Stewart James Slater is an experienced maritime worker from Scotland seeking a new position. He has over 25 years of experience in roles such as barge master, marine control room operator, deck crew, and fishing vessel skipper and engineer. Slater has extensive safety and emergency response training and certifications. He is skilled in vessel operations, maintenance, and team leadership. References are available from his former barge master and colleagues.

1. Ptoroton Rise
Clarkly hill
BURGHEAD
MORAY
SCOTLAND
IV30 5XU
Phone 01343 835794
bigsalty73@yahoo.co.uk
STEWART JAMES SLATER
Personal Information
PROFILE
TRAINING/ COURSES
 CERTIFICATES
 Marital Status: Married
 Date of Birth: 16th
June 1973
 Place of Birth: Elgin, Scotland
I am an honest, hard working and reliable individual whose work
history has often involved working for long hours in a harsh and
hazardous environment. With good interpersonal skills, I have the
ability to organise, delegate and work closely and effectively in a
team however I am equally capable of working independently
using my own initiative and am a proven decision maker. I have a
good sense of humour and friendly nature I am also able to
communicate effectively at all levels. I am well organised, flexible
and highly motivated, I enjoy challenging situations am quick to
learn and look forward to utilising my skills in a new position.
2014 B.A. MAINTENANCE
2014 IADC WELL CONTROL SUPERVISOR LEVEL
2014 OPITO OFFSHORE EMERGENCY RESPONSE
T/LEADER REFRESHER
2013 VANUATU LIFEBOAT MAN LICENCE
2013 VANUATU BARGE SUPERVISOR LICENCE
2013 GMDSS GOC
2013 MIST
2013 MINIMISING RISK TO JACK UPS AND
PROGRAM PRELOAD
2013 OFFSHORE LIFEBOAT COXSWAIN
FURTHER TRAINING (TWIN AND SINGLE
FALL)
2013 WIRE ROPE EXAMINER
2013 WIRE ROPE SOCKETING
2013 H2S/GAS TESTING
2013 STCW 95 BASIC SAFETY TRAINING
2013 LEVEL 1 OPITO BANKSMAN SLINGING
2013 U.S COAST GUARD BARGE SUPV / OIM LICENCE
2013 STABILITY 4
2013 MAJOR EMERGENCIES MANAGEMENT
2013 3 DAY RIGGING AND LIFTING (NSL)
2012 RESCUE AT HEIGHT/CONFINED SPACE RESCUE
2012 HSE APPROVED OFFSHORE FIRST AID AT

2. WORK
2012 CAA OFFSHORE VHF RADIO OP(RESTRICTED)
2012 HELECOPTER LANDING OFFICER
2012 OIL SPILL RESPONSE LEVEL 1 & 2
2012 JACK UP LESSONS LEARNED
2012 DANGEROUS GOOD BY AIR AWARENESS
2012 OPITO OFFSHORE
EMERGENCY HELIDECK TEAM
MEMBER
2012 GAS DETECTION AND CONFINED SPACE
2011 STABILITY III
2010 MIST TRAINING
2010 STABILITY II
2009 OPITO OFFSHORE EMERGENCY RESPONSE
TEAM MEMBER
2009 OFFSHORE EMERGENCY HELIDECK TEAM
MEMBER
2009 ‘STOP’ INSTRUCTIONAL COURSE
2009 HIGH PRESSURE WATER JETTING
AWARENESS
2009 OFFSHORE FORKLIFT TRUCK OPERATOR
2009 MAN RIDING TUGGER TRAINING COURSE
2009 PERMIT TO WORK COURSE
2009 DANGEROUS GOODS TRAINING PROGRAMME
WORK BOOK 4
2009 COSHH AWARENESS TRAINING COURSE
2009 PPE TRAINING COURSE
2009 GAS TESTING ANALASIS COURSE
2009 CONFINED SPACE ENTRY COURSE
2009 SEAMANS DISCHARGE BOOK
2009 STABILITY 1 (STABILITY THEORY) for SEMI-SUB
2007 GREEN HAND (5DAY)
inc, risk assessment,
manual handling,
safety observation system,
helicopter refuelling
O.P.I.T.O approved Banksman and slinging
2006 R.G.I.T. B.O.S.I.E.T
1999 GMDSS RADIO CERT
1998 RISK ASSESMENT CERT
1995 ABERDEEN COLLEGE (skippers ticket)
Certificate of competency for fishing vessels(Class
2 Skippers Ticket)
Cert. Signals for grade of class 2 fishing.
Cert. Basic sea survival.
Cert. Electronic navigation systems.
Cert. Safety and management.
Cert. Stability.
Cert. Navigation
Cert. Competency in radiotelephony-DTI.
Cert. 4 DAY Marine Fire Fighting – IMO

3. Cert. 4 DAY First aid at sea
Cert. Sight test (Merchant navy and fishing
industry)
 Cert. Restricted R/T radio cert
 Cert. Chart work and pilotage

