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Ben Blackburn

Ben Blackburn

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Chief Mate Unlimited / Master 3000

  • Education

    • Runshaw College

      2004 - 2006
      Economics

      A-Levels in Economics, Pschology and Mathematics AS-Level in Business Studies

    • Solent University

      2012 - 2015
      Foundation degree Marine Sciences

      FdSc Marine Operations 77% Overall Grade – Distinction Level STCW Certificates:• Fire Prevention and Fire Training • Advanced Fire Fighting • Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (other than FRB) • Personal Survival Techniques• Proficiency in Medical First Aid • Basic First Aid • Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities • MCA Signals • Proficiency in Security Awareness • GMDSS General Operators Certificate• ARPA… Show more FdSc Marine Operations 77% Overall Grade – Distinction Level STCW Certificates:• Fire Prevention and Fire Training • Advanced Fire Fighting • Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (other than FRB) • Personal Survival Techniques• Proficiency in Medical First Aid • Basic First Aid • Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities • MCA Signals • Proficiency in Security Awareness • GMDSS General Operators Certificate• ARPA and Radar Simulator Training (Operating Level) • ENG1 (Exp 21/05/16)• C1/D US Visa (Exp 08/01/23) Show less

  • Experience

    • Anglo Eastern

      Sept 2012 - Dec 2015
      Deck Cadet

      Officer of the Watch (Deck) STCW Reg II/I (Unlimited) MCA Certificate of Competency – CoC0071210 Exp 18/12/2020Completed Merchant Navy Training Board training scheme. Gained Foundation Degree in Marine Operations. - I worked as part of the deck and bridge teams aboard Container Ships owned by Pacific International Lines, operating in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. - Assisted the crew with all aspects of running the vessel as well as gaining valuable experience on the bridge. Taking an active role in decision making on the Bridge.- Experience included taking charge of mooring stations and leading emergency teams in emergency drills as part of my training.- All College reports and Sea Service testimonials were maintained to a very high level. - Responsibilities included ensuring ship’s stores were maintained, LSA and FFA maintenance and record keeping, making sure Compass Error logbook up to date including calculating errors, calculating sunrise/sunset times and vessel ETAs. • M/V Kota Jati, 18502 GT Container Ship 28/2/13 to 29/6/13• M/V Kota Jasa, 18502 GT Container Ship 16/6/14 to 19/11/14• M/V Kota Jasa, 18502 GT Container Ship 1/1/15 to 6/4/15 • Total Sea Time – 12 Months 11 days Show less

    • FAVERSHAM SHIPS LTD.

      Jun 2016 - Mar 2020
      2nd Officer

    • Ferryspeed

      Mar 2020 - Jul 2021
      Second Officer

    • Galfishing

      Aug 2021 - Dec 2022
      Chief Officer

    • WYM Group

      Dec 2022 - Jun 2023
      Chief Officer

    • Larus Dominicanus Ltd

      Jun 2023 - Mar 2024
      Chief Officer

    • Seagull Maritime

      Mar 2024 - now
      Master

    • Seagull Offshore Ltd

      Oct 2024 - now
      Vessel Manager

      FPV Lilibet Vessel Manager

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Officer Of the Watch Unlimited (Deck)

      Maritime and Coastguard Agency
      Jan 2016