Education And Qualifications
BTEC Higher National Diploma Marine Engineering with distinction and academic exemptions for Second and Chief Engineers License (2010)
Level 3 NVQ Marine Engineering (2010)
Qualification Marine Engineer of the Watch
Warsash Maritime Academy (2010)
BTEC National Diploma Mechanical Engineering (triple merit)
Northampton College, UK (2007)
11 GCSE’s Including Maths, Science, English, Design and Technology, Industrial Technology
Roade School, UK
Certifications
-Proficiency in Medical First Aid on board Ship
-Proficiency in Security Awareness: Manila Amendments STCW
-Elementary First Aid
-Crowd Management Course
-Crisis Management and Human Behaviour
-Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boat
-Advanced Fire Fighting
-Engineer Officer of the Watch Workshop Skills Training
-Certified Cruise Professional CPP
-United States Public Health Training Integrated Pest Management
-United States Public Health Training in Potable Water
-Personal Survival Techniques
-Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities
-Fire Prevention and Basic Fire Fighting
-Health and Safety in the Workplace level 2
Experience
3rd Engineer Officer, Engine Maintenance Manager (Aug2013-Dec2013)
HOLLAND AMERICA CRUISE LINE: MS ZUIDERDAM
•Operating successfully as Officer In Charge of maintaining main diesel propulsion 3xSulzer16ZAV40S, 2xSulzer12ZAV40S and all auxiliary and ancillary equipment, all planned maintenance, overhaul, ordering spare parts and organising maintenance with outside contractors
• Managing and developing a team of ten, Assistant EMM, Senior Machinist, three Machinists, two Welders and two Engine Mechanics; managing a highly qualified and experienced team of mechanics, machinists and fabricators
• Delivering as Officer In Charge of all projects and fabrication in engine spaces; enabling the smooth running of a 82000 gross tonne Cruise Ship main diesel propulsion and all auxiliary and ancillary equipment
• Operating as Fire Team Leader, in charge of a fire fighting team in case of an emergency on-board the vessel, including organising weekly fire drills and training
• Working closely with the team, managing, mentoring and training all engine personnel including scheduling and implementing drills and procedures
• Managing Health and Safety for the team, ordering spares, ensuring the full compliance with all Marine Legislations and managing the working hours/shift patterns for the team
• Working collaboratively with the Chief Engineer and all other ship departments including shore based personnel, ensuring full operational readiness and maximizing overall efficiencies of the vessel
Key achievements include:
• Generating overall and tangible efficiencies in the operation of the engine room; reducing fuel consumption of the vessel by ensuring higher performance from the main diesel powerplant
3rd Engineer Officer, Senior Watch Keeper (May2013-Jun2013)
HOLLAND AMERICA CRUISE LINE: MS ZUIDERDAM
• Managing a team of 18-24 watch personnel including being responsible for all steam and boiler maintenance; managing, training and leading the Assistant Watch Keeper, Fireman Greaser, and Engine Cadets
• Managing the timely bringing vessel out of port during departure, keeping a safe watch, monitoring all equipment from engine control room via ABB control console; delivering efficient communication with assistant Watch Keeper and Fireman Greaser
• Performing engine watch rounds; responding safely and efficiently to emergencies during the watch whilst complying with all maritime, flag state and international legislation
• Officer In Charge of all maintenance on steam systems and auxiliary boilers including preventative maintenance and overhauls
Key achievements include:
• Being rapidly promoted to Engine Maintenance Manager based upon high standards of workmanship and leadership achieved
4th Engineer, Assistant Watch Keeper and Safety Engineer (May2011-May2013)
HOLLAND AMERICA CRUISE LINE: MS ZUIDERDAM AND MS ROTTERDAM
• Conducting a highly trusted position, delivering thorough watch-keeping rounds in engine room during shifts and responding to emergencies in engines spaces
• Assisting in all maintenance associated with current watch; delivering effectively as Fire Fighter and member of engine fire response team
• As Safety Engineer, maintaining all rescue and life boats, fire-fighting equipment on board, watertight door maintenance and in charge of ventilation during emergencies
Key achievements include:
• Securing prompt promotion within 15 months of joining the company
Engine Cadet (Jul2007-Jul2010)
REGENT SEVEN SEAS CRUISES: MS NAVIGATOR AND MS VOYAGER
• Employed as trainee engineer for this company renowned for maintaining the highest standards and excellence in marine training, duties included assisting in watch keeping duties and maintenance and as boat commander for the fast rescue boat
Key achievements include:
• Being headhunted during cadetship, to join Regent Seven Seas from hundreds of Marine Engineer Cadets
