ALABI CHOSEN

Experience

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  AZIMUTH SHIPPING LINES LIMITED

  Nov 2015 - Dec 2017

  DECK CADET

  NAVIGATION: Assists in safe and efficient navigation of the vessel in aspects of passage planning, chart work, steering, look out and other designated navigation dutiesManaged routines on the bridge, including port arrival, departures, anchoring and mooring.Participated in performance of maintenance projects, lifeboat operations, and firefighting Performed inventory and inspection of cargo gear, fire fighting and lifeboat equipment.Practical use of the RADAR/ARPA, AIS, ECDIS, and VHF radioInspected vessel safety equipment and conducted vessel safety drills alongside the chief mateObserved and performed safe operations of the vessel while underwayStood watches on the bow, bridge, gangway,security.and other assigned dutiesSHIP MAINTENANCE: Assisted the Bosun in general ship deck work. Learned how to handle lines, raise and lower gangways using an onboard crane.Learned how to weigh anchor both in ports as well as offshore.Assisted in chipping, grinding, sanding, and painting the vessel. Was given a specific area of the ship to clean each morning and successfully cleaned to the standards of the officers on board.Loaded and unloaded luggage for the vessel's personnel.LSA/FFA MAINTENANCE: Assists the 3rd Officer in updates and general Life Saving Appliances and Fire Fighting Appliances maintenance work which includes servicing and repair of the appliances and updating where necessary.BERTHING and UNBERTHING OPERATIONS: Joins in safe securing of the vessel when going alongside for Ship to Ship transfers and in portsAlso assists in pilotage operations.CARGO OPERATIONS AND PORT WORK:Assists the duty officer in cargo operations which includes ballasting and deballasting, safe and efficient loading and discharging of ship's cargo. Also assists in paper works at sea and in ports.Stood watches on the bow, bridge, gangway and security.. Show less

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  Azimuth Shipping Management Ltd

  Aug 2018 - Jun 2019

  Able Seaman

  > Stood watch as helmsman and lookout.> Maintained a steady course, properly executed all rudder orders and communicated utilizing navigational terms relating to heading and steering.> Stood security-related watches, such as a gangway watch or anchor watch while the ship was not underway.> Performed general maintenance, repair, sanitation and upkeep of material, equipment, and areas in the deck department.>Maintained ship's metal structures by chipping, scraping, cleaning, priming, and painting.> Cleaned, maintained, and repaired the hull, decks, superstructure, cargo gear, and smoke stack.> Performed maintenance on lifeboats, rescue boats and life rafts, and emergency and damage control gear.> Used emergency, lifesaving, damage control, and safety equipment.> Performed all operations connected with the launching of lifesaving equipment.> Operated deck machinery, such as the windlass or winches while mooring or unmooring, and to operate cargo gear.> Looked for obstructions in path of vessel.> Broke out, rigged, overhauled, and stored cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging, and running gear.> Navigated ship and maintained visual communication with other ships.> Lowered or raised lifeboats with winch or falls. Show less

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  Arion Energy Services Limited

  Sept 2019 - Dec 2019

  Able Seaman

  > Stood watch as helmsman and lookout.> Maintained a steady course, properly executed all rudder orders and communicated utilizing navigational terms relating to heading and steering.> Stood security-related watches, such as a gangway watch or anchor watch while the ship was not underway.> Performed general maintenance, repair, sanitation and upkeep of material, equipment, and areas in the deck department.>Maintained ship's metal structures by chipping, scraping, cleaning, priming, and painting.> Cleaned, maintained, and repaired the hull, decks, superstructure, cargo gear, and smoke stack.> Performed maintenance on lifeboats, rescue boats and life rafts, and emergency and damage control gear.> Used emergency, lifesaving, damage control, and safety equipment.> Performed all operations connected with the launching of lifesaving equipment.> Operated deck machinery, such as the windlass or winches while mooring or unmooring, and to operate cargo gear.> Looked for obstructions in path of vessel.> Broke out, rigged, overhauled, and stored cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging, and running gear.> Navigated ship and maintained visual communication with other ships.> Lowered or raised lifeboats with winch or falls. Show less