Education
2012 – Present
2010 – 2012
1985 - 1989 LOSSIEMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL
STANDARD/CREDIT GRADES ACHIEVED
 CHEMISTRY SEAMANSHIP
 PHYSICS CRAFT AND DESIGN
 MATHS NAVIGATION
 ENGLISH MODERN STUDIES
BARGE MASTER/SUPERVISOR
Barge engineer on a 5th
generation jack up operating from
Denmark and latterly southern sector of north sea. Senior
supervisor of marine dept on rig. Responsible for the running of all
aspects of the marine operations onboard, bulk transfers, deck
crew / crane ops and maintenance of safety/fire fighting
equipment.
Liaising closely with the OIM on many aspects of the day to day
running of the rig. Stability calculations and general safety of the
asset. Overseeing all aspects of rig moves. Ordering of various
marine equipment..
MARINE CRO/ BARGE ENGINEER
Marine control room operator on Stena Spey Drilling rig, watch
keeping in the control room, controlling entry/exit of various vessels
into the rigs 500m zone. Completing daily and weekly stability
checks, keeping vessel trim and on even keel, maintaining required
draft, monitoring of the rigs emergency control panel. Operating the
rigs Kongsberg touch screen system controlling all ballast /bilge
,various pumps and consumables tanks. Controlling of
deballasting/ballasting ops while going from operational to transit
drafts. Assisting barge master during rig move operations.
Overseeing P.M’s of all marine equipment/fire and safety equipment.
Supervising deck crew and issuing work lists each day. Liaising
between OIM and deck/marine crews.
2008 – 2009
DECK CREW / MARINE CRO
Part of deck crew of Stena Drilling rig “Stena Spey” working with
deck crew on deck during busy periods, working alongside barge
master mostly unsupervised, completing daily/weekly pm sheets,
Anchor winch operator, checking of all safety/fire equipment. Bulk
transfers. relieving in control room completing log entries
maintaining stability/trim, watch keeping of Kongsberg touch
screen system, monitoring engine outputs, temps, general rig
alarm
Systems. Monitoring of weather / sea state, inspections of ballast
tanks,. Preparing rig /decks for rig moves, skidding rig when on
location and all associated marine duties.

4. 2008
2007 – 2008
2005 – 2007
2002 – 2005
1996-2002
1994 – 1996
DECK CREW
Part of the deck crew of diamond offshore drilling rig “Ocean
Guardian” working under crane op ,day to day tasks of working
on deck of semi submersible including carrying out risk
assessments prior to any task, loading, unloading decks, bulk
transfers ect.
HOTEL DIRECTOR
Day to day running of hotel, staff,stock and accounts. Over
seeing all staff and management training and making sure
all licensing and health and safety laws are
implemented at all times.
SKIPPER/OWNER of 10M Trawler
Responsible for all aspects of catch, safety and documentation.
Maintenance of the engines and all hydraulic equipment.
Liaison with on shore companies to ensure continuity. On deck
day to day manual work associated with the fishing industry in
all weather conditions.

SKIPPER OF 26M TRAWLER “CARISANNE

 Responsible for the safety of the vessel and crew at all
times. Monitoring of all aspects of the vessel through satellite
communication, navigational aids, sonar and depth sounding
equipment and log book entries. Responsible for the
maintenance of the vessels main and auxiliary engines and
preparing/ assessing any plans for more in-depth repair
work. The ordering and/or repair of equipment, regular safety
checks of hydraulic lifting equipment. The progression of
maintenance recovery and forecast times at regular intervals,
negotiating with outside agencies if required. The control and
direction of resources to ensure the efficient operation of all
aspects of fishing from catching to landing, the day to day
operation of the vessel, the preparation and allocation of
duties to crew members.

 SKIPPER OF 24M TRAWLER ” WISTARIA”
 See Above

 MATE/RELIEF SKIPPER OF 24M “AUDACIOUS”

In charge of deck crew ensuring daily running and
safety of deck at all times. Giving instruction and gaining hands
on experience in many aspects of the trade including rigging,
boat handling and close liaison with skipper. Preparing and
execution of any heavy lifts with all equipment necessary, from
preparing lifting plans, risk assessment, safety checking all
lifting equipment, then rigging equipment and proceeding to
execute lift in either a supervisory role or hands on. Very

5. 1992-1994
competent with use of shackles, chain hoists, turfers, beam
trolleys etc.Taking full command of the vessel when skipper
ashore/holiday.

 ENGINEER OF 24M “AUDACIOUS”
 Responsible for the maintenance & repair of the main &
auxiliary engines and all mechanical and hydraulic systems on
the vessel. Running a daily schedule looking after the engines
and repairing any breakdowns/failures while at sea, including
lifting of heavy machinery while in harbour using a variety of
lifting equipment, eg,slings,chain hoists, beam trolleys ,clamps
,turfers. Ordering of all spares parts and the ordering of fuel
and lubricants.
Community activities
and Interests
Voluntary coach for local school football team. This is a demanding
but rewarding hobby. I also sit on the committee for my local junior
football team, Burghead Thistle and take an active roll in the running
of the club. I am a member at my local Golf Club, Hopeman and am
currently working on improving my game. I also enjoy socialising with
friends and playing darts.
References Mr George Main Mr Graeme mcpherson
15 Brechin Rigg, Barge Master
Elgin Stena Spey
Moray Email: gbaws@btinternet.com

6. 1992-1994
competent with use of shackles, chain hoists, turfers, beam
trolleys etc.Taking full command of the vessel when skipper
ashore/holiday.

 ENGINEER OF 24M “AUDACIOUS”
 Responsible for the maintenance & repair of the main &
auxiliary engines and all mechanical and hydraulic systems on
the vessel. Running a daily schedule looking after the engines
and repairing any breakdowns/failures while at sea, including
lifting of heavy machinery while in harbour using a variety of
lifting equipment, eg,slings,chain hoists, beam trolleys ,clamps
,turfers. Ordering of all spares parts and the ordering of fuel
and lubricants.
Community activities
and Interests
Voluntary coach for local school football team. This is a demanding
but rewarding hobby. I also sit on the committee for my local junior
football team, Burghead Thistle and take an active roll in the running
of the club. I am a member at my local Golf Club, Hopeman and am
currently working on improving my game. I also enjoy socialising with
friends and playing darts.
References Mr George Main Mr Graeme mcpherson
15 Brechin Rigg, Barge Master
Elgin Stena Spey
Moray Email: gbaws@btinternet.com