yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

(xxx-xxx-xxxx • abc@xyz.com

 

 

 

highly credentialed master / captain with u.s. merchant marine master s license eager to offer proven background in multifaceted vessel operations, team building / training, regulatory compliance, and international / business communications toward maximizing an employer s success within a leadership role.

 

professional synopsis

 

         utilize broad scope of industry knowledge, dynamic maritime management abilities, and forward-thinking technical acumen to successfully direct safe and comprehensive navigation of wide-ranging vessels in varied bodies of water, including u.s. navy, fishing, and passenger vessels, as well as chemical tankers and very large crude carriers (vlcc).

         manage top-performing crew members aboard the vessel, and plan and prioritize tasks to maximize use of resources.

         deliver targeted crew member training to ensure seamless processes and adherence to company rules and regulations, along with maintaining vessel compliance with government and / or private-sector employer guidelines.

         contribute strong communication skills toward liaising between various domestic and international persons.

 

professional experience

 

research / fishing vessel

 

conducted sea trials on new u.s. navy vessel

 

fishing vessel

 

completed a 30-day position as relief captain in 9 / 2007; returned 8 / 2008 as full-time captain

 

tanker

 

passenger vessel

 

chemical tanker

 

passenger vessel

 

very large crude carrier (vlcc)

 

very large crude carrier (vlcc)

 

hired as 3^rd mate, promoted to 2^nd mate (1973), promoted to chief mate (1974), promoted to master (1980)

 

education, licensure & professional certifications

 

bachelor of science in marine mathematics                                                                    maine maritime academy, castine, me

 

united states merchant marine master s license • standards of training, certification & watchkeeping (stcw-95)

transportation workers identification credential (twic) card • merchant mariner document (mmd) card

global maritime distress & safety system (gmdss) certification • fcc marine radio operator permit

 

yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

(xxx-xxx-xxxx • abc@xyz.com

 

 

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging [ insert job title ] role, and am submitting my resume for your review.

 

i am excited to build a rewarding career with your company, and am confident that my broad range of professional skills and industry credentials can help to achieve your key objectives.  i can offer 40+ years of solid experience in multifaceted vessel operations, and am well-versed in team building / training, regulatory compliance, and international / business communications.

 

to complement my background, please note that i completed my b.s. in marine mathematics from maine maritime academy, and hold my united states merchant marine master s license.  i also have valid stcw-95 credentials, twic card, mmd card, gmdss certification, and fcc marine radio operator permit.

 

throughout my career, i have excelled in domestic- and international-based master / captain roles for such high-profile employers as global seas, llc, vt halter marine, inc., majestic blue fisheries, llc, seabulk tankers, inc., sun cruise lines, and mobil oil corporation, to name a few, whereas i strategically steered safe and comprehensive navigation of vessel operations among diverse bodies of water, including u.s. navy, fishing, and passenger vessels, as well as chemical tankers and very large crude carriers (vlcc).  during this time, i successfully trained and directed top-performing crew members to ensure seamless processes and strict adherence to government and / or private-sector employer rules and regulations. as this is just a sampling of my job history, please kindly refer to my enclosed resume for additional experience.

 

you will find me to be a results-focused professional who can contribute superior attention-to-detail and sharp analytical abilities.  in addition, i can plan, prioritize, delegate, manage, and / or complete multiple maritime tasks within high-pressure, deadline-driven environments while streamlining vessel operations to increase productivity, efficiency, and quality.  for the sum of these aforementioned reasons, i believe i will prove to be an incredible asset to your team.

 

i look forward to hearing from you, and thank you in advance for your consideration.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

captain hazen dennison