Tim Fields

• Oversaw vessel movements for principal contractor McConnell Dowell during South32/Gemco Wharf reconstruction.
• Ensured compliance with Company ISM and safety procedures.
• Managed fleet operations within monthly budget and KPIs, guaranteeing vessel readiness.
• Developed cyclone response plans, overseeing installation, implementation, and monitoring.
• Coordinated simultaneous operations among marine vessels, dive teams, and logistics companies at port.
• Executed safety protocols and project plans for effective task completion.
• Served as Senior Pilotage Exempt Training Master, ensuring operational excellence.
• Facilitated safe removal of equipment from semi-submersible vessels in collaboration with Seaway 7 and Australian Customs.

• Mentored crews to ensure safe operations aligned with company values and policies.
• Executed project planning for multiple high-profile marine operations.
• Delivered comprehensive training programs to enhance crew performance and safety awareness.
• Coordinated logistics and operational strategies across diverse marine projects.
• Led critical support for diving operations at Chevron HDD pipeline project on Barrow Island.

Key Projects Included:

• Groote Eylandt Wharf Remedition Project
• Managed Boskalis Seabed Intervention Project for Woodside’s Scarborough gas pipeline installation.
• Oversaw SABR Project for Hay Point Coal Terminal expansion, collaborating with BHP and McConnell Dowell.
• Served as Senior Tug Master during Kingsford Smith Drive upgrade, effectively moving 100m barges in Brisbane River.

• Harbour Towage operated on behalf of the client, Rio Tinto.
• Compliance with mine safety protocols and procedures.
• Vessel compliance to meet national and international standards and regulations.
• Managed Work/Rest hours to ensure Fatigue Management policies adhered to.

• Founding Member of MEGA Ltd. A Start up Bulk Fuel company that branched out into Bulk, Onsite, Marine and Tank storage divisions.
• Heading up MGA Marine, a division of Mega Ltd.
• Provided Marine refueling solutions to Fishing Fleets, Tier 1 Marine Contractors and remote islands in Australian and Territorial Waters.

• Ocean Going Tug Master/ASD master @ various ports around Australia.
• Operating ASDs - Combi/unilever tugs in Port of Bundaberg, Eden & Port Alma.
• Running Split hopper barges to spoil grounds in Port of Eden and Geelong.
• General Coastal Towage contracts.

• 2nd Officer on Lanpan 29. A 55 m Singapore-flagged anchor handling vessel.
• Interaction with foreign crews on Semi-Submersible vessels
• Conducting ocean towage of a 355' dumb barge with pre constructed modules, along the West coast of Australia.
• Duties include safe navigational watches, safety and compliance to ISM, Client and company policies.
• Ensure crew readiness. Passage planning, ballasting, stability, and towage preparation.
• Weather forecasting and routing to ensure safe passage.

• Ocean going Tug Master and First Mate on various vessels.
• Most recently operating a 26m tug n barge combo carting cargo offshore.