Yuriy Nigovan
TORONTO,ON
Summary
Hardworking and dedicated Deck Officer with an extensive background aboard tanker ships. Contributes to efficient operations by handling navigation and monitoring activities. Manages important upkeep tasks, coordinates cargo movements, and handles responses to different types of emergencies.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Marine 2nd Deck Officer
Rigel Shipping Canada
Shediac, NB
07.2019 - 01.2023
- Maintained accurate records of the vessel's voyage and cargo specification details.
- Monitored vessel performance to ensure optimum efficiency during voyages.
- Assessed weather conditions before departure or arrival at port to identify potential hazards.
- Carried out regular checks on navigation equipment such as compasses, radar systems, and echo sounders, ensuring they were functioning correctly.
- Prepared voyage plans, taking into account tidal streams, currents, navigation hazards, anchorages, and other factors affecting safe passage planning.
- Performed daily rounds of the ship to check security measures were being followed correctly.
- Communicated effectively with shore-side personnel regarding operational matters relating to the vessel's activities.
- Organized stores for upcoming voyages ensuring that sufficient supplies were available onboard.
- Managed loading and unloading operations safely using appropriate cargo equipment and safety procedure techniques.
- Conducted risk assessments prior to commencing any task onboard the vessel assessing environmental conditions or potential hazards present.
- Coordinated medical emergencies providing first aid where needed until medical assistance arrived if required.
- Updated ship logs with current environmental data, notable incidents and routine operational information.
- Relayed communications between ship and shore to support safe operations.
- Managed navigation by compiling information about current conditions and potential hazards.
- Maintained ship's engines under direction of engineering officers.
- Conducted navigational watch duties, including collision avoidance and bridge resource management.
- Ensured compliance with applicable international regulations for the prevention of pollution from ships.
- Developed and implemented safety procedures under company policy and national legislation.
- Supervised deck crew operations, including mooring, anchoring, cargo handling, and maintenance of deck equipment.
Marine Deck Chief Officer
Whilmsen Shipping Company
Kuala Lumpur (branch), Malaysia
09.2011 - 12.2019
- Conducted routine inspections of vessel systems, equipment, and machinery.
- Ensured crew members had the necessary training to perform their duties safely and efficiently.
- Managed the loading and unloading of LPG cargo on vessels for transport around the world.
- Supervised crew members in all aspects of ship operations including navigation, engineering, cargo handling, maintenance, and safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of voyage logs detailing speed, fuel usage, weather conditions, and other navigational data.
- Directed crew members in emergencies such as fires, pollution, or collisions at sea.
- Assessed potential risks associated with each voyage before departure from port.
- Inspected vessels upon arrival at destination ports to verify the accuracy of cargo documents.
- Communicated regularly with vessel captains regarding operational updates and changes in scheduling.
- Instructed crew members on the proper use of safety equipment such as lifeboats and fire equipment on board.
- Evaluated the performance of crew members against established standards for shipboard operations.
- Maintained and organized ship's inspection compartments for better maintenance efficiency and to easily obtain required condition status.
- Documented vessel's supplies and equipment inventory.
- Cleaned, maintained, and mended ship decks and assessed areas requiring major damage repair.
- Maintained government-issued certifications.
- Attached hoses and operated pumps to transfer substances to and from liquid cargo tanks.
- Suggested equipment to use for tasks based on mission requirements.
- Maintain and organized chipped and cleaned rust spots on decks, superstructures or sides of ships.
- Developed and implemented procedures to ensure compliance with international maritime regulations.
- Engaged in safety drills by leading others in tasks.
- Organize lubricated deck machinery, equipment, and their parts.
Education
Master - Navigation
Odesa State Marine Academy
Odesa, Ukraine08.1999
Master - Automation Management in Technical System
Kherson Technical University
Kherson Ukraine06.1994
Specialist (technician) - Marine Radiocommunication And Electro-navigation
Kherson Marine College
Kherson, Ukraine12.1983
Skills
- Underway Replenishment
- Bridge Equipment Maintenance
- ARPA, ECDIS, GPS, Radar Use
- Maintenance & Repair
- GMDSS Equipment use
- Fire and Ship Security equipment use
- Vessel tanks and compartments Inspection
- Ship's Deck Preventive Maintenance
- Rigging mooring equipment and mooring winches operation
- Official logs and Bridge Recordkeeping
- Deck Maintenance & Repair
- Onboard Firefighting monitoring
- Collaboration with engineers for deck equipment repair and maintenance
- Security Officer responsible on board
- LPG cargo loading/discharging tanks preparation Cargo planing, monitoring safety operation
- Water Ballast management on board
- Garbage Management
- Cargo tanks inserting system (monitoring and operation)
- Gas detection system (monitoring and calibration)
Certification
The License of the Chief Officer is unlimited and issued by Transport Canada. GMDSS Operator license holder. Valid Certificates: STCW Basic Safety Training, STCW Advanced: COP Advanced Fire Fighting, COP Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats, COP Medical Care, COP Basic Tanker oil/chem Cargo Operations, COP Advanced Oil Tanker Cargo Operations, COP Advanced Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations, ECDIS: Warstila SAM, Furuno FMD 3000, Ship Security Officer Certificate.
Timeline
Marine 2nd Deck Officer
Rigel Shipping Canada
07.2019 - 01.2023
Marine Deck Chief Officer
Whilmsen Shipping Company
09.2011 - 12.2019
Master - Navigation
Odesa State Marine Academy
Master - Automation Management in Technical System
Kherson Technical University
Specialist (technician) - Marine Radiocommunication And Electro-navigation
Kherson Marine College
References
References available upon request.
References
References available upon request.
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