Michael Haight, AFNI

Experience

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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
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  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
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  Weeks Marine, Inc.

  Feb 2016 - Jun 2019

  Master - Hopper Dredge
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  SABINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION

  Jul 2019 - now

  • Branch Pilot

    Nov 2022 - now

  • Deputy Pilot

    Dec 2020 - Nov 2022

  • Apprentice Pilot

    Jul 2019 - Dec 2020