Richard Furlong

Richard furlong

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Chief Engineer 9000Kw/3000Gt, Second Engineer Unlimited

  • Education

    • South tyneside marine school

      2007 - 2013
      Officer of the watch exams naval architecture and marine engineering class iii/1 unlimited

      Marine Engineering 2013 South Tyneside Maritime College, South Shields, Newcastle (2007-8) *College time linked to sea contractsMaritime and Coastguard Agency - Officer of the Watch Engineering (Class III/3 Unlimited)(2011-2013) * Second Engineer Senior Officer of the Watch course (Class III/2 III/1 Unlimited): Mathematics, Engineering Drawing, Thermodynamics, Mechanics, Electro Technology, Naval Architecture, Engineering Knowledge (2 parts) + Oral examination… Show more Marine Engineering 2013 South Tyneside Maritime College, South Shields, Newcastle (2007-8) *College time linked to sea contractsMaritime and Coastguard Agency - Officer of the Watch Engineering (Class III/3 Unlimited)(2011-2013) * Second Engineer Senior Officer of the Watch course (Class III/2 III/1 Unlimited): Mathematics, Engineering Drawing, Thermodynamics, Mechanics, Electro Technology, Naval Architecture, Engineering Knowledge (2 parts) + Oral examination (MCA)High voltage training South Tyneside (November 2013) Show less

    • Weston college

      2018 - 2019
      Ilm diploma organizational leadership distinction

      ILM Diploma and apprenticeship in leadership and management over a period of 18 months. A combination of coursework and group sessions in work time.

    • City of bristol college

      2001 - 2004
      City & guilds level 3 modern apprenticeship mechanical engineering merit

      (September 2001- June 2004)City & Guilds Certificate in Engineering Systems Maintenance Level 3Advanced Modern Apprenticeship (AMA)NVQ Level 3 Engineering Maintenance (Electrical/Mechanical engineering)

    • Gkn westland

      2000 - 2001
      Nvq level 2 engineering manufacture merit

      Weston College GKN Westlands Skill Centre(September 2000-June 2001)EMTA awards NVQ Level 2 Engineering Manufacture (Foundation)

    • St bede's college

      1994 - 1999
      Gcse general education 9 gcse's grade b-d
  • Experience

    • Dalkia

      Jul 2004 - Jul 2006

      Responsibilities: Dalkia Utilities maintain industrial boilers plants for companies such as Astra Zeneca Pharmaceuticals, Smurfit Corrugated, Gerber Foods and Nutricia Ltd. My job entailed visiting sites in the South west of England, servicing boilers and carrying out maintenance in the steam plants. In my final college year, I was shortlisted for the Craft Apprentice Award. Learning the role of a maintenance engineer inclusive of 1 day a week to college to complete an advanced modern apprenticeship over 3 years.

      • Maintenance Engineer

        Jun 2001 - Jul 2006
      • Apprentice Maintenance Engineer

        Jul 2004 - Jun 2006
    • Grundfos

      Jun 2006 - Aug 2006
      Pump technician

      Responsibilities: Maintenance and commissioning of pump sets and machinery made by the manufacturer Grundfos.

    • Princess cruises

      Sept 2006 - Dec 2014

      Acting 1st Engineer Watch keeper:In charge of the 3 watches answerable to Chief Engineer at morning briefing about issues with the plant overnight. Calculations involving fuel management and plant efficiency. On first watch at peak times during departure and arrival operating in the control room under Chief Engineer instruction. 2nd Engineer Senior Watch keeper:In full charge of the watch working with Junior Watch keeper and Motorman. Working in engine control room, overall operation/management of engine room and power plant. Duties include completion of all relevant spreadsheets, legal logbooks, watch books, and to be in charge of other co-workers. Follow a maintenance schedule system to complete work on time and to an accurate standard. In charge of specified machinery maintenance after watch. 3rd Engineer Watch keeper;Based in the Engine Room working with a Motorman and Senior Watch keeper on 4-hour watches. Regular watch is needed on auxiliary and main engine machinery/propulsion systems. Taking direction from a Senior Watch keeper working on faults and maintenance on engine room machinery. Introduction to ships and training for the role of 3rd Engineer watch keeper. Preparation at sea to pass the exams for Officer of the Watch

      • First Engineer officer carnival Uk

        Nov 2013 - Dec 2014
      • Second Engineer Officer Carnival Uk

        Nov 2009 - Nov 2013
      • Third Engineer officer Carnival Uk

        Jan 2008 - Nov 2009
      • Cadet Engineer officer Carnival UK

        Sept 2006 - Jan 2008
    • The bristol port company

      Apr 2015 - Feb 2023

      Managing and maintaining a small fleet of vessels covering crew rotas, parts procurement, dry docking, class inspections, planned maintenance and overall running of vessels. Senior Marine engineer on port vessels inclusive of a CSD dredger, survey vessel, workboats and a pilot vessel, all under 24m

      • Deputy Marine Engineer Manager

        Sept 2016 - Feb 2023
      • Marine Engineer

        Apr 2015 - Sept 2016
    • Svitzer

      Feb 2023 - now

      Chief engineer based in Bristol working for Svitzer, having recently gained Chief’s CoC. Operating and maintaining ASD tugs to a high standard and working with small crew’s to perform coastal/harbour towage. Based in London, Engineer on ASD tugs in full charge of machinery spaces, completing maintenance, breakdowns, fault finding on Caterpillar engines, Niigata Engines, Rolls Royce propulsion & Schottel propulsion.

      • Chief Engineer 9000kw/3000Gt

        Jul 2024 - now
      • Chief Engineer 9000Kw/3000Gt

        Feb 2023 - now
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Advance modern apprenticeship nvq level 3

      Ama
      Jun 2004
    • Counter balance sitdown rider forklift operator safety training

      The bristol port company
      Feb 2020
    • Powerboat level 2 commercially endorsed

      Royal yachting association (rya)
      Sept 2022
    • Chief engineer <9000kw <3000gt

      Maritime and coastguard agency
      Jun 2024
    • Yacht master theory course

      Royal yachting association (rya)
      Jun 2019
    • 2nd engineer unlimited class iii/2 & iii/1

      Maritime and coastguard agency
      Jun 2012
    • Helm (o)

      Royal yachting association (rya)
      Feb 2019
    • Diploma in leadership and management

      Ilm
      Apr 2019
    • Nebosh health & safety

      Nebosh
      May 2019
    • 5p oil spill commander

      Grupo ambipar
      Jun 2018
    • Day skipper theory course

      Royal yachting association (rya)
      Jan 2019
    • High voltage training

      Maritime and coastguard agency
      Nov 2013
    • Stcw short courses

      Stcw direct
      Feb 2017
    • Vhf short range course

      Royal yachting association (rya)
      Sept 2015
    • Eng 1 medical

      Maritime and coastguard agency
      Nov 2019
    • Iosh health & safety certification

      Iosh
      Feb 2017
    • C smart erm course

      Csmart - center for simulator maritime training
      Jan 2014
    • Nvq level 2 engineering manufacture

      Emta group
      Jun 2001