Arry Arie Marinus Overwater

-Manage daily vessel operation, including maintenance, cleaning, and preparing the boat for departure.

-Check in passengers, ensure compliance with safety protocols, and provide high quality customer service throughout tours.

-Utilize in-depth knowledge of orca behaviour and local migration patterns to locate and track whales for optimal guest experience.

-Respond effectively to emergencies, including fire, man overboard and other vessel situations to maintain passenger safety.

-Coordinate with crew to maintain operational efficiency and safety standards throughout each tour.

-Monitored maritime traffic using radar, AIS, and VHF communication systems to prevent collisions and ensure smooth vessel flow.

-Managing up to 80 communications per hour between vessels and the traffic center, providing timely and navigational information.

-Interpreted complex traffic situations and issued instructions to vessel operators in real time.

-Gained extensive knowledge of port layout, local traffic patterns, and maritime regulations.

-Completed comprehensive initial and sector training progams, combining practical simulations and on the job mentorship.

-Advanced from Sailor to Corporal, demonstrating strong leadership and professional growth.

-Led and coached teams of up to 12 sailors, ensuring operational readiness and efficiency.

-Experienced in navigation, radar operations, and air surveillance, safeguarding vessel within a 200 nautical mile range.

-Contributed to NATO counter piracy missions off the coast of Somalia, ensuring maritime security.

-Skilled in ship safety, watchkeeping, and weapons handling (machine gunner & lookout duties.)

-Recognized for reliability, resilience under pressure, and team spirit in both military and civilian maritime environments.