Miljen Agbaba
Rijeka,Croatia
Summary
Experienced professional with more than 1000 days in rank at sea, expertise in navigation, leadership, and effective communication. Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and excels in team collaboration, self-motivation, and time management. Committed in daily improvement of these skills to drive success and achieve company goals, along with ability to adapt quickly to new environments. Ready to make notable impact in 2rd Officer role.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
3rd Officer (Cruise ships)
Carnival UK (Cunard and P&O)
12.2022 - 11.2025
- Assisted as Junior Officer of the Watch during navigational watch on Bridge.
- Oversaw mooring and anchoring operations to ensure safe vessel positioning.
- Conducted monthly maintenance of lifeboats and various LSA equipment.
- Performed daily, weekly, and monthly checks on GMDSS equipment.
- Maintained accurate records in PMS for LSA and firefighting equipment.
- Participated in emergency drills and responded promptly to onboard emergencies.
- Gained experience sailing on Vista Class, Grand Class, and Excel Class vessels.
- Familiar with Azipod propulsion system and trained in its operation.
- Familiar with dry dock/refit operations
- Have experience of worldwide cruising in Australia & Oceania, Japan, Alaska, Caribbean, Mediterranean, North Europe, Norway, Canary Islands...
3rd Officer (Container ships)
CMA CGM
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Supervised loading and discharging of cargo during port operations.
- Conducted inspections and maintenance of LSA and FF equipment in weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, and quarterly intervals.
- Managed single navigational watch as Officer of the Watch on Bridge.
- Assisted Captain with daily administrative tasks.
- Navigated vessels exceeding 300 metres LOA in high-traffic shipping areas.
Deck Cadet / Junior Officer / 3rd Officer
Columbia Shipmanagement
02.2018 - 03.2021
- Initiated career as Deck Cadet, collaborating with crew on essential seamanship tasks.
- Conducted regular deck maintenance, including chipping, painting, and preserving surfaces to prevent corrosion.
- Progressed to Junior Officer and subsequently to 3rd Officer after obtaining OOW licence.
- Gained experience sailing on container vessels ranging from 160 metres to 338 metres in LOA.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Nautical Studies and Maritime Transport Technology
Faculty of Maritime Studies
Rijeka/Croatia 09.2014 - 12.2017
Architect
Civil Engineering High School
Rijeka/Croatia 09.2010 - 06.2014
Skills
- Navigation skills
- Leadership abilities
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Self-motivation
- Time management
Certification
- Chief Mate on a ship of 3000 GT or more
- OOW on ships of 500 GT or more, STCW II/1 (MCA holder)
- GMDSS, STCW IV/2
- US C1/D visa, Canadian eTA visa, Maritime crew & Transit visa for Australia, UK ETA visa holder
- Basic IGF code, STCW V/3
- Basic training, STCW VI/1
- Medical first aid, STCW VI/4-1
- Advanced medical care, STCW VI/4-2
- PSCRB, STCW STCW VI/2-1
- Proficiency in fast rescue boat, STCW STCW VI/2-2
- Advanced fire fighting, STCW STCW VI/3
- Security awareness, STCW VI/6-1
- SSO, STCW VI/5
- Use of ECDIS specific for Nacos Platinum, NG Sperry, Furuno
- Use of radar plotting aid operational & management level
- Use of leadership and managerial skills
- Bridge resource management
- Ship stability course
- Proficiency in crisis management and human behaviour
Affiliations
- Sports activities, hiking, traveling
Languages
English
Fluent
Croatian
Native
Timeline
3rd Officer (Cruise ships)
Carnival UK (Cunard and P&O)
12.2022 - 11.2025
3rd Officer (Container ships)
CMA CGM
07.2021 - 07.2022
Deck Cadet / Junior Officer / 3rd Officer
Columbia Shipmanagement
02.2018 - 03.2021
Bachelor's degree - Nautical Studies and Maritime Transport Technology
Faculty of Maritime Studies
09.2014 - 12.2017
Architect
Civil Engineering High School
09.2010 - 06.2014