Paul Ekaso
Waterloo,Ontario
Summary
Maritime professional with extensive experience in navigation, safety compliance, and vessel operations. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and achieving operational efficiency. Dependable, adaptable, and skilled in navigation systems and emergency response protocols.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
3rd Officer
Carnival Cruise Lines
06.2024 - Current
- Enhanced ship safety by conducting regular inspections and maintenance of life-saving equipment.
- Conducted thorough pre-departure checks of navigation equipment, guaranteeing its reliability during critical moments at sea.
- Participated in regular safety meetings to discuss potential hazards and improve risk management strategies on board the vessel.
- Wrote instructions thoroughly and clearly to capture technical information required for ship care and staff safety.
- Ensured compliance with international maritime regulations, resulting in safe and lawful vessel operations.
- Performed statutory functions of a Navigational watch officer
- Managed onboard firefighting drills, promoting crew readiness for emergency situations.
Chief Officer
Matrix Energy Group
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Optimized cargo loading and discharge operations for increased efficiency and reduced turnaround times.
- Ensured timely completion of voyage plans by coordinating with port authorities, agents, and pilots.
- Oversaw ballast water management procedures to comply with environmental regulations and minimize risk of invasive species transmission.
- Collaborated with shore-based management teams to address vessel performance issues promptly and effectively.
- Supervised mooring and unmooring operations, ensuring the safe and efficient handling of lines and associated equipment.
- Maintained strict compliance with national and international maritime regulations to uphold company reputation.
- Supported efforts to maintain vessel certifications by conducting internal audits and preparing for external inspections from regulatory bodies or classification societies.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all navigational activities in accordance with regulatory requirements for safe record-keeping practices.
- Improved onboard safety culture by promoting open communication and encouraging proactive hazard identification.
- Coordinated emergency response drills to enhance preparedness for real-life situations such as fire, medical emergencies or abandon ship scenarios.
- Completed regular vessel inspections to identify deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.
- Kept watch aboard vessels to identify changing conditions or potential issues and implement corrective actions.
Second Mate
Matrix Energy Group
07.2019 - 09.2021
- Actively participated in onboard risk assessments, identifying areas of improvement in safety and environmental management systems.
- Thoroughly inspected boats before each embarkment to verify maximum reliability.
- Completed regular vessel inspections to identify deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.
- Prioritized safety procedures when operating vessels, controlling speed, berthing and unberthing, giving optimal protection to crew and equipment.
- Learned to operate new technology systems and procedures through instruction, simulators and models.
- Utilized navigation expertise and tools to set courses and determine ship position throughout travel.
- Inspected and assessed telecommunication systems and navigational instruments to prepare for and manage safe piloting.
- Kept watch aboard vessels to identify changing conditions or potential issues and implement corrective actions.
- Loaded cargo according to ship capacity and appropriate weight load distribution.
- Planned routes and travel speeds to meet scheduling and delivery goals.
- Enhanced navigational safety by implementing effective voyage planning and monitoring techniques.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by diligently maintaining logs for navigation, weather observations, and equipment performance.
Third Officer
Azimuth Shipping Line
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Enhanced ship safety by conducting regular inspections and maintenance of life-saving equipment.
- Conducted thorough pre-departure checks of navigation equipment, guaranteeing its reliability during critical moments at sea.
- Communicated effectively with diverse team members, fostering a positive work environment and efficient task completion throughout daily operations.
- Directed ships' speeds using specialized knowledge of local winds, water depths and hazards.
- Applied thorough navigation knowledge to determine geographical location and speed with or without assistive devices.
- Planned routes and travel speeds to meet scheduling and delivery goals.
- Loaded cargo according to ship capacity and appropriate weight load distribution.
- Kept watch aboard vessels to identify changing conditions or potential issues and implement corrective actions.
Deck Cadet
Azimuth Shipping Lines
02.2012 - 09.2015
- Aided officers in conducting routine checks of lifesaving appliances, firefighting equipment, and navigational devices for optimal functionality.
- Navigated ship under direction of captain and studied actionable insights to avoid collision.
- Chipped, painted and ground deck to maintain structural integrity.
- Enhanced vessel safety by conducting regular inspections and maintenance of deck equipment.
- Supported deck maintenance projects such as painting, chipping rust, greasing winches, or replacing lines as necessary for optimum ship performance.
- Assisted in navigation activities for safe passage planning and efficient voyages.
- Checked tank soundings to prevent tank from overflowing or running dry.
- Contributed to successful cargo loading and unloading by participating in mooring and anchoring operations.
- Moved liquid cargo between tanks with use of special hoses and pumps.
Education
Chief Mate License - Nautical Science
Regional Maritime University
Accra, Ghana08-2022
Class 3 Deck Officer Unlimited License - Nautical Science
Regional Maritime University
Accra, Ghana06-2018
Certificate In Coxswain - Nautical Science
Federal College Fisheries And Marine Technology
Lagos, Nigeria12-2010
Skills
- Watchkeeping procedures
- Maritime navigation
- GMDSS communication
- Cargo operations
- Voyage planning
- Ship handling
- ISM code compliance
- Stability calculations
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Bridge Resource Management Certificate
- Advanced Firefighting Certificate.
- STCW Basic Training Certification
- Advanced Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations Certificate
- Medical Care Provider Certificate
- Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA) Certification (Management)
- Fast Rescue Boats Operations Certificate
- Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) Operator's License
- Ship Security Officer Certificate
- Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) Certification
- Human Element, Leadership and Management (HELMS)
- Crowd Management
- Crisis Management and Human Behavior
- Environmental Management system ISO 14001 Awareness
- Hydrogen Sulfide Awareness
- ISM
Interests
- I participate in a variety of outdoor recreational activities
- Reading
- Swimming
- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Cooking
- Dancing
Affiliations
- Nigerian Marine Forum
- University of Calabar Alumni
- Regional Maritime University, Accra
Timeline
3rd Officer
Carnival Cruise Lines
06.2024 - Current
Chief Officer
Matrix Energy Group
08.2022 - 03.2023
Second Mate
Matrix Energy Group
07.2019 - 09.2021
Third Officer
Azimuth Shipping Line
08.2018 - 08.2019
Deck Cadet
Azimuth Shipping Lines
02.2012 - 09.2015
Chief Mate License - Nautical Science
Regional Maritime University
Class 3 Deck Officer Unlimited License - Nautical Science
Regional Maritime University
Certificate In Coxswain - Nautical Science
Federal College Fisheries And Marine Technology
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