Deckhand
American Commercial Barge Lines
Jeffersonville,Indiana
02 1996 - 05 2002
- Facilitated smooth operation of deck machinery by performing routine inspections and minor repairs.
- Demonstrated adaptability by swiftly learning new procedures or technologies introduced into daily routines on board the vessel.
- Provided necessary support during docking maneuvers, contributing to successful berthing at various ports.
- Improved team efficiency with proactive communication during complex maneuvers and emergency procedures.
- Ensured compliance with environmental regulations by managing waste and hazardous materials properly.
- Reduced risk of accidents by vigilantly monitoring deck activities and identifying potential hazards.
- Participated in emergency drills, improving overall preparedness for potential hazardous situations.
- Maintained accurate logs of activities on board the vessel, enabling streamlined record-keeping and reporting processes.
- Handled lines during mooring operations efficiently, securing the vessel safely at designated locations.
- Operated and maintained deck machinery, including winches and cranes.
- Inspected and tested safety equipment and emergency response systems.
- Assisted with navigation and locking tasks as look-out.
- Inspected and maintained deck equipment and supplies.
- Assisted in management of onboard inventory, ensuring adequate supplies and equipment were available.
- Assumed responsibility for checking life-saving appliances routinely; ensured all gear was up-to-date and functioning properly.
- Assisted with launching and retrieving tenders and other watercrafts.
- Conducted daily maintenance and cleaning of deck surfaces and equipment, ensuring safe and orderly environment.
- Shifted, dropped, and picked up over 35 barges.