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Andrew Smith

287 Custer Street, Hopewell, PA 00000
[email protected]
(000) 000-0000

Professional Summary

Hard working, patient, and dedicated. These are the main characteristics that will define me as a person. Enthusiastic and ambitious person with experience in communicating with people in different country.
Proactive, friendly and dedicated to meeting and exceeding expectation at every interaction. Actively seeking a company where I can utilize my education and experience to add immediate value to an organization.

Employment history

Deck Cadet, Kris LLC. Faybury, Utah
May. 2018 – Oct. 2018
  • Efficient Lookout by sight and hearing and by all means available during navigation.
  • Handling the beautification of the ship, for example: De-rusting of the whole ship, repainting, organizing cargoes and storages, washing, lastly cleaning and disposing off garbage on designated country of disposal.
  • Authorized personel to handle the ship’s Bonded Store.
  • Monthly Inventory of Hospital’s medical supplies and medicine
  • Monthly inventory of Stationery Items such as ballpens, envelopes etc.
  • In-charge of explaining the use of safety equipment during safety drills and meetings.
  • Keeping vigilance at all times during port operations specially on ports that has a high MARSEC threat level against stowaways, drugs, alcohol, and explosives.
  • Maintaining the ship’s organize stowage plan made by the chiefmate for the safety of the ship.

Deck Cadet, Bailey, Wiza and Jaskolski. Juliusburgh, Utah
Jul. 2016 – Nov. 2016
  • Efficient Lookout by sight and hearing and by all means available during navigation.
  • Handling the beautification of the ship, for example: De-rusting of the whole ship, repainting, organizing cargoes and storages, washing, lastly cleaning and disposing off garbage on designated country of disposal.
  • Authorized personel to handle the ship’s Bonded Store.
  • Monthly Inventory of Hospital’s medical supplies and medicine
  • Monthly inventory of Stationery Items such as ballpens, envelopes etc.
  • In-charge of explaining the use of safety equipment during safety drills and meetings.
  • Keeping vigilance at all times during port operations specially on ports that has a high MARSEC threat level against stowaways, drugs, alcohol, and explosives.
  • Maintaining the ship’s organize stowage plan made by the chiefmate for the safety of the ship.

Education

East North Dakota University, West Wally, Kansas
Bachelor of Science, Marine Transportation, Feb. 2015

Skills

Patience
Expert

Judgement
Expert

Critical Thinking
Expert

Conflict Reolution
Experienced

Communication
Experienced

Adaptability
Expert

Time Management
Experienced

Ability to work under pressure
Expert

deck cadet

  • Prepare and process Route plan  and maintain
  • Take reading and maintain records.
  • Handle operations on board 
  • Engage in Fuel operations

deck cadet

  • Monitored ship entry and exit points to maintain stringent security measures
  • Inspected lifesaving and visual-signaling equipment for defects
  • Chipped, painted and ground deck to maintain structural integrity
  • Performed deck maintenance and upkeep and reported abnormalities to Fire main lines
  • Cleaned all the lifesaving equipment to keep it in active service and ready for emergency and crisis situations
  • Rigged pilot ladder and lowered gangway to allow pilot to safely board ship
  • Manned small boats and winches and performed minor repairs and maintenance work to keep vessels in service 

deck cadet/ seaman

  • Record in ships logs data like weather conditions distances traveled
  • Attach hoses and operate pumps to transfer substances to from liquid cargo tanks
  • Maintain a ships engines under the direction of the ships engineering officers
  • Relay specified signals to other ships, using visual signaling devices, like blinker lights or semaphores
  • Tie barges together into tow units for tugboats to handle, inspecting barges periodically during voyages disconnecting them when destinations are reached
  • assemble part making use of various kinds of joints such as dovetailed, dowelled, lapped, and tongued and grooved joints,
  • carry out repairs and fitouts of internal and external components of the vessel

deck cadet

  •  Responsible for inspecting all lifesaving and safety equipment
  •  Established in supervising the loading and storage of cargo or the on boarding procedures of passengers and reviewing and getting acquainted with the routes they will take. 
  • Acts as a clearing officer and organized paper works used for our voyage
  •  Assisted the ship’s bosun in everyday deck work including chipping, painting, grinding etc. is carried out to maintain the structural integrity of the deck, along with some rope work  
  •  Utilized in helping the ratings in rigging the pilot ladder and lowering the gangway for the pilot to board, along with other related processes during pilotage. 
  •  Trained under the duty officer with the different pilotage paperwork, printing out and filling the pilot card, plotting the position, filling the radio log (under supervision), observing the steering

deck cadet

  • Secure cargo for transport, using chains,hog wires,turning buckle, or covers.
  • Daily Deck Maintenance on the ship.
  • Filing paper works about ship documents.
  • Plotting course to the destination.
  • Computing the time of arrival on port.
  •  Assisting with any aspect of the ship’s operation and maintenance that the superior Seamen or Officers feel is necessary. 
  •  Handling ropes and wires; storing and securing of items; assisting with the movement of cargo on and off the ship. 

