Ewan May
Peterhead,Scotland
Summary
As a motivated and dedicated deck officer, I hold an OOW Unlimited Certificate of Competency (valid August 2024), with extensive experience as a Second Officer and hands-on exposure to DP operations (DP unlimited certificate). Throughout my career, I’ve thrived in multinational and multicultural environments, demonstrating expertise in safe navigation, voyage planning, BRM, ISM compliance, and preparation for PSC/Flag inspections and have had hands on experience in multiple dry docks. In addition to my vessel rotations during my time off, I actively contribute as a marine surveyor, conducting audits and condition inspections on various offshore vessels, which has deepened my understanding of class standards, SMS implementation, and risk management.
Beyond my professional work, I am also a passionate Sea Cadet Corps volunteer (PO rank), where I mentor junior cadets in navigation, engineering and seamanship.
Drawing on my background as a former national-level competitive swimmer, I bring a strong sense of discipline, resilience, commitment to high performance and the ability to remain calm under pressure. All traits of a good deck officer.
I currently hold a OOW unlimited certificate of competence and actively looking to start the process of obtaining a chief officer unlimited certificate. My aim is to achieve master mariner certificate as a long-term career goal. Dedicated to enhancing maritime qualifications and leadership skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Second Officer
Tidewater
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
2024.10 - Current
- Stand navigational watches in high-traffic areas, maintaining vessel safety and compliance.
- Coordinated cargo loading operations to maintain ship stability and balance.
- Assisted Chief Officer with administrative tasks, enhancing management efficiency aboard. Including ISM documentation, training, safety reporting and audits.
- Conducted inspections on life-saving appliances and firefighting equipment to uphold safety standards.
- Participated in firefighting drills, boosting crew preparedness for emergencies.
- Managed GMDSS station effectively, facilitating communication during distress situations.
- Updated nautical publications and charts, including ECDIS and paper formats, for accuracy.
- Operate with various cargo types, including hazardous materials such as methanol.
- Maintained ship's logbook meticulously, recording daily progress and relevant events.
- Employed effective bridge resource management techniques, fostering an environment conducive to teamwork.
Bulk surveyor
AMS Global group
Aberdeen , Aberdeen city
2025.09 - Current
- Conduct cargo and condition inspections on marine vessels.
- Ensure compliance with international maritime safety standards.
- Liaise with clients and crew to verify cargo documentation and vessel condition.
Community Volunteer
Sea Cadets
Peterhead, ABD
2021.12 - Current
- Mentor and instruct cadets in navigation, seamanship, engineering and leadership.
- Promote teamwork, discipline, and maritime safety awareness.
Deck cadet
Vroon Offshore Services
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
2021.08 - 2024.08
- Completed deck officer cadet ship with Vroon Offshore Services, on ERRVs.
- Helped the 2nd officer and chief officer with various duties during cadet ship.
- Inspected lifesaving and firefighting appliances to verify condition.
- Gained detailed knowledge of all deck and technical operations on board.
- Carried out deck duties under senior crew supervision.
- Spent 12 months at sea since 2021, gaining practical, hands-on experience on standby ships within the North Sea and west of Shetland.
- Recorded weather conditions and distance travelled in ship logs.
- Developed understanding of effective ship navigation under supervision of chief officer.
- Managed deck and hull cleaning by scraping and painting in line with maintenance schedule.
- Interpreted navigation aids, communicated information and followed orders from captain.
- Utilised both paper and electronic chart systems to support proper navigation.
- Developed understanding of BRM, voyage planning, and shipboard safety management.
Education
HNC - Nautical Science
Scottish Maritime Academy
Peterhead, Aberdeenshire 8 2021 - 7 2024
Skills
- Safe navigation & bridge watchkeeping
- Passage & voyage planning (ECDIS & paper charts)
- GMDSS operations & distress communication
- Cargo loading & stability management
- Firefighting and emergency response
- ISM, BRM & PSC/Flag compliance
- Dynamic positioning operations (DP unlimited)
- Leadership & crew training
- Vessel maintenance & safety inspections
- Mooring, seamanship & weather forecasting
- Good knowledge of how use Microsoft office programs
Languages
English
Native
Certification
- OOW Unlimited Certificate of Competency
- ENG 1 (Valid)
- GMDSS GOC
- DP Unlimited Certificate
- DP Introduction, Induction, and Advanced Courses
- STCW Fire Prevention and Firefighting
- STCW Elementary First Aid
- STCW Personal Survival Techniques
- STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities
- STCW Designated Security Duties
- STCW Security Awareness
- STCW Survival Craft and Rescue Boats
- STCW Advanced Firefighting
- STCW Medical First Aid
- STCW ECDIS
- STCW NAEST(O)
- STCW Crisis Management and Human Behaviour
- STCW Crowd Management
- MNTB Entry into Enclosed Spaces
- Navtor Specific TECDIS Certificate
Timeline
Bulk surveyor
AMS Global group
2025.09 - Current
Second Officer
Tidewater
2024.10 - Current
Community Volunteer
Sea Cadets
2021.12 - Current
Deck cadet
Vroon Offshore Services
2021.08 - 2024.08
HNC - Nautical Science
Scottish Maritime Academy
8 2021 - 7 2024