Michael Harris

* Operate 215 ft . Support vessel,Olivia Rae while engaging in lightering operations. ( rigging fenders, boarding Mooring M asters, bunkering hoses ,gear on VLCCs for oil transfer in the Sabine/ Galveston area)

* Oversee maintenance of vessel. *Consulted maps, weather reports or navigation equipment to determine and direct ship movements. *Inspected and assessed telecommunication systems and navigational instruments to prepare for and manage safe piloting. * Navigated vessel routes and used navigation equipment to verify accuracy of calculations. * Employed telecommunications equipment to coordinate marine traffic and organize navigation. * Managed efficient supply and food replenishment at port stops.

• Cleaned and sanitized seafood area to preserve products and protect safety of guests.
• Washed floors, walls, coolers and storage shelves.
• Checked quality of products and removed expired items.
• Handled specialty seafood items for packaging and display.
• Cleaned and sanitized equipment, tools and work surfaces.
• Assisted customers with product selection by making recommendations and suggestions based on customer needs.
• Interacted with customers to foster loyalty and satisfaction.
• Increased sales by explaining characteristics and providing serving suggestions for various seafood items.

* Plan routes and ensure safe navigation of Car carrier to different ports worldwide. * Operate Navigation equiptment (radar, arpa , ecdis, gps , ) * Maintain current navigation charts (electronic , paper) *Oversee mooring operations * Ensure proper loading and discharge of cargo.

• Inspected hold of ship during loading and oversaw that cargo stowing proceeded according to specifications.
• Led crew in cleaning and maintaining decks, superstructure and bridge of ship and periodically operated bridge electronics or engineering machinery.
• Stood watch during specified periods and determined geographical position of ship using loran and azimuths of celestial bodies.
• Supervised and coordinated activities of crew aboard ship and assumed command in event ship captain became incapacitated.
• Examined cargo-handling gear and lifesaving equipment and ordered crew to repair or replace defective gear and equipment.

• Stood watch during specified periods and determined geographical position of ship using loran and azimuths of celestial bodies.
• Supervised and coordinated activities of crew aboard ship and assumed command in event ship captain became incapacitated.
• Inspected hold of ship during loading and oversaw that cargo stowing proceeded according to specifications.
• Led crew in cleaning and maintaining decks, superstructure and bridge of ship and periodically operated bridge electronics or engineering machinery.
• Inspected and tested fire fighting and lifesaving equipment stored on vessels.
• Examined cargo-handling gear and lifesaving equipment and ordered crew to repair or replace defective gear and equipment.

• Stood watch during specified periods and determined geographical position of ship using loran and azimuths of celestial bodies.
• Supervised and coordinated activities of crew aboard ship and assumed command in event ship captain became incapacitated.
• Inspected hold of ship during loading and oversaw that cargo stowing proceeded according to specifications.
• Led crew in cleaning and maintaining decks, superstructure and bridge of ship and periodically operated bridge electronics or engineering machinery.
• Examined cargo-handling gear and lifesaving equipment and ordered crew to repair or replace defective gear and equipment.

Assisted Kraus towing periodically when needed for ship assist jobs in Baltimore harbor.

• Stood watch during specified periods and determined geographical position of ship using loran and azimuths of celestial bodies.
• Supervised and coordinated activities of crew aboard ship and assumed command in event ship captain became incapacitated.
• Inspected hold of ship during loading and oversaw that cargo stowing proceeded according to specifications.
• Led crew in cleaning and maintaining decks, superstructure and bridge of ship and periodically operated bridge electronics or engineering machinery.
• Examined cargo-handling gear and lifesaving equipment and ordered crew to repair or replace defective gear and equipment.

* Operate a car ferry across the Potomac river from MD to VA. *Ensure proper embarking and disembarking of passengers and vehicles. * Collect fares * periodic engine maintanance

• Stood watch during specified periods and determined geographical position of ship using loran and azimuths of celestial bodies.
• Supervised and coordinated activities of crew aboard ship and assumed command in event ship captain became incapacitated.
• Inspected hold of ship during loading and oversaw that cargo stowing proceeded according to specifications.
• Led crew in cleaning and maintaining decks, superstructure and bridge of ship and periodically operated bridge electronics or engineering machinery.
• Examined cargo-handling gear and lifesaving equipment and ordered crew to repair or replace defective gear and equipment.

• Trained deck division personnel in upkeep of ship's external structure, marlinspike, painting, rigging and deck equipment.
• Oversaw cargo handling and inspected anchoring, mooring, fueling, towing and transferring of personnel and cargo.
• Handled landing signalman responsibilities on air-capable ships and as coxswain on RHIB (rigid-hulled inflatable boast).
• Kept watch aboard vessels to identify changing conditions or potential issues and implement corrective actions.
• Completed regular vessel inspections to identify deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.
• Adhered to laws and regulations based on voyage locations.
• Prevented ships under navigational control from engaging in unsafe operations.
• Docked and undocked vessel using radios, depth finders, radars, lights, lighthouses and buoys to make safe and accurate operational decisions.
• Loaded cargo according to ship capacity and appropriate weight load distribution.

assist in mooring barges and maintenance of tugboat

• Completed routine cleaning and sanitization of vessel and equipment.
• Complied with uniform regulations and standards of conduct established company.
• Inspected and tested fire fighting and lifesaving equipment stored on vessels.
• Reviewed mission requirements and identified appropriate equipment to achieve goals.
• Communicated instructions for tasks clearly and concisely to promote comprehension.