deck cadet

  • Estimate freight or postal rates and record shipment costs and weights.Direct or participate in cargo loading to ensure completeness of load and even distribution of weight.
  • Rigging and slinging.
  • Job Safety Analysis (JSA).
  • Assist the master to maneuver the vessel as command.

deck cadet

  • conducting ships personnel duties such as bridge watch keeping, ships paper works, loading and unloading of cargo’s, clearance of ships papers for Coast guard and PPA.
  • Investigating accidents, dangerous occurrences and potential hazards and make recommendations to the master to avoid future occurrence.
  • Vessel maintenance and house keeping.
  • Perform bridge night watch duty, bridge navigational report and to assist Chief Officer in the practice of radio communication.

deck cadet

  • Responsible for day to day operation such as Mooring and Unmooring.
  • Carried duty as Boat Landing Officer while transferring of passenger to Oil Platform.
  • Participating in ensuring safe working condition and to report of any situation which poses a hazard.
  • Participate in safety and health meetings.
  • To be diligent during fire, life boat and other drills and emergency trainings.
  • To ensure that provisions of code of safe working practices and safety policies are complied.
  • To improve safety consciousness amongst the marine crew.

deck cadet

  • Maintain cleanliness on deck.
  • Demonstrate the proper donning of life jacket and assist the passenger in courteous manner.
  • Basic observance using weather instruments.
  • Able to secure rolling cargoes and other cargoes with the use of lashing equipment.
  • Restore necessary repairs to unnecessary accidents.
  • Prepare daily work and duties.

deck cadet

  • Reviewed mission requirements and identified appropriate equipment to achieve goals.
  • Performed routine maintenance tasks, including lowering, raising and cleaning ships anchor
  • Monitoring of loading and unloading of cargo, Performing lashing and unleashing of cargo.
  • Performing as a navigational watch on duty 
  • Perform derusting, painting and cleaning in vessel
  • Inspecting life jackets, fire extinguisher, pyrotechnics and other life saving appliances on board.
  •  Assisting on berthing that includes securing of mooring lines.

deck cadet

  • Participate in cargo loading to ensure completeness of load and even distribution of weight.
  •  Work on deck including chipping, painting, grinding etc. is carried out to maintain the structural integrity of the deck, along with some rope work (e.g., splicing) that gives cadets the right aspect towards good seamanship 
  • MV Trans Future 7 – Pure Car Carrier: 60,401 GRT
  • Japan – Australia – New Zealand trade

deck cadet

  • Navigated ship under direction of chief mate and studied actionable insights to avoid collision.
  • Inspected lifesaving and visual-signaling equipment for defects.
  • Monitored ship entry and exit points to maintain stringent security measures.
  • Performed deck maintenance and upkeep and reported abnormalities to chief mate.
  • Stood watch while underway to facilitate communications and maintain on board safety and security.
  • Chipped, painted and ground deck to  maintain structural integrity.
  • Performed routine maintenance task including lowering, raising and cleaning ship’s anchor.

deck cadet

  • Completed diploma in nautical science 
  • Completed 12 from kendriya vidyalaya Coimbatore with aggregate of 80.2% 
  • Completed 10 from Kv2 colaba Mumbai with aggregate of 77.9%
  • Achievements 

deck cadet

  • Repaired external structure of vessel to maintain proper working order and minimize downtime
  • Performed routine maintenance tasks, including lowering, raising and cleaning ship’s anchor
  • Demonstrated the proper donning of life jacket
  • Maintain cleanliness of deck
  • Secure rolling cargoes and other cargoes with the use of lashing equipment
  • Assisted the passenger with courtesy
  • Patrol, duty and prepare daily work 

deck cadet

  • Assisted in handling ropes and wires; storing and securing of items.
  • Assisting with the movement of cargo on and off the ship with the supervision of Chief officer
  • Assisting with any aspect of the ship’s operation and maintenance that the superior Seamen or Officers feel is necessary.
  • Able to perform other duties as assigned

deck cadet

  • Take leads on drills on Fire Fighting Equipment, Life Saving Appliances and GMDSS Equipment
  • Assisted in cargo operation under supervision of Chief officer
  • Assisted in cargo hold cleaning under supervision of the Boatswain / Chief officer
  • Able to perform painting, cleaning, and polishing of ship bright work; the collection and disposal of garbage; maintenance and repair of various types of equipment.

