Matthew Elson AFNI

Experience

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  Safmarine

  Feb 1993 - Sept 1999

  3rd Officer & 2nd Officer

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  De Beers

  Sept 1999 - Sept 2009

  Offshore drilling for diamonds (alluvial diamonds) on 4 point anchor moored drillship. Drilling for Diamonds on drilling rig (alluvial diamonds) on 4 point anchor moored drillship

  • Master and Chief Mate

    Feb 2003 - Sept 2009

  • Second Navigating Officer

    Sept 1999 - Feb 2003
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  Frontier Drilling USA, Inc.

  Sept 2009 - Jul 2010

  Chief Mate

  Chief Mate on Offshore Oil & Gas 8 point anchor moored drillship

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  Noble Drilling

  Jul 2010 - Feb 2014

  Master & Chief Mate

  Chief Mate on Offshore Oil & Gas 8 point anchor moored drillship

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  Paragon Offshore

  May 2014 - Aug 2016

  • I as Master/PIC had complete authority and absoluteresponsibility for the safety of all personnel on-board as well as for the Vessel itself.• I had the complete authority to take whatever actions I deemed necessary to maintain the well being of personnel, the integrity of the vessel, and the quality of the environment. • As the The Master of the Vessel, in accordance with International Rules andRegulations, and for all intents and purposes I was the Responsible Person(RP) for the safe operation of the Unit as a Self-propelled, Dynamic Positioning (DP)Vessel. If circumstances allowed I would delegate other responsibilities to other competentpersons, without being relieved of the overall responsibility for the safety of the vessel andthe crew.• In normal DP Drilling Operations, all Marine (Deck) Operations, Internal and ExternalTraffic Control, Stability, Catering, and General Vessel Safety remained myresponsibility as the Master of the Vessel. Technical Issues, EquipmentMaintenance, (Power) System Management, and Engineering Support wasunder the direct supervision of the RMS & Chief Engineer. Show less Responsibilities:Primary Job Functions: Ensure that all navigational and station keeping operations are conducted in accordance with company procedures as well as all applicable maritime regulations. Direct operations of the ballast control systems. Assist in maintaining rig stability and position, including draft, trim and heel, as needed. Perform set-up, preventative maintenance and component testing on station keeping systems, ensuring optimum system performance. Maintain navigational logs. Record and submit reports as required by maritime regs. As well as company procedures. Assist in sub-sea operations relating to station keeping sensors and signals. Monitor drilling, loading and unloading, power plant operations and other rig operations for potential impact on navigation and station keeping operations. Make corrections or recommendations as needed. Keep Master informed of status on the rig regarding station keeping and subsequent problems. Supervised deck crew complement including 6 Able Seaman, 1 Bosun, 12roustabouts, 2 deck pushers, 2 crane operators & 2 asst. craneoperators.  Comply with company maintenance program.Secondary Job Functions: Supervisor for DPOs' navigation and station keeping systems. Ensuring equipment & aids are maintained, operational, and updated per maritime regulations and company procedures. Act as member of marine department emergency team in the event of a fire or other emergency. Participates as a member of emergency team as the OSMIC. Performs all duties in accordance with the Permit to Work system. Make recommendations for continuous improvement to the Quality Management System (QMS). Mentors on the job training and perform other duties and special projects as requested by management. Develop and implement JSA & risk assessments as required. Ensure adherence to all company safety policies & procedures. Participate in weekly and pre-tour meetings. Show less

  • Captain

    Jul 2015 - Aug 2016

  • Chief Mate

    May 2014 - Jun 2015
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  Focus Offshore Services - Ex Jasper drilling

  Mar 2017 - Jan 2018

  Captain/OIM

  Captain on Offshore Drilling Rig DP2

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  Aban Offshore Limited

  Feb 2018 - Oct 2020

  Captain on 8 point anchor mooring drillship working in the Oil & Gas sector Captain on DP 2 drillship working in the Oil & Gas sector

  • Captain

    Mar 2019 - Oct 2020

  • Captain

    Feb 2018 - Mar 2019
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  SHEilds Ltd

  Feb 2021 - now

  Studying for International NEBOSH Diploma

  Actively seeking employment as Marine Section Leader, Captain, Chief Mate, DPO, ADPO

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  VANTAGE DRILLING

  Nov 2021 - now

  Chief Mate

  Chief Mate on 6th Generation DP3 Drillship