Martins Igbon

Detail-oriented and safety-conscious Marine Engineering graduate with a strong foundational knowledge of marine machinery systems, shipboard operations, and international maritime regulations. Adept at troubleshooting mechanical issues and eager to apply technical skills in real-world maritime challenges as an Engine Cadet

Dredge Supervisor at Derive West Africa Limited (2023-07 – 2024-03)

Managed daily dredging activities for harbour expansion with operational oversight, team leadership, and technical management of hydraulic systems and equipment.

• Managed daily dredging activities for harbour expansion, ensuring all work adhered to project specifications and timelines
• Supervised and mentored a team of four(4) personnel, including dredger operators and deckhands, fostering a culture of safety and high performance
• Monitored dredging depth, sediment density, and production rates, making real-time adjustments to optimise efficiency
• Conducted routine inspections and coordinated with engineers to perform preventive maintenance on hydraulic systems, pumps, and cutters, reducing downtime by 60%
• Implemented and enforced strict safety protocols (STCW) and environmental regulations (MARPOL), resulting in nine(9) months of zero lost-time incidents
• Maintained accurate daily operational logs, production reports, and equipment history files for management and stakeholders
• Acted as the primary on-site contact for project managers, engineers, and clients to provide updates on progress and resolve operational issues

School Teacher at Atlantic Herald High School, Rumuokoro, PH Nigeria (2022-09 – 2023-06)

Taught students and managed classroom activities with lesson planning, grading, and staff collaboration.

• Communicated frequently with students to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
• Work cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives
• Keep students on tasks with proactive behaviour modification and positive reinforcement strategies
• Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards
• Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and subject work
• Created and developed lesson plans to meet students academic needs
• Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning
• Participated in staff meetings to provide input to colleague about students achievement and improvement

Bachelor of Marine Engineering in Marine Engineering – Akwa Ibom State University (2016 – 2022-03)

National Diploma in Marine Engineering – Global Maritime Academy (2013 – 2015-05)