Derek Mawhinney has experience as a Merchant Navy Deck Officer and holds a British CoC. He has worked on container ships and bulk carriers for Zodiac Maritime Agencies. Additionally, he has experience working for P&O Ferries on cargo operations and as a bosun for a sail training ship. Mawhinney holds an OOW unlimited deck certificate from the UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency and has completed additional training in areas such as life saving, firefighting, and GMDSS. He has an honors degree in Shipping Operations and completed his cadetship through the Glasgow Nautical Campus.

1. Derek Mawhinney BSc (Hons)
70 Greenland Crescent
Larne, BT40 1HE
Mob, 07786992485
mawhinneyderek@yahoo.co.uk
Personal Statement
I am a Merchant Navy Deck Officer with a British CoC. Having originally graduated with
honours with a degree in Shipping Operations, I later undertook my cadetship from Glasgow
Nautical Campus. Having gained plenty of practical deckhand skills and experience ashore, I
am awell-rounded and hardworking professional.
Employment & Training History
Zodiac Maritime Agencies
C/O Clyde Marine Training Ltd. FROM September 2012 – TO September 2015
Deck Officer (Trainee)
I worked as part of a multinational crew, with experience on board container and bulk carrier
vessels operating worldwide. I took the opportunity several times to take charge of mooring
stations and emergency drills in addition to assisting the Master on the bridge during Panama
Canal Transits/Port manoeuvring. I also have experience in duties such as Passage Planning,
documentation and maintenance of equipment.
Vessel History;
 M/V Cape Flamingo, 28/02/2013 – 22/06/2013 (Bulk Carrier), 4 months approx.
 M/V OOCL Halifax, 13/07/2014 – 11/01/2015 (Container), 6 months approx.
 M/V Hanjun Louisiana, 03/02/2015 – 08/04/2015 (Container), 2 months 2 Days approx.
P&O Ferries, Irish Sea
GP Deck FROM February 2009 – TO August 2012
I worked as a Full time (Seasonal) GP Deck where my responsibilities were:
 Loading cargo, freight, mooring & unmooring operations
 Bridge & Navigational lookout watch keeping duties
 Cargo watch keeping duties & General shipboard maintenance.
Sea Cadet Offshore, Gosport
Bosun FROM July 2007 – TO January 2009
I worked as Bosun on the Sail Training Ship, Royalist, where my responsibilities were:
 Safety and maintenance of the Running rigging, sails, spares and LSA
 In charge of the foredeck for all sailing maneuverers. Provide instruction and mentoring
to all cadets and embarked crew additionally providing safety backup to the Sailing Master

2. Excellent references are available upon request
Charles Taylor Consulting Marine, London
Marine Average Adjuster Trainee FROM December 2006 – TO July 2007
I worked as part of a small team and on my own, where my responsibilities were:
 Examining maritime insurance clams, investigating & determining the cause of the
causality and apportion liabilities as per maritime law.
Lloyds Register Fairplay, London
Data Analyst,
Shipowners & Manager’s Research Dept FROM October 2005 – TO December 2006
I worked as part of a small team and on my own, where my responsibilities were:
 Examining the ownership structures of shipping companies using a variety of sources and
investigational methods as well as other sensitive research.
Shipping Certificates & Training – MCA & STCW approved
 OOW Unlimited Deck, Cert No. 0071069 issued by the UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency
 Valid ENG1, Medical First Aid, Advanced Fire Fighting, Personal Survival Techniques,
Personal Safety & Social Responsibility and Crisis Management & Human Behaviour
 Efficient Deck Hand, AB’s Certificate, Navigational Watch Rating & Proficiency in Survival
Craft and Rescue Boats
 Radar and ARPA Simulator Training & GMDSS
 RYA & MCA Yachtmaster Offshore Power (200gt) Commercially Endorsed
 RYA & MCA Yachtmaster Coastal Sail, Commercially Endorsed
 RYA Powerboat & Safety boat instructor & RYA Advanced Powerboat Certificate.
Education
Glasgow Nautical Campus FROM Sept 2012 – TO July 2015
 HNC in Nautical Science
Southampton Solent University FROM Sept 2001 – TO Sept 2005
 Degree, Shipping Operations BSc (Hons) 2:1
International Institute of Marine Surveyors, UK FROM June 2010 – TO June 2011
 Diploma, Yacht & Small Craft Surveying
Interests
I like keeping fit and am an active member of Cross-fit gym often attending 3 times a week.
I am involved with the local RNLI as a Sea safety advisor. I enjoy sailing and own a flying
fifteen, I regularly participate in providing safetyboat cover for organised sailing events. I
enjoy running a few RYA powerboat courses every year at the local yacht club, these are well
attended.