C U R R I C U L U M V I T A E

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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. Attended Tulane Law School and obtained 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

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. Eventually attended maritime school and obtained an unlimited tonnage oceans license 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.

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.

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.

3. BULK VESSELS

Bulkers carry dry homogenous cargoes. The principal concern 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.

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 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.

5. TUGBOATS AND TOWBOATS

6. FISHING VESSELS

7. SPECIAL PURPOSE VESSELS

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 above 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 also 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

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

American Bar Association
Council Of American Master Mariners
Maritime & Environmental Consultants (MEC)
Marine Engineer's Beneficial Association
Maritime Law Association of the United States
Propeller Club of the United States
South Carolina Bar

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