Edwin Spencer
Caerwent,Monmouthshire
Summary
As a newly qualified deck officer with experience on a research vessel, a Ro-Ro passenger ship, and luxury cruise ships, I am keen to advance my career at sea by further developing my skills and adapting to change within the maritime industry. I have proven expertise in general ship operations, ice navigation, and watchkeeping at a high standard, gained worldwide across diverse and often adverse conditions. I am dedicated to gaining employment with a prestigious company in the maritime industry, as I have a strong aptitude for the profession and find it both challenging and rewarding. Outside of work, I stay active and spend time outdoors, enjoy diving, have played rugby at county level, and take an interest in learning about different places and traditions, which complements my professional experience traveling and working across diverse regions worldwide.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Deck cadet
Windstar Cruises, MV Starbreeze
French Polynesia
2024.05 - 2024.07
- Assisted Second Officer with navigational watch-keeping duties to ensure safe vessel operations.
- Supported inspection and maintenance of life-saving appliances for regulatory compliance.
- Participated in planned maintenance routines to uphold operational readiness and vessel upkeep.
- Oversaw safe transfer of passengers during tendering operations, operating small boats efficiently.
Deck cadet
National Oceanography Centre, RRS James Cook
Worldwide
2024.03 - 2024.05
- Assisted Third Officer with navigational watch-keeping duties, including anchoring operations.
- Supported deck operations and maintenance of research handling equipment such as cranes and winches.
- Participated in cargo operations to ensure safe loading and discharging of stores and scientific equipment.
- Enhanced seamanship and teamwork skills through active involvement with crew and science teams.
Deck cadet
Scenic Cruises, M/V Scenic Eclipse
Worldwide
2023.09 - 2024.02
- Supported deck operations, including painting and chipping, alongside the Bosun.
- Assisted Safety Officer in conducting regular inspections of safety equipment.
- Participated in enclosed space entry operations, ensuring adherence to safety procedures.
- Contributed to bridge operations by facilitating ice navigation in Antarctic waters.
- Aided arrival, departure, and mooring processes during vessel manoeuvres.
- Gained experience in luxury cruise ship operations, integrating safety management with deck work.
Deck cadet
Irish ferries, M/V Isle of Innisfree
English Channel, Dover/Calais Route
2023.04 - 2023.08
- Assisted with navigational duties, implementing collision regulations in heavy traffic channels.
- Supported mooring operations and bridge activities during vessel arrivals and departures.
- Monitored loading plans to ensure vessel stability and compliance with cargo documentation requirements.
- Gained experience in high-paced ferry operations, enhancing coordination and operational efficiency skills.
Education
GCSEs and A-Levels -
Chepstow School and Sixth Form Centre
Monmouthshire 2013.09 - 2020.07
Higher National Diploma - Nautical Studies
Warsash Maritime Academy
Southampton 2021.09 - 2025.08
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Professional work ethic
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability under pressure
- Communication and observation skills
Languages
English
Native
Italian
Upper intermediate
Timeline
Deck cadet
Windstar Cruises, MV Starbreeze
2024.05 - 2024.07
Deck cadet
National Oceanography Centre, RRS James Cook
2024.03 - 2024.05
Deck cadet
Scenic Cruises, M/V Scenic Eclipse
2023.09 - 2024.02
Deck cadet
Irish ferries, M/V Isle of Innisfree
2023.04 - 2023.08
Higher National Diploma - Nautical Studies
Warsash Maritime Academy
2021.09 - 2025.08
GCSEs and A-Levels -
Chepstow School and Sixth Form Centre
2013.09 - 2020.07