PROFILE

Licensed Captain with 33 years’ experience in the marine industry, including 17 years’ international experience as a OSV Captain in Trinidad, Brazil, Mexico and West Africa.  Possess current passport and Vanuatu Officer Endorsement.  Certified Dynamic Positioning Officer.

Highly skilled in training & directing foreign nationals; usually served as the sole American Captain of an OSV manned by foreigners.  Proficient in marine terminology and operations including navigation, plotting, and charting.

STRENGTHS

Very mechanically inclined—saved service companies thousands of dollars by doing own repair work.  Equally adept at troubleshooting electronic and mechanical systems.

Extremely reliable—consistently assigned to flagship vessels and most difficult assignments.  Competent decision-maker.

Strong leadership skills—built solid reputation with a by-the-book, no-nonsense approach.  Runs a tight ship, holding people totally accountable for job performance.

Excellent trainer—selected as the training captain to teach and mentor international crews.  Strong track record of maintaining a low turnover in a very high-turnover business.

Team player—works side-by-side with any crew member/bridge team, fulfilling any aspect of the job.

Solid work ethics—dependable and punctual—accustomed to long hours and working under pressure for weeks on-end.  Excellent physical condition.

Computer skills—proficient with Windows & Mac.  Certified in GMDSS.

Well-organized—accustomed to completing detailed paperwork accurately and on-time, setting and balancing multiple priorities, staying on top of details, and managing impromptu situations.

Customer-focused—successful in satisfying extremely demanding customers and working under time-sensitive deadlines.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

Master’s License, 1,600 Gross Ton, ITC 3000, Oceans

Maser 6,000 OSV 

3rd Mate Unlimited Oceans

Dynamic Positioning Operator’s Unlimited Certification

Company and Vessel Security Officer Certification

TWIC and Safe Gulf Card

STCW 95 Certification

Radar Observer (Unlimited)

Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA) Certification

Global Maritime Distress and Safety Systems (GMDSS) Certification

Medical Care Provider

ECDIS Certification

EXPERIENCE

WSV Relief Captain                Edison Chouest Offshore, Cut Off, LA              2014 to Present

OSV Captain                           Seacor, Morgan City, LA                                 2003 to 2014

OSV Captain                           Diamond Services, Morgan City, LA                 1996 to 2003

OSV Captain                           Comar, Morgan City, LA                                 1985 to 1996

Deck Hand / Engineer             Black Gold Marine, Harvey, LA                       1983 to 1985

• OSV Captain at Seacor Marine
  Jun 2003 - May 2014

  Captain of various OSVs.
• OSV Captain at Diamond Services
  Jun 1996 - Jun 2003

  Captain of various OSVs.
• OSV Captain at Comar,
  Jun 1985 - Jun 1996

  Captain of various OSVs.
• Relief Captain at Edison Chouest Offshore
  May 2014

  Captain of various OSVs.

• Samuel M Hines Jr May 1987