Gordon Kipp
West Arichat
Summary
Dynamic maritime professional with extensive experience as Captain and Mate excelling in ship handling, crew management and safety procedures. Proven leadership and communication skills. Adept at fostering a culture of safety and excellence in diverse marine environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Captain
Nautilus Explorer
10.2007 - 11.2024
Captain on various passenger expedition diving vessels ranging from 150 to 496 GRT operating offshore Baja California and Vancouver Island to SE Alaska.
Designated Person Ashore (DPA)
Nautilus Explorer
06.2019 - 06.2021
Company DPA responsible for maintaining and upgrading Safety Management System, vessel and office audits, crew safety training, etc.
2nd Mate
Secunda Marine
09.1999 - 04.2006
Sailed as Chief and 2nd Mate as required on various coastal Ro-Ro ferries between Richmond and Vancouver Island, BC.
Chief and 2nd Mate
Seaspan Ferries
06.2014 - 01.2015
Sailed as Chief and 2nd Mate as required on various coastal Ro-Ro ferries between Richmond and Vancouver Island, BC.
Education
None - Biological Sciences
Dalhousie University
Halifax, NoneMarine Navigation Cadet, Basic - Marine Navigation
NSCC Nautical Institute
Port Hawkesbury, NS04.1999
Skills
ISM and SMS auditing
Excellent ship handling
Good computer skills
Strong leadership and communication skills
DPA training
PADI dive instructor
Certification
Chief Mate, NC / Watchkeeping Mate, Unlimited / GMDSS GOC / Marinade Advanced First Aid / Vessel Security Officer
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Designated Person Ashore (DPA)
Nautilus Explorer
06.2019 - 06.2021
Chief and 2nd Mate
Seaspan Ferries
06.2014 - 01.2015
Captain
Nautilus Explorer
10.2007 - 11.2024
2nd Mate
Secunda Marine
09.1999 - 04.2006
None - Biological Sciences
Dalhousie University
Marine Navigation Cadet, Basic - Marine Navigation
NSCC Nautical Institute
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