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  Objective

To find meaningful employment, preferably within the Shore Based Marine Industry in which I can utilise my skills and experience from many years at sea, and abilities as Master.  To live and work close to home in enjoyable surroundings and with satisfying work potentials.

Profile

Merchant Ship’s Captain: Retired but with full valid qualifications.

Very experienced in the Marine Industry: More than 40 years at sea. Knowledgeable and well tested Ship’s Captain with over 20 years in Command.

Owners & Crew Representative on board: Wide ranging powers to vary employment conditions and change/amend contracts, employment, discipline and basic HR standards. Arbitrator of Grievances

Effectively, the CEO of a multi million dollar industry: Small work force. Day to day operation, employment, budget, care of cargo, route planning, health, safety and security.

Safety Quality Management: Responsible for implementing and compliance with ISO 9002 standards.

International Security: Responsible for the vessel as Ships Security Officer. Implementation of International, National, Flag and Company policy and regulations.

Environmental Issues: Implement, Identify and prevent all forms of Marine Pollution.

Answerable to: Owners, Managers, Operators, Crew, Cargo Owners and Port Officials for the implementation of International Legislation, and the safe carriage of the Cargo.

Chief Communications Officer: In sole charge of Communications at all levels.

Hotel Manager: Supervising the living conditions on board and the provision of good, palatable food, well presented within a narrow budget, for multi-cultural crew members.

Achievements

London Ship Managers (ex British & Commonwealth Shipping Company)

-          41 Years of unbroken employment by a single Company under many name changes.

-          20 Years in Command of Ocean Going Refrigerated Cargo Vessels.

-          4 Years as Senior Fleet Captain with added responsibilities.

-          Substantially improved the condition of every vessel under my Command

-          Established strong relationships with Multi-National, Multi-Cultural Crew.

-          Earned Trust and respect from Officials and Suppliers in many countries.

-          Identified the need for and created Excel Spreadsheets to automate Ship’s Accounting

-          Established Standing Orders, Work Practices, Permit to Work, Risk Assessment Formats.

-          Direct & Control Events: Manoeuvre a Multi Million Dollar investment safely in rough weather, heavy traffic, narrow waterways, pirate areas and in war zones.

-          Led People: Leader, Mentor, Director and Innovator for a crew of 25 - 40.

-     Planning, Initiate Action & Evaluation are Daily tasks on board 

London Ship Managers Ltd

De Nadai Group Shipping SRL

British & Commonwealth

Cayzer Irvine Shipping Co.

London Ship Managers Ltd                                               Retired 2008

De Nadai Group Shipping SRL

·          Deck Cadet – 1967 to 1970 – Clan Line, Union Castle Line, Safmarine etc.

·          Third Officer – 1970 to 1972 – Clan Line, Union Castle Line, Safmarine, King Line, Bowaters etc.

·          Second Officer – 1973 to 1981 – Clan Line, Union Castle Line, Safmarine, King Line, Scottish Tankers

·          Chief Officer –  1981 to 1988 – CI Shipping, De Nadai Group, Scottish Tankers,

·          Master – 1988 to 2008 – London Ship Managers / De Nadai Group Shipping - Retired 

Clan Line                  Union Castle            King Line              Scottish Shire Line

Houston LIne          Scottish Tankers    Bowaters

Cool Carriers / LauritzenCool                   South African Marine Corporation

City of London : Guild Membership

Sworn into the Livery as a Freeman of the City of London through purchase as a Freeman of the Guild.

(Honourary Comapany Of Master Mariner's

Citizen and Master Mariner of London 02^nd June 2004 

The Honourable Company of Master Mariners

Freeman of the Honourable Company of Master Mariners (HCMM): 25^th July 2003

Liveryman of the Honourable Company of Master Mariners 15^th December 2004 

The Institute of Analysts and Programmers

Membership (MIAP)

Fellowship (FIAP): 02^nd February 2005

The Nautical Institute

Membership (MNI)

Deep-Sea Representative & Committee Member of the Information Technology Committee +/- 2 years

Fellowship (FNI) 06^th December 1990

The Royal Institute of Navigation

Membership (MRIN)

Associate Fellowship (AFRIN): August 2002 

Warsash Maritime Academy

Brainbench

Education and Professional Development

1967–2008

Deck Cadet Officer – Navigation: On board Training and Warsash Maritime Academy

Second Mate Foreign Going Unlimited: Warsash Maritime Academy

Chief Mates Foreign Going Unlimited: Warsash Maritime Academy

Master Mariner Foreign Going Unlimited – Deck Officer Class 1: Warsash Maritime Academy

Crude Oil Washing – Senior Officer’s Course: BP International

GMDSS General Operator Certificate: MTI Chessington

Ship Security Officers Certificate: Warsash Maritime Academy

Brainbench: USA & Internet based Computer Skills Training and Certification

WightLink Ferries

Premier Marina's

Occupations in Retirement

 2008

Seasonal Relief Master with WightLink Ferries

2008 - 2009

Relief Berthing Master and Marina Assisant with Premier Marina's. Swanwick Marina.