David Martin Fullerton has over 42 years of experience in the marine industry, holding roles including master, chief mate, and skipper on various vessels. He has extensive experience on dredgers, tugs, fishing vessels, passenger and cargo ships, research vessels, and wind farm transfer vessels. He is now seeking a new challenging position that makes use of his skills and experience.

1. David Martin Fullerton
32 Howard Place, Dysart, Kirkcaldy KY1 2UP
Telephone: 01592 329 470 (Home); 07504 817 663 (Mobile)
SKYPE: Martin55828
Email: martin5304@talktalk.net
Professional Profile
A disciplined and dedicated merchant seaman with an expert knowledge of logistics, seafaring and
Marine law acquired during more than 42 years service in the marine trade. Quick and keen to
Learn, is diligent and meticulous, thrives in a demanding environment and relishes a technical
Challenge. Naturally self-motivated with lots of energy and enthusiasm, works well on own initiative
And performs effectively under pressure. Personable and assured, possesses excellent
Interpersonal skills, can communicate concisely at all levels, and is a strong team builder and a
Natural leader, able to encourage disparate personalities to work in a team structure.
Objective
Now looking for a new and challenging position, one that will make best use of current skills and
Experience and enable further personal and professional development towards a long-term
Position.
Career Summary
2009 – Nov 2015 Skipper/Chief Mate/Master (UK) MCA COC > 200grt
• Carrying out various senior roles on diverse vessels for companies around European/UK
waters.
• Master on 24m Multicat/Tug Towing Backhoe dredgers into position, and pushing rock barges
Alongside jackups doing the foundations for the TPs on Rodsand 2 WF, working from
Rodbyhavn, Denmark. Towing & Pushing split hopper barges to dumping Grounds in the Gulf of
Finland and Dredger Assist for Boskalis at Kronshstad in Russia.
• Master on Windfarm Transfer Vessel at Sheringham Shoal, UK. C/O on Solundoy, 30m
Wellboat carrying Salmon Smolts from Oban to Fish farm near Vigo in Spain.
• Master 24m Guard Vessel. British Master on tug in Denmark (UK Flag) dredger Assist,beach
replenishment. Master 24m DSV, based Ardrossan. C/O Seismic Survey Vessel. C/O 40m
483grt passenger & Cargo Vessel, Falkland Islands For 2 Trips. Master On a Windfarm
Transfer Vessel working from Esbjerg in Denmark & Eemshaven in Holland on Dantysk &
Borkum West WF. I Have experience with a Variety of propulsion systems, Aquamaster -
Shottles & Vross - Hamilton Jets Etc. Master On WTV, Dantysk WF German Waters on 2
occasions, working From Esbjerg in Denmark.28/3/14 to 16/7/14 C/O on EERV. July to Nov in
Portugal. From 26/11/14 to 21/12/14 i was on a RoRo ferry as C/O Shetland Islands Council.
From 29/ 12/14 To 28/1/15. C/O on a small coastal tanker. 15/3/15 to 12/4/15 Master on Tug.
From 31/5/15 to 6/6/15 C/O Research Vessel, Prince Madog, P&O Maritime. 6/7/15 To 29/7/15
C/O Tanker, Wood Spirit, Northern Oils Ltd. 28/8/15 To 23/9/15 C/O Tanker Wood Spirit.
Presently unemployed, the company have laid up the vessel.
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2. 2004 – 2009
Master/Chief Mate/Second Mate/Fish Rep.
• Chief Mate delivering a dredger to new owners in Bornholm.
• Skipper on a small Survey Vessel, Skipper on a work boat, and Master on a Jack-Up Barge for
Coastworks Operations Ltd.
• Skipper on a Multicat on a Windfarm in Denmark. Chief Mate On a Aggregate Dredger for
Northwood Ltd. Chief Mate on a 40m Multicat dredger assist,Towing And Pushing for Boskalis
• Working as Fish Rep on a Seismic Survey Vessels. Chief Mate on Aggregate Dredgers for
Severn Sands Ltd, Cemex & UKD. And Master on Multicats for Briggs Marine.
1993 – 2003 Master/Skipper/Chief Mate/Second Mate.
• Mate on a Belgian Tug on a tandem tow from Rotterdam into the Sea Of Asov near Kerch in the
Ukraine. Working as Chief Mate for Seaboard Offshore - Tidewater - BUE Marine Ltd - Havila
on Various Standby & Supply Vessels.
• Working as a Self-employed Share Fisherman for a number of years. Relief Master on a Ferry,
• Employed By Shetland Islands Council Ferries Division, Marine Ops Dept on the Westside
• Of Shetland Service.
Career Summary Cont.
1969 – 1993 D/Hand/Skipper/Second Mate & Chief Mate.
• Mate on the Fishing Vessel Ariane. Skipper on a split hopper barge carrying rocks covering the
Oil pipeline from the Brent Field to Sullom Voe Oil Terminal.
• Skipper on a tug positioning the pontoons, bridges, walkways out to the Flotel Accommodation
Ships for Sullom Voe Oil Terminal Workmen. Worked for Seaboard Offshore Ltd as Second
Mate & also as Chief Mate on Various Stanby Vessels. Skipper on the fishing vessel Unison.
• On various fishing vessels, including my own.
• Undertaking several years service with the Merchant Navy in the capacity of Junior Ordinary &
Senior Ordinary Seaman, having commenced my marine career working on the family fishing
Vessel with my father.
Professional Qualifications
• MN Chief Mate II/2 LEA > 3000grt & OOW To 5000grt.
• GMDSS General Operators Certificate.
• Seafarer Medical Certificate (Eng 1).
• Second Hand Full Fishing Vessel Skippers Certificate.
• MCA (UK) Master > 200GT Coded Vessel.
• Boatmaster’s Licence Tier 1 Level 2.
• PEC for Rodbyhavn, Denmark.
Personal Details
Driving licence: Full & Clean.
Other: Sea Survival - Fire Fighting - PSSR - First Aid At Sea - CPSC - Electronic
Navigation Systems - Radar Observer Certificate - EDH Certificate - Crane
Certificate - Proficiency In Designated Security Duties.
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