John Spofforth

John Spofforth

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  • Timeline

  • 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