Douglas Roe

Douglas Roe

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Commanding Officer, Canadian Coast Guard

  • Education

    • Canadian Coast Guard College

      2002 - 2006
      Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) Nautical Sciences
  • Experience

    • Canadian Coast Guard

      Jun 2006 - Nov 2012

      Second in command onboard an Offshore Fisheries Research Vessel carrying up to 32 people.Key responsibilities include:* Standing a Navigation Watch.* Department head for Deck and Galley departments with 14 employees under my direct supervision.* Responsible for Safety and Security onboard the vessel as well as all onboard Occupational Health and Safety programs.* Assist with the procurement of all required supplies and equipment while working with the ship’s budget to meet financial goals.* Work with Bosun to develop work lists for routine operations and vessel maintenance periods.* Provide all necessary safety training to crew and scientists.* Currently implementing a new Material Safety Data Sheet system for the vessel. Show less Second in command onboard an Offshore Oceanographic Vessel carrying up to 82 people.Key responsibilities included:* Department head for Deck department with 12 Officers and crew under my supervision.* Supervised all onboard learning of Deck Cadets assigned to the vessel.* Responsible for all Safety and Security onboard the vessel, as well as all Occupational Health and Safety programs.* Liaise with shore side staff and scientists to oversee loading and discharging of equipment to ensure vessel was prepared to depart as per schedule.* Provided safety training to crew and scientists. Show less Held 2nd and 3rd Officer positions on Canadian Coast Guard vessels, which performed a wide range of operations.Key responsibilities included:* Standing Bridge watches at sea, at anchor and while in port, ensuring the safety and security of the vessel at all times.* Performed maintenance and inspections on lifesaving and firefighting equipment.* Maintained and updated all navigational charts and publications and implemented the use of the Maritime Chart Correction Register onboard 2 vessels.* Prepared passage plans as required.* Maintained and oversaw repairs to Bridge electronics.* Provided instruction and assistance to Cadets. Show less

      • Chief Officer - CCGS Alfred Needler

        Jul 2011 - Nov 2012
      • Chief Officer - CCGS Hudson

        May 2010 - Jul 2011
      • Deck Officer

        Jun 2006 - May 2010
    • Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd.

      Dec 2012 - Mar 2013
      Second Officer
    • Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd.

      May 2013 - Feb 2014
      First Officer
    • Canadian Coast Guard/Garde côtière canadienne

      Apr 2014 - now
      • Commanding Officer

        Mar 2018 - now
      • Chief Officer

        Apr 2014 - Feb 2018
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Master Mariner (Master Unlimited) - STCW Endorsed

      Transport Canada
      Sept 2012
    • ECDIS

      Transport Canada
      Mar 2011
    • Ship Security Officer

      Transport Canada
      Jan 2011
    • Simulated Electronic Navigation II (ARPA)

      Transport Canada
      Jan 2010
    • Fundamentals of Ice Navigation

      Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland
      Oct 2007
    • Bridge Resource Management

      May 2006
    • Marine Advanced First Aid

      Jun 2012
    • General Operator Certificate (GMDSS)

      Industry Canada
      Sept 2009
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Ship Visitor

      Issued by Mission to Seafarers on Feb 2009
      Mission to SeafarersAssociated with Douglas Roe