Representation of Interested Underwriters and Brokers, i.e., protecting
their assets of +$100,000,000.
Direct moving/towing operations of various types of vessels and offshore structures.
Provide assistance as technical advisor in the development of standards for maintenance/repair of offshore structures/vessels.
1985 - 1986
Independent Marine Consultant / Tow Master / Marine Surveyor
SELF EMPLOYED
Provided services for various Insurance Underwriters and Brokers.
Conducted condition/evaluation surveys in conjunction with the U.S. Maritime Administration, American Bureau of Shipping, Det Norske Veritas and the U.S. Coast Guard for annual inspections and issuance of marine insurance certificates.
1981 - 1985
Tow Master / Marine Insurance Surveyor
JOHN LeBourhis & ASSOCIATES, INC. – Katy, TX
Implemented different types of surveys on behalf of Insurance Underwriters and Brokers; served as Tow Master in the following areas:
Organized/planned/developed/implemented/directed activities in marine related projects, as well as provided instructions for the first formal year of training for Midshipmen’s Program for the Texas Department of Highways and Transportation affiliated with the Galveston-Bolivar Ferry System.
CAREER HISTORY – Continued 1980 - 1981
U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Master of Ocean Going Anchor Handling Tug / Supply Vessels
(1600 Tons Ocean Freight and Towing Vessels upon oceans)
Extensive anchoring handling in repositioning of large semi-submersible type drilling units, as well as supervision/safety of crew, navigation, maintenance and upkeep of vessel.
Handling ordering of ship’s stores, signed crew onboard.
Issued U.S. Coast Guard Certificate of Discharge of merchant seamen.
1979 - 1980
U. S. Coast Guard Licensed Master of Ocean Going Freight Vessels
CONOCO AMERICAN SHIPPING COMPANY – Galveston, TX
Assisted lightering operations between ULCC’s and VLCC’s involved in transferring heavy crude oil between ships.
Assisted Lightering Masters in navigation/positioning/mooring vessels with Yokohama fenders between ships.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES
Continued
EDUCATION
U. S. Coast Guard
Master of Steam or Motor Vessel of NMT 1,600 tons upon oceans.
Master of Freight and Towing Vessels of not more than 1,000 gross tons upon oceans not more than 200 miles offshore. Radar Observer unlimited.
Master of Steam of Motor Passenger Vessels of not more than 300 gross tons upon oceans not more than 200 miles offshore. Radar Observer unlimited.
Ocean Operator to operate or navigate passenger carrying vessels of 100 gross tons upon the Gulf of Mexico 200 miles offshore. Radar Observer
U. S. Merchant Mariner’s Document
Able-bodied Seaman any waters No. 452-78-7704
U. S. C. G. STCW 95; Texas A & M University, College Station, Texas
Marine Insurance Licensed Loss Adjuster
Hull, Freight and Cargo, Type VII, State of Texas Insurance Board No. A-00112
Republic of Liberia No. 0146973, Bureau of Maritime Affairs.
Federal Communications Commission
Licensed Third Class Radio Telephone Operator, FCC/License No. HQ-5850.
Introduction to Insurance and Marine Loss Adjusting (Type VII) Licensed Marine Insurance
Loss Adjuster through the State of Texas, License No. A-00112.
CPR Certificate and First Aid Certificate renewed annually.
International Certificates of Vaccination as approved by the World Health Organization (Small Pox, Yellow Fever, Cholera and Typhoid). All vaccinations are current.
Certified Radar Observer, renewed with U. S. Merchant Marine Officer’s License.
Certified SCUBA diver, National Association of Underwater Instructors, Registration No. 432543.
Valid U.S. Passport through 2015.
