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Daniel Kevin Hardy

Daniel Kevin Hardy

Hull,East Riding of Yorkshire

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in team leadership, communication, and problem-solving. Demonstrates proficiency in navigation and deck operations, engine room maintenance, and safety and emergency procedures. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency and safety standards while pursuing opportunities for career advancement in maritime operations.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Mate

MV Farra Ciara
Buckie, Moray
05.2023 - 06.2025
  • Responsible for assisting the Master with safe navigation, crew coordination, and operational planning during offshore windfarm support operations.
  • Conducted crew transfers, and maintained deck and engine room equipment in compliance with safety protocols and procedures.

Motorman

MV Finlaggan
Kennacraig, Tarbert
01.2025 - 05.2025
  • Performed daily engine room rounds, machinery maintenance, fuel transfer operations, and assisted engineering officers with repairs and system checks.
  • Ensured all safety procedures were followed during engine operations and port arrivals/departures.

3rd Engineer

MT Kingsman
Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire
07.2024 - 12.2024
  • Supported the Technical Superintendent in monitoring engine performance, maintaining auxiliary systems, and performing preventative maintenance.
  • Participated in mooring operations and ensured compliance with environmental and safety regulations.

Temp Engineer

MY Solandge
Hamburg , Germany
10.2023 - 05.2024
  • Assisted with engineering tasks during the vessel's 10-year survey and shipyard maintenance period.
  • Supported senior engineers with inspections, repairs and overhauls of critical machinery and hotel systems.
  • Gained experience in planned maintenance procedures, refit operations, and recommissioning prior to undocking.

Leading Hand

Royal Navy
Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute
04.2014 - 10.2023
  • Led junior personnel and oversaw operational readiness of systems onboard nuclear submarines.
  • Conducted watchkeeping, safety drills, and engineering support across various departments.
  • Participated in missions requiring high levels of discipline, security, and technical proficiency.

Deck Cadet

MV Oceana
Southampton, Hampshire
08.2010 - 12.2012
  • Completed first sea phase as a Deck Cadet, gaining foundational experience in bridge watchkeeping, safety drills, and deck operations.
  • Assisted with routine maintenance and learned practical seamanship and navigation skills under the supervision of senior deck ratings and officers.

Deck Cadet

MV Aurora
Southampton, Hampshire
08.2011 - 01.2012
  • Assisted Senior deck officers with navigation, bridge watchkeeping, cargo operations, and safety drills.
  • Completed structured onboard training covering COLREGs, chartwork, passage planning, and mooring/unmooring procedures.

Education

BSc - Sustainable Maritime Operations

MLA College
Plymouth
05.2025 -

Foundation Degree - Marine Operations

Southampton Solent University
Southampton
01.2010 - 06.2015

Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma - Marine Engineering Maintenance

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Communication
  • Problem-solving
  • Navigation & Deck Operations
  • Engine Room Maintenance
  • Safety & Emergency Procedures

Certification

  • STCW (exp 2028)
  • ENG 1 (exp 2026)
  • Proficiency in Designated Security Duties
  • GMDSS GOC
  • Marine Evacuation System
  • Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats
  • Fast Rescue Boats
  • AB Engine III/5
  • Navigational Watch Rating II/4
  • Efficient Deck Hand
  • RYA Yacht Master Offshore with Commercial Endorsement
  • RYA Powerboat Level 2 with Commercial Endorsement

Languages

English
Fluent

Affiliations

  • Hiking
  • Watersports
  • Skiing
  • Biking

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

BSc - Sustainable Maritime Operations

MLA College
05.2025 -

Motorman

MV Finlaggan
01.2025 - 05.2025

3rd Engineer

MT Kingsman
07.2024 - 12.2024

Temp Engineer

MY Solandge
10.2023 - 05.2024

Mate

MV Farra Ciara
05.2023 - 06.2025

Leading Hand

Royal Navy
04.2014 - 10.2023

Deck Cadet

MV Aurora
08.2011 - 01.2012

Deck Cadet

MV Oceana
08.2010 - 12.2012

Foundation Degree - Marine Operations

Southampton Solent University
01.2010 - 06.2015

Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma - Marine Engineering Maintenance

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