Mike Mahaffey
Long Beach,MS
Summary
Dedicated maritime professional with 10 years of experience operating towing vessels on major rivers and waterways. Skilled in navigating challenging weather conditions and managing long rotations. Seeking to transition into the oil and gas industry, bringing strong work ethic and commitment to team success. Available for travel and ready to contribute effectively to operations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Deck Mate
Dupre Marine Transportation
Houma, Louisiana
11.2024 - Current
- Operated deck equipment to assist in vessel navigation and docking.
- Communicated effectively with crew to ensure smooth operations on board.
- Assisted in maintenance tasks, ensuring equipment and vessel readiness.
- Conducted routine inspections of life-saving and firefighting equipment.
- Supported training for new crew members on safety procedures.
- Managed inventory of supplies necessary for daily operations at sea.
- Supervised the operation of deck equipment including winches, cranes, derricks and gangways.
- Assisted in loading and unloading of cargo from ships or dockside facilities.
- Performed daily maintenance on vessel systems including engines, electrical systems, pumps and valves.
Deck/Fleet Mate
Illinois Marine Towing
Joliet, Illinois
05.2019 - 04.2024
- Operated towing vessels to transport barges on Illinois waterways.
- Maintained safety protocols during towing operations and crew activities.
- Assisted in navigation and communication with the captain and crew.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment and reported maintenance needs.
- Participated in training new crew members on operational procedures.
- Assisted in loading and unloading of cargo from ships or dockside facilities.
- Conducted regular inspections of the vessel's engine room and machinery spaces.
- Performed daily maintenance on vessel systems including engines, electrical systems, pumps and valves.
Relief Mate/Senior Deckhand
Marquette Transportation River Division
Paducah, Kentucky
08.2016 - 04.2019
- Built and lashed 25-30 barge tows together with deck rigging.
- Assisted crew in daily vessel operations and navigation tasks.
- Collaborated with team members to execute docking and mooring procedures effectively.
- Supervised the operation of deck equipment including winches, cranes, derricks and gangways.
- Conducted regular inspections of the vessel's engine room and machinery spaces.
- Performed daily maintenance on vessel systems including engines, electrical systems, pumps and valves.
- Controlled access to restricted areas of the ship by verifying identification cards.
- Performed routine maintenance on deck equipment such as lifeboats and davits.
- Operated deck machinery such as windlasses, capstans, mooring winches and anchor handling gear.
- Checked mooring lines for security when docking or undocking a vessel.
- Coordinated firefighting drills and emergency response procedures onboard the vessel.
Education
Apprentice Mate of Towing Upon Western Rivers - U.S.C.G. Merchant Mariner Credential
SeaSchool
Bayou La Batre, AL03-2025
High School Diploma -
Northwest Rankin High School
Flowood, MS05-2007
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Engine Room maintenance
- Generator Maintenance
- Rigging and Lashing maintenance
- Vessel Maintenance
- Hydraulic pump maintenance
- Safety protocols
- Effective communication
- Routine inspections
- Docking procedures
- Mooring operations
- Marine safety
- First aid application
- Deckhand supervision
- Vessel navigation
- Radio communication
- Vessel maintenance
- Line splicing
- First aid proficiency
Certification
Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Deck Mate
Dupre Marine Transportation
11.2024 - Current
Deck/Fleet Mate
Illinois Marine Towing
05.2019 - 04.2024
Relief Mate/Senior Deckhand
Marquette Transportation River Division
08.2016 - 04.2019
Apprentice Mate of Towing Upon Western Rivers - U.S.C.G. Merchant Mariner Credential
SeaSchool
High School Diploma -
Northwest Rankin High School