Security Operative / Maritime Professional
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I am an ambitious and diligent individual and have carried out the role as a Security Operative for G4S at William Grant and Sons at the Glenfiddich and Balvenie site Dufftown. Prior to that and before transferring, I was Night Patrol Driver for G4S at Chivas Sites. I have also 27 years experience as Skipper/Captain and performed as Security Officer as part of my duties in that years.
I was 3 years as Captain of Offshore Multirole Vessels and 24 year as Skipper from 10m to 24m Fishing Vessels in the United Kingdom Sector, with a total of 34 year experience in all dept of Fishing Vessels. Experienced as Fishery Liaison Officer and Marine Mammal Observer in UKCS. Also had 6 years valuable experience in the North Sea Oil Sector and working in Mediterranean, 3.5 year of which as Master of Multi Roll Vessels from 50m to 72m providing Container, Hose Work (water and Fuel) Cargo to Offshore installations with the main focus on Emergency Response and Rescue.
I have set and achieved all my vocational goals to date through a combination of determination, hard work, and the desire to succeed. I can operate under pressure and within set constraints, delegate successfully and communicate effectively with people on all levels and am used to working unsociable hours. I thrive on challenges and am quick to learn which has helped myself gain many achievements.
Security Operative - G4S - William Grant and Sons, Glenfiddich and Balvenie site, Dufftown
Night Patrol Driver - G4S - Chivas Sites, Speyside and Keith
Security Operative - G4S - Pernod Ricard/Chivas
Night Patrol of Speyside and Keith Chivas Sites.
Skipper - Self-employed - North Sea
(2003-01 - 2006-12)
Purchased own Fishing Vessel MFV Loranthus (23m) worked as Skipper with a crew of 6. Sold vessel in 2006.
Skipper - Self-employed - North Sea
(2006-01 - 2008-12)
Purchased smaller vessel MFV Blue Sky (13.4m). Worked as Skipper with a crew of 3. Sold Vessel 2008.
Second Mate and Chief Mate - Tidewater Marine and Viking Standby Companies
(1997-01 - 1997-12)
Worked for 2 trips.
Mate (2nd in command) and Relief Skipper - MFV Shalimar (22m)
(1997-01 - 2002-12)
Gained position as Mate (2nd in command) and Relief Skipper (in command) on MFV Shalimar (22m) for five years.
Marine Mammal Observer and Fishery Liaison Officer - Scottish Fisherman's Federation - North Sea
(2007-01 - 2007-12)
Because of knowledge of the sea around the UK and Norwegian sectors, services were required as Marine Mammal Observer and Fishery Liaison Officer on 3 Seismic Vessels in the North Sea for a period of 14 weeks.
2nd Mate (JNR Fishing Mate) and Chief Mate (SNR Fishing Mate) - FRV Scotia
(2008-01 - 2008-12)
Class 2 Fishing ticket converted to STCW Chief Mate/OOW and worked on FRV Scotia first as 2nd Mate for one trip then as Chief Mate for 2 trips.
Chief Officer (1st Mate) - VROON Offshore Services
(2008-09 - 2010-04)
Worked as Chief Officer (1st Mate) onboard ERRV's VOS Discovery (MRV), VOS Master (MRV/AHTS/Tanker Assist) and VOS Islay (ERV).
Student - NAFC (North Atlantic Fisheries College) - Scalloway, Shetland
(2010-04 - 2010-09)
Attended NAFC to gain Class 1 Fishing Skippers Certificate which was passed first time with Grade 1 in Safety and Management, Navigation 1 and Stability and Construction, and a Grade 2 in Navigation 2. Orals passed first time along with NARAS and Ships Captains Medical. The results earned an award from NAFC as best Class 1 Fishing Student for 2010.
Chief Officer - VOS Seeker (MRV), Forties Field
(2010-09 - 2011-01)
Returned back to Sea as Chief Officer onboard the VOS Seeker (MRV) at Forties Field for 3 trips.
Master - 55m VOS Explorer (MRV), Janice Platform
(2011-02 - 2011-07)
Master onboard 55m VOS Explorer (MRV) with Maersk as Client at Janice Platform.
Master - 60m VOS Venturer (MRV), Harding Platform to Aberdeen
(2011-07 - 2011-09)
Master onboard 60m VOS Venturer (MRV) working deck Cargo from Harding Platform to Aberdeen, with BP as Client.
Master - 60m VOS Enterprise (MRV), Castor 1 Field, Spain
(2011-09 - 2012-07)
Master onboard 60m VOS Enterprise (MRV) working Deck and Hose Work (Fuel) cargo at Castor 1 Field, 11nm off the coast of Spain in the Western Mediterranean.
