Michael Sessa
Siracusa
Summary
Proven leader in maritime operations, I excelled at AIDA Cruises, enhancing navigational safety and fostering team collaboration. Nevertheless I am comfortable to work individually too. Skilled in technical navigation and personnel management, I demonstrated adaptability and problem-solving, ensuring compliance with safety regulations. My commitment to continuous learning and professional development positions me as a valuable asset to any team.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
2nd Deck Officer
AIDA Cruises
2022.01 - Current
“Michael is currently assigned to 8-12 watch and, beside his watch duties, responsible for the Italian Papers and support to Bridge
Manager.
He is fulfilling all requirements as per JD.
Michael is taking great care of the Italian Administration works and has an in-depth knowledge on this topics.
Michael was assigned several weeks of his Contract as a watch leader and performed very well in this function.
He is ready for promotion and we would be pleased to see him as a first Officer in near Future”
- Assisting in VPP (Voyage Passage Plan) preparation.
- Ship stability management.
- Provided training to junior officers.
- Updating ENC and Publication.
- High experience on tendering service.
- Gaining experience on Ship Handling during departure maneuvers.
- Moored vessels to wharfs with proper use of correct lines.
- Kept shipboard firefighting and lifesaving equipment properly maintained for use in emergency situations.
- Ship boarded: AIDAstella.
3rd Deck Officer
AIDA Cruises , Costa Crociere S.p.a
2019.05 - 2021.12
- “Mr. Sessa, plays an active role within the bridge team and the whole Deck Department. He achieves good work results in his area of responsibility and is able to plan and conduct a voyage and his navigational watch safely according all relevant requirements. Sometimes he needs to take care, that his work results meet the desired results at all times, nevertheless Mr. Sessa is supporting his colleagues where ever possible and therefore creating a very good team spirit. Mr. Sessa will be ready to act as Second Officer after fulfilling all pre-requirements like navigation days etc.”.
- Ship boarded: AIDAmira, AIDAbella, AIDAaura, AIDAperla, Costa NeoRiviera.
- Lifeboat monthly checks.
- FIrefighting equipment checks.
- Italian Documents related to Italian Flag Company and Handling Italian Consulate appointments.
- Watch at sea, in port and at anchor.
- Approaching to Ship Handling during departure maneuvers.
- GMDSS equipment testing.
- Tender Service.
- Helping with training and drills onboard regularly.
Education
Nautical
Italian Shipping Academy, Genova.
Genova10.2018
Skills
- Technical knowledge
- Personnel Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Organizational Skills
- Effective Communication
- Decision-Making
- Team building
- Adaptability
License
Chief mate on ships of 3000 gross tonnage or more.
Certificate n. SR780/2022.
Additional Information
High motivated person looking for a new challenge to keep my motivation above the standards and grow up as much as possible, personally and professionally. A challenge is always the best option to grow up and never an excuse to fail.
Certification
Bridge Resource Management Phase 2 - Applying Emergency Procedures
Sep 2019 | CSMART, Almere (Netherlands)
-Competence “Respond to navigational emergencies” and "Use of leadership and managerial skills”.
Bridge Resource Management and Human Element Leadership and Management at the Operational Level
Nov 2018 | CSMART, Almere (Netherlands)
-Knowledge understanding and proficiency in “Bridge Resource Management” and the Competence “Application of leadership and team working skills”
-Control the operation of the ship and care of persons on board at the operational level by the application of resource management, leadership and team-working skills.
NACOS Operator Course
Nov 2018 | CSMART, Almere (Netherlands)
-Nacos Operator course on the NACOS Series 3, 4 and 5 and NACOS Platinum Integrated Navigation Systems;
Basic Ship Handling and Manoeuvring Course Podded Propulsion (SH1 POD)
May 2023 | CSMART, Almere (Netherlands)
-Guidance regarding special training for Masters and Chief Mates of large ships and ships with unusual maneuvering characteristics.
