Kenneth Ledford
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Experience
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Seaward Services Inc.
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United States
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Maritime Transportation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Master
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Mar 2022 - Present
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Chief Officer
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Jul 2019 - Mar 2022
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Chief Mate/ DPO
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Nov 2017 - Jul 2019
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2nd Mate
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Jun 2014 - Jul 2019
Second Mate/Junior DPO JUNE 2014 - PRESENT - Report directly to the Ship’s Master as a Second Officer in charge- Directly responsible for navigation, watch keeping, communications, emergency management and crew training - Preventative maintenance on all deck equipment and DP equipment- Responsible for maintaining vessel stability, navigation and position at all times- Ensure compliance with all Company, State, Federal, and International Laws, Regulations and Policies Show less
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US Navy
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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LT US NAVY - Strategic Sealift Officer - Merchant Marines
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Jan 2011 - Jan 2019
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AET
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Singapore
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Maritime Transportation
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700 & Above Employee
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Sr. Vessel Operator/ Crude Petroleum Shipping/ Aframax - Atlantic
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Jan 2014 - Jun 2014
- All responsibilities as per vessel operator- Ensure timely collection of outstanding invoices- Review monthly voyage financial performance against projected results- Supervise training of all new team members in align with department SOP’s
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Vessel Operator / Crude Petroleum Shipping/ Aframax-Atlantic
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Aug 2011 - Jan 2014
- Assisted in writing and implementing AET Houston's - Vessel Operations Department Standard Operating Procedures - Responsible for Vessel Operations for all day to day activities for 8 AFRAMAX tankers and rotating weekend operations for up to 40 AFRAMAX/SUEZMAX Tankers- Managed charter party interpretations/voyage orders with charters and consulted with maritime attorneys as needed - Efficiently provided all pre-fixture/vetting information for vessel cargo nominations- Responsible for accurate billing of freight and time charter invoices- Daily contact with ship’s officers, oil majors, ship brokers and all AET third parties to ensure operational readiness and 100% utilization of all vessels- Ensured vessel stowage plans were in compliance with all draft restrictions and port restrictions- Conducted daily performance monitoring of each vessel to ensure cost optimization and fuel savings per voyage; and on each ship over the course of a year for an AET Fuel Optimization Project to ensure vessels were utilized based on performance, not solely tonnage- Management of over $20 million in fuel purchases per calendar year, while providing logistical support for fuel delivery Show less
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US Navy
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Machinist Mate/ Diver - Petty Officer 2nd Class / Submarines
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Apr 2002 - Apr 2007
-Qualified Submarines in 2003 and was a ships diver. -Considered the go-to Petty Officer for Auxiliary Division -Responsible for continuous training and qualification of 10 divisional personnel -Applied the use of schematics, blue prints and technical publications to diagnose and isolate malfunctions in mechanical systems -Performed and scheduled weekly maintenance on all hydraulic systems, diesel generators, life support equipment, pump and valve systems regularly -Involved in all operations of Auxiliary equipment at sea and in port allowing for maximum operational status Show less
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Education
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State University of New York Maritime College
Bachelor's degree, Marine Transportation -
T.L Hanna High School