Nathaniel Philbin

-Operated and maintained yard and stay gear

-Operated and maintained forklifts

-Operated and maintained windlass and capstans

-Stood as a lookout and began training as a helmsman

-Familiar with the rules of the road

-Became competent in docking and mooring procedure of larger vessels

-Knowledge of safe cargo loading, stowage, and weight distribution in accordance with maritime stability principles

-Knowledge of different hazardous materials

-Performed routine inspections of life saving equipment

-Able to plot position, course and speed

-Participation in routine safety drills including live firefighting simulations, abandon ship and medical scenarios

-Maintained cleanliness of deck areas, contributing to onboard safety and overall vessel presentation

-Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new tasks and filling various roles as needed during busy periods or crew shortages

This job has introduced me to the more professional and technical aspects of the maritime industry and it shows that I am always eager to broaden my horizons and become more knowledgeable and capable.

-I completed two seasons in the Southeast Alaska salmon fishery aboard a small purse seiner in addition to my experience as a longliner. This experience has been valuable in my experience as a mariner as it gave me knowledge and familiarity with smaller vessels and also a basic understanding of the duties of a cook and engineer.

This experience shows that I am well rounded, versatile and capable of conducting different kinds of operations.

-Hauled and set longline gear

-Oversaw the loading and unloading of the vessel

-Learned a love for seafaring and shipboard life

-Endured an extreme schedule for weeks on end

-Endured long seasons and days-long shifts

-Endured extreme weather and temperature

-Became a leader and was appointed as deckboss for 3 years

-Learned to think on my feet, to keep others safe, delegate tasks and to train and motivate inexperienced team members

This experience shows that I am an intelligent, courageous and tireless worker