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Victor Orellana Serrano

Medina Sidonia

Summary


3 Rd Officer with no years of experience in rank (12 months of sea service as deck cadet).

Current highest Certificate of competency held is Chief Mate of vessels less than 3000 GT with 24 months of sea service pending for Master license.


I have served as Deck Cadet in M/T Monte Urquiola and Monte Urbasa - Suezmax Class DWT 156000

I am holder of all relevant STCW certificates required for LNG vessels.

In my deck cadet year I had participated in various operations including:

-Pre-docking, dry dock and post-docking operations of Oil Tanker Vessels.
-Numerous loading and discharging operations.

-Cargo loading operation SBM, FSO, FPSO and STS.

-Worldwide navigation.

-Bunker Operations.

-Maintenance according company manual.


2 years with current employer where I started as translator for the US Navy and Navantia and got promoted after deck cadet period to WAF Coordinator where I was part of the repair project analyzing work orders, creating work authorization documents and designing Tag-Outs.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Safety Advisor

Asisyard
10.2023 - Current
  • Maintained compliance with relevant safety regulations and protocols.
  • Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
  • Led safety meetings and training classes to educate workers on safe practices and important policies.
  • Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
  • Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
  • Collaborated with other departments to integrate safety in all aspects of organization.
  • Communicated safety performance and progress to management and employees to provide up to date information.

WAFCOR

Asisyard
07.2022 - 10.2023
  • Provide the procedures for authorization and control of shipboard work.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Prepared comprehensive glossaries out work orders to facilitate analysis.
  • Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
  • Utilized proactive communication abilities to resolve employment-related disputes.
  • Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.

Deck Cadet

Ibaizabal Tankers S.L.
08.2021 - 02.2022
  • Third and Second Officer training.
  • Performed navigational tasks to high standards.
  • Performed maintenance tasks of life saving equipment.
  • Performed requirements of emergency station bill for both drills and actual fire, flooding and man-overboard emergencies.
  • Prioritized safety procedures when operating vessels, controlling speed, berthing and unberthing, giving optimal protection to crew and equipment.
  • Consulted various maps, charts, weather reports, and navigation equipment to determine and direct boat movements.
  • Inspected and assessed telecommunication systems and navigational instruments to prepare for and manage safe piloting.
  • Adhered to laws and regulations based on voyage locations.
  • Maintained timetables by monitoring and managing loading and discharging of cargo and arranging for boat to be fueled, restocked with supplies and repaired.

Deck Cadet

Ibaizabal Tankers S.L.
11.2020 - 05.2021
  • As a Cadet on Ibaizabal Tankers operated vessels I took active part in all daily operations.
  • I had privilege to learn from highly competent professionals with decades of experience in shipping industry.
  • Stood watch while underway to facilitate communications and maintain onboard safety and security.
  • Chipped, painted and ground deck to maintain structural integrity.
  • Performed deck maintenance and upkeep and reported abnormalities.
  • Navigated ship under direction of captain and studied actionable insights to avoid collision.
  • Inspected lifesaving and visual-signaling equipment for defects.
  • Updated, maintained and prepared photocopies of checklists, familiarization lists, and key logs.
  • Monitored ship entry and exit points to maintain stringent security measures.
  • Inspected and tested fire fighting and lifesaving equipment stored on vessels.
  • Assisted vessel leadership in developing drills and procedures for on-board emergencies and implementing training procedures for crew members.

Translator and Interpreter

Asisyard
11.2019 - 08.2020
  • Provided verbal summaries of non-English documents for immediate use.
  • Applied cultural understanding to discern specific meanings beyond literal written words.
  • Used translation software to verify complex terms and expedite communication process.
  • Live translation between Navy and Contractors.

Education

Degree in Nautic And Maritime Transport - Nautical Science

University of Cadiz - Faculty of Maritime Studies
Cadiz, Spain
06.2021

Skills

  • Safety management
  • Multitasking skills
  • Fluent in English
  • Navigation skills
  • Ship stability knowledge
  • Crude Oil Tankers
  • Safety-conscious
  • Fast learner

Certification

  • Chief Mate on a ship of less than 3000 GT "Reg II/1 & II/2.4"
  • GMDSS general radio operator's certificate "Reg IV/2"
  • Advanced training for liquefied gas tanker cargo operations "Reg V/1-2 par. 4; sect. A-V/1-2.2"
  • Advanced medical care certificate
  • Advanced training for oil tankers cargo operations "Reg V/1-1 Sect. A-V/1-1 par. 2"
  • Basic training for liquefied gas tanker cargo operations "Reg V/1-2 par. 2; Sect. A-V/1-2.1"
  • Fast Rescue Boats "Reg VI/2.2, Sect. A-VI/2 (A-VI/2-2)"
  • Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats "Reg VI/2.1, Sect. A-VI/2 (A-VI/2-1)"
  • Advanced fire-fighting "Reg VI/3"
  • Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) "Reg A-II/1, A-II/2, A-II/3"
  • Ship Security Officer "Reg VI/5"
  • Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA) "Reg II/1, II/2; Sect. A-II/1, A-II/2"
  • Cybersecurity awareness
  • Passenger Ships "Reg V/2; Sect. A-V/2"
  • Advanced training for chemical tankers cargo operations "Reg V/1-1; Sect. A-V/1-1.3"
  • Familiarization and basic safety training "Reg VI/1; Sect. A-V/1 (A-VI/1-1, A-VI/1-2, A-VI/1-3, A-VI/1-4)
  • Basic Training for Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations "Reg V/1-1; Sect. A-V/1-1"


Languages

English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Additional Information

Passport

Nº: PAS770079

Expiry date: January 4, 2029

Nationality: Spanish


Seaman´s Book

Nº: LM040266

Expiry date: November 6, 2030

Issuing state: Spain


Vaccines:

Yellow Fever (Lifetime)

Covid-19 Janssen (Lifetime)

Diphtheria & Tetanus (Lifetime)


Timeline

Safety Advisor

Asisyard
10.2023 - Current

WAFCOR

Asisyard
07.2022 - 10.2023

Deck Cadet

Ibaizabal Tankers S.L.
08.2021 - 02.2022

Deck Cadet

Ibaizabal Tankers S.L.
11.2020 - 05.2021

Translator and Interpreter

Asisyard
11.2019 - 08.2020

Degree in Nautic And Maritime Transport - Nautical Science

University of Cadiz - Faculty of Maritime Studies
Victor Orellana Serrano