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Cory Nixon

Cory Nixon

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    2nd Engineer Officer at Disney Cruise Line | BSc | Chief Engineer CoC |

  • Education

    • Solent University

      2020 - 2021
      Senior Engineer Management (Chief/2nd Engineer)

    • State University of New York Maritime College

      2014 - 2017
      Bachelor’s Degree Marine Engineering Operations SUMMA CUM LAUDE

      Activities and Societies: Resident Advisor, Platoon Commander, Activity Room Supervisor, Billiard Club President, Ship Systems Instructor, Volunteer Wiper, Student Government Association Class of 2018 President (2014-2015) Quasi-military college requiring regimented training, 1 year ship experience and 156 course credits in order to receive a 3rd Assistant Engineering License and Bachelor's degree simultaneously

    • University of The Bahamas

      2011 - 2013
      Marine Operations ENGINEERING

      Activities and Societies: Public Relations Director Student Gov.

  • Experience

    • Bahamas Catamaran Charters

      Apr 2010 - Jun 2023

      Responsible for maintaining yacht exterior in immaculate condition, operating powerboats and performing engine maintenance. On charters, coordinate guest activities, ensure guest/crew safety and perform diving/hiking/boating tours. Responsible for maintaining yacht cosmetics.

      • Captain (Trainee) / Sole Engineer

        Sept 2022 - Jun 2023

      • 1st Mate / Sole Engineer

        Jan 2016 - Sept 2022

      • 1st Mate

        May 2011 - Jan 2016

      • Deckhand

        Apr 2010 - May 2011

    • Bahamas Fast Ferries Ltd.

      Feb 2011 - Apr 2011
      Cadet Engineer

      Responsible for assisting Port Engineer in rebuilding high speed diesel engines. Periodic engine room watch keeping on daily excursions.

    • State University of New York Maritime College

      Sept 2014 - Sept 2017

      Lead team of 12 that supervised 320 Engineering Cadets in quasi military regiment. Communicated daily between various ship departments. Planned and executed numerous projects. Ran daily regimental routine. While completing bachelors degree, accumulated nearly 400 days in sea time, simulator training and maintenance labs. > TS Empire State VI (17273 GT, Steamship >3000kW)

      • Chief Cadet Engineer, SST 17'

        May 2017 - Sept 2017

      • Cadet Engineer

        Sept 2014 - Sept 2017

    • Carnival Cruise Line

      Nov 2017 - Aug 2022

      Control Room Operator and Team Leader on ships; > M/S Carnival Magic (128052 GT, DEP +3000kW); Environmental Systems Engineer > M/S Carnival Ecstasy ( (70367 GT, DEP +3000kW); Team C EOOW responsible for the safe operation of ship’s systems. > M/S Carnival Vista (133,596 GT, DEP +3000kW); Team B, Team F > M/S Carnival Breeze (128052 GT, DEP +3000kW); Team A> M/S Carnival Imagination ( (70367 GT, DEP +3000kW); Team A, C & H + DRY DOCK 2019> M/S Carnival Inspiration (70367 GT, DEP +3000kW); Team B Jr. EOOW responsible for the safe operation of ship’s systems.> M/S Carnival Inspiration ( (70367 GT, DEP >3000kW); Team A + DRY DOCK 2018> M/S Carnival Sensation (70367 GT, DEP >3000kW); Team C + Trainee A,B

      • 2nd Engineer Officer

        Aug 2021 - Aug 2022

      • 3rd Engineer Officer

        Jan 2019 - Aug 2021

      • Jr. 3rd Engineer Officer

        Nov 2017 - Jan 2019

    • Disney Cruise Line

      Sept 2022 - now
      2nd Engineer Officer

      As Engineering Control Room Operator and Team Leader, duties include:- Efficient use of GE Automation and AMOS Software- Planning team daily routine - Completing planned maintenance - Assessment and ordering of required inventory - Liasing with Senior Shipboard staff and surveyors to maintain ship PSSC other required certificates- Ensuring compliance with USPH/ PHAC - Direct, train and lead subordinates on daily basis- Act as fire team leader during emergenciesShips operated include: > M/S Disney Dream (129,690 GT, DEP +3000kW); > M/S Disney Wonder (84,130 GT, DEP +3000kW); Fire Team Leader Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Crowd, Crisis Management and Human Behavior

      Bahamas Maritime Authority
      Jan 2018

    • Human Element Leadership & Mgmt. (Operational)

      Maritime and Coastguard Agency
      Jan 2018

    • Advanced Fire Fighting

      U.S. Coast Guard
      Apr 2017

    • RFPEW (STCW A-III/4) [LOA]

      U.S. Coast Guard
      Aug 2016

    • OICEW (STCW A-III/1) [LOA]

      U.S. Coast Guard
      Sept 2017

    • OICEW (STCW A-III/1)

      Bahamas Maritime Authority
      Oct 2017

    • VSO/CSO/FSO

      U.S. Coast Guard
      Dec 2015

    • Survival Craft & Lifeboatman

      U.S. Coast Guard
      Sept 2017

    • First Aid Medical

      U.S. Coast Guard
      Aug 2017

    • Basic Training

      U.S. Coast Guard
      Apr 2015

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Cory Nixon
      Summa Cum Laude State University Of New York Maritime College Sep 2017