Jamie Ball

Skipper /Marine-engineer

Tropic Ocean Prawns Australia

01.2004 - Current

Increased efficiency in navigating challenging waters through the use of advanced navigational tools and techniques.
Oversaw crew schedules, maintaining a well-rested and efficient team for increased productivity.
Trained new crew members in critical skills such as knot tying, navigation, and safety procedures, raising overall team competency levels.
Streamlined communication channels among crew members to enhance collaboration during critical operations.
Optimized fuel consumption by implementing smart routing strategies and regular engine maintenance checks.
Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered teamwork among the crew while maintaining high morale.
Regularly reviewed weather forecasts to determine the safest routes possible while minimizing delays due to adverse conditions.
Interacted with team members, encouraging each to be outgoing and offer excellent service to customers.
Identified patterns and trends that resulted in undesirable outcomes or compromised program compliance and developed corrective action plans.
Met with event director to discuss event details, timelines and specific equipment that would be required.
Thoroughly inspected boats before each embarkment to verify maximum reliability.
Completed regular vessel inspections to identify deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.
Set ships' courses to avoid reefs, outlying shoals or other hazards using lighthouses or buoys.
Prioritized safety procedures when operating vessels, controlling speed, berthing and unberthing, giving optimal protection to crew and equipment.
Learned to operate new technology systems and procedures through instruction, simulators and models.
Kept watch aboard vessels to identify changing conditions or potential issues and implement corrective actions.
Utilized navigation expertise and tools to set courses and determine ship position throughout travel.
Operated large marine vessels by adjusting speed, steering craft and utilizing navigation instruments.
Inspected and assessed telecommunication systems and navigational instruments to prepare for and manage safe piloting.
Towed and maneuvered vessels in harbours and open seas, communicating movements to passing vessels.
Adhered to laws and regulations based on voyage locations.
Loaded cargo according to ship capacity and appropriate weight load distribution.
Docked and undocked vessel using radios, depth finders, radars, lights, lighthouses and buoys to make safe and accurate operational decisions.
Planned routes and travel speeds to meet scheduling and delivery goals.
Navigated vessel routes and used navigation equipment to verify accuracy of calculations.
Applied thorough navigation knowledge to determine geographical location and speed with or without assistive devices.
Maintained timetables by monitoring and managing loading and discharging of cargo and passengers and arranging for boat to be fueled, restocked with supplies and repaired.
Took responsibility for ship operations in cases of injury or illness.
Consulted maps, weather reports or navigation equipment to determine and direct ship movements.
Employed telecommunications equipment to coordinate marine traffic and organize navigation.
Directed and coordinated crew members and workers and maintained strict operational schedules and profit targets.
Managed efficient supply and food replenishment at port stops.
Consulted various maps, charts, weather reports, and navigation equipment to determine and direct boat movements.
Researched and evaluated natural phenomena to minimize issues regarding tides, currents, winds and weather events.
Maintained boat logs and oversaw cargo storage on or below decks, securing items, and protecting products from damage or loss.
Directed ships' speeds using specialized knowledge of local winds, water depths and hazards.
Assisted corporate or private vessels in distress during maritime rescue operations.
Prevented ships under navigational control from engaging in unsafe operations.
Determined speeds by using charts, area plotting sheets and compasses.
Interviewed and hired crew members and assigned watches or living quarters to crew members.
Verified presence of cargo-handling gear, lifesaving equipment and dredging gear prior to departures.
Verified hydraulic fluid, air pressure and oxygen levels to check on systems operations.
Maintained a safe working environment for all personnel through strict adherence to safety protocols and procedures during daily operations of engineering equipment on board the vessel.
Reduced operational costs through effective management of spare parts inventory on board the vessel.
Optimized fuel consumption through regular monitoring and adjusting of propulsion systems and auxiliary equipment.
Minimized downtime by swiftly troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing complex machinery issues onboard vessels.
Utilized best practices and troubleshooting techniques to resolve machinery issues.
Managed emergency situations effectively by leading damage control efforts in case of fire, flooding, or other critical incidents on board the vessel.
Contributed to successful ship overhauls by collaborating closely with shipyard personnel during drydock periods.
Evaluated crew performance regularly offering constructive feedback which contributed towards professional growth.
Ensured compliance with maritime regulations, consistently passing inspections without violations.
Enhanced safety protocols by implementing rigorous training sessions and emergency drills for crew members.
Reduced operational costs through effective budget management and strategic allocation of resources.
Protected ship and personnel by signalling passing vessels with flashing lights, flags, radios and whistles.
Oversaw preventive maintenance of air compressors and turbine generators.
Improved vessel reliability by conducting rigorous sea trials and performance evaluations prior to commissioning new ships or systems.
Elevated crew morale through promoting an inclusive work environment fostering teamwork among crew members working on diverse tasks related to engineering operations within the engine room compartments.
Enhanced vessel efficiency by conducting comprehensive marine engineering analysis and implementing improvements.
Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by coordinating with classification societies during inspections and audits of marine systems.
Increased safety standards by developing and enforcing strict maintenance procedures for all marine systems.
Streamlined maintenance processes by implementing thorough documentation and record-keeping practices for all equipment inspections and repairs.
Implemented safety processes and procedures and made crew members aware of contingency plans for dangerous cargo spills.
Supported environmental initiatives by ensuring compliance with international regulations governing emissions from ship engines while proactively seeking opportunities for reducing the environmental footprint of marine operations.
Increased life expectancy of marine systems by implementing corrosion control measures and adopting best practices in materials selection, handling, and storage processes.
Prevented catastrophic failures through timely detection of potential hazards using advanced diagnostic tools such as vibration analysis data collection techniques while maintaining a proactive approach towards preventive maintenance measures.
Conducted periodic rounds and inspections of machinery spaces.
Visited shipyards to observe work and identify concerns.
Supervised and trained engineers and crew members on routine and emergency duties.
Supervised other engineers and crew members and trained for routine and emergency duties.
Maintained adherence to appropriate health and safety standards to protect crew members and reported promptly on issues of concern.
Managed vessel maintenance tasks for optimal performance, ensuring timely inspections and repairs.
Successfully completed numerous voyages without incidents by focusing on proactive planning before each journey.
Developed comprehensive contingency plans, allowing swift responses to unexpected challenges or emergencies at sea.
Implemented time-saving measures during docking procedures which improved departure times significantly.
Coordinated with other skippers to develop best practices, improving overall fleet performance.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Skipper /Marine-engineer

Education

Forklift Ticket -

Med 2 -

Skipper Master 5 Ticket -

Skills

Timeline

Skipper /Marine-engineer

Forklift Ticket -

Med 2 -

Skipper Master 5 Ticket -

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