Percival Cantilero

AMSA-recognised Master (Unlimited) with a 20-year maritime career progressing through Third Officer, Second Officer, Chief Officer and Master roles across Supramax, Handysize, log bulk, multipurpose and transhipment vessels. Brings substantial Australian and international command experience, including multiple Master contracts with CSL Australia, current command of M/V Federal Tokoro, Mate service with ASP Ship Management and trainee pilot service through Hydrographers Passage. Experienced in vessel command, bridge leadership, bulk cargo and ballast operations, stability, crew management, planned maintenance, purchasing, emergency preparedness and statutory compliance.

Master - Supramax Bulk Carrier | M/V Federal Tokoro - MMS PHIL INC.

(2026-03-29 - 2026-09-30)

• Command vessel operations and lead officers and crew across navigation, voyage execution, bridge watchkeeping, emergency preparedness, STCW work/rest compliance, training and drills.
• Direct cargo loading, discharge and stowage, ballast operations, stability, hazardous cargo controls and cargo equipment readiness.
• Maintain safety, security and environmental compliance while overseeing purchasing, planned maintenance and maintenance projects.

Master - Transhipment Bulk Carrier / Shuttle Vessel | M/V Whyalla and M/V Donnacona - CSL Australia Pty Ltd

(2024-02-17 - 2025-12-17)

Multiple fixed-term contracts

• Held command across repeated Australian transhipment assignments, managing bridge, cargo, crew, safety, security and environmental operations.
• Directed bulk cargo, ballast and stability activities and maintained pilot exemption status at the Port of Whyalla for vessels under 150 metres.
• Contract record: M/V Donnacona - 5 November to 17 December 2025; M/V Whyalla - 7 January to 14 February 2025, 7 April to 20 May 2025, 3 July to 31 July 2025, 17 February to 14 March 2024, 7 April to 7 June 2024, 24 July to 3 September 2024, and 15 October to 26 November 2024.

Mate - Supramax Bulk Carrier | M/V RTM Weipa - ASP Ship Management (Australia)

(2023-10-31 - 2024-01-20)

• Supported navigation, cargo, deck and safety operations in accordance with vessel procedures and statutory requirements.

Trainee Pilot - Hydrographers Passage - Torres Pilots Pty Ltd

(2023-08-18 - 2023-09-30)

• Completed trainee pilot service through Hydrographers Passage, Australia.

Master / Chief Officer - Supramax Bulk Carrier | M/V Santa Maria - Phelippe Barko Management Inc.

(2022-06-22 - 2023-04-26)

Joined as Chief Officer and was promoted on board to Master on 13 November 2022.

Safety & Health Course Facilitator - Green-Jakobsen (Danish company)

(2021-03-09 - 2022-05)

• Facilitated the DSH-S16 Danish Safety & Health Course.

Chief Officer - Handysize Bulk Carrier | M/V Astra N - A.M. Nomikos (Greece)

(2019-07-12 - 2020-08-08)

Chief Officer - Handysize Bulk Carrier | M/V Tassos N - A.M. Nomikos (Greece)

(2018-09-01 - 2019-05-11)

Chief Officer - Handysize Bulk Carrier | M/V Intrepid Joanne - SeaQuest Shipmanagement S.A. (Singapore)

(2018-01-18 - 2018-07-08)

Chief Officer - Bulk Carrier (TSV) | M/V CSL Whyalla - CSL Australia Pty Ltd

(2013-05-04 - 2017-10-27)

Chief Officer - Multipurpose Vessel | M/V ICS Silver Lining - Inco Ships Pty Ltd

(2012-12-20 - 2013-03-28)

Chief Officer - Handysize Bulk Carrier | M/V Miss Simona - Globe Master

(2012-05-26 - 2012-10-16)

Chief Officer - Handysize Bulk Carrier | M/V UBC Santa Marta - Associated Ship Management Services Inc.

(2011-06-02 - 2011-11-15)

Chief Officer - Handysize Bulk Carrier | M/V UBC Tampico - Associated Ship Management Services Inc.

(2010-08-26 - 2011-03-07)

Chief Officer - Handysize Bulk Carrier | M/V Star Epsilon - Bernhard Schulte Crew Service Centre

(2010-02-27 - 2010-05-14)

Chief Officer - Handysize Log Bulk Carrier | M/V Port Kenny - Bouvet Shipping Management Corp.

(2009-04-17 - 2009-10-29)

Second Officer - Handysize Bulk Carrier | M/V Eltanin - Bouvet Ship Management Corp.

(2008-03-27 - 2009-01-04)

Third Officer - Handysize Log Bulk Carrier | M/V Ikaruga - Bouvet Shipping Management Corp.

(2007-05-05 - 2007-12-12)

Third Officer - Panamax Log Bulk Carrier | M/V Double Fortune - Bouvet Shipping Management Corp.

(2006-07-30 - 2007-04-28)

Third Officer - Container Vessel | M/V Williamsburg Bridge - Bouvet Shipping Management Corp.

(2006-02-02 - 2006-04-11)

Bachelor of Science - Marine Transportation - Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific (MAAP) (2000 - 2004)