With a robust background of thirty-six years in the Royal Canadian Navy, I excel in mooring operations and crew supervision, showcasing adaptability and teamwork. At the Royal Canadian Navy's Patrol Craft Training Unit, I enhanced ship maintenance standards and led training programs, significantly improving operational efficiency. My expertise in vessel maintenance and leadership underscores my commitment to excellence and reliability in maritime operations.
-Responsible to carry out assigned tasks of seamanship and maintenance.
The main task activities are: stand watch on deck; conduct towing, anchoring, mooring, berthing, and replenishment at sea; maintain and drive ship's boats; and, conduct departmental maintenance.
-Maintained a proper appearance of the ship at sea and in harbour.
-Maintained, custody and operation of all deck and seamanship equipment.
-Trained personel for Part ship hands,Seamanship duties, small boat coxswain and helmsman.
-Boatswain on HMCS Protecteur, HMCS Winnipeg,HMCS Thunder, HMCS Provider and sailing vessel HMCS Oriole.
- Performed seamanship duties in line handling, mooring, anchoring, towing and replenishment at sea.
- maintained and operated ship's boats.
- Conducted maintenance on seamanship equipment.
- Cleaned, prepared and painted surfaces.
- Stand watches as helmsman, Quarter Master and lookout.
Canadian Forces student under going Boatswain Training.