Professional Summary
Motivated junior seaman and certified General Purpose Hand based in Brisbane with practical experience on commercial coastal vessels and tug operations. Diligent in line handling, mooring operations, navigational lookout duties, and scheduled deck maintenance in compliance with AMSA and STCW standards.
Maritime Employment History
Coral Coastline Shipping
Brisbane, Australia
Junior Deckhand / Seaman
Apr 2024 – Present
- Carry out vessel mooring, unmooring, and line-handling operations during berthing maneuvers along coastal terminals.
- Maintain deck machinery, winches, and cargo securing gear through regular lubrication, greasing, and preventative maintenance routines.
- Perform assigned navigational lookout duties in compliance with STCW bridge resource management procedures.
- Assist the Chief Officer with pre-departure safety inspections, hatch cover securing, and sounding of ballast tanks.
Moreton Passage Tug & Barge
Brisbane, Australia
Trainee General Purpose Hand
Nov 2023 – Mar 2024
- Assisted senior deck crew with towline hookups, chafing gear placement, and barge tie-ups across the Port of Brisbane.
- Operated high-pressure washdown units and performed surface preparation, needle-scaling, and marine coating application.
- Monitored vessel gangways and logged crew and contractor movements in adherence to ISPS port security protocols.
Maritime Training & Education
TAFE Queensland
Certificate III · Maritime Operations (General Purpose Hand) · Brisbane, Australia · Competency Achieved · Feb 2023 – Nov 2023
Completed comprehensive training in vessel operations, deck machinery handling, seamanship protocols, and workplace health and safety on coastal vessels.
Vessel Refit & Drydock Projects
Coastal Workboat Biennial Drydock Refit
July 2024 – Aug 2024
- Assisted shipyard engineers and deck crew with slipway preparation, hull washing, and marine growth removal on a 35-metre coastal workboat.
- Overhauled safety equipment lockers, audited vessel liferaft hydrostatic releases, and restocked emergency rations.
Operational Maritime Skills
Line Handling and Mooring
Bridge Watchkeeping Support
Deck Surface Maintenance
Marine Coating Application
Cargo Lashing and Securing
Anchor Handling Support
Vessel Firefighting Protocols
Survival Craft Operations
ISPS Port Facility Security Procedures
Languages
English
C2
Licenses & Maritime Certifications
Certificate of Safety Training (STCW)
Australian Maritime Safety Authority · Feb 2024
General Purpose Hand Near Coastal Certificate of Competency
Australian Maritime Safety Authority · Nov 2023
Provide First Aid in Remote or Maritime Situations
St John Ambulance Australia · Nov 2023
Community & Marine Volunteer Experience
Moreton Bay Volunteer Marine Rescue Auxiliary
Brisbane, Australia · May 2023 – Mar 2024
- Volunteer Boat Crew Trainee
- Participate in monthly offshore search-and-rescue training exercises, vessel towing simulations, and flare demonstrations.
- Assisted duty coxswains with pre-launch radio checks, trailer retrieval, and vessel washdowns.