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Mason Mars

Manoora,CARINS

Summary

All my life I have been around boats. But It took me a long time to figure out that a career in the Marine industry was achievable. For the last 4 years, I have been living out my dream. I work on the water in one of the most beautiful locations on Earth.

Starting just a few years ago as a general purpose hand on a reef boat to now being the First Mate on one of the most respected Great Barrier Reef adventure boats, taking 400 pax a day on a ship weighing just over 600 tons, and every day I alone maneuver a semi-sub weighing 24tons powered by just too small 135 outboards around reef system and through coral bommie mines taking 50pax at a time.

I'm pretty happy with how my career has started. With that being said, the bigger boats are not at the reef and are so much further from land. And that is exactly where I plan to be.

For now, I only currently hold a Master 24< ticket and an STCW95 (Cost)

I have completed my MED2 task book as well as my Master 45M< task book and taking those courses later in the year and at the beginning of next year.

I have spent many years at Maritime Rescue operations and now with Tourism operations and it is now time for me to see where my career will take me next. I am unequivocally passionate about my future at Sea.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Boat Trailer Manufacturing

Telwater - AWX job agency
Coomera, QLD
01.2016 - 08.2018
  • This was a great job and really boosted my confidence and ability to work in a team, prior to that I had mostly worked on my own or in smaller teams.
  • Towards the end of my employment I was placed in Quality control to ensure the High standards Telwater expected, part of that entailed that I fit the boats to their respective trailers.
  • Conducted assessments to evaluate employee performance and identify areas of improvement.
  • Assisted with troubleshooting technical issues and providing solutions to operational problems.
  • Monitored compliance with company policies related to manufacturing procedures.
  • Identified opportunities for process improvements within the manufacturing environment.

Order Packer/ Forklift Duties

SCS
Gold Coast , QLD
01.2019 - 05.2021
  • Greeted customers and answered inquiries regarding products, services, and orders.
  • Received incoming shipments of product from suppliers.
  • Verified accuracy of items received against packing list or invoices.
  • Organized warehouse inventory according to size, type, color, or product code.
  • Assembled customer orders from stock and placed orders on pallets or shelves.
  • Packaged goods in appropriate containers for shipment.
  • Ensured that all orders were filled accurately with the correct item numbers and quantities requested by the customer.
  • Operated material handling equipment including forklifts, hand jacks, pallet jacks.
  • Followed safety protocols when lifting heavy boxes or operating machinery.
  • Performed daily maintenance checks on all equipment used in the warehouse.
  • Collaborated with other departments to resolve any discrepancies between shipping documents and actual contents of packages.
  • Checked outgoing packages to ensure they are properly addressed and labeled.
  • Remove completed or defective products or materials, placing on conveyors or loading docks.

Deck Hand

Marine Rescue 400
Gold Coast , QLD
02.2016 - 05.2021
  • Responsible for loading and unloading cargo, supplies, and passengers on the vessel.
  • Performed safety checks on all equipment and gear prior to use.
  • Assisted in mooring operations by tying off lines and setting anchor points.
  • Maintained a clean deck area through daily sweeping and scrubbing of surfaces.
  • Conducted regular maintenance on deck machinery such as winches, pumps, cranes.
  • Operated navigational systems including GPS trackers, radar units, sonar systems.
  • Assisted in launching lifeboats during emergency drills or real-life situations.
  • Provided support to bridge personnel with lookout duties while underway.
  • Communicated effectively with other vessels via radio transmissions.
  • Followed strict guidelines related to hazardous materials handling aboard ship.
  • Performed vessel maintenance services, including cleaning, painting and basic repairs.

Kalina Maintenance Deckhand- Pontoon Maintenance

Quicksilver Cruises
PORT DOUGLAS, QLD
06.2021 - 03.2023
  • Due to the works extremely high turnover rate It has fallen to me on more then a few occasions to train up new crew and even new skippers.
  • Maintained ship's engines under direction of engineering officers.
  • Read pressure and temperature gauges or displays and recorded data in engineering logs.
  • Examined machinery to verify pressures or lubricant flows.
  • Assisted engineers in repairing or adjusting machinery.
  • Monitored equipment for leaks, loose pipes, broken lights or other issues and informed mechanics of repair needs.
  • Maintained and organized ship's compartments for better efficiency and to easily obtain needed items.
  • Spliced and repaired ropes, wire cables or cordage.
  • Stood watch in ships' bows or bridge wings to look for obstructions or locate navigational aids.

1st Mate

Sunlover Reef cruises
CAIRNS, QLD
04.2023 - Current
  • Operate Semi-Sub around Reefs in all weather conditions. The vessel is 21M long x2 Outboard 135Mercury. x1 inboard 1135Mase Gensets for AUX systems. weighs approx 24tons.
  • Ensured the safe and efficient navigation of the vessel.
  • Organized, supervised, and coordinated all deck operations on board.
  • Conducted daily safety checks to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Performed navigational watch duties while underway including bridge lookout, steering, and communication with other vessels or shore stations.
  • Monitored weather conditions and reported any changes to the captain or chief mate.
  • Managed day-to-day shipboard operations in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Inspected all areas of the vessel regularly to identify potential hazards or problems that require attention.
  • Maintained appropriate security measures on board at all times.
  • Responsible for coordinating berthing arrangements when necessary.
  • Ensured adherence to safety standards set by International Maritime Organization regulations.
  • Maintained peak performance in varying conditions and researched weather, wind, current and tide conditions to avoid and manage issues.
  • Oversaw ship operations during travel and kept watch for hazards.
  • Coordinated fueling, repairs and other port activities to properly maintain ship.
  • Arranged for ship to be fueled, restocked with consumable supplies and repaired.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Security, Terrorism And Counter-Terrorism

Murdoch University
Perth, WA
11-2017

High School Diploma -

Australian International School Singapore
Singapore
08-2014

Skills

  • Engineering
  • Public Speaking
  • Planning and coordination
  • Creative Problem-Solving
  • Team leadership abilities
  • Quality Management Systems
  • Program Management

Certification

  • Master V
  • CoST (STCW95)
  • Dive Master Certified
  • Forklift ticket
  • MR License

Former Employers

  • Travis Bell, +61400727849, Skipper of Kalina
  • Ryder Caldwell, +61451111756, Skipper of Kalina
  • Russell Howe, 0403730150, Former ops manager Quicksilver
  • Paul Earnest, +61406097520, Land Lord
  • Jacques Tredoux, Skipper of Jamali
  • Te Ari Campion 0408094209, Skipper of Sunseeker/ Sunbird
  • Chris Todd, 0498022909, Skipper of Sunseeker, Sunbird
  • Chris Mcquillian, 0412667065, Engineer of Sunbird Sunseeker SunDancer

Affiliations

  • Time off is spent fixing up my cars and camping with the dog

Timeline

1st Mate

Sunlover Reef cruises
04.2023 - Current

Kalina Maintenance Deckhand- Pontoon Maintenance

Quicksilver Cruises
06.2021 - 03.2023

Order Packer/ Forklift Duties

SCS
01.2019 - 05.2021

Deck Hand

Marine Rescue 400
02.2016 - 05.2021

Boat Trailer Manufacturing

Telwater - AWX job agency
01.2016 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Security, Terrorism And Counter-Terrorism

Murdoch University

High School Diploma -

Australian International School Singapore

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