Ricky Fuerst
Perkinston,MS
Summary
Relief Captain experienced in marine navigation, radar operation, and cargo transfer. Led safe vessel operations and ensured compliance through effective crew supervision and risk assessment. Committed to enhancing organizational efficiency while adapting to new challenges and maintaining high safety standards.
Overview
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Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Relief Captain
D&S Marine Service
Gray, Louisiana
02.2016 - 08.2026
- Supervised deck crew and assigned watch duties aboard marine service vessels.
- Navigated routes using charts, radar, and marine communication systems.
- Monitored weather, tides, and sea conditions for safe vessel movement.
- Conducted risk assessments before each task to enhance onboard safety.
- Participated in training exercises with the crew in order to improve their skillset.
- Managed crew members according to established protocols while ensuring their safety at all times.
- Recorded vessel logs, trip details, and operational reports for marine service records.
- Conducted risk assessments before each task to enhance onboard safety. assessments before commencing any task onboard the vessel.
Deckcrew/Tankerman
D&S Marine Service
Gray, Louisiana
02.2008 - 02.2016
- Performed tankerman duties including mooring and unmooring barges, controlling the cargo transfer process, and monitoring the safety of personnel.
- Connected hoses, valves, and fittings during fuel loading and discharge.
- Inspected deck equipment before cargo transfer and departure.
- Monitored tank levels and line pressure throughout transfer operations.
- Followed spill prevention and emergency response procedures aboard the vessel.
- Communicated with captains, terminals, and crew during loading operations.
- Complied with federal regulations governing tankerman activities.
Education
Merchant Mariners TOAR - Towing Officer Assessment Record
Sea School
Bayou La Batre, AL08-2015
High School Diploma -
Abraham Lincoln
Denver, CO05-1978
Skills
- Marine navigation
- Radar operation
- Cargo operations
- Vessel logging
- Cargo operations
- Risk assessment
- Tanker operations
- Crew supervision
- Personnel training
Certification
- MERCHANT MARINERS DOCUMENTATION, UNITED STATES COAST GUARD, 2010 TANKERMAN LIC, 2016 WHEELMAN LIC
- TRANSPORTATION WORKERS INDENTITY CARD (TWIC) 2010
Timeline
Relief Captain
D&S Marine Service
02.2016 - 08.2026
Deckcrew/Tankerman
D&S Marine Service
02.2008 - 02.2016
Merchant Mariners TOAR - Towing Officer Assessment Record
Sea School
High School Diploma -
Abraham Lincoln