Experience

Mitsui OSK Bulk Shipping

• Operations Supt, Tankers

  • Oct 2007 - Present

  Day job is as US representative to a major shipowner. Responsible for tanker technical advice and operations in North and South America. Acting as representative to OPA 90 issues and interfacing with USCG and other authorities. Champion of seafarers right to access to shore leave. Seeking assistance in ths area.



U S Gulf Branch of Nautical Institute

• Honorary Chairman

  • Sep 2009 - May 2011

  edutating the Maritime Community Speaking for the Mariner



Shell Exploration and Production

• Netherlands
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos

• Marine Manager, Regional Focal Point

  • Jun 2005 - Oct 2007

  Responsible for vessel contract management in the North and South American region for Exploration and Production.



El Paso Energy (also OneMarine and Coastal Corporation)

• Manager, Marine Safety

  • 2001 - Jun 2005

  Handled Vetting and Marine Safety issues; Accredited as SIRE inspector; remaining in position as company merged and reorganized until Marine Department was made redundant.



Coastal Corporation (also, Phibro Energy and Basis Petroleum)

• Expediter

  • Jul 1993 - May 2001

  First shoreside position with Phibro Energy, made redundant in merger and went to work with Coastal Tankships. Expedited the movement of vessels through the ports, ensured correct measurement and accounting of cargo, ensured proper documentation of demurrage.


Maritime Institute of Technology
• United States
• Higher Education
• Instructor

  • 1990 - 1993

International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots
• Deck Officer

  • 1970 - 1990

IOMM&P
• Brazil
• Executive Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Deck Officer

  • 1970 - 1990