1. Ante Smolic
Zadar Telephone: 00385915474489
Josipa bana Jelacica 23A 0038523778781
23000 Email: smolic.ante@gmail.com
Croatia
Experienced Deck Officer with pragmatic approach aiming to build on experiences gained
throughout career at sea in order to progress to a Senior Officer position for an organisation
that can offer long term career progression.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Nov 2015 – Mar 2016 Deck Officer, M/T Montreal Spirit, BSM (UK)
2nd
Navigational Officer within the Bridge Team on board Crude Oil tanker (Suezmax); main role
involves bridge watches, in charge of: Passage planning, maintenance of all bridge equipment,
keeping ECDIS, all ADP (Admiralty Digital Publications): ADRS 1,3,4,5 / ADRS 2 / ADRS 6; ADLL,
paper publications ASD, Chart catalogue and paper chart (Series 4000) up-to-date as per last NTM,
Navigational Warnings, Designated GMDSS Operator, completion of GMDSS Log and maintenance
of all associated communication equipment. Designated Medical officer on board. In charge of ship’s
hospital. Assisting Chief Officer with cargo loading/discharging operations and ballasting operations.
Assisting to Chief Officer and Master in completion of all Job Hazard Analysis, Health and Safety
Training of all crew-members.
Jan 2015 – May 2015 Deck Officer, M/T Princimar Integrity, BSM (UK)
• Same as above;
May 2014 - Sep 2014 Deck Officer, M/T Princimar Integrity, BSM (UK)
3rd
Navigational Officer within the Bridge Team on board Crude Oil Tanker (Suezmax); main role
involves bridge watches, maintenance of Fire Fighting and Life Saving equipment as per Planned
Maintenance System, navigational procedures, completion of Port Papers, sign on/off articles, Crew
database. Assisting to 2nd
Officer in correction of all Chart folios including completion of all British
Admiralty Chart Corrections, Temporary and Preliminary Corrections, ALRS and ASD publication
corrections. Also assisting to 2nd
Officer in maintaining ECDIS and all digital publications up-to-date.
Navigational Warnings. Designated GMDSS Operator, completion of GMDSS Log and maintenance
of all associated communication equipment. Assisting to Chief Officer and Master in completion of all
Job Hazard Analysis, Health and Safety Training of all crew-members. Assisting to Chief Officer in

2. holding effective drills and trainings with the crew according Company Annual Drill/ Training planner.
Assisting Chief Officer with cargo loading/discharging operations and ballasting operations.
Aug 2013 - Jan 2014 Deck Officer, M/T Princimar Integrity, BSM (UK)
• Same as above;
Jan 2013 - May 2013 Deck Officer, M/T Olib, Tankerska Plovidba (Zadar)
• Same as above;
Apr 2012 - Sept 2012 Deck Officer, M/V Ravni Kotari, Tankerska Plovidba (Zadar)
• Same as above;
June 2011 – Aug 2011 App. Deck Officer, M/T Dalmacija, Tankerska Plovidba (Zadar)
Role involved understudying all aspect of Deck Officers responsibilities; this included bridge
watches, maintenance of Fire Fighting and Life Saving equipment, navigational procedures,
assisting in the completion of chart corrections, completion of Port Papers and assisting the Chief
Officer with all aspects of Cargo systems and maintenance whilst completing MNTB NVQ 3
taskbook.
Aug 2010 – Feb 2011 App. Deck Officer, M/T Donat, Tankerska Plovidba (Zadar)
• Same as above;
EDUCATION
Maritime University Zadar September 2007 – July 2010
Merchant Shipping Operations Grade – univ.bacc
A Maritime based degree modules included enhanced about Shipping Operations, Maritime and
Contract Law, Port Operations and Management, Ship Stability, Navigation Theory
(Celestial/Astronomy), Meteorology, Cargo Handling, etc.
Maritime High School Zadar September 2003 – June 2007
Nautical direction
A Maritime high school based degree modules included basic about Shipping Operations, Maritime
and Contract Law, Port Operations and Management, Ship Stability, Navigation Theory
(Celestial/Astronomy), Meteorology, Cargo Handling, etc.

3. Skills Gained:
Team Working
• Experience of working in groups during academic projects including planning, role allocation,
co-ordination and commitment and effective team-work.
Effective Communication
• Presentation skills and confidence demonstrated during delivery of group presentations at
university. Have presented to groups of 5 to 25 and enjoy public speaking.
Professional Qualifications:
• OOW Unlimited
• GMDSS GOC
• Basic training for Oil and Chemical Tanker cargo operations
• Bridge Team Management
• ECDIS Course (Generic)
• Specific ECDIS – JRC Course
• Advanced Medical Care Certificate
• Medical First Aid certificate
• Advanced Fire Fighting Training
• Advanced Oil Tanker Operations
• Dangerous and Hazardous substances certificate
• Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats operations
• ARPA Management Level
• ARPA Operational Level
• Security Awareness
• Security Officer with designated duties
• SSO ( Ship Security Officer)
• Leadership and Teamwork skills certificate
LEISURE ACTIVITIES
Certified Basketball Referee with 8 years of experience in National and International League and
member of Croatian Union of Basketball Referee’s.
REFERENCES
References available upon request.