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I am John King, an experienced U.S. Insurance & Claims Manager based in the Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area. With over nine years at OSG Ship Management and a robust background in risk assessment, risk management, and operations management, I have honed my skills in auditing, claims management, and compliance. My career spans various roles, including General Manager at United Maritime Group and Director of Safety at TECO Ocean Shipping, where I developed safety cultures and managed compliance across multiple locations. I hold a BA in Business from Barry University and studied Political Science at Boston College. I am passionate about enhancing operational efficiency and safety in maritime operations.

Experience

  • OSG Ship Management
    • Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area
    • U.S. Insurance & Claims Manager
      • Aug 2014 - Present
      • Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

    • Manager
      • Oct 2012 - Feb 2013
      • Mobile, AL

      Claims management and investigation

    • Consultant
      • Sep 2012 - Oct 2012

    • United States
    • Maritime Transportation
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • General Manager, Corporate Services
      • Mar 2010 - Sep 2012

      Risk Management - placing all lines of insuranceClaim Management - manage Jones Act, USL&H and property claims.Litigation management - coordinating defense of maritime claims.Corporate Compliance Officer - focal point for compliance activities.Human resources - coordinating efforts at three locations, including compensation and benefits

    • Director, Compliance & Safety
      • Apr 2008 - Mar 2010

      Corporate Compliance Officer. Coordinating safety and security across three operating companies. Responsible for increasing risk consciousness and the use of risk assessment tools.

    • Director, Safety and Support Services
      • 2005 - Apr 2008

      Develop, implement and manage a culture of safety that reduced the risk of loss. Designated Person Ashore (DPA). Managed a system of audits to ensure compliance with the safety management system. Manage logistics efforts. Direct training and development to ensure a pool of qualified individuals for all positions. Served as company representative with industry trade groups. Company was sold and became United Ocean Services in Dec. 2007.

    • Director Operations
      • 2001 - 2005

      Responsible for achieving operational objectives, driving compliance with the safety management system, communicating company goals and objectives to senior sea-staff, managing operating expenses

    • Port Captain/Operations Manager
      • 1997 - 2001

      11 vessel fleet of bulkers and tug barge units engaged in world-wide dry bulk trade. Company changed name to TECO Ocean Shipping.

    • Port Captain
      • 1994 - 1997

      Marine operations - 8 vessel fleet engaged on the Jones Act petroleum trade.

    • Captain
      • 1990 - 1994

      Permanent master on a 30,000 ton product carrier operating between Pascagoula, MS and Tampa.

    • Petty Officer
      • 1973 - 1977

      Federal Law Enforcement, pollution investigations, facility inspections.

Education

  • 1992 - 1993
    Barry University
    BA, Business
  • 1971 - 1973
    Boston College
    Political Science

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