Michael Roche

Work History

Odyssey Expeditions

02.2018 - Current

Enhanced onboard guest experience by providing personalized services ensuring their comfort throughout the trip.
Ensured compliance with maritime regulations, consistently passing inspections without violations.
Increased efficiency in navigating challenging waters through the use of advanced navigational tools and techniques.
Prioritized safety procedures when operating vessels, controlling speed, berthing and unberthing, giving optimal protection to crew and equipment.
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.
Oversaw crew schedules, maintaining a well-rested and efficient team for increased productivity.
Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered teamwork among the crew while maintaining high morale.
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.

Fugro

11.2023 - 01.2024

Ensured compliance with maritime regulations
Adhered to laws and regulations based on voyage locations.
Planned routes and travel speeds to meet scheduling.
Directed vessel using specialized knowledge of local winds, water depths and hazards.
Utilized navigation expertise and tools to set courses and determine ship position throughout travel.
Regularly reviewed weather forecasts to determine the safest routes possible while minimizing delays due to adverse conditions.
Optimized fuel consumption by implementing smart routing strategies and regular engine maintenance checks.
Inspected and assessed telecommunication systems and navigational instruments to prepare for and manage safe piloting.

Jetty and Marine Construction

01.2023 - Current

Maintained a clean and organized work environment for increased productivity and safety on board the vessel.
Towed and manoeuvred vessels in harbours and open seas, communicating movements to passing vessels.
Set courses to avoid reefs, outlying shoals or other hazards using lighthouses or buoys.
Loaded cargo according to vessel capacity and appropriate weight load distribution.
Coordinated closely with colleagues during loading/unloading processes to prevent damage or delays.
Demonstrated exceptional navigational abilities during challenging conditions, ensuring successful completion of towing assignments.
Enhanced tugboat efficiency by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
Collaborated effectively with fellow crew members to ensure timely execution of assigned tasks.
Developed strong relationships with clients through professional interactions and consistently meeting or exceeding their expectations for service quality.

Sealink WA

04.2015 - 02.2020

Safely transported passengers and cargo by adhering to strict safety guidelines and weather monitoring.
Enhanced safety protocols by implementing rigorous training sessions and emergency drills for crew members.
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.
Prioritized safety procedures when operating vessels, controlling speed, berthing and unberthing, giving optimal protection to crew and equipment.
Managed vessel maintenance tasks for optimal performance, ensuring timely inspections and repairs.
Completed regular vessel inspections to identify deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.
Coordinated with other skippers to develop best practices, improving overall fleet performance.
Implemented time-saving measures during docking procedures to improve departure times.
Trained new crew members in critical skills such as knot tying, navigation, and safety procedures.
Interacted with team members, encouraging each to be outgoing and offer excellent service to customers.