Basic Ship Handling and Manoeuvring Course Conventional Propulsion (SH1 CON)
May 2024 | CSMART, Almere (Netherlands)
-Guidance regarding special training for Masters and Chief Mates of large ships and ships with conventional maneuvering characteristics.
Courses under the provisions of STCW 78/95 as amended
- Training for seafarers and other personnel serving on passenger ships;
- Training Certificate in medical “First Aid” on board ships;
- Training Certificate in "Medical Care" on board ships;
- Training Course in "Bridge Resource Management" and "Application of Leadership Teamwork";
- Training Course in use of Leadership and Managerial skills;
- Training Course in Radar Observation and Plotting (operational level);
- Training Course in the use of Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (operational level);
- Training Course “RADAR ARPA - BRIDGE TEAMWORK - Search And Rescue (management level);
- Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than fast rescue boat;
- Training Course on the use of E.C.D.I.S. - "SAM CHARTPILOT 1100" and "SAM ELECTRONICS GMBH ECDIS PILOT PLATINUM";
- G.M.D.S.S. Radio-communication (GOC) Certificate.
- Proficiency in Security Awareness;
- Proficiency in Designated Security Duties.
IMO STCW ‘95 Basic Training
Scuba diving, Fishing, Kitesurf and Waterpolo,
I really like during holidays to invest time at sea for diving, fishing or some waterpolo matches with friends.
Languages
Italian
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
2nd Deck Officer
AIDA Cruises
2022.01 - Current
3rd Deck Officer
AIDA Cruises , Costa Crociere S.p.a
2019.05 - 2021.12
Nautical
Italian Shipping Academy, Genova.
Bridge Resource Management Phase 2 - Applying Emergency Procedures
Sep 2019 | CSMART, Almere (Netherlands)
-Competence “Respond to navigational emergencies” and "Use of leadership and managerial skills”.
Bridge Resource Management and Human Element Leadership and Management at the Operational Level
Nov 2018 | CSMART, Almere (Netherlands)
-Knowledge understanding and proficiency in “Bridge Resource Management” and the Competence “Application of leadership and team working skills”
-Control the operation of the ship and care of persons on board at the operational level by the application of resource management, leadership and team-working skills.
NACOS Operator Course
Nov 2018 | CSMART, Almere (Netherlands)
-Nacos Operator course on the NACOS Series 3, 4 and 5 and NACOS Platinum Integrated Navigation Systems;
Basic Ship Handling and Manoeuvring Course Podded Propulsion (SH1 POD)
May 2023 | CSMART, Almere (Netherlands)
-Guidance regarding special training for Masters and Chief Mates of large ships and ships with unusual maneuvering characteristics.
Basic Ship Handling and Manoeuvring Course Conventional Propulsion (SH1 CON)
May 2024 | CSMART, Almere (Netherlands)
-Guidance regarding special training for Masters and Chief Mates of large ships and ships with conventional maneuvering characteristics.
Courses under the provisions of STCW 78/95 as amended
- Training for seafarers and other personnel serving on passenger ships;
- Training Certificate in medical “First Aid” on board ships;
- Training Certificate in "Medical Care" on board ships;
- Training Course in "Bridge Resource Management" and "Application of Leadership Teamwork";
- Training Course in use of Leadership and Managerial skills;
- Training Course in Radar Observation and Plotting (operational level);
- Training Course in the use of Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (operational level);
- Training Course “RADAR ARPA - BRIDGE TEAMWORK - Search And Rescue (management level);
- Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than fast rescue boat;
- Training Course on the use of E.C.D.I.S. - "SAM CHARTPILOT 1100" and "SAM ELECTRONICS GMBH ECDIS PILOT PLATINUM";
- G.M.D.S.S. Radio-communication (GOC) Certificate.
- Proficiency in Security Awareness;
- Proficiency in Designated Security Duties.
IMO STCW ‘95 Basic Training
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