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Douglas Hankinson, B.Sc., P.Eng.

Douglas Hankinson, B.Sc., P.Eng.

Junior and Fourth Engineer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Chief Engineer, semi-retired

  • Education

    • Nova Scotia Nautical Institute

      1991 - 1991
      Marine Engineering, First Class Motor

    • St. Mary's University, Halifax

      1980 - 1980
      Bachelor of Science Engineering

    • Dalhousie University (formerly TUNS)

      1977 - 1980
      Bachelor of Engineering Mechanical Engineering

    • St. Mary's University, Halifax, N.S.

      1974 - 1977
      Diploma in Engineering Engineering

  • Experience

    • Dept. of Fisheries (Bedford Institute of Oceanography)

      Aug 1980 - Sept 1983
      Junior and Fourth Engineer

      While at the B.I.O. I sailed on Canadian Scientific Ships (CSS) BAFFIN, DAWSON and HUDSON in the capacities listed above. These ships carried out a wide variety of hydrographic and oceanographic tasks, including seismic survey work.

    • Balder Offshore Canada Inc.

      Jan 1983 - Jan 1985
      Third Engineer

      Short periods were spent on the BALDER HUSUM, BALDER VIGRA and BALDER HUDSON. For the majority of this period I served on the diving support vessel and DP1 capable, BALDER BAFFIN.On the sister ships, BALDER BAFFIN and BALDER HUDSON, power units for dynamic position capability consisted of, two variable pitch propellers each driven by a 2740 BHP ALCO diesel engine, two 600 hp bowthrusters and two stern thrusters - one of 600 hp and one of 400 hp with all thrusters being electric motor driven. These six manoeuvering units along with the twin rudders were operated simultaneously by means of a three axis joystick control and 360 degree heading sector located at the after end of the wheelhouse. Show less

    • Secunda Marine Services

      Oct 1985 - Oct 1986
      Thrid Engineer

      For this period of time I served on the tug/anchor handler TARTAN SEA.

    • Dept. of National Defence (HMC Dockyard)

      Oct 1986 - Feb 1988
      Mechanical Fitter

      During this period of time I worked on mechanical equipment on/from Her Majesty's Canadian surface ships and submarines. The majority of hardware I dealt with was from OJIBWAY.

    • National Sea Products Ltd.

      Feb 1988 - Sept 1991
      Second Engineer and Chief Engineer

      For this period of time I was Second, then Chief Engineer, on the factory freezer trawler, the CAPE NORTH. At the end of a typical six week trip the ship arrived back in Lunenburg with 600+ mT of frozen finished and semi-finished seafood products, 200 mT of bone-in fishmeal and 40,000 litres of fish oil.

    • Ocean Services Ltd.

      Oct 1991 - Jun 1993
      Chief Engineer (Relief)

      During this period of time I served on the vessels IRVING OURS POLAIRE, IRVING OCEAN, AIME GAUDREAU, IRVING NORDIC and IRVING ESKIMO. All of these vessels carried clean petroleum products at the time.

    • Rigel Shipping Canada

      Jul 1993 - Jul 1995
      DIAMOND STAR (ex: ELBESTERN)

      During this period of time I worked as first, Second Engineer then, Chief Engineer on what today (June 2016) is the DARA DESGAGNES.

    • Secunda Marine Services

      Jul 1995 - Jun 1996
      Chief Engineer

      During this period of time I served on the multi-purpose cargo vessel J.D. MITCHELL (ex: ZINCMASTER), a ship with bulk sulfuric acid carrying capability.

    • Strait Crossing Inc.

