Shannon McKeon
Summary
From a young age, I grew up living on a boat and spending my summers in Block Island, where I began my career at 16 working for the Harbors Department. I learned how to drive a boat before a car. After graduating high school, I enlisted in the United States Coast Guard to serve my country while advancing my education and training on the water. My ultimate goal has always been to captain yachts, and each step of my journey has brought me closer to that future.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Temp 2nd Officer
Unbridled 192’ Relief Captain/CO Zack Rasmussen
Juneau, Alaska
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Filled in for the 2nd Officer while he was on vacation
- Led preparations for ABS Class survey and Cayman Islands annual survey, ensuring vessel compliance with all regulatory standards and documentation requirements
- Participated in crew training and weekly shipboard emergency drills, enhancing overall vessel safety and emergency preparedness
- Managed ISM/ISPS compliance, including updated safety management documentation
- Assisted with deck maintenance and routine washdowns
1st Mate
117’ Brand New Westport Captain Zack Rasmussen
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Mate aboard brand new 117’ Westport that is for sale
- Perform exterior and interior detailing of the vessel to maintain pristine condition
- Assist with docking procedures, line handling, and mooring operations
- Support the Captain and Westport team in daily tasks
1st Mate
Driller 130' Westport Captain Zack Rasmussen
Fort Myers, FL
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Officer of the watch
- Conducted routine safety inspections.
- Stood daily navigational watch, along with regular duty watches, while in port or at anchor
- Participated in monthly training and safety drills, including man overboard, fire fighting, and abandon ship
- Assisted the captain in filing paperwork
Delivery Mate
MY Jus Chill'n III 108' Captain Ryan Dunn
St Thomas To Fort Lauderdale
04.2024 - 04.2024
- Commanded navigational watch duties, ensuring safe and efficient operations both day and night
- Captained a 28ft tender with twin outboards
- Executed tender operations, including proficiently preparing and conducting tow hook-ups
- Managed the setup of lines and fenders for docking maneuvers, ensuring smooth and secure berthing
- Diligently performed routine deck washdowns
United States Coast Guard Boatswain's Mate
Department of Homeland Security
01.2022 - 09.2023
- Contributed to boat operations by standing watch in lookout, helmsman, and security positions on a 418' National Security Cutter
- Maintained records of inspections and repairs performed on deck equipment, including mooring lines and rigging for wear or damage
- Trained and supervised junior personnel in shipboard maintenance functions. Ex. painting of decks, bulkheads, and superstructure areas
- Inspected lifesaving equipment such as lifeboats, life rafts, and immersion suits for any discrepancies
- Loaded and unloaded supplies onto cutter using shipboard cranes and winches
- Completed boat checks and performed risk assessment with the boat crew before getting underway
- Attended weekly shipboard drills including Man Overboard, Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear or Explosive (CBRNE), Abandon Ship, Boat Collisions, Fighting Shipboard Fires
Assistant Harbormaster
City of Newport
Newport, RI
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Captained a "Safe Boat"- (37 Days*) 23' Center Console with twin 200hp outboards.
- Assisted yachts in securing tall ship moorings
- Experienced Ship to Ship and Ship to Shore VHF radio communications
- Attend weekly trainings with Coast Guard members
- Assisted with mooring maintenance
- *Per USCG Small Vessel Sea Service Form*
Harbors Department
Town of New Shoreham (Block Island)
New Shoreham, RI
06.2016 - 08.2021
- Captained "Marine Patrol" (277 Days*) a 27' inflatable RIB cabin house diesel jet drive vessel and "Giles" (24 Days*) a 26' Oldport Launch style single outdrive harbormaster vessel. Interacted with mariners under emergency and routine circumstances
- Operated under severe weather conditions
- Experienced in a variety of emergency towing methods and have successfully rescued numerous dragging vessels, away from danger, while maintaining crew safety
- Provided high quality service to mariners visiting the island
- My Resume does not include captaining my family's 34ft express cruiser, 43ft aft cabin, and 24ft center console 2011-Present.
- * Per USCG Small Vessel Sea Service form.*
Education
Real Estate Sales Associate License -
Larson Educational Services
10-2025
200T Captains License
Maritime Professional Training
10-2024
Medical Person In Charge
Maritime Professional Training
10-2024
Medical Care Provider
Maritime Professional Training
10-2024
100T Captains License
The Captain's School
03-2024
Fueling At Sea School
08-2022
Boatswain's Mate Apprenticeship School
07-2022
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
5 2021
Coventry High School
1 2020
Skills
USCG 200T Masters Inland
USCG OUPV Near Coastal (6-pack)
Assistance Towing Endorsement
Medical Person in Charge
Medical Care Provider
USCG Boatswain's Mate
USCG Deck Watch Officer
USCG Boat Crew Member
USCG Basic Damage Controlman
Advanced First Aid/CPR
Basic and Advanced Fire Fighting; Immersion Suit; Personal Survival
Top Secret Security Clearance
Basic Seamanship
Marine Safety
Cargo Handling
Industrial Safety
Forklift Operator
Accomplishments
- United States Coast Guard Bootcamp Most Physically Fit
- United States Coast Guard Bootcamp Meritorious Advancement
- United States Coast Guard Bootcamp Squad Leader
- United States Coast Guard National Defense Medal
- Massachusetts Maritime Academy Peer Selected Honor Board Member
- Coventry High School Soccer Captain
- Coventry High School Patriot Award Recipient
- All State/All Conference Soccer Player
- Scholar Athlete
Volunteer Experience
- Month of the Military Child, Alameda, CA
- Food for veterans, Cape Cod, MA
- Church Fundraiser to Rebuild Schools in Haiti, Salem, CT
- Adopt a Family- Anonymous Christmas Shopper, Coventry, CT
Professional References
Available upon request
About
- Age: 23
- Non Smoker, Non-vaper
- American
- US Passport (Exp 2030)
- USCG Physical (Exp 2029)
- TWIC
- Hidden Tattoos
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Temp 2nd Officer
Unbridled 192’ Relief Captain/CO Zack Rasmussen
06.2025 - 07.2025
1st Mate
117’ Brand New Westport Captain Zack Rasmussen
02.2025 - 06.2025
1st Mate
Driller 130' Westport Captain Zack Rasmussen
05.2024 - 09.2024
Delivery Mate
MY Jus Chill'n III 108' Captain Ryan Dunn
04.2024 - 04.2024
United States Coast Guard Boatswain's Mate
Department of Homeland Security
01.2022 - 09.2023
Assistant Harbormaster
City of Newport
08.2021 - 10.2021
Harbors Department
Town of New Shoreham (Block Island)
06.2016 - 08.2021
Real Estate Sales Associate License -
Larson Educational Services
200T Captains License
Maritime Professional Training
Medical Person In Charge
Maritime Professional Training
Medical Care Provider
Maritime Professional Training
100T Captains License
The Captain's School
Fueling At Sea School
Boatswain's Mate Apprenticeship School
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Coventry High School