Curriculum Vitae
T. Keith Marshall, III
Master Mariner
First Class Pilot
Marine Consultant
MARINE EXPERT:
Navigation, safety, and cargo operations of all types; experienced in most areas of the world.
SUMMARY
Raised upon the waters of Charleston Harbor, South Carolina. Began sailing and water-skiing and many other marine related activities as a young child. As a teenager was involved in the commercial shrimping industry on a seasonal part-time basis. Engaged in this business on a full-time basis as a young adult. This work experience led to tugs and towboats and eventually to a merchant marine academy, where a B.S. degree and a Third Mate's license were earned. Sailed aboard tankers, freighters, intermodal, and special purpose vessels as a deck officer and eventually qualified for the highest license issued by the United States Coast Guard. Subsequently earned an endorsement as First Class Pilot (Marine). Attended Tulane Law School and earned a Juris Doctor with a specialty in Admiralty Law. Member of South Carolina Bar.
U.S.C.G. LICENSES
First Class Pilot, Any Gross Tons, Charleston Harbor
Liquefied Natural Gas Operations, Person-In-Charge (PIC)
Master, Steam and Motor Vessels of Any Gross Tons, Oceans
Radar Observer, Unlimited
EDUCATION
1995 M.E.B.A. Engineering School, Easton, Maryland
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Handling Certificate
1994 Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana
Juris Doctor, Tulane Law School
Certificate of Specialization in Admiralty Law
1985 Maine Maritime Academy, Castine, Maine
Center For Advanced Maritime Studies
Certificate On Ocean Carriage of Hazardous Cargoes
1983 Texas A&M University, Galveston, Texas
Grade Point Average: 3.75
B.S., Marine Transportation: Curriculum included courses in all types of surface navigation, seamanship, and cargo operations. Upon graduation sat for United States Coast Guard license as Third Mate, Steam or Motor Vessels of Any Gross Tons, Upon Oceans.
TRAINING PROGRAMS
1992 Radar Simulator Training, New Orleans, Louisiana
1988 Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
Advanced Marine Firefighting and Lifesaving
1987 Radar Simulator Training, Jacksonville, Florida
1983 U.S. Navy Firefighting Training, Mayport, Florida
1983 Radar Simulator Training, Galveston, Texas
1981 Maritime Administration Firefighting School New Orleans, Louisiana
SEAGOING EXPERIENCE
First experience on the water was aboard sailing and power driven vessels as a child. Have sailed as Captain or crew of all sizes of pleasure vessels in the ensuing three decades.
Engaged in commercial work aboard tug and fishing vessels in excess of sixty feet as a teenager (1976). Eventually attended maritime school and obtained an unlimited tonnage ocean license (1983) and have subsequently sailed virtually every type vessel that puts to sea. Seagoing experience is arranged by vessel type, with a brief description of the significant contribution made to the vessel operation and a listing of the vessels sailed upon. A general description of the work required of a marine officer follows.
GENERAL INFORMATION
In addition to cargo related functions on these vessels, work as a ship's officer required a significant amount of time spent on navigational duties. The vessels named below plied the waters of all coasts of the United States and those of Europe, South and Central America, Africa, the Mediterranean, Persian Gulf, Gulf of Alaska, and Asia, as well as calling islands of the Pacific and Caribbean and transiting the Panama and Suez Canals. Extensive experience navigating in fog and heavy weather.
Shipboard employment required attention to firefighting / safety related inspection and training as well as vessel upkeep and inspection. This type responsibility extended to the care of crewmembers aboard ship when professional medical care was either extremely remote or totally unavailable. Accident investigation was an assigned task throughout seagoing career.
In addition to upkeep, many of these vessels were prepared for drydocking and/or shipyard periods and/or were attended while in the yard. Very familiar with regulatory body and classification society practices and procedures.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Present: Maritime Legal Resources, Charleston, South Carolina.
Attorney and Marine Consultant. Legal Practice and Consulting devoted to admiralty and maritime issues. Specialist in post-casualty matters. Operate consulting referral business representing two hundred-plus maritime experts.
Present: University of Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina.
Adjunct Professor of Intermodal Transportation Studies.
1996-97: Lucas & Brown, Inc., Charleston, South Carolina
Conducted draft surveys for Lloyd's Agents Lucas & Brown
1994: Murphy, Williams, Rogers & Sloss, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Worked primarily on a blue-water collision case involving navigation, general average, and limitation of liability issues and, to a lesser extent, various other cases comprising defense claims for a British P&I Club.
1993-94: Thomas M. Schodowski, Esquire, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Worked as law clerk assisting with maritime contractual disputes arising from ocean cargo carriage.
1982-83: Capt. Josef Braun, Inc., Galveston, Texas.
