Michael Haight, AFNI

Michael Haight, AFNI

Senior Deckhand and Master

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Branch Pilot at Sabine Pilots Association

  • Education

    • California State University Maritime Academy

      2003 - 2007
      B.S. in Marine Transportation/QMED Deck, Engineering

      Activities and Societies: Corps of Cadets, Corps Commander 2006-2007

  • Experience

    • Commodore Dining Cruises

      Apr 2004 - May 2007
      Senior Deckhand and Master

      Master (2007)• Master of the M/V Treasure Island Commodore during harbor excursions on San Francisco Bay.Senior Deckhand (2004-2006)• Coordinated crew training and drills. Compiled a senior deckhand training manual.

    • Seaway Towing Company

      Jan 2005 - Jul 2006
      Deckhand

      Assigned to towing vessels engaged in escort/assist work. Handle lines, tie knots, and perform deck maintenance on assigned tug.

    • Westar Marine Services

      Jul 2006 - Jun 2007
      Deckhand Engineer

      Assigned to towing vessels and launches engaged in escort/assist work, stores delivery, and marine construction projects. Complete routine deck and engine room tasks and maintenance on assigned tug or launch.

    • Great Lakes Dredge & Dock

      Jun 2007 - Jun 2012

      In command and overall responsible for the operation of a self propelled hopper dredge. Supervise crew, work with the Mates in determining the best sailing plan for the vessel, train personnel and maintain the vessels seaworthiness. Prepare payroll, maintain personnel records, maintain files and reports in the ships computer, conduct daily safety inspections, responsible for compliance with all statutory rules and regulations and the company’s operating policies and procedures, serve as the vessel medical officer and vessel security officer. Show less

      • Master

        Mar 2012 - Jun 2012
      • Mate

        Jun 2007 - Mar 2012
    • Hornbeck Offshore

      Jun 2012 - Feb 2016

      Responsible to the Master for the safe and efficient operation of the vessel including, the safe navigation and piloting of the vessel, operation of the Dynamic Positioning system and associated equipment, the seaworthiness of the vessel, the safety of the crew and passengers, protection of the environment, protection of the cargo, charterer relations, administration, crew supervision and training, and other duties as assigned by the Master.

      • Master

        Sept 2014 - Feb 2016
      • OICNW/DPO

        Jun 2012 - Sept 2014
    • Weeks Marine, Inc.

      Feb 2016 - Jun 2019
      Master - Hopper Dredge
    • SABINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION

      Jul 2019 - now
      • Branch Pilot

        Nov 2022 - now
      • Deputy Pilot

        Dec 2020 - Nov 2022
      • Apprentice Pilot

        Jul 2019 - Dec 2020
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Associate Fellow

      Nautical Institute
      Jan 2017
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Director of Training and Education

      Issued by Northland Nautical Foundation (Sponsor of Richmond Sea Scouts) on Aug 2003
      Northland Nautical Foundation (Sponsor of Richmond Sea Scouts)Associated with Michael Haight, AFNI