Gysbert Johannes Barnard
Cape Town
Summary
Maritime professional with extensive experience in vessel operations, specializing in safety protocols and navigation equipment management. Proven track record in performing deck duties, conducting mooring operations, and maintaining equipment to support crew efficiency. Strong commitment to operational excellence, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and a thorough understanding of maritime regulations. Demonstrated success in project management and team leadership, consistently achieving quality outcomes and exceeding client expectations.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Able Seaman
None
Cape Town
- Engaged in watchkeeping duties, keeping a vigilant eye on the ship's surroundings and maintaining security protocols.
- Controlled mooring equipment to anchor at ports and other landing points.
- Attended all mooring operations on arrival and departure, adhering to SMS.
- Executed seamanship tasks with proficiency, including splicing wires and ropes, to ensure operational efficiency.
- Completed routine maintenance on lifeboats, rescue boats, liferafts and damage control gear.
- Maintained structural integrity of decks with routine chipping, painting or grinding work.
- Assisted in safely completing duties required by chief officers standing work routines.
- Performed sea watch and land watch duties and alerted officers of any issues.
- Assisted in the navigation of the vessel by accurately plotting courses and monitoring navigation equipment under the guidance of senior officers.
- Advised ship captains on vessel navigation for safe passage into and out of ports, seaways or other waterways.
- Participated in the training of new crew members, sharing knowledge and skills to enhance team capabilities.
- Consistently met and exceeded company, national and international standards for maintenance and safety.
- Participated in emergency drills, including fire and man-overboard exercises, to prepare for potential onboard incidents.
- Compiled detailed logs of daily activities and incidents, contributing to the ship's official records and compliance with maritime law.
- Utilised satellite, radar, and radio equipment to communicate with other ships and coastal stations, ensuring effective information exchange.
- Responded promptly to the captain's commands during manoeuvring, contributing to the safe handling of the ship.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Marine
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape town, South Africa01-2009
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Project management
- Team building
- Risk assessment
- Safety awareness
- Mooring operations
- Firefighting techniques
- Safe lifting procedures
- Navigational skills
- Emergency response
- Communication skills
- Mooring and anchoring evolutions
- Rope work
- Anchoring systems
- Maritime protocols
- Lifeboat launching
- Timely decision-making
- Nautical knowledge
- Security procedures
- Maritime law compliance
- Ship discharge
- Watchkeeping
- Deck maintenance
- Fire fighting and fire prevention
- Vessel mooring operations
- Navigational safety
- Ship maintenance
- Anti-Piracy measures
- Employee engagement
- Efficient communication
- Knowledge of ism code
- Radio communication proficiency
- Proficiency in stcw regulations
- Crew leadership
- General bridge duties
- GPS equipment operating
- Ship manoeuvrability
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Certification
- Level [Number] [Area of certification]
- Chartered [Area of certification]
- [Area of certification] certified
Interests
- Deep-sea fishing
Additional Information
- I have served as an Officer of a navigational watch (under 500 gross tonnage near coastal) for eight years and need to revalidate my Certificate of Competency due to not enough sea hours.
Timeline
Able Seaman
None
Certificate of Higher Education - Marine
Cape Peninsula University of Technology