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Sorina-Alexandra Popa

@Sorina

Experienced Navigation Officer and Chief Mate Unlimited

Jibert, Romania
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Chief Officer+2

About

I am a highly skilled Navigation Officer with extensive experience in the cruise industry, specializing in overseeing safety, deck, and bridge operations. I have a proven track record in contributing to the successful start-up of new-build projects and managing worldwide itineraries. My focus is on operational safety and navigational precision while ensuring an excellent guest experience.

Personal Details

ResidenceRomania

Career Objective

To leverage my extensive maritime experience and skills in a challenging Navigation Officer role, contributing to operational excellence and safety in the cruise industry.

Passports

Romania

Visas

B1
C1/D

Experience

Second Officer

Current
Apr 2024 - Present
M/Y Ilma - The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

Senior Officer of the watch on single and double watchkeeping, responsible for the safe navigation and conduct of the ship; Start-up team of company's second new build - Ilma; Responsible for the familiarization and training of new officers and crew; Responsible for the life-saving appliances on board and raising warranty claims related to the life-saving equipment; Responsible for creating the routes for the tenders and conducting the briefings with the tender drivers; Knowledge of water gadgets such as zodiac boats, marina and aquabana deployment, canoes, paddleboards; Experience in ship handling azipods propulsion and DP system; Sailing areas: Mediterranean, Caribbean, US.

First Officer

Aug 2023 - Mar 2024

Senior Officer of the watch, responsible for the safe navigation and conduct of the ship; Responsible for carrying out inspections of Bridge equipment and fire-fighting equipment as per planned maintenance system; Voyage Planning Officer, responsible for planning and appraisal of ship's itineraries, weather and tidal routing, communication with ship's agents to arrange meeting the operational needs for berthing assignments and in port operations; Fire-fighting equipment Officer, responsible for checking the equipment, arranging annual services and maintenance; Responsible for conducting Bridge tours for guests and crew; Responsible for the familiarization and training of new officers with the Bridge equipment, company's policies and BRM procedures; Experience in ship handling conventional propulsion with Becker rudders and azipods propulsion and DP system; Sailing areas: South America, Antarctica, New Zealand, Australia, Asia, US, Alaska.

Third Officer

Apr 2022 - Aug 2023
Unknown

Junior Officer of the watch, responsible for assisting the watch leader in the safe navigation and conduct of the ship; Responsible for the monthly inspection of life-saving appliances and fire-fighting equipment on board as assigned by the Safety Officer; Responsible for the inspection of deck areas and assisting with deck maintenance as directed by the Staff Captain; Responsible for the inspection and maintenance of the ship's tanks as directed by the Staff Captain; Responsible for the weekly manual soundings and reports; Responsible for the training of deck cadets, lifeboats and life rafts crew, watertight doors operators, tender drivers; Responsible for ship's certificates, nautical department certificates and ship's key log; Experience in ship handling conventional propulsion ships; Sailing areas: US, Caribbean, Mediterranean.

Certifications & Qualifications

Chief Mate

Chief Mate 3000 GT (II/2)

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate
ECDIS
GMDSS
HELM (M)
Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD)
Proficiency in Security Awareness (PSA)

Languages

RomanianNative
EnglishFluent
ItalianConversational

References

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