      Jul 1996 - Dec 1996
      Chief Engineer

      During this contract I worked on the Heavy Lift Vessel (HLV) SVANEN. The SVANEN was a DP capable, eight point mooring, self-propelled crane, rated for a safe working lifting capacity of 7700 ton. Station keeping power units of the SVANEN consisted of,aft, 2 each of 1250 kw, LIPS 360 degree azimuthing thrusters, electricmotor drive; forward, 2 each of 630 kw tunnel thrusters + 2 each of 1850 kwJIMECAL 360 degree azimuthing thrusters, diesel drive.The Simrad Robertson RDP 600 system is a single 486 computer system with four modes of operation including Auto Position, Auto Tracking, Autohead Joystick and Manual Joystick. The chosen mode operates by means of active control of selected thrusters. Three axis joystick control and 360 degree heading maintenance is capable from the control stand at the aft end of the wheelhouse. The RDP 600 system maintains the vessel on station using position information obtained from one of two reference sources. The remaining source is then selected as the secondary position information source. Position reference inputs are DGPS and TR-GGK. Other inputs include wind speed and direction plus vessel speed and heading. Show less

    • Marine Atlantic Inc.

      Jan 1997 - Apr 1997
      Chief Engineer (Relief)

      One of the companies on my "bucket list" of places I've wanted to work. Working here in a relief capacity again was another good experience. The "cargo" carried on the ferries was quite different from what I'd been accustomed to from past work experiences.

    • James Fischer Plc

      May 1997 - Oct 1997
      Chief Engineer (Relief)

      During this period of time I served on coastal tankers FREDERICK M. and DAVID M. Both of these vessels traded around the U.K. carrying a variety of clean petroleum products.

    • Rigel Shipping Canada Inc.

      Nov 1997 - Aug 2014
      Chief Engineer

    • Canada Steamship Lines

      Oct 2014 - Mar 2015
      Chief Engineer (Temporary)

    • Transport Desgagnes Inc.

      Mar 2016 - Sept 2019
      Chief Engineer

    • No longer sailing full-time

      Oct 2019 - now
      Chief Engineer

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Mechanical Fitter

      Department of National Defence, Canada

    • Firefighter, Level 1 (to NFPA standard 1001)

      Nova Scotia Fire Service Professional Board
      Aug 2007

    • Industrial Mechanic (Millwright), Interprovincial

      Nova Scotia Department of Labour
      Sept 1987

    • Power Engineer, Fourth Class Stationary

      Nova Scotia Department of Labour
      Jun 2020

    • Power Engineer, Second Class Refrigeration

      Nova Scotia Department of Labour
      Jun 2020

    • Marine Emergency Duties Refresher, Officer (AFF, BS, PSC)

      Transport Canada - Transports Canada
      Mar 2021

    • Chemical Tanker, Level 2

      Transport Canada - Transports Canada
      Mar 2021

    • First Class Motor (Unlimited Horsepower), STCW Endorsed

      Transport Canada - Transports Canada
      Mar 2021

    • Petroleum Tanker, Level 2

      Transport Canada - Transports Canada
      Mar 2021

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Douglas Hankinson, B.Sc., P.Eng.
      M/T EMERALD STAR Guided Tour Commendation Deputy Chief, Belledune (NB) Fire Department Mar 2000 It is very rare for a group of firefighters (paid OR volunteer) to take sufficient interest in a ship to ask for a guided tour. On this occassion a large group of volunteer firefighters from Belledune Station 2 showed up at the ship unannounced, on their training night, as we were discharging cargo in Belledune. I had the opportunity to give them, "the five dollar tour" highlighting the high risk areas for fire, how ships' staff would respond to any given event and what we would need from them… Show more It is very rare for a group of firefighters (paid OR volunteer) to take sufficient interest in a ship to ask for a guided tour. On this occassion a large group of volunteer firefighters from Belledune Station 2 showed up at the ship unannounced, on their training night, as we were discharging cargo in Belledune. I had the opportunity to give them, "the five dollar tour" highlighting the high risk areas for fire, how ships' staff would respond to any given event and what we would need from them to support us during such a fire event. Show less
    • Awarded to Douglas Hankinson, B.Sc., P.Eng.
      M/T EMERALD STAR Guided Tour Commendation Technical Manager, Rigel Shipping Canada Inc. Mar 2000 This was a follow-on from the letter my Technical Manager, Mr. Philip John, received in March 2000 from the Deputy Chief of the Belledune Fire Department, Station 2.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Fire Fighter and Medical First Responder

      Issued by Lantz Volunteer Fire Department (LVFD) on Feb 1992
      Lantz Volunteer Fire Department (LVFD)Associated with Douglas Hankinson, B.Sc., P.Eng.