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James Finan

@JamesFinan

Master Unlimited / Advanced Polar / DPO / Divemaster

New York, United States
Available in 2 weeks
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Captain+3

About

I am an accomplished mariner with extensive experience in various maritime sectors, emphasizing safety, professionalism, and teamwork. My diverse skills and perspectives enhance maritime operations and crew morale.

Personal Details

GenderMale

Career Objective

To leverage my extensive maritime experience and leadership skills in a challenging role that promotes safety and efficiency in maritime operations.

Passports

Italy

Hobbies & Interests

Sailing, Diving, Fitness, Travel

Experience

DPO / Mate

Current
Aug 2023 - Present

Supply vessel providing underwater noise mitigation for DEME ORION pile driving ship for Vinyard Wind 1 and Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind. Deployment and retrieval of Double Bubble Curtains on DP. Maintained position while at full pressure during pile driving operations. Maintained bridge and DP logs, HELM, chart corrections, passage planning, drill and training reports, SMS compliance, safety meetings. Involved in USCG / ABS inspections and FEMA trials.

Mate

Apr 2022 - Sep 2022
Noorderzon

Private Expedition vessel, Northwest Passage transit, Orkney to Vancouver. Navigation in ice, ice forecasts, passage planning. Maintained bridge logs, ECDIS/pub updates, vessel maintenance system. Involved in drill planning, safety training, inspections. Assisted Captain during maneuvering, docking, anchoring. Assisted on deck with ongoing maintenance projects.

Chief Mate

Nov 2020 - Jun 2021
Alucia

Research/Expedition vessel, Netherlands to Woods Hole. Head of deck department. SMS compliance, drill planning, training, safety meetings. Stability, ballast water management. Risk assessment, permit to work, job safety analysis. Annuals; A-frame/crane load testing, HELO DIFFS, jet-A IBC, decompression chamber. BV / MI inspections and internal audit.

Certifications & Qualifications

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
STCW Advanced Fire Fighting
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate

Languages

EnglishNative

References

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