MICHAEL JOHN HOLLIDAY

• Line haul 380’ barges to Cook Inlet, Dutch Harbor, Kuskokwim River, Naknek River, Nushagak River and various Western Alaska ports as well as Honolulu HI.
• Developed contingency plans for emergency situations, minimizing risks during towing operations.
• Optimized cargo loading and discharge operations for increased efficiency and reduced turnaround times.
• Maintained strict compliance with national and international maritime regulations to uphold company reputation.
• Handled lines to moor vessels to wharfs, tie up vessels to other vessels and rig towing lines.
• Prioritized safety procedures when operating vessels, controlling speed, berthing and unberthing, giving optimal protection to crew and equipment.

• Navigated complex maritime routes, ensuring safe and efficient passage for crew and guests.
• Managed onboard operations, coordinating crew duties to maintain high service standards.
• Led safety drills and training sessions, enhancing crew preparedness for emergency situations.
• Developed and implemented maintenance schedules for vessel systems, ensuring optimal performance and compliance.

• 105’ Hargrave Yacht
• Oversaw an extensive refit to obtain a Marshall Island Commercial Certification.

• Several yacht deliveries including a 47' Nordhavn from Hawaii to Seattle, 135' Feadship from Manzanillo, MX to Seattle.
• Operated vessels in compliance with maritime regulations and safety protocols.
• Developed and implemented training programs for crew members to enhance operational efficiency.
• Managed navigation and communication systems to ensure safe passage during voyages.
• Conducted regular safety drills and inspections to maintain high standards of vessel readiness.

• Supervised vessel operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and operational standards.
• Led crew training initiatives to enhance skills in navigation and emergency response protocols.
• Conducted comprehensive training programs for junior officers to develop their skills in navigation, ship handling, and emergency response procedures.
• Ensured timely completion of voyage plans by coordinating with port authorities, agents, and pilots.
• Ensured accurate documentation of all navigational activities in accordance with regulatory requirements for safe record-keeping practices.
• Coordinated emergency response drills to enhance preparedness for real-life situations such as fire, medical emergencies or abandon ship scenarios.
• Supported efforts to maintain vessel certifications by conducting internal audits and preparing for external inspections from regulatory bodies or classification societies.

• Build Captain and Engineer of a custom 72’ trawler. Extensive cruising of the PNW, transited the Panama Canal to the east coast. Spent three years chartering between the Bahamas and Nova Scotia.

• Captain of various smaller yachts, chartering on the East coast.
• Complete navigation of the ICW including the rivers of the Chesapeake Bay.
• Navigated complex maritime routes, ensuring safe and efficient passage for crew and guests.
• Instructed novice boat owners on safe navigation and vessel handling.
• Worked as a skiff man on a commercial seine operation fishing for Salmon out of Cordova Alaska.

Two tours in the Middle East on the USS Deyo DD 989 escorting oil tankers through the Straits of Hormuz.