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Rory Binder

MOUNT PLEASANT,SC

Summary

Experienced Merchant Mariner looking for a Deck Officer position to continue utilizing my proven abilities in ship handling, navigation, cargo operations, seamanship, watch keeping, & Bridge team management.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Deck Officer- Third Mate

Maersk Line North America
2025.04 - 2025.08
  • Responsible for inspecting/maintaining all safety equipment onboard
  • Safe & efficient navigation & cargo operations
  • Safety Training for all 20 crew members

Deck Officer- Second Mate

Hapag-Lloyd / Crowley
2024.05 - 2024.09

- Navigation Officer responsible for route planning, chart/pub weekly updating, & ensuring safe/proper operation of all Bridge equipment

- Medical Officer responsible for maintaining ship's Hospital equipment & medical supplies, providing first aid/continued aid to any sick/injured crew aboard

- Safe & efficient navigation & cargo operations

Deck Officer- Second Mate

Hapag-Lloyd / Crowley
2023.07 - 2023.12

- 45 days of shipyard maintenance where I was the designated safety officer for all shipyard operations onboard including all permitting/record keeping

- Navigation Officer responsible for route planning, chart/pub weekly updating, & ensuring safe/proper operation of all Bridge equipment

- Medical Officer responsible for maintaining ship's Hospital equipment & medical supplies, providing first aid/continued aid to any sick/injured crew aboard

- Safe & efficient navigation & cargo operations

Deck Officer- Third/Second Mate

Maersk Line North America
2022.06 - 2023.01

- Safety Officer responsible for maintaining all safety equipment onboard

- Safety Training for all 20-24 crew onboard

- Navigation Officer responsible for route planning, chart/pub weekly updating, & ensuring safe/proper operation of all Bridge equipment

- Safe & efficient navigation & cargo operations

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marine Transportation

Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Buzzards Bay, MA
2008-06

Skills

  • Marine Navigation
  • Cargo Operations
  • Safety Protocols
  • Crew Leadership
  • Vessel Operations
  • Problem Solving
  • Route Optimization
  • Maritime Regulations
  • Communication

Certification

  • Second Mate Unlimited Tonnage/Oceans
  • STCW/OICNW
  • Radar/ARPA unlimited
  • ECDIS (Transas/JRC)
  • Leadership & Managerial Skills
  • Vessel Security Officer
  • GMDSS
  • Medical First Aid Provider
  • Advanced Fire Fighting/Basic Safety Training
  • Proficiency in survival craft/rescue boats
  • HAZMAT

Timeline

Deck Officer- Third Mate

Maersk Line North America
2025.04 - 2025.08

Deck Officer- Second Mate

Hapag-Lloyd / Crowley
2024.05 - 2024.09

Deck Officer- Second Mate

Hapag-Lloyd / Crowley
2023.07 - 2023.12

Deck Officer- Third/Second Mate

Maersk Line North America
2022.06 - 2023.01

Bachelor of Science - Marine Transportation

Massachusetts Maritime Academy