The document provides a summary of a candidate's qualifications for a position as a tug mate. It outlines his experience over 20 years working up from an OS/wiper to attain his 1600 ton Master's license. His experience includes roles as operator/deckhand, mate, 2nd mate, and relief captain on tugboats and tanker vessels transporting petroleum and barges. He also worked as a shuttle technician and able seaman preparing space shuttles. The candidate holds licenses and certifications including his 1600 ton Master's license and training in navigation, seamanship, firefighting, and hazardous materials handling.

1. OBJECTIVE:
To continue my career in the Marine Industry as a Tug Mate where the
training and skill set that I have aquired over the years on Tugs, beginning as
a OS/wiper and working my way up the "Hawspipe" to a 1600 grt Oceans
Masters License will be best put to use for the Owners,
Management,Custormers and my fellow crew members.
EXPERIENCE:
February 2015
to
2015
May 2014
to
November 2014
June 2013
to
January 2014
August 2012
to
April 2013
Marine Mammel Tours Cape Canaveral, FL
Harley Marine OTB Seattle, WA
Kirby Offshore Marine Seattle, WA
Bouchard Transportation New York, NY
Operator/deckhand
Operator/deckhand of open party fishing vessel,This vessel takes avid
fisherman on day long fishing trips up to 30nm offshore,assisting customers
while engaged in fishing.
Mate
Acted as 2nd in command of the Tug and Tow,Instructing the deck
department in daily duties and good house keeping,Stood a safe Navigation
watch alternating with Captain,while utilizing all Navigation equipment in
wheelhouse,Using deck equipment/machinery such as a Tow winches while
making and breaking tow. ,Order supplies and food stores for crew of
6,Using good safe seamanship practices while on and off watch.
2nd Mate
Acted as 2nd mate on Tug towing petroleum barges,stood a safe
navigational watch alternating with Captain, utilizing all Navigation equipment
,planned voyage routes,Chart corrections for areas ran, Also instruction of
deckhands of daily duties,and the use of good seamanship practices,Ran
deck equipment such as tow winch ,Ordering of suppiles and
stores,Occansional cooking for crew of 6.
Able Seaman
Able Seamnan on a ATB unit transporting Petroleum products in the
Northeast coastal areas of the U.S,Duties included vessel upkeep,General
deck Maintenance,Good Housekeeping and cooking for crews up to 7
Edwin L. Claunch
423 Naish Ave.
Cocoa beach, FL 32931
Phone: (321)720-4828
Alt: (321)514-0169
Email: mredshannah@yahoo.com

2. March 2005
to
November 2011
August 1999
to
June 2010
June 1994
to
August 1999
March 1998
to
May 1999
January 1991
to
March 1994
EDUCATION:
Masters License Maritime/ seamanship
Maritime Professional Training in Ft. Lauerdale, FL, since 1996 covering all
subjects to obtain my OUTV (Operator Uninspected Towing Vessel) license
Petchem Towing Port Canaveral, FL
United Space Alliance Kennedy Space Center, FL
Port Canaveral Towing Port Canaveral, FL
International Towing and Salvage Port Canaveral, FL
Dept.of Commerce NOAA Miami, FL
Mariners,Also assisiting the Captain in the docking and undocking of barge
unit.
Relief Captain
Relief Captain engaged in ship and barge assisit aboard Tug Micheal
S.2400 HP twin screw vessel.Also Mate on offshore voyages.Call in position.
Shuttle Tech/Able Seaman
Performed maintenance on Space Shuttles primary and orbital maneuvering
system thrusters, duties involved working very close with hazardous
hypergolic fuel., routine maintenance on GSE for the shuttle pads,required
the use of SCBA's and other self contained breathing apparatus.Started this
company as an AB working aboard M/V Liberty Star performimg deck duties/
Navigational watch while preparing Shutle boosters for tow using all deck
equipment such as tow winches and small cranes.
Relief Captain/deckhand
Relief Captain/deckhand. general vessel maintenance,(chipping,painting etc)
docking and undocking various sized ships coming in or out of Port
Canaveral.Transportation of Petroleum Barges for bunker service in the port.
docking and undocking barges for landings.
Crew Boat Captain
Crew boat Captain general duties were providing a safe transport of the
dredging crew, vessel assist towing for vessels in distress, maintenance and
keeping the vessel clean and in a safe condition.
QMED
Wiper,Oiler ,Jr.Engineer,preformed daily maintenance/house keeping of the
engine room,painting,chipping and cleaning,stood a watch over controls in
the engine room and did minor mechanical repairs,also assisted the
Engineers with repairs and general maintinance of the power plant.
2012 MPT FT.Lauderdale, FL

3. upgrading to my current license of 1600 Masters Oceans . (Master of
Towing) Rules of the Road, Chart Plotting, Deck General, Navigation, CPR &
First Aid, Advanced firefighting, Radar Unlimited ,BRM (Bridge Resource
Management ,STCW.Celestial Navigation, While employed at NASA, I took
courses in Environmental Awarness ,Occupational Hazards, working aloft,
Electrial "Tag-Out Traning, SCBA, SCAPE, Panther,Scott air pack training
with various breathing apparatus,Hazardous fuel handling.Heut Trained,Safe
Gulf Certified.I also attended the College of Oceaneering that certified me for
the use of Hard hat diving/scuba in the feild of underwater NDT
inspection,1983 attended Airco welding institute.
INTERESTS:
I am an avid Waterman along with my daughter who at a young age learned
how to surf .She is sponsored by some large surfing companys which gives
me the opportunity to travel throughout the state of Florida with her. I enjoy
camping and fishing, especially Albacore Tuna . I enjoy playing and watching
baseball.
KEYWORD SUMMARY:
My credentials include1600 grt (Domestic Tonnage),3000 Ton(Itc Tonnage)
Master upon Oceans;Also Master Of Towing .STCW,Radar Unlimited
Observer,TWIC,Merchant Mariners Document ,with ratings of Able Seaman
Unlimited, Ordinary Seaman,Vessel security officer,Wiper,Stewards
Dept(s).FCC Radio operators permit.RPFNW,OICNW,Lifeboatman,,survival
crafts,rescue boats.Advanced Fire fighting,First aid and CPR
trained.Attended Huet training and Safegulf certified.PIC Tankerman,Barges