
Experienced maritime professional with over 35 years of seagoing experience across fishing vessels, ferries, towage operations and commercial marine services.Proven track record as Master, skipper, Able Seaman, and Deck Crew , engineer with maintenance and crew coordination.
A reliable and safety- conscious seafarer with strong practical skills gained through fishing vessel ownership, marine engineering support, welding, black smithing and deck maintenance. Experienced working independently and as part of a team in demanding marine environments.
Overall responsibility for vessel operations, navigation,safety compliance and crew management
Engine room operations and maintenance support
Deck duties, maintenance and safe vessel operations
Deck operations and vessel support duties
Command of vessel and crew, safety management and navigation responsibilities
MV Graemsay
MV Varagen
MV Earl Sigurd
MV Earl Thorfinn
MV Golden Mariana
deck operations and watch keeping duties, mooring operations and vessel maintenance, passenger and. Ferry support activities.
Orkney Marine Oil, maintenance technician
Vessel command and operational responsibility
Self employed fisherman, fishing vessel operations and vessel
Self employed fisherman, fishing vessel operations and vessel duties
Towage support and deck operations
Seabed surveys for SSE
Survey vessels
MV Osiris
MV Lia
MV Bibby Tethra
Survey vessel , remote sensor
MV Chartwell , surveyor vessel
Self employed fisherman, fishing vessel operations and vessel
Self employed fisherman, fishing vessel operations and vessel
Assisted with installation and maintenance work, vehicle operations and site duties.
Fishing operations and vessel maintenance, worked efficiently in an offshore enviroment
Fishing operations and deck maintenance, safe handling of fishing gear and equipment.
Welding, fabrication, and metalworking, equipment repair and maintenance
Seamanship and deck operations, vessel maintenance and repair, safety management systems compliance, fishing vessel operations, crane and cargo handling support, survey vessel operations, navigation and watchkeeping, crew leadership and supervision, rope handling and mooring operations,marine environmental awareness, problem solving and decision making, exellent communication skills
Boat masters Licence
ENG1 Medical Certificate
STCW 95 First Aid
STCW 95Personal Survival Techniques (PST)
STCW Fire Fighting
STCW 95 Personal safety and Social Responsibilities (PSSR)
STCW Survival Craft Certificate
MCA Approved Engine Course (30 hour)
RYA VHF Radio Certificate
MCA Level 2 First Response-Sorbents and Equipment Course
Clean Driving Licence