Conducted draft, cargo, and bunker surveys aboard deep-sea cargo vessels.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Council of American Master Mariners
Marine Engineer's Beneficial Association
Maritime Law Association of the United States
Propeller Club of the United States
Society of Marine Consultants
South Carolina Bar
Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute
DETAILS OF SEAGOING EXPERIENCE
1. TANKER VESSELS
Tank vessels carry liquid cargoes. A critical part of the operation is ensuring that shore and vessel figures correlate during and after cargo operations so that bill of lading cargo is produced at outturn. An equally important aspect of this type vessel operation is keeping the cargo where it belongs, in the tanks, and not spilling aboard deck or into the water. As Chief Officer aboard this type vessel, was directly responsible for these functions.
Vessel Type
B.T. SAN DIEGO Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC)
BURMPAK ANDROS Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC)
CHEMICAL PIONEER Chemical Tanker
EXXON BANGOR Chemical Tanker
EXXON GETTYSBURG Product Tanker
LIBERTY BELLE Crude Oil Tanker
OVERSEAS ALASKA Crude Oil Tanker
OVERSEAS ALICE Product Tanker
OVERSEAS BOSTON Crude Oil Tanker
OVERSEAS JUNEAU Crude Oil Tanker
OVERSEAS NATALIE Crude Oil Tanker
SEALIFT MEDITERRANEAN Product Tanker
2. FREIGHT VESSELS
Freight vessels carry cargo of various shapes and sizes both above and below decks. Due to the lack of homogeneity in the cargo, the principal concerns are vessel stability and proper securing of the cargo in anticipation of the motion expected at sea. A further concern is the choice of cargo gear for loading and discharging of the cargo. Further, this type operation required regular supervision of the stevedores and longshoremen provided the vessel. As Chief Officer aboard this type vessel, was responsible for these tasks.
Vessel Type
CAILLOU SEAHORSE O&M Freight
CAPE ALEXANDER Conventional Freighter
DIAMOND STATE Stulchen-Rigged Heavy-Lift
EMERALD SEAHORSE O&M Freight
GREEN RIDGE Derrick Freighter
NORTH SEAL O&M Freight
PACIFIC SEAL O&M Freight
TEXAS CLIPPER Conventional Freighter
3. BULK VESSELS
Bulkers carry dry homogenous cargoes. The principal concerns aboard these vessels are stability and cargo space preparation, especially in advance of loading grain cargo. Experienced at loading cargoes in many U.S. ports and in discharge by evacuator, bucket, and lighter at ports in Africa, Europe, and the Caribbean.
Vessel Type
LIBERTY SEA Bulker
LIBERTY SPIRIT Geared Bulker
LIBERTY STAR Geared Bulker
LIBERTY SUN Geared Bulker
LIBERTY WAVE Bulker
OVERSEAS MARILYN Geared Bulker
STAR OF TEXAS Bulker
ULTRAMAR OBO
ULTRASEA OBO
4. INTERMODAL VESSELS
Intermodal vessels carry cargo in the form of containers, trailers, or barges. Vessel stability and cargo securing are the principle concerns when handling this type cargo. As Master or Chief Mate aboard this type vessel, was responsible for the safe loading/discharging of these units in port such that the vessel had a sufficient margin of stability when at sea.
Vessel Type
ADMIRAL CALLAGHAN Roll-On Roll-Off (RO-RO)
AMERICAN VETERAN Lighter Aboard Ship (LASH)
ANTARES Fast Sealift Ship (FSS)
BAYAMON RO-RO
CAPE KENNEDY RO-RO
CAPE DOMINGO RO-RO
CAPE DUCATO RO-RO
CHESAPEAKE BAY Container Vessel
DELAWARE BAY Container Vessel
DELTA MAR LASH
FORTALEZA RO-RO
LASH ATLANTICO LASH
TILLIE LYKES Container Vessel
TYSON LYKES Container Vessel
WESTWARD VENTURE RO-RO
5. TUGBOATS AND TOWBOATS
Vessel Type
BARNEY TURECAMO Harbor Tug
KIMBERLY TURECAMO Harbor Tug
GEORGE LOCKWOOD Harbor Tug
PETER G. TURECAMO Harbor Tug
TITAN Harbor Tug
TURECAMO GIRLS Harbor Tug
W.P. HAMBLIN Towboat
6. FISHING VESSELS
Vessel Type
GULF PRINCE Trawler
MISS MARILYN Trawler
ROE-ZAN Trawler
YO-YO Trawler/Longliner
7. SPECIAL PURPOSE VESSELS
Vessel Type
ARCTIC SEAL Seismic Survey Vessel
CAPE ALEXANDER Dry Cargo Underway Replenishment
DIAMOND STATE Auxiliary Crane Ship (T-ACS)
DISCOVERER SEVEN SEAS Drillship
MERMENTAU Ocean-Going Hopper Dredge
