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Marenda Stone

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Summary

Hard-working deckhand, always striving to expand on the skills and knowledge previously acquired through education and employment, while making a positive impact for the company and the marine industry. Dependable and ambitious with years of critical thinking experience. Adept at ensuring on-site safety and efficiency in changing and challenging environments, while working long hours in varying weather conditions. Team player with a positive attitude and a passion for the marine industry.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Tugboat Deckhand

Trident Navigation
06.2022 - Current
  • 2.5 years experience in daily deck duties onboard various sized tugboats and a landing craft.
  • Local work from Vancouver harbour to the Fraser River, as well as coastal work North to Kitimat and South to Tacoma and Seattle.
  • Extensive barge work - knowledgeable in calling in barges and directing head-end and assist boats to make soft and accurate landings as well as securing barges at various tie-ups.
  • Line-boat jobs for various tie-ups and types of ships.
  • Assisted in navigation and steering under supervision of senior officers.
  • Routine engine room checks and general maintenance (Main and Aux engine oil and fuel filter changes). As well as routine engine room checks; reporting and troubleshooting potential hazards or deficiencies.
  • Continuous vessel deckhand duties such as cooking crew meals, cleaning, barge operations, and keeping a look-out.
  • Participated in emergency drills, improving overall preparedness for potential hazardous situations.
  • Identified potential hazards on board promptly; implemented corrective measures to reduce risk exposure for crew members.
  • Regular participation in emergency drills and safety meetings, as well as ensuring all emergency equipment is up to date and functioning properly.
  • Training junior team members in vessel/equipment upkeep, safety procedures, and barge operations.
  • Carrying out daily/weekly/monthly vessel and equipment upkeep.
  • Managed inventory of supplies on board the vessel effectively to ensure adequate resources were available for crew needs.

Lane Closure Technician

Traffic King
12.2019 - 01.2022
  • Set up safe and proper lane closures, road closures, and other various road work set-ups.
  • Ensured effective communication with team members, leading to seamless coordination in high-pressure situations.
  • Completed all required documentation promptly, contributing to accurate project records and smooth transitions between shifts; including daily safety reports and road work plans.
  • Controlled traffic, trained and directed TCP's to control areas of traffic in a safe and professional manner.
  • Worked alongside foremen to assess and set up efficient and proper closures to follow BCCSA and WorkSafe guidelines.
  • Served as informational resource for community, answering questions about traffic ordinances and policies and addressing questions and complaints.
  • Consistently met deadlines while maintaining high quality workmanship under challenging weather conditions or tight schedules.

Skills

  • Emergency Situation Handling
  • Active learning and attention to detail
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Time Management
  • Watchkeeping experience
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Leadership skills
  • Basic understanding on conventional and ASD tug maneuvering
  • Two-Way Radio Proficiency and strong communication
  • Machinery inspection and Preventive Maintenance

Certification

  • Valid Chief Mate 150T Domestic.
  • Valid 60T or less Master - Tug Finlay and like vessels; Burrard Inlet, Howe Sound, and Fraser River, not more than 10 NM from BC coast.
  • Transport Canada Bridge Watch Rating
  • WHMIS –2022-02
  • MBFA -2022-04
  • ROC-MC -2022-04
  • BST (STCW)-2022-05
  • PSC (STCW)-2022-05
  • SVOP -2022-05
  • CP2 –2024-02
  • NS1 –2024-04
  • MAFA –2024-04
  • MAFF –2024-04
  • SEN-L –2024-05

Timeline

Tugboat Deckhand

Trident Navigation
06.2022 - Current

Lane Closure Technician

Traffic King
12.2019 - 01.2022

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