Timothy McGurl
Seattle,Usa
Summary
Hardworking maritime professional promotes thirty eight years of deck watch experience. Identifies and solves operational challenges and maintains course with exceptional navigation skills.
Overview
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Certification
Work history
Ships captain
Enviro Tech Diving
Seattle
09 2021 - Current
- Managed vessel maintenance, ensuring optimal performance at sea.
- Ensured compliance with environmental standards, protecting marine ecosystems.
- Kept abreast of latest maritime laws, ensuring legal compliance at all times.
- Ran inspections regularly on safety equipment, guaranteeing functional readiness in case of emergencies.
- Maintained ship's operational readiness for successful voyages.
- Safeguarded crew safety by adhering to strict maritime regulations.
- Facilitated training programmes for new hires, enhancing their competency levels quickly.
- Fostered strong relationships with port authorities to streamline docking procedures.
- Directed emergency drills to enhance crew preparedness.
- Controlled budget expenditure for cost-effective operations whilst at sea and in ports.
- Coordinated loading and unloading operations for efficient turnaround times.
- Monitored weather patterns closely, allowing for safe and timely voyage planning.
- Demonstrated excellent crisis management during unexpected incidents-proving leadership under pressure .
- Oversaw ship repairs personally, sustaining high performance levels of the vessel.
- Minimised risks during navigation with meticulous planning.
- Transmitted and received routine and emergency information with shore stations and other ships.
- Maintained operational records detailing trip data, operational information and navigation logs.
- Navigated vessels safely into and out of ports and through channels and straits.
- Directed deck and bridge watch activities to maintain adequate supervision.
- Operated ship radar and electronic charts to verify location and navigation data.
- Plotted ship navigation routes under review of superior deck officer.
- Changed vessel direction and manoeuvered to avoid hazards
- Trained new crew members in safety protocols and established processes to foster top performance.
- Managed highly stressful situations by following adequate procedures with level-headed approach.
- extensive voyages from Saint Paul Island in the Bering Sea to Coos Bay Or.with hundreds of days navigating Alaskas coast line.
- extensive voyages from the Grand Banks of Newfoundland to Porto Rico .
Education
100 Ton USCG Mmc - Marine Navigation
01/2000 - 05/2001
- Completed 100ton mmc Qualification
- 200ton mmc
- radar unlimited
- STCW safety training
- firefighting basic
- first aid/ CPR
- vessel security
- port facility security
- FCC radio license
200ton Mmc - Vessel Master
01/2024 -
Member of MMC
Skills
- Cargo loading and unloading
- Maritime technologies
- Safety hazard identification
- Ship structures
- Vessel security standards
- Ship activity logs
- Emergency response procedures
- MCA regulations knowledge
- Vessel repair and refurbishment
- Deck watchkeeping
- Technical supervision
- Engine room maintenance
- [Type] troubleshooting
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Team building
- vessel navigation
- meteorology
- vessel ancho/moring
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of Umass Dartmouth in development of removal ghost fishing gear off sunken oil platforms Georges Bank.(2009)
- Deep sea exploration Gulf of Mexico, straights of Florida and Caribbean (Deep Sea Gold 2010-2019)
Certification
- 100ton mmc
- 200ton mmc
- radar unlimited
- fcc radio license
- first aid/cpr
- port security
- ship security
- stcw safety training
- basic firefighting
Timeline
Ships captain - Enviro Tech Diving
09 2021 - Current
Houston marine training - 100 Ton USCG Mmc, Marine Navigation
01/2000 - 05/2001
Maritime professional training - 200ton Mmc, Vessel Master
01/2024 -