Master - 60m VOS Valiant, NW Shetlands
(2012-07 - 2013-08)
Master onboard VOSL newest 60m Multi Roll Vessel VOS Valiant working NW Shetlands for TOTAL as Client.
Master - Atlantic Offshore Rescue Ltd - North Sea
(2013-08 - 2014-05)
Master on FSV for Client NEXEN in the North Sea.
Cargo Master and Port Captain - Sentinel Marine - SNS
(2014-05 - 2014-08)
Master - North Star Offshore - ERRV/AHTS at Piper Field
(2015-05 - 2015-06)
Trawling and Guard Vessel Skipper - North Sea
(2015-06 - 2018-08)
Fishery Liaison Officer - Scottish Fisherman's Federation
(2018-08 - 2019-04)
Fishery Liaison Officer on 3D Survey Vessels Sanco Swift, Ramform Atlas, Geo Ocean 3 and EDT Kennedy - Boulder Relocation.
Fishing Vessel Skipper - Ceol Na Mara PD352
(2019-04 - 2022-04)
Marine Mammal Observer - Eqinor/Deep Ocean - Survey Vessel Edda Flora, West of Shetland
(2022-04-07 - 2022-05-18)
Marine Mammal Observer - Total - Survey Vessel Sanco Star, Central North Sea
(2022-06-24 - 2022-07-17)
Fishery Liaison Officer - Seagreen Offshore Windfarm - Cable Layer Nexans Aurora
(2022-08-04 - 2022-08-16)
Onshore Fishery Liaison Officer - Survey Vessel Ocean Geograph
(2022-08-24 - 2022-09-17)
Fishery Liaison Officer - Total - 4D Survey Vessel Ramform Atlas, Central North Sea
(2022-09-19 - 2022-10-07)
Fishery Liaison Officer - NNG - Saipem 3000 and Balder Heavy Lift Vessels, NnG Offshore Windfarm
(2022-10-19 - 2022-11-17)
Skipper - 19m Twin Rig Trawler Caledonia 3 BCK35
(2022-12-01 - 2022-12-08)
Fishery Liaison Officer - Survey Vessel Ocean Researcher, Moray West Offshore Windfarm Site
(2023-01-05 - 2023-02-08)
Fishery Liaison Officer onboard Survey Vessel Ocean Researcher conducting UXO Survey for Moray West Offshore Windfarm Site.
Fishery Liaison Officer - TWP - Survey Vessel Mainport Geo, Ayre Offshore Floating Windfarm Site
(2023-03-21 - 2023-04-20)
Fishery Liaison Officer onboard Survey Vessel Mainport Geo, conducting a Geophysical and Environmental Survey at the Ayre Offshore Floating Windfarm Site.
Fishery Liaison Officer - Survey Vessel EGS Ventus, Muir Mhor Offshore Floating Windfarm Site
(2023-04-28 - 2023-05-05)
Fishery Liaison Officer onboard Survey Vessel EGS Ventus, conducting a Geophysical Survey at the Muir Mhor Offshore Floating Windfarm Site.
Fishery Liaison Officer - Survey Vessel Ocean Fortune, Bellrock Offshore Windfarm Site
(2023-05-08 - 2023-05-31)
Fishery Liaison Officer onboard Survey Vessel Ocean Fortune, conducting a Geophysical Survey at the Bellrock Offshore Windfarm Site.
Fishery Liaison Officer - Shell - Multi Purpose Survey Vessel Stril Server
(2023-06-29 - 2023-07-12)
Fishery Liaison Officer onboard the Multi Purpose Survey Vessel Stril Server, conducting a Pipeline Inspection Survey for Shell with Deep Ocean doing the Inspection Survey.
Apprentice Deckhand - North Sea Fishing boat
(1990-01 - 1990-12)
Began career in Fishing Industry as Apprentice Deckhand on North Sea Fishing boat.
Deckhand - Various vessels
(1990-01 - 1995-12)
Gained vital on-hand experience of Fishing Industry as Deckhand on various vessels.
Mate - 3 Fishing Vessels (20-24m)
(1995-01 - 1997-12)
Studied for and gained Certificate of Competency (Class 2 deck Officer) to allow for a more prominent position (Mate) on 3 Fishing Vessels of sizes 20-24m.
Class 1 Fishing Skippers Certificate - Maritime/Fishing - NAFC (North Atlantic Fisheries College) (2010-04 - 2010-09)
