Bosun
Princess Cruises
Los Angeles
11.2024 - Current
- Directed and supervised personnel in the maintenance, repair, overhaul, and operation of all deck equipment.
- Ensured that all safety precautions were adhered to during operations.
- Inspected moorings, lines, and rigging for wear or damage.
- Performed maintenance on lifesaving equipment such as lifeboats and life rafts.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of cargo from ships.
- Supervised the painting of decks, bulkheads, and superstructure areas.
- Maintained records of inspections and repairs performed on deck equipment.
- Conducted drills to ensure crew members are familiar with emergency procedures.
- Loaded and unloaded supplies onto vessels using cranes or winches.
- Trained new personnel in proper use of deck machinery such as capstans or windlasses.
- Inspected anchors for signs of corrosion or wear before lowering into water.
- Secured cargo within holds using lashings and dunnage materials.
- Participated in regular safety meetings with crew members to discuss hazards at sea.
- Trained and supervised personnel handling shipboard maintenance functions.
- Contributed to boat operations by standing watch in lookout, helmsman and boatswain's mate positions.
- Prepared for underway operations by repairing, maintaining and stowing equipment.
- Coordinated landing signals for helicopters on ships.
- Inspected equipment and completed basic repairs to maintain safety and efficiency of each trip.
- Inspected boat and recommended improvements to maintain safe operations, protect passengers and secure equipment.
- Steered boats along plotted routes to transport guests to destinations.
- Operated boat radios to maintain open avenues for exchanging information needed by operators.
