Miles Whiting
The Bronx,NY
Summary
Deck Cadet experienced in assisting with ship operations and maintenance, navigation, and watch standing. Skilled with ECDIS, RADAR, and navigational aids, line handling, communications equipment, ship maintenance, safety equipment, and maintaining accurate and timely logbooks. Actively seeking to further my career in the maritime industry with good seamanship and develop skills to assist in future developments as a third mate.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
2/C Deck Cadet
TS Empire State VII
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted the navigation officers with celestial navigation and routine testing of the navigational and communication equipment such as gyro compass repeaters, chronometer, VHF, NAVTEX, INMARSAT-C, and ECDIS.
- Provided hourly weather reports to the watch officers and the appropriate weather organizations.
- Assisted senior cadets with voyage planning using Coast Pilots, ECDIS, and Sailing Direction publications.
- Exercised proper signaling and safe usage of small cranes and hoisting winches to assist with cargo operations.
- Practiced proper log keeping and organization of GMDSS logs, watch standing logs, and bell books.
3/C Deck Cadet
TS Empire State VI
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Navigated the ship under the direction of the captain and studied actionable insights to avoid collision.
- Aided officers in conducting routine checks of lifesaving appliances, firefighting equipment, and navigational devices for optimal functionality.
- Checked tank soundings to assist engineers and officers in slip and stability calculations.
- Supported deck maintenance projects such as painting, chipping rust, greasing winches, or replacing lines as necessary for optimum ship performance.
- Rigged a pilot ladder and lowered a gangway to allow pilots and crew to safely board the ship.
- Improved safety knowledge by actively taking part in crew training sessions and drills.
- Developed technical skills through hands-on experience working with tools, machinery, and equipment on board the ship.
- Stood watch while underway to facilitate communications and maintain onboard safety and security.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marine Environmental Science
SUNY Maritime
The Bronx, NY08.2025
Skills
- Watchkeeping Knowledge
- Voyage Planning
- Basic and Advanced Firefighting
- Ship Handling and Maintenance
- GMDSS and Communications Equipment
- Ship Stability and Cargo Handling
- Safety Management
- Life Saving Appliances
- Electronic Chart Systems
- Meteorology Knowledge
- Line handling
- Waste Management
Timeline
2/C Deck Cadet
TS Empire State VII
06.2024 - 08.2024
3/C Deck Cadet
TS Empire State VI
06.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Marine Environmental Science
SUNY Maritime
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