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REGINALD GOULD

Tomball,TX

Summary

Experienced Captain with talents in cargo handling, passenger services and vessel inspections. Proficient in directing and coordinating [Number] crew members in loading and unloading cargo and operating engines. In-depth knowledge of oceanographic equipment. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Work History

Chief Mate

Edison Chouest Offshore
Cut Off, LA
  • Supervised crew members and managed onboard operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
  • Responsible for the safe navigation of vessels, including overseeing navigational equipment and charts.
  • Ensured cargo was properly loaded and stowed, and monitored loading and unloading processes.
  • Monitored weather conditions during voyages and adjusted course accordingly.
  • Performed inspections of vessel's hulls, decks, masts and rigging as part of preventative maintenance program.
  • Managed all communication systems onboard vessels, including radios, satellite phones and radar equipment.
  • Assisted in the training of new crew members on board shipboard operations.
  • Updated ship logs with current environmental data, notable incidents and routine operational information.
  • Inspected equipment and completed basic repairs to maintain safety and efficiency of each trip.
  • Inspected boat and recommended improvements to maintain safe operations, protect passengers and secure equipment.
  • Arranged for ship to be fueled, restocked with consumable supplies and repaired.

3rd Mate

Keystone Shipping
Beaumont, TX
  • Maintained and monitored the ship's navigational equipment, including radar, gyrocompass, autopilot, echo sounder and GPS.
  • Ensured vessel stability by monitoring ballast operations and trimming cargo as necessary.
  • Conducted safety drills with crew members to ensure compliance with international maritime regulations.
  • Provided guidance to deckhands on watchkeeping duties, such as lookout assignments and helmsman steering instructions.
  • Supervised loading and unloading of cargo while ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.
  • Conducted regular inspections of mooring lines, anchors and rigging gear to verify their condition was satisfactory prior to departure from port.
  • Inspected safety equipment such as lifeboats, fire fighting apparatus, lifesaving appliances on a regular basis in accordance with SOLAS regulations.
  • Served as a liaison between the bridge team and other departments when resolving operational issues onboard the vessel.
  • Verified accuracy of documents such as certificates of registry or insurance before sailing away from port.
  • Operated boat radios to maintain open avenues for exchanging information needed by operators.

Deck Supervisor

Navy
San Diego, CA
  • Coordinated with vendors for supplies or services needed for deck operations.
  • Assisted with training new personnel in safe working practices as well as use of tools and equipment.
  • Organized meetings with crew members to discuss upcoming projects or assignments.
  • Prepared reports detailing progress made on various tasks or initiatives undertaken by the deck department.
  • Managed and coordinated daily operations of the deck department, including planning, scheduling and assigning tasks to staff.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and organizational standards.
  • Provided guidance on proper maintenance of equipment and tools used for deck operations.
  • Conducted regular inspections of work areas to ensure accuracy and quality of work performed by employees.

Boatswain's Mate

MSC
San Diego, CA
  • Performed maintenance on lifesaving equipment such as lifeboats and life rafts.
  • Assisted in the loading and unloading of cargo from ships.
  • Supervised the painting of decks, bulkheads, and superstructure areas.
  • Conducted drills to ensure crew members are familiar with emergency procedures.
  • Coordinated shipboard firefighting efforts by directing personnel to extinguish fires.
  • Loaded and unloaded supplies onto vessels using cranes or winches.
  • Trained new personnel in proper use of deck machinery such as capstans or windlasses.
  • Inspected anchors for signs of corrosion or wear before lowering into water.
  • Secured cargo within holds using lashings and dunnage materials.
  • Participated in regular safety meetings with crew members to discuss hazards at sea.
  • Coordinated landing signals for helicopters on [Type] ships.
  • Purchased, organized and maintained supplies and equipment for efficient operations.
  • Checked navigation tools and telecommunications equipment prior to embarking on journeys to verify operational status.

Boat Captain

Hornbeck Offshore Services
New Orleans, LA
  • Conducted pre-departure inspections to verify all necessary safety equipment was aboard and operational.
  • Supervised deckhands in the operation of mooring lines, anchor handling, winch operations.
  • Inspected all navigational equipment regularly to ensure accuracy of readings.
  • Managed onboard supplies such as food stores and medical supplies according to passenger needs and preferences.
  • Adhered strictly to all safety protocols established by the owner and operator prior to embarking on each voyage.
  • Inspected boat and recommended improvements to maintain safe operations, protect passengers and secure equipment.
  • Coordinated fueling, repairs and other port activities to properly maintain ship.
  • Directed and coordinated crew members while loading or unloading cargo, steering vessels, operating engines and maintaining or repairing ship equipment.

Education

MBA - Supply Chain Management

University of Houston - Downtown
Houston, TX
05-2023

Bachelor of Science - Business Management And Leadership

Trident University International
Cypress, CA
08-2020

High School Diploma -

Eisenhower High School
Houston, TX
06-1993

Skills

  • Technical Report Writing
  • Quality Assurance Procedures
  • Conflict Resolution Techniques
  • Safety Procedures
  • Vessel Maintenance
  • Safety Management
  • Operational Planning
  • Cargo Loading
  • Maintenance Management
  • Ship Navigation
  • Analytical Thinking

Timeline

Chief Mate

Edison Chouest Offshore

3rd Mate

Keystone Shipping

Deck Supervisor

Navy

Boatswain's Mate

MSC

Boat Captain

Hornbeck Offshore Services

MBA - Supply Chain Management

University of Houston - Downtown

Bachelor of Science - Business Management And Leadership

Trident University International

High School Diploma -

Eisenhower High School

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