John Spofforth

Deck Cadet

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The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands

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About me
2nd Officer at Cemex Marine Ltd, BSc (Hons) Nautical Science
Education
- Liverpool John Moores University
  2014 - 2018
  BSc (Hons) Nautical Science Maritime Studies First-Class Honours
Experience
- Conway Merchant Navy Trust
  Sept 2014 - Jun 2018
  Deck Cadet
  Full cadetship sponsored by the Conway Merchant Navy Trust.
- SAGA CRUISES LIMITED
  Apr 2015 - Mar 2017
  Deck Cadet
  Passenger Vessel - Saga Pearl II Passenger Vessel - Saga SapphireOver 12 months sea service as Deck Cadet on-board passenger vessels Saga Pearl II and Saga Sapphire, carried out between phases of completing training ashore at Liverpool John Moores University. As well as 1 month drydock in Hamburg. Gained well-rounded experience, assisting in all aspects of watchkeeping, maintenance and inspection. Spent time assisting and understudying officers in the following roles:- 8-12 Watch: LSA - 12-4 Watch: Environmental - 4–8 Watch: Passage Planning - Daywork: Bosun, Safety Officer & Staff Captain Show less
- Honourable Company of Master Mariners
  Jun 2016 - now
  Apprentice
  Mentee to Captain Lyndon Cooper.The Honourable Company of Master Mariners is a City of London Livery Company with membership open to British and Commonwealth Master Mariners from the Merchant and Royal Navies.
- Adventure Under Sail
  Jul 2018 - Jul 2018
  OOW
  Tallship - Pelican of LondonVolunteered as OOW / Deckhand, allowing vessel to make passage to a new berth. Acted as OOW leading a team of unqualified volunteers in sailing and carrying out a watch.Experience in setting, stowing and handling large sail rigging and working aloft. Trained volunteers in practical seamanship, navigation and sailing.
- Dalby Offshore Limited
  Jul 2018 - Aug 2018
  Mate / Deckhand
  Crew Transfer Vessel - Dalby RibbleWorked transferring personnel and cargo for the construction of Beatrice Offshore Wind Farm located off Wick, Scotland.
- SAGA CRUISES LIMITED
  Aug 2018 - Oct 2019
  Passenger Vessel - Saga SapphireSolo Watchkeeper and designated LSA officer. Passage Planning / Safety assistant. Designated GMDSS operator / maintainer. Passenger Vessel - Saga Pearl IIPassenger Vessel - Saga SapphireSolo Watchkeeper and Dual Junior Watchkeeper. Passage Planning / Safety assistant. Extensive experience organising and controlling tendering operations. Designated GMDSS operator / maintainer.
  - 3rd Officer
    Jul 2019 - Oct 2019
  - 4th Officer
    Aug 2018 - Jul 2019
- Windstar Cruises
  Nov 2019 - May 2021
  3rd Officer
  Passenger Vessel - Star LegendMotor Sailing Yacht - Wind StarSolo Watchkeeper and designated LSA Officer sailing in Caribbean and European regions. Refit / layup experience in Palermo and Rotterdam. Experience inspecting and maintaining Hi-Fog fire suppression system, fire fighting equipment and fire main system. Designated crew safety trainer.
- Sima Charters bv
  Mar 2022 - Oct 2022
  OOW / Matroos
  CTV - SC Rotterdam CTV - SC Jade CTV - SC TopazWorked on various offshore wind construction projects located off the Dutch coast.
- CEMEX UK
  Oct 2022 - now
  Dredger Vessel - Cemex Go Innovation Solo Watchkeeper and Navigation / Safety Officer Dredger Vessel - Cemex Go InnovationDredger Vessel - Sand FalconSolo Watchkeeper and LSA / FFA Officer
  - 2nd Officer
    Oct 2023 - now
  - 3rd Officer
    Oct 2022 - Oct 2023
Licenses & Certifications
- Certificate of Proficiency in Medical Care
  Blackpool and The Fylde College
  Jun 2021
- HELM (Management Level)
  Blackpool and The Fylde College
  Jun 2021
- NAEST (Management Level)
  Blackpool and The Fylde College
  Jun 2021
- Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats (PSC&RB)
  Blackpool and The Fylde College
  Jun 2017
- Security Training for Shipboard Personnel with Specific Security Duties
  V.SHIPS LEISURE UK LIMITED
  Jun 2015
- Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats
  Blackpool and The Fylde College
  Jun 2019
- K-Bridge Operator Course incl. ECDIS Fam
  Kongsberg Maritime
  May 2019
- OOW Deck (Unlimited) Certificate of Competence
  Maritime and Coastguard Agency
  Sept 2017
- Navigation Aids and Equipment Simulator Training (NAEST) Operational Level
  Liverpool John Moores University
  Jul 2017
- GMDSS General Operator's Certificate of Competence
  Maritime and Coastguard Agency
  Sept 2017
- Crew Resource Management
  Wärtsilä
  Nov 2019
- Proficiency in Elementary First Aid
  Maritime and Coastguard Agency
  Nov 2014
- Proficiency in Personal Survival Techniques
  Maritime and Coastguard Agency
  Nov 2014
- Furuno type specific ECDIS training
  FURUNO (UK) LIMITED
  Nov 2020
- Efficient Deck Hand Certificate (Qualifying examination for AB)
  Seascope Maritime Training
  Jul 2017
- Transas Navi-Sailor 4000 ECDIS Type Specific
  Safebridge GmbH
  Aug 2018
- Signals
  Liverpool John Moores University
  May 2017
- Proficiency in Designated Security Duties
  Liverpool John Moores University
  Feb 2015
- Crisis Management and Human Bahaviour
  Marlins
  Aug 2018
- Proficiency in Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
  Maritime and Coastguard Agency
  Nov 2014
- Proficiency in Advanced Fire Fighting
  Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service
  Aug 2017
- Entry into Enclosed Spaces
  Liverpool John Moores University
  Feb 2015
- Crowd Management and Safety Training for personnel providing direct service to passengers
  Bahamas Maritime Authority
  Apr 2015
- Proficiency in Medical First Aid
  Liverpool John Moores University
  May 2016
- Proficiency in Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities
  Maritime and Coastguard Agency
  Nov 2014
- RYA Competent Crew Member
  Royal Yachting Association (RYA)
  Jul 2014
- Certificate of Training in Basic Oil, Chemical and Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations
  Liverpool John Moores University
  Mar 2015