deck cadet

  • Tow and maneuver barges or signal tugboats to tow barges to destinations.
  • Signal passing vessels, using whistles, flashing lights, flags, or radios.
  • Signal crew members or deckhands to rig tow lines, open or close gates or ramps, or pull guard chains across entries.
  • Participated in mooring/ unmooring operations as Officer in Charge

deck cadet

  • Managed routines on the bridge, including port arrival, departures, anchoring and mooring.
  • Performed inventory and inspection of cargo gear, fire fighting and lifeboat equipment 
  • Acquired knowledge vital to shipboard operations and business
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret, modify, and execute voyage plan
  • Worked independently and as a supervisor to oversee the completion of various ship maintenance tasks
  • Honed leadership skills.
  • Stood various navigation watches and applied ship maneuvering skills 

deck cadet

  • Preparing for departure
  • Assist in Navigation
  • Maintenance on the Vessel
  • Practised cosmetic maintenance of the ship

deck cadet

  • Assisted in using fire-fighting equipment
  • Assisted in conducting rigging operations
  • Competency in all safety drills and follow operational and safety procedures
  • Demonstrating an excellent knowledge of shipboard practices
  • Assisting in Docking/undocking procedures (handling lines, securing ship, etc.) and assisting with taking and discharging of cargo
  • Able to perform deck related maintenance duties under supervision of the Boatswain
  • Assisted with deck maintenance and independently carry out various deck department duties

deck cadet

  • Take charge of navigation during open sea, with fishing traffic, and Singapore Transit 
  • Exercising the Noon Report and Noon Checks
  • Keeping the daily, weekly and monthly checks of the GMDSS Equipment
  • Assisted 3rd officer and 2nd officer in their monthly Preventive Maintenance (PM)
  • Assisted Chief Officer in his monthly PMs , Loading/ Discharging operations and preparations
  • Keeping the documentation of all the PMs done, Port documents and Loading/ Discharging preparations’ documents
  • During Port Operations, take charge of maintaining cargo watch including monitoring the moorings, monitoring the staggers of cargo tanks and overall safety and security of the people, ship and environment, and maintain the communication of ship and the terminal

deck cadet

  • Basic knowledge of safety protocols 
  • Helps with preparations prior to departure and arrival, anchoring, mooring, navigation, safety, maintenance and cargo related issues.
  • Assists the Master and senior deck officers in carrying out their responsibilities. 
  • Assign watches or living quarters to crew members.

deck cadet

  • Steer and operate vessels, using radios, depth finders, radars, lights, buoys, or lighthouses.
  • Compute positions, set courses, and determine speeds, using charts, area plotting sheets, compasses, sextants, and knowledge of local conditions.
  • Measure depths of water, using depth-measuring equipment.
  • Calculate sightings of land, using electronic sounding devices and following contour lines on charts.
  • Maintain boats or equipment on board, such as engines, winches, navigational systems, fire extinguishers, or life preservers.
  • Read gauges to verify sufficient levels of hydraulic fluid, air pressure, or oxygen.
  • Maintain records of daily activities, personnel reports, ship positions and movements, ports of call, weather and sea conditions, pollution control efforts, or cargo status.

deck cadet

  • Support and participate in the shipboards safety and emergency organisation in the roles assigned.
  • To follow up and complete the task book assignments and to submit the tasks to and on the dates as required by the Maritime Academies.
  • To show interest and enthusiasm during their entire apprenticeship period on board.
  • Whenever possible and feasible the aim must be; to be present during specific jobs on the bridge, deck and engine room (e.g. during Navigational watch, cargo watch, (un)mooring operations and maintenance/repair jobs).
  • Familiarising with SBM- , Q&A manual and other relevant manuals.
  • Actively participate in the process of all aspects of duties and labour on board.
  • To respect and accept the different cultures, races and religions on board. 

deck cadet

  • Prepare voyage Plan and maintain records.
  • Assist in Deck operations on board. 
  • Check maintenance of Fire fighting Equipment’s on board 
  • Deck watches and Record maintaining 

deck cadet

  • Knowledge of shipboard operations
  • Shipyard experience
  • Physically ability to meet demands of job that may include, lifting heavy objects, climbing stairs, standing for long periods of time and being confined to small spaces
  • Basic knowledge of safety protocols

deck cadet

  • Licensed Officer-In-Charge – Navigational Watch 
  • Has a remarkable experience in container vessels with worldwide trade route
  • Proficient in speaking English language and has an experience working with multi-national crew
  • Maintaining the ship’s organize stowage plan made by the chiefmate for the safety of the ship.

deck cadet

  • Participated in performance of maintenance projects, lifeboat operations, and firefighting
  • Gained familiarity with all navigational instruments and equipment on the bridge.
  • Performed scheduled vessel maintenance for tools, equipment, and safety gear
  • Painted and kept of ship’s external structure, rigged, deck equipment, and boats
  • Trained, directed, and supervised personnel in ship’s maintenance duties

deck cadet

  •  Maintenance of the overall cleanliness and reporting of any abnormalities within the area. 
  •  Learn the procedures of noting down expiry dates, carrying out repair work, checking for any defects, emailing the company for ordering new products of LSA/FFA
  •  Assist Bosun in deck works including chipping, painting, grinding etc. is carried out to maintain the structural integrity of the deck, along with some rope work (e.g., splicing) that gives us the right aspect towards good seamanship. 
  •  Monitor the cargo being loaded/unloaded involves noting down precise timings of the start and end of loading/unloading, every time it happens. 
  •  Helping hand to the Chief Mate when it comes to the different checklists, familiarisation lists, key logs etc. 
  • Learn the science and art of navigation in becoming a sucessful deck officer.