Van Worthy
Denham Springs,LA
Summary
Professional mariner prepared for leadership role in maritime operations. Demonstrates strong navigation, safety, and maintenance skills. Focuses on team collaboration and achieving results. Adaptable to changing conditions, ensuring reliable and efficient performance. Known for effective communication and sound decision-making in high-pressure situations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Captain
Moran Towing
01.2024 - Current
- Improved crew morale with effective leadership techniques that fostered teamwork while addressing individual needs or concerns promptly.
- Demonstrated exceptional navigational abilities during challenging weather conditions, ensuring successful completion of towing assignments.
- Docked and undocked vessel using radios, depth finders, radars, lights and buoys to make safe and accurate operational decisions.
- Planned routes and travel speeds to meet scheduling and delivery goals.
- Navigated vessel routes and used navigation equipment to verify accuracy of calculations.
- Applied thorough navigation knowledge to determine geographical location and speed with or without assistive devices.
- Directed and coordinated crew members and workers and maintained strict operational schedules.
- Interviewed and hired crew members and assigned watches or living quarters to crew members.
- Verified presence of cargo-handling gear, lifesaving equipment and dredging gear prior to departures.
- Towed and maneuvered vessels in harbors and open seas, communicating movements to passing vessels.
- Inspected and assessed telecommunication systems and navigational instruments to prepare for and manage safe piloting.
First Mate
Moran Towing
03.2015 - 01.2024
- Ensured timely cargo deliveries by closely collaborating with the Captain on navigation, scheduling, and logistic matters.
- Ensured safe navigation through various types of waterways using advanced technical knowledge in chart reading.
- Kept accurate logs of vessel activities, including course changes, weather conditions, fuel consumption, maintenance tasks, and crew performance evaluations.
- Participated actively in drills for various emergency scenarios, enhancing crew''s preparedness and ability to respond effectively when needed.
- Supported vessel maintenance projects by coordinating with contractors, overseeing repairs, and verifying quality of completed work.
- Provided expert guidance on anchor handling operations, resulting in reduced time spent anchoring and retrieving anchors.
- Enhanced vessel safety by conducting regular inspections and maintenance of all onboard equipment.
- Provided critical assistance during emergency situations such as medical emergencies or mechanical failures, ensuring swift response times and appropriate actions taken to mitigate risks.
- Assisted in training new crew members, fostering a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.
- Streamlined deck operations by creating clear guidelines for daily tasks assigned to crew members based on their skills level.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Southwest Mississippi Community College
Summit, MSSkills
- Leadership qualities
- Crew resource management
- Decision-making
- Maintenance scheduling
- Time management abilities
- Written communication
- Operational planning
- CPR and First Aid
- Microsoft Programs
- Outlook Programs
Certification
Masters of Towing (March 2021 to Present)
Master of Towing Vessels Upon Western Rivers
Pilot License
TWIC Card
CPR & First Aid Certified
Timeline
Captain
Moran Towing
01.2024 - Current
First Mate
Moran Towing
03.2015 - 01.2024
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Southwest Mississippi Community College
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