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Branden O'Brien

Branden O'Brien

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Captain - Canadian Coast Guard

  • Education

    • Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland

      2012 - 2016
      Nautical Science

      Activities and Societies: St. Johns Youth Parliament Metro Youth Parliament St. Kevins Parish Volunteer Heart and Stroke Volunteer 4 Years at Marine institute. Oceanex Scholarship 2014Algoma Central Corp Scholarship 2015

  • Experience

    • Oceanex Inc.

      Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
      Navigation Cadet

      1st Cadet PlacementCompleting Various tasks including aiding in;CargoBallast OperationsFFA and LSA Equipment Maintenance Cargo Equipment MaintenanceVessel MaintenanceChart CorrectionsGMDSS Checks

    • PGS

      Jul 2014 - Oct 2014
      Deckhand

      2nd Cadet Placement Ordinary SeamanWorking Southern Grand banks Newfoundland and Coast of LabradorVarious Duties including,Mooring Ops.00 - 12 WatchmanRescue Boat Launch manVessel Housekeeping Smoke Diver in FireteamGarbage DisposalGeneral Vessel MaintenanceGangway WatchmanChart CorrectionsTank Attendant Tank Entry Tank Maintenance/ Inspection

    • Maersk Supply Service Canada Ltd.

      Oct 2014 - Apr 2015
      Navigation Cadet

      3rd Cadet PlacementWorked various fields offshore NL Experience IncludesAnchor WorkDP TraineeCargo WorkWet/Dry Bulk Hose WorkEmergency Towing OperationLong Term TowingChanging Termination on Tow WiresPersonnel TransferAiding in Passage PlaningGeneral Vessel Maintenance LSA FFA maintenanceGMDSS ChecksAll Company related ChecksField Related ChecksIce Navigation

    • Canship Ugland Ltd

      Apr 2015 - Jun 2015
      Navigation Cadet

      4th and Final Cadet PlacementShuttle Tanker Experience Includes;Hookup/ Let Go Bow Loading System (BLS)Ballast Tank Inspecting Diesel Tank InspectingPassage Planning Chart updatesECDIS updateNotice to mariner updateFFA LSA ChecksGMDSS Checks Timed Maintenance ChecksCelestial NavigationTSS Navigation Radio WorkBerthing and Leaving Berths under pilots/ masters SupervisionAnchoring

    • Reliance Offshore

      Jun 2016 - Jul 2016
      3rd Officer

    • Canadian Coast Guard/Garde côtière canadienne

      Jul 2016 - now

      Chief Officer - CCGS Louis S. St-Laurent

      • Chief Officer

        Mar 2023 - now

      • 1st Officer

        Aug 2016 - Mar 2023

      • 3rd Officer

        Jul 2016 - Mar 2023

    • Offshore Safety and Survival Centre (OSSC)

      Aug 2023 - now
      Instructor

      As and when instructor at the offshore safety and survival centre (OSSC).

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Dynamic Postioning Induction

      The Nautical Institute
      Jan 2015

    • Master Mariner

      Transport Canada - Transports Canada
      May 2023

  • Volunteer Experience

    • General Volunteer

      Issued by St. Kevins Parish on Jan 2007
      St. Kevins ParishAssociated with Branden O'Brien

    • Canvaser

      Issued by Heart and Stroke Foundation on Feb 2010
      Heart and Stroke FoundationAssociated with Branden O'Brien