Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Software
Languages
Certification
Hobbies
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Emanuel Huard

Master Mariner
Quebec,QC

Summary

Master Mariner with more than 20 years of sea experience on Yacht, Cruise, Expedition and Cargo vessel, Professional Maritime Trainer, Drone Pilot & Expedition Expert.


“The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.”

- Jacques Cousteau

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
15
15
Certifications

Work History

President & Founder

Virtual Maritime Academy
2018.11 - Current

Offering online maritime courses accredited by Transport Canada and recognized worldwide.

Lead Instructor

CSEM/MSRC Maritime Simulation & Resources Center
2019.03 - 2021.03
  • Developed tailored marine instructional materials for diverse learners, improving overall classroom performance.
  • Maritime feasibility study.

Chief Officer Safety/Security

Yacht The World
2012.01 - 2019.02

Senior Marine Officer, 2nd in Command,

  • Managing all safety-related and ISM matters
  • Polar code management
  • Ice navigation and reconnaissance
  • Writing the polar water operations manual(PWOM)
  • Writing and auditing the SMS Manual
  • Assisting in all navigational matters
  • Managing and preparing all deck maintenance
  • Managing deck purchasing
  • Managing a team of 25 crew members
  • Evaluating and tracking budget
  • Creating, planning and executing all safety and security training
  • Approved Bahamas onboard Trainer
  • Managing all safety and security aspect of the vessel
  • Supervising DNV, WSM, PSC, Coast Guard & audits.

Navigation Officer

Crystal Cruises
2009.01 - 2012.01

Senior Navigation Officer,

  • Planning/scheduling all itineraries
  • Preparing the budget for bridge operation
  • Pilot and tug schedule
  • Ice Navigation
  • Charts and publications
  • Bridge Watch officer
  • Planning and executing safety/security training

First Officer

Royal Caribbean
2004.01 - 2008.11

Navigation Bridge Officer, ID, LB, EN, SP, AD, VY

  • Responsible for all safety matters on the vessel
  • Responsible for deck maintenance and ordering
  • Responsible for itinerary planning
  • Travelling trainer for Sperry ECDIS system.

Education

Navigation Degree - Maritime

Quebec Maritime Institute
Quebec
2001.05 - 2005.05

Skills

Passionate

Ice Pilot

Drone Pilot

Incident Investigation

Budget Management & Finance

Website coding & design

Creativity

Flexibility

Organized

Communicates Well

Trainer

Software

MS Office

Docmaster, Docmap & Premaster

Video Editing

Languages

English
French

Certification

• Fast Rescue Boat

Hobbies

  • Forest Hiking
  • Sailing
  • Jet Skiing
  • Stargazing and Astronomy
  • Gardening and Landscaping

Timeline

Lead Instructor

CSEM/MSRC Maritime Simulation & Resources Center
2019.03 - 2021.03

President & Founder

Virtual Maritime Academy
2018.11 - Current

Chief Officer Safety/Security

Yacht The World
2012.01 - 2019.02

Navigation Officer

Crystal Cruises
2009.01 - 2012.01

First Officer

Royal Caribbean
2004.01 - 2008.11

Navigation Degree - Maritime

Quebec Maritime Institute
2001.05 - 2005.05

• Fast Rescue Boat

• Crowd & Crisis Management& Assessor

• Trainer Basic Safety Training & Survival Craft

• Advanced Firefighting

• Ship Security Officer (SSO)

• Medical Exam Certificate, Transport Canada (2023)

• Advanced Medical First Aid

• Bridge Resources Management

• Milpro Zodiac & Rib Trainer/Driver& repair-certified

• Advanced Ship Handling,Conventional and Azipod

• IMO Train the Trainer

• ECDIS and Type-Specific SAM & Kelvin Hughes

• Leadership and Managerial Skills

• Kongsberg/Vstep Simulator Operator

• Lead ISM/ISPS/MLC Auditor

Emanuel HuardMaster Mariner