Alexander MacKinnon

• Officer of the Watch in coastal and confined waters between Cairnryan and Belfast.

• Supported passage and pilotage planning to ensure safe navigation.

• Maintain and correct navigational charts and publications (paper & ECDIS).

• Conduct GMDSS testing and radio checks.

• Supervise mooring operations as Officer in Charge.

• Qualified Fast Rescue Craft operator participating in launch/recovery drills.

• Oversaw vehicle deck operations as Loading Officer, ensuring compliance with stability criteria and maximising cargo uplift.

• Executed PMS routines and conducted onboard safety inspections to maintain safety standards.

• Assist in critical decision-making during emergency situations to ensure passenger and crew safety.
• Promote safety on board with regular drills and training sessions.
• Participate actively in firefighting exercises; improve crew readiness for emergency scenarios.

Scottish Fishery protection

Scottish lighthouse board

Hanson dredgers

ABP dredgers

Condor ferries

Assisted in navigation and bridge watchkeeping duties.

Supported chart and publication corrections.

Facilitated passage planning activities.

Operated GMDSS systems as required.

Participated in dredging operations.

Contributed to cargo operations for aggregate discharge.

Maintained firefighting equipment and life-saving appliances.

Acted as medical officer during voyages.

Supported safety officer in implementing safety protocols.

Officer of the Watch on international deep-sea voyages.

Ocean passage planning and execution.

Chart and publication corrections.

Cargo watch duties and container inspections.

Assisted with stability calculations and cargo securing.

Supervised deck maintenance and ratings.

Maintenance of LSA and FFE.

Maersk Line – Container Vessels

2001 – 2004

Completed OOW training programme with HND in Nautical science.