Jonah Bevan

Maintained schedules by monitoring and managing loading and discharging of cargo and arranging for fuel oil bunkers, restocked with supplies and repairs.

• Set ships' courses to avoid reefs, outlying shoals or other hazards using all available equipment.
• Consulted charts, weather reports or navigation equipment to determine and direct ship movements.
• Docking and undocking vessel secure tow lines and inspect emergency tow lines and anchors to barges.
• Kept watch aboard vessels to identify changing conditions or potential issues and implement corrective actions.
• Tow and manoeuvre vessels in harbour and open seas, communicating movements to VTS and other vessels.
• Loaded cargo according to ship capacity and appropriate weight load distribution.
• Operated large marine vessels by adjusting speed, steering and utilizing navigation instruments.
• Navigated vessel routes and used navigation equipment to verify accuracy of calculations.
• Learned to operate new technology systems and procedures through instruction, simulators and models.
• Take responsibility for ship operations in cases of injury or illness.
• Applied thorough navigation knowledge to determine geographical location and speed with or without assistive devices.
• Planned routes and travel speeds to meet scheduling and delivery goals.
• Employed telecommunications equipment to coordinate marine traffic and organize navigation.
• Maintained boat logs and oversea cargo storage on or below decks, securing items, and protecting products from damage or loss.
• Verified presence of cargo-handling gear, lifesaving equipment prior to departures.
• Consulted various charts, weather reports, and navigation equipment to determine and direct boat movements. Including cyclone mooring.
• Managed efficient supply and food replenishment at port stops.
• Completed regular vessel inspections to identify deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.
• Thoroughly inspected boats before each embarkment to verify maximum reliability.
• Adhered to laws and regulations based on voyage locations.
• Interviewed and hired crew members and assigned watches or living quarters to crew members.
• Inspected and assessed telecommunication systems and navigational instruments to prepare for and manage safe piloting.
• Determined speeds by using charts, area plotting sheets and compasses.
• Directed ships' speeds using specialized knowledge of local winds, water depths and hazards.
• Researched and evaluated natural phenomena to minimize issues regarding tides, currents, winds and weather events.
• Utilized navigation expertise and tools to set courses and determine ship position throughout travel.
• Prevented ships under navigational control from engaging in unsafe operations.

• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Worked well in team settings, With 1000,s of hours of sea time providing support and guidance.

• Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environments.
• Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through development of innovative solutions.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
• Ability to operate ships cranes and grabs to load and unload bulk cargo.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.