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JACK HAY

FINSTOWN,ORKNEY

Summary

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.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Master MV Charles Ann

Orkney Ferries Ltd
Kirkwall, Orkney
08.2024 - Current

Overall responsibility for vessel operations, navigation,safety compliance and crew management

  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
  • Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
  • Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.

Engineer MV Shapinsay

Orkney Ferries Ltd
Kirkwall, Orkney
06.2024 - 07.2024

Engine room operations and maintenance support

Able seaman MV Earl Sigurd

Orkney Ferries Ltd
Kirkwall, Orkney
04.2024 - 05.2024

Deck duties, maintenance and safe vessel operations

EDH Deck MV Nordic Sea

Orkney Ferries Ltd
Kirkwall, Orkney
11.2023 - 02.2024

Deck operations and vessel support duties

Master MV Nordic sea / MV Golden Mariana

Orkney Ferries Ltd
Kirkwall, Orkney
06.2022 - 10.2023

Command of vessel and crew, safety management and navigation responsibilities

EDH Deck Crew

Orkney Ferries Ltd
Kirkwall, Orkney
12.2017 - 10.2022

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.

Relief Crew MV Erland

Orkney Towage Services
Kirkwall, Orkney
07.2017 - 10.2017

Orkney Marine Oil, maintenance technician

Master

Green Marine Ltd
Stromness, Orkney
06.2017 - 07.2017

Vessel command and operational responsibility

Skipper Ocean Crest

Self Employed
Finstown, Orkney Islands
04.2013 - 07.2017

Self employed fisherman, fishing vessel operations and vessel

Skipper/Owner Ocean Crest

Self Employed
Finstown , Orkney
01.2013 - 07.2017

Self employed fisherman, fishing vessel operations and vessel duties

Relief Crew

Orkney Towage Services
Kirkwall, Orkney
04.2016 - 07.2016

Towage support and deck operations

Fishing Liaisons Officer

SFFS Ltd
Kirkwall, Orkney
05.2013 - 08.2013

Seabed surveys for SSE

Fishing Liason Officer

SFFS Ltd
KirkwallOrkney
04.2013 - 08.2013

Survey vessels

MV Osiris

MV Lia

MV Bibby Tethra

Skipper

Aspect Surveys
Stromness, Orkney
07.2012 - 08.2012

Survey vessel , remote sensor

Fishing Liason officer

SFFS Ltd
Stromness, Orkney
06.2012 - 08.2012

MV Chartwell , surveyor vessel

Skipper/Owner Sarah Jane

Self employed
Finstown, Orkney
04.2003 - 03.2012

Self employed fisherman, fishing vessel operations and vessel

Skipper/Owner Zephr

Self employed
Finstown, Orkney
01.2001 - 03.2003

Self employed fisherman, fishing vessel operations and vessel

Plumbers Labourer / Driver

SR Paterson
Kirkwall, Orkney
05.1994 - 08.2000

Assisted with installation and maintenance work, vehicle operations and site duties.

Orcades Viking 111/ Pelagic Trawl vessel

Angus Sinclair
Stromness, Orkney
03.1993 - 10.1994

Fishing operations and vessel maintenance, worked efficiently in an offshore enviroment

Lochinchard/ Whitefish Siene Net Trawl

Harvey Sinclair
Stromness, Orkney
05.1992 - 01.1993

Fishing operations and deck maintenance, safe handling of fishing gear and equipment.

Welder / Finstown Smithy

Alan Tait
Finstown, Orkney
02.1991 - 04.1991

Welding, fabrication, and metalworking, equipment repair and maintenance

Girl Maureen Fishing trawler

Balfour Bain
Kirkwall, Orkney
01.1986 - 08.1987

Education

Stromness Academy
Stromness, Orkney Islands

Skills

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

Certification

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

Timeline

Master MV Charles Ann

Orkney Ferries Ltd
08.2024 - Current

Engineer MV Shapinsay

Orkney Ferries Ltd
06.2024 - 07.2024

Able seaman MV Earl Sigurd

Orkney Ferries Ltd
04.2024 - 05.2024

EDH Deck MV Nordic Sea

Orkney Ferries Ltd
11.2023 - 02.2024

Master MV Nordic sea / MV Golden Mariana

Orkney Ferries Ltd
06.2022 - 10.2023

EDH Deck Crew

Orkney Ferries Ltd
12.2017 - 10.2022

Relief Crew MV Erland

Orkney Towage Services
07.2017 - 10.2017

Master

Green Marine Ltd
06.2017 - 07.2017

Relief Crew

Orkney Towage Services
04.2016 - 07.2016

Fishing Liaisons Officer

SFFS Ltd
05.2013 - 08.2013

Skipper Ocean Crest

Self Employed
04.2013 - 07.2017

Fishing Liason Officer

SFFS Ltd
04.2013 - 08.2013

Skipper/Owner Ocean Crest

Self Employed
01.2013 - 07.2017

Skipper

Aspect Surveys
07.2012 - 08.2012

Fishing Liason officer

SFFS Ltd
06.2012 - 08.2012

Skipper/Owner Sarah Jane

Self employed
04.2003 - 03.2012

Skipper/Owner Zephr

Self employed
01.2001 - 03.2003

Plumbers Labourer / Driver

SR Paterson
05.1994 - 08.2000

Orcades Viking 111/ Pelagic Trawl vessel

Angus Sinclair
03.1993 - 10.1994

Lochinchard/ Whitefish Siene Net Trawl

Harvey Sinclair
05.1992 - 01.1993

Welder / Finstown Smithy

Alan Tait
02.1991 - 04.1991

Girl Maureen Fishing trawler

Balfour Bain
01.1986 - 08.1987

Stromness Academy
JACK HAY