Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
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Michael L. Murphy

Witless Bay

Summary

Obtain a Captain position within your company.

Currently employed as Chief Officer within your fleet and eager to further my career to a Captain role. I have acquired 4 years' experience as both 3rd Officer and 2nd Officer on both shuttle and product/chemical tanker, 4 years experience as Tug Captain/Launchmaster onboard tugs and 2 years experience as Chief Officer within Algoma's fleet. I believe I would make an excellent Captain within the fleet.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chief Officer

Algoma Central Corporation
01.2023 - Current

- Responsible for all cargo management with direct communication to client representatives.

- Maintained deck machinery and equipment as per company PMS procedures.

- Management of deck crew in day to day operations.

- Managed multiple dry dockings in conjunction with vessel superintendents and yard personnel.

- Exercised ship handling experience under supervision of Captain holding a Pilotage certificate.

- Having a cost-effective mindset in operations to minimize vessel budget impact.

Tug Captain/Launchmaster

P.D Industries LTD
01.2020 - Current
  • Operating ASD, twin and single screw tugs during operations such as ship assist/escort, berthing, dive support, general cargo and personnel transport
  • Maintaining and updating navigation charts and bridge publications
  • Ensuring all navigation equipment is in good operational order and performing maintenance on said equipment
  • Maintaining vessel firefighting and lifesaving appliances
  • Performing vessel maintenance as per PMS

3rd Officer Jr. DPO/ Relief 2nd Officer Jr. DPO

Altera Infrastructure
04.2019 - Current
  • Officer in charge of navigational watch complying with company policy, Master's instructions and maritime regulation
  • Performing cargo/ballast operations as instructed by the Chief Officer
  • Maintaining firefighting and lifesaving appliances and ensuring proper maintenance is completed as per company PMS
  • GMDSS officer responsibilities including daily, weekly and monthly GMDSS equipment checks, ensuring vessel radio license is up to date and shore based maintenance is completed
  • Performing DP watches as Jr
  • DPO while inside NL offshore oil fields
  • Fulfilling 2nd Officer position and responsibilities when required
  • Officer in charge of mooring/anchoring operations
  • Ensure the vessel is at all times prepared for SIRE/Class inspections

3rd Officer

Coastal Shipping Ltd.
07.2018 - 04.2019
  • Officer in charge of navigational watch, including dense traffic situations in foreign regions, ice infested and confined waters
  • Complete cargo/ballast operations as per Chief Officer instruction
  • Operations include, but not limited to, loading/discharging of refined petroleum products (discharge in Arctic communities using floating cargo hose operation) and chemical classed cargo, ship-to-ship transfer, assisting with cargo tank washing, cargo heating and tank inspections
  • Complete replacement of vessel's life saving and fire fighting equipment for recently purchased company vessel's and continuous maintenance and inspection thereof
  • Vessel Safety Officer with responsibilities, but not limited to, recording and submitting monthly drill reports, safety meeting minutes, on-board training exercises and vessel orientation
  • Officer in charge of mooring operations at the designated mooring station, including anchoring and Mediterranean moor in Canadian Arctic regions
  • Conduct regular drill exercises as team leader

Education

Diploma of Technology - Nautical Science

Marine Institute
St. John's, NL
01.2018

Skills

  • Strong work ethic
  • Operational Leadership
  • Adaptability
  • Problem-solving
  • Troubleshooting
  • Mechanical inclination

Certification

  • Certificate of Competency, Master Near Coastal
  • Certificate of Proficiency, Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operations, Advanced Fire Fighting, General Operator Certificate, STCW Basic Safety, Ship Personnel with Designated Security Duties, Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than FRC, Marine Advanced First Aid, Bridge Resource Management, Human Element of Leadership and Management
  • Dynamic Positioning Unlimited license
  • Offshore Loading Simulation
  • Valid Marine Medical Certificate
  • WHMIS

References

  • Captain James Sellens, Master, Algoma Central Corporation, St. John's, NL, (709) 697-3164, jrsellens@gmail.com
  • Captain Morgan Pendergast, Master, Algoma Central Corporation, St. John's, NL, (709) 687-7541, mapendergast@gmail.com
  • Paul Dalton, Owner/Operator, P.D Industries Ltd., Cape Broyle, NL, (709) 363-7700, pdindustriesltd@gmail.com

Timeline

Chief Officer

Algoma Central Corporation
01.2023 - Current

Tug Captain/Launchmaster

P.D Industries LTD
01.2020 - Current

3rd Officer Jr. DPO/ Relief 2nd Officer Jr. DPO

Altera Infrastructure
04.2019 - Current

3rd Officer

Coastal Shipping Ltd.
07.2018 - 04.2019
  • Certificate of Competency, Master Near Coastal
  • Certificate of Proficiency, Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operations, Advanced Fire Fighting, General Operator Certificate, STCW Basic Safety, Ship Personnel with Designated Security Duties, Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than FRC, Marine Advanced First Aid, Bridge Resource Management, Human Element of Leadership and Management
  • Dynamic Positioning Unlimited license
  • Offshore Loading Simulation
  • Valid Marine Medical Certificate
  • WHMIS

Diploma of Technology - Nautical Science

Marine Institute
Michael L. Murphy