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Toriyanna Benns

Norfolk,VA

Summary

Reliable Able-Bodied Seaman with strong expertise in navigation assistance, deck upkeep, and cargo handling. Focused on safety, precision, and seamless crew coordination to support efficient vessel operations.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Able Bodied Seaman

Military Sealift Command
Norfolk, Virginia
08.2025 - 10.2025
  • Performed general maintenance duties on deck, including painting, chipping, and cleaning.
  • Helped maintain a safe working environment by adhering to safety policies and procedures.
  • Assisted in loading and unloading cargo from ships using cranes or other lifting devices.
  • Maintained safety equipment such as fire hoses, lifeboats, and other emergency gear.
  • Contributed to shipboard security by conducting regular patrols around the vessel's perimeter.
  • Supervised vessel entry and exit points and logged persons entering and leaving.
  • Lubricated machinery, equipment or engine parts.
  • Spliced and repaired ropes, wire cables or cordage.

Ordinary Seaman

Military Sealift Command
Norfolk, VA
01.2024 - 08.2025
  • Assisted in navigation and vessel safety checks throughout voyages.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of deck spaces and equipment.
  • Collaborated with crew to ensure effective communication during operations.
  • Monitored weather conditions and reported changes to the officer on watch.
  • Participated in emergency drills to enhance crew preparedness and safety awareness.
  • Assisted with navigational maneuvers such as anchoring, mooring or docking procedures.

Education

Maritime Institute
Norfolk
04-2025

Military Sealift Command Basic Training
Newport News, VA
12-2023

Maritime Institute
Norfolk, VA
11-2021

High School Diploma -

Booker T.Washington
Norfolk, VA
06-2020

Skills

  • Cargo operations - maintained rigging standards and equipment for vessel-to-vessel cargo operations at sea Prepare all materials needed in cargo operation
  • Mooring Lines- Spliced and handled mooring lines, assist in rigging cargo on deckMaintain cleanliness of vessel, handle mooring lines
  • Crane Operations - Rigging,Hand signalman, Crane operations
  • Unrep- Signal Man, Line handler, Forktruck Operator
  • Vertrep- Netting Cargo, Hook-up
  • Launch and Recovery Operations

Timeline

Able Bodied Seaman

Military Sealift Command
08.2025 - 10.2025

Ordinary Seaman

Military Sealift Command
01.2024 - 08.2025

Maritime Institute

Military Sealift Command Basic Training

Maritime Institute

High School Diploma -

Booker T.Washington
Toriyanna Benns