Graeme Ahmed
Summary
Highly motivated and experienced maritime professional seeking a junior deckhand position. I have extensive experience of small vessel maintenance including RHIB and tender maintenance, including smaller engine repair. I am also a very experienced rescue operative, having worked as an inshore rescue boat helmsmen, and trainer. I have performed security duties aboard larger commercial vessels as well as performing night wates at sea.
Non-smoker
Tattoos: yes (covered under shirt)
D.O.B. 14/01/1992
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
(Shore Based) GWO Training Instructor
Advanced Blade Repair Services
03.2025 - Current
- My current role requires me to deliver advanced rescue training and operational exercises, in accordance with Global Wind Organisation standards to those seeking positions on operational onshore and offshore wind turbines, as well as electrical substations.
AB1 Ships Force Protection Team Member
Royal Navy
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Operationally attached to Royal Marines 42 commando on ship, Royal Fleet Auxiliary Tidespring, maintaining the overall safety of the ship and personnel on a 24/7 basis, operating safety equipment and being tasked with gangway duties.
- Operating unit support and personal weapons when at sea.
- Conducting bridge watches when at sea.
- Acting as both a response and deterrent force when on ship.
- (Operational Deployment)
(Shore Based) GWO Safety and Survival Instructor
Maersk Training
11.2023 - 03.2025
- Conduct safety training and exercises onsite in both the UK and Europe, with partnership companies, to ensure staff members are working to the highest possible safety standards in accordance with the Global Wind Organisation Standards for both onshore and offshore operational wind turbines.
- This training included advanced rescue training, enhanced casualty care training and man overboard or marine incident disaster training for those transferring at sea.
HUET Diver
3T Training
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Deliver the following courses for those wishing to work within the oil and gas industry, predominantly in an offshore environment on either rig platforms or on vessels, as well as those wanting to work in the wind energy renewable sector.
- BOSIET (Basic Offshore Safety and Induction Emergency Training)
- GWO Sea Survival
- FOET (Further Offshore Emergency Training)
- HUET (Helicopter Underwater escape Training)
- CA-EBS (Compressed Air Emergency Breathing Systems)
- Work as a fully qualified HUET diver when required, as well as a safety swimmer.
- Have extensive knowledge of the oil and gas industry, ensuring delegates are competent in units such as first aid and firefighting prior to working within the oil and gas industry.
- OPITO Safety and HUET Diver
AB1 (Jetboat Coxswain)
Royal Navy
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Operationally mobilized, upon completion of phase 2 training onto Operation Isotrope for a 12-month period supporting the Royal Navy, Army, Border Force, and coastguard to help those attempting to cross English waters from January 2022 - January 2023.
- Acting as a RHIB and workboat coxswain on a Jetboat pacific RHIB.
- Other requirements include attending regular training in relation to the general warfare branch, including seamanship training, as well as operating as a fully qualified pacific Jetboat coxswain.
- Completed the following training courses; SEA130 – equivalent to Efficient deckhand.
- SEA127 – Jetboat coxswains pacific RHIB course.
- Embarked Forces – equivalent to STCW sea survival and firefighting standards.
- (Operational Deployment)
(Shore Based) Fire Safety Co-ordinator
County Durham & Darlington Fire and Rescue Service
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Design and deliver educational and interventional programs to help decrease the amount of deliberately set fires within the Durham and Darlington areas.
- Work in conjunction with the police and other relevant authorities such as local councils, MPs, social workers, and community action groups to reach out to re-offenders under the age of 16 to try and deter them from setting secondary fires.
- Work with local schools and educational establishments to deliver educational programs and presentations in order to display the consequences of deliberate fire setting.
- Take a lead on County Durham and Darlington’s Fire cadet program, creating a pathway for cadets to enrol in the firefighter apprenticeship program.
- Write extensive risk assessments for all activities that utilized operational equipment.
(Shore Based) Sport Development Officer
Tynecoast college
09.2017 - 04.2020
- Increase enrolment numbers and maintain retention numbers across both courses and all college sites.
- Plan design and deliver outstanding lessons for learners to develop curriculum knowledge and vocational experience.
- Design outstanding schemes of work for learners.
- Assess and grade all units covered throughout uniformed and public services and NCFE sports courses.
- Establish relevant industry links including the military and emergency services for the learner’s progression upon course completion.
Beach Lifeguard / Inshore Rescue Boat Crewmen Helmsmen
Royal National Lifeboat Institute
05.2010 - 09.2017
- Beach Lifeguard (Grade 3)
- Patrol the beaches of Tyne and Wear, ensuring the health and safety of all water users.
- Provide first aid to both minor and major injuries when required.
- Provide lifesaving skills in both the water and on land when required.
- Attend regular staff training to ensure all skills are kept up to date.
- Complete relevant paperwork such as daily logs, accident report forms, minor and major first aid forms, and rescue narratives when applicable.
- Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all equipment and facilities.
- Have extensive training on the geographical area to identify set hazards and how to avoid or counteract them.
- Inshore Rescue Boat Crewmen Helmsmen
- Act as both crewmen and helm when operating the IRB, being responsible for both the crew and casualty when acting as a helm.
- Use the vessel to shepherd water users into the correct zones as well as assist other vessels in distress.
- Be responsible for the cleaning, fuelling, and maintenance of the vessel.
- Have extensive knowledge of what to do is an emergency, including capsizing, engine failure or collision.
- Adhere to all shipping regulations and local byelaws.
- Make use of the vessel for positive publicity and marketing campaigns.
Education
PGCE - Professional Graduate Certificate Education Level 7 (Young People and Adult Specialists)
Newcastle College School of Education and Teaching University centre
07.2019
BSc (Hons) - Sports Development and Exercise 2nd class
University of Sunderland
07.2014
Skills
- ENG1 Medical (Unrestricted)
- STCW Personal Survival Techniques
- STCW Elementary First-Aid
- STCW Fire Prevention and Firefighting
- STCW Personal Security Awareness
- STCW Personal Security and Social Responsibilities
- RYA Powerboat Level 2 (commerically endorsed)
- RYA VHF SRC
- PADI Rescue Diver
- Qualsafe First Responder Emergency Care Level 4
- Royal Navy Jetboat Pacific Rhib Coxswain
- C1 Driving License
- RLSS Beach lifeguard
References
- Kirsten Swinhoe-Kelters, Senior Lecturer, Tynecoast college, 07853252878
- Mr Don Mcaneny, GWO Health and Safety Trainer & Confined Space Rescue Technician, Maersk Training, 07917714899, Donmac100371@gmail.com
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
http://www.linkedin.com/in/G-Ahmed
Timeline
AB1 Ships Force Protection Team Member
Royal Navy
06.2025 - 09.2025
(Shore Based) GWO Training Instructor
Advanced Blade Repair Services
03.2025 - Current
(Shore Based) GWO Safety and Survival Instructor
Maersk Training
11.2023 - 03.2025
HUET Diver
3T Training
01.2023 - 11.2023
AB1 (Jetboat Coxswain)
Royal Navy
03.2022 - 01.2023
(Shore Based) Fire Safety Co-ordinator
County Durham & Darlington Fire and Rescue Service
01.2021 - 01.2022
(Shore Based) Sport Development Officer
Tynecoast college
09.2017 - 04.2020
Beach Lifeguard / Inshore Rescue Boat Crewmen Helmsmen
Royal National Lifeboat Institute
05.2010 - 09.2017
PGCE - Professional Graduate Certificate Education Level 7 (Young People and Adult Specialists)
Newcastle College School of Education and Teaching University centre
BSc (Hons) - Sports Development and Exercise 2nd class
University of Sunderland