engineering
United States Merchant Marine Academy
Great Neck, NY06-2026
High School Diploma -
Fordham Preparatory School
The Bronx, NY06-2022
Certification
- United States Coast Guard Unlimited Third Assistant Engineer License of Steam, Motor, and Gas Turbine Propelled Vessels.
- United States Coast Guard approved Advanced Firefighting Training and Medical First-Aid Training.
Timeline
Strategic Sealift Officer
United States Navy Reserve
06.2026 - Current
Engine Cadet
M/T Seabulk Arctic, Seabulk Tankers
12.2024 - 03.2025
Engine Cadet
M/V Maersk Tennessee, Maersk Line Limited
07.2024 - 11.2024
Engine Cadet
M/V Spirit of America, Staten Island Ferry
07.2024 - 07.2024
Engine Cadet
USNS Laramie (T-AO 203), Military Sealift Command
08.2023 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Science - Marine Engineering
United States Merchant Marine Academy
High School Diploma -
Fordham Preparatory School
Honors & Awards
- Eagle Scout - Issued by Scouting America Troop 106 (Middle Village, NY) in June 2022.