Steven Alexander Walker

Experience

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  Various fishing trawlers

  May 2008 - Jul 2013

  Deckhand
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  NorthLink Ferries

  Jul 2013 - Aug 2014

  Deckhand

  As an AB with Northlink my duties ranged from watchkeeping including fire/security rounds to general ship maintenance and directing passengers on to the car decks and parking vehicles both valet parking and trade. Shift patterns was 12-4, 4-8 and 8-12 both am and pm. Each day included both tie up and letting go along with car deck loading and unloading, working for Northlink was excellent and the majority of the time there was a great atmosphere on board, maintenance duties included, chipping, painting, washing down and any necessary repairs to keep the ships in an excellent condition. I loved my job and took a real passion in my work and pride in my ship and after trying a few different sea jobs I have decided that I aim to find myself a career on board Passenger ferries. Show less

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  Vroon

  Aug 2014 - Oct 2014

  Temp AB
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  The Scottish Government

  Nov 2014 - Jul 2015

  Agency Temporary Able Bodied Seaman

  As an AB on the Scottish Government Marine Protection vessels my duties vary depending on the rota assigned at the beginning of the trip, As with most ships now watches are 2x 4 hour watches spread over 24 hours, during a watch on these particular vessels there are watch keeper duties which mainly consist of cleaning but could differ if the Bosun needs a hand. Day work on board generally includes maintenance, the usual painting, chipping, cleaning etc but also as a boatman I am on the Rigid Inflatable Boat for launch and recover when the Fisheries officers are boarding or for training. Drills are carried out weekly so during our trip there is 3 to be completed per 3 week trip which include Fire drills, man over board, emergency steering etc. Currently I am on an ad-hoc contract but have recently been offered an interview for a more permanent role. Show less

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  Clyde Marine Recruitment & Nuwave Personnel

  Aug 2015 - Jan 2016

  Able Bodied Seaman (SG1A)

  As an AB working through an agency life can be very fast paced and very busy, this is something I really enjoy, kept busy, seeing new places and enjoying working life, I think the best part for me is seeing different types of ships and different merchant jobs making me even more proud of the career path I have chosen, All of the ships I have sailed on have had similar duties such as general ship maintenance, mooring, watch keeping, shift rotations, cleaning and upkeep (I have Plenty of Chipping & Painting experience :D ). Although I have enjoyed my time with the agencies I am always on the look out for a more permanent, secure position a path that can take me to the next stage of my career, somewhere I can progress and learn more. I aim to progress and begin my officer of the watch as soon as possible and am putting in as much sea time as I can to get there. I would like somewhere permanent where I can find help and guidance if and when needed, but will be happy with the agency work until such position arises. For anyone unemployed with the certification I would highly recommend you register with either of these agencies. Show less

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  Nereus Fishing Company

  Jan 2016 - Jul 2016

  Deckhand/Cook

  Twin Rig Prawn Freezer vessel. Duties included Watchkeeping, vessel maintenance, Selecting and tailing and packing prawns and Cooking.

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  Isle of Man Steam Packet Co

  Aug 2016 - Oct 2016

  Able Bodied Seaman
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  Ness Offshore

  Oct 2016 - Dec 2016

  Able Seaman

  Windfarm Guard Vessel. Guarding exposed cable in the wash and keeping all fishing and anchoring vessels clear of restricted areas and keeping all vessels clear of trenching vessel Havila Phoenix.