Gordon MacIntyre
Lamlash,Isle Of Arran
Summary
Newly qualified MCA Officer of the Watch (Unlimited) with sea-going experience across cruise ships, research vessels and Trinity House vessels. Experienced in bridge watchkeeping, navigation, ECDIS, radar/ARPA and vessel operations, with additional experience operating in Antarctic and polar waters. Safety-focused, hardworking and looking to begin my career.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Deck Cadet
SAGA Cruises (Spirit of Discovery)
12.2025 - 03.2026
- Carried out bridge watchkeeping duties, alongside the OOW, including lookout, position fixing and monitoring traffic using radar, ARPA and ECDIS
- Assisted with passage planning and preparations for arrival and departure
- Took part in berthing, unberthing, anchoring and mooring operations.
Deck Cadet
British Antarctic Survey (Sir David Attenborough)
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Carried out bridge watchkeeping duties alongside the OOW, including position fixing, lookout, radar/ARPA and ECDIS.
- Gained experience navigating in polar waters and operating in and around sea ice.
- Took part in passage planning for voyages to Antarctica and remote locations.
Deck Cadet
Trinity House (Galatea)
07.2025 - 07.2025
- Assisted with watchkeeping, including lookout, position fixing, radar/ARPA and ECDIS.
- Took part in buoy and navigational aid operations around the UK coast.
- Assisted with mooring, anchoring and general deck operations.
- Gained experience of coastal navigation and working in areas with high levels of traffic.
- Worked with deck crew deploying buoy handling and other specialist operations.
Deck Cadet
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines (Borealis)
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Assisted bridge watchkeeping officers with. navigational and general watchkeeping duties.
- Gained practical experience using ECDIS, radar/ARPA and other navigational equipment.
Education
OOW Unlimited II/1 - Nautical Science (SPD)
City of Glasgow College
Glasgow01-2026
Skills
- Bridge Watchkeeping
- Passage Planning
- ECDIS
- Radar & ARPA
- COLREGs
- Bridge Resource Management
- Mooring & Anchoring Operations
- Emergency Response & Safety Procedures
- Maritime Communications (GMDSS)
- Leadership & Teamwork
- Navigation in Polar Waters
Timeline
Deck Cadet
SAGA Cruises (Spirit of Discovery)
12.2025 - 03.2026
Deck Cadet
British Antarctic Survey (Sir David Attenborough)
08.2025 - 12.2025
Deck Cadet
Trinity House (Galatea)
07.2025 - 07.2025
Deck Cadet
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines (Borealis)
04.2024 - 07.2024
OOW Unlimited II/1 - Nautical Science (SPD)
City of Glasgow College