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  AB Offshore Marine Services Limited

  Feb 2020 - May 2020

  Able Seaman

  > Stood watch as helmsman and lookout.> Maintained a steady course, properly executed all rudder orders and communicated utilizing navigational terms relating to heading and steering.> Stood security-related watches, such as a gangway watch or anchor watch while the ship was not underway.> Performed general maintenance, repair, sanitation and upkeep of material, equipment, and areas in the deck department.>Maintained ship's metal structures by chipping, scraping, cleaning, priming, and painting.> Cleaned, maintained, and repaired the hull, decks, superstructure, cargo gear, and smoke stack.> Performed maintenance on lifeboats, rescue boats and life rafts, and emergency and damage control gear.> Used emergency, lifesaving, damage control, and safety equipment.> Performed all operations connected with the launching of lifesaving equipment.> Operated deck machinery, such as the windlass or winches while mooring or unmooring, and to operate cargo gear.> Looked for obstructions in path of vessel.> Broke out, rigged, overhauled, and stored cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging, and running gear.> Navigated ship and maintained visual communication with other ships.> Lowered or raised lifeboats with winch or falls. Show less

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  Noah Ship Management

  May 2020 - Jul 2020

  Able Seaman

  > Stood watch as helmsman and lookout.> Maintained a steady course, properly executed all rudder orders and communicated utilizing navigational terms relating to heading and steering.> Stood security-related watches, such as a gangway watch or anchor watch while the ship was not underway.> Performed general maintenance, repair, sanitation and upkeep of material, equipment, and areas in the deck department.>Maintained ship's metal structures by chipping, scraping, cleaning, priming, and painting.> Cleaned, maintained, and repaired the hull, decks, superstructure, cargo gear, and smoke stack.> Performed maintenance on lifeboats, rescue boats and life rafts, and emergency and damage control gear.> Used emergency, lifesaving, damage control, and safety equipment.> Performed all operations connected with the launching of lifesaving equipment.> Operated deck machinery, such as the windlass or winches while mooring or unmooring, and to operate cargo gear.> Looked for obstructions in path of vessel.> Broke out, rigged, overhauled, and stored cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging, and running gear.> Navigated ship and maintained visual communication with other ships.> Lowered or raised lifeboats with winch or falls. Show less

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  Sinopec Changjiang Engineering Services,

  Aug 2020 - Oct 2020

  Second Officer

  * Prepares a passage plan for intended voyages under the direction of the Master* Ensures all navigational equipment on the vessel are kept in good order and regularly serviced and maintained. Indents and safe keep required spares for the navigational equipment on board.* Ensures all navigational charts and hydrographic publications for intended voyages are fully corrected up to date from the current Notices to Mariners, navigational warnings and other sources* Keeps navigational watch at sea and at anchor* Assists the Chief Officer in preparing vessel for classification and statutory surveys and ship’s operational routine duties and day to day work.* Acts as a Medical Officer and treat the ship’s crew under the directions of the Master, and upkeep of Medical Locker.* Ensures and legislates crew members’ ompliance with the Company’s documented safety and security procedures.* Carries out emergency duties as per emergency response procedures and as directed by command and control.* Conducts maintenance procedures for life saving and fire fighting equipment on board.* Conducts inventory of LSA, FFA.* Conducts procedures and tests to ensure functional reliability of Navigation equipment and systems.* Assists the Chief Officer in day to day work with regard to ship’s operational routine duties and preparation of reports and returns as required Show less

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  Sea Transport Nigeria Ltd

  Nov 2020 - Apr 2021

  Third Officer
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  Atlantas Ship Management Ltd. UK

  Dec 2021 - Sept 2023

  Third Officer
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  Atlantas Ship Management Ltd, UK

  Nov 2023 - Apr 2024

  Second Officer