Meikel Carter
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Seasoned Merchant Marine known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in navigation, safety compliance, and emergency response management. Excel in leadership, adaptability, and communication, ensuring smooth operations on every voyage. Committed to maintaining rigorous standards of safety and operational integrity.
Seasoned Merchant Marine with a background in overseeing and managing all aspects of ship operations from navigation to cargo handling. Known for strong leadership skills, adaptability in various working conditions, and high levels of physical stamina. Previous work has positively impacted crew efficiency and safety measures on board.
Alert seaman with several years of experience. Adept at staying alert for long hours and following protocols without question. Dedicated to safety with extensive understanding of emergency and distress protocols.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchant Marine
Crowley
Jacksonville, FL
04.2024 - 06.2025
- Conducted drills with crew members to prepare them for potential emergencies at sea.
- Monitored engine room operations, ensuring that machinery ran efficiently and safely at all times.
- Worked closely with shore-based personnel in order to coordinate supply shipments prior to departure from port.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations with effective standard procedures.
- Swept, mopped and washed down decks to remove dirt and debris.
- Chipped and cleaned rust spots on decks, superstructures or sides of ships.
Merchant Marine
Crowley
Jacksonville, FL
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Conducted drills with crew members to prepare them for potential emergencies at sea.
- Monitored engine room operations, ensuring that machinery ran efficiently and safely at all times.
- Worked closely with shore-based personnel in order to coordinate supply shipments prior to departure from port.
- Swept, mopped and washed down decks to remove dirt and debris.
- Chipped and cleaned rust spots on decks, superstructures or sides of ships.
Merchant Marine
Crowley
Jacksonville, FL
04.2024 - 04.2024
- Conducted drills with crew members to prepare them for potential emergencies at sea.
- Monitored engine room operations, ensuring that machinery ran efficiently and safely at all times.
- Worked closely with shore-based personnel in order to coordinate supply shipments prior to departure from port.
- Managed the loading and unloading of cargo, ensuring proper stowage and balance to maximize weight capacity.
- Cleaned, maintained, and mended ship decks and assessed areas requiring major damage repair.
- Checked oil levels and monitored equipment to regularly oil and lubricate for smooth functioning.
- Assisted engineers in repairing or adjusting machinery.
- Read pressure and temperature gauges or displays and recorded data in engineering logs.
Merchant Marine
Pasha
San Diego, CA
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Conducted drills with crew members to prepare them for potential emergencies at sea.
- Monitored engine room operations, ensuring that machinery ran efficiently and safely at all times.
- Worked closely with shore-based personnel in order to coordinate supply shipments prior to departure from port.
- Responded promptly to any emergency situations that arose while underway or in port.
- Swept, mopped and washed down decks to remove dirt and debris.
- Chipped and cleaned rust spots on decks, superstructures or sides of ships.
Package Handler
Fedex
Jacksonville, FL
12.2022 - 01.2023
- Stacked boxes onto pallets in an efficient manner.
- Assembled containers or crates for large shipments using hand tools and power tools.
- Collaborated with team members on tasks such as sorting mail into designated bins.
- Maintained a clean work environment by removing debris from the loading dock area.
- Loaded and unloaded packages from delivery vehicles with manual and powered equipment.
Merchant Marine
Matson shipping
Jacksonville, FL
10.2022 - 10.2022
- Conducted drills with crew members to prepare them for potential emergencies at sea.
- Monitored engine room operations, ensuring that machinery ran efficiently and safely at all times.
- Worked closely with shore-based personnel in order to coordinate supply shipments prior to departure from port.
- Planned routes according to expected weather patterns so as to avoid dangerous areas whenever possible.
Merchant Marine
Tote shipping
Jacksonville, FL
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Conducted drills with crew members to prepare them for potential emergencies at sea.
- Monitored engine room operations, ensuring that machinery ran efficiently and safely at all times.
- Worked closely with shore-based personnel in order to coordinate supply shipments prior to departure from port.
Merchant Marine
Tote shipping
Jacksonville, FL
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Conducted drills with crew members to prepare them for potential emergencies at sea.
- Monitored engine room operations, ensuring that machinery ran efficiently and safely at all times.
- Worked closely with shore-based personnel in order to coordinate supply shipments prior to departure from port.
- Provided feedback to senior officers regarding shipboard operations and recommended improvements when necessary.
- Performed periodic inspections of lifeboats, firefighting equipment, navigation lights and other safety gear onboard vessels.
- Managed the loading and unloading of cargo, ensuring proper stowage and balance to maximize weight capacity.
- Responded promptly to any emergency situations that arose while underway or in port.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations with effective standard procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Russell County High
Seale, AL05-2017
Skills
- Seamanship expertise
- Vessel maintenance
- Shipboard security
- Maritime safety regulations
- Ship handling
- Mooring operations
- First aid administration
- Firefighting techniques
- Deck machinery operation
- International maritime laws
- Lifeboat launching
Timeline
Merchant Marine
Crowley
06.2024 - 08.2024
Merchant Marine
Crowley
04.2024 - 06.2025
Merchant Marine
Crowley
04.2024 - 04.2024
Merchant Marine
Pasha
05.2023 - 07.2023
Package Handler
Fedex
12.2022 - 01.2023
Merchant Marine
Matson shipping
10.2022 - 10.2022
Merchant Marine
Tote shipping
03.2022 - 05.2022
Merchant Marine
Tote shipping
07.2021 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Russell County High