Michael Neil
Islip
Summary
Dynamic Marine Boat Captain with expertise in crew management and safety compliance. Proven ability to navigate challenging waters while ensuring operational readiness and adhering to regulatory standards.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Marine Boat Captain
Fire Island marine Svcs
Bay Shore
09.2018 - 09.2025
- Conducted routine inspections of boats to ensure operational readiness.
- Managed crew assignments and coordinated daily operational tasks.
- Communicated with harbor authorities to secure docking permissions and schedules.
- Trained new crew members on safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Oversaw maintenance schedules for boats, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Supervised loading and unloading of cargo while adhering to weight limits and balance requirements.
- Navigated vessels through rough waters using knowledge of tides, currents, weather patterns and navigational aids.
- Maintained a logbook documenting details about every voyage taken aboard the boat.
- Scheduled regular maintenance for engines, motors and other machinery onboard.
- Ensured that all necessary maintenance was completed on the vessel before each voyage.
- Provided guidance on waterway rules and regulations to ensure compliance with Coast Guard regulations.
- Maintained vessel's navigation equipment, including GPS systems, radar systems and radios.
- Adhered to company policies concerning safe operation procedures at all times.
- Performed daily engine checks to ensure proper operation during voyages.
- Kept accurate records of fuel consumption, mileage logs, repairs and maintenance performed and other related documents as required by law.
Foreman/Heavy Equipment Operator
Stout Construction
Patchogue
06.2007 - 05.2017
- Supervised activities of personnel assigned to various tasks during construction jobs.
- Checked project details to verify job site materials and equipment.
- Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
Captain
Comm Fishing
Montauk
03.1986 - 05.1997
- Captained offshore fishing vessels on trips from 14-40 days.
- Part of duties was engineer also
Education
High School Diploma -
Islip High School
Islip, NY07-1986
Skills
- Vessel navigation
- Engine maintenance
- Logbook management
- Safety compliance
- Crew training
- Cargo supervision
- Vessel maintenance
- Fuel management
- Decision making
- Team leadership
- Ship handling
- Towing procedures
- Marine safety regulations
- Marine communications
- Electronic navigation systems
- Crew management
Certification
- 200ton near coastal
- Master of Towing vessels
- SCTW
- TWIC
- OSHA10
Timeline
Marine Boat Captain
Fire Island marine Svcs
09.2018 - 09.2025
Foreman/Heavy Equipment Operator
Stout Construction
06.2007 - 05.2017
Captain
Comm Fishing
03.1986 - 05.1997
High School Diploma -
Islip High School