Maritime Reporter, August 2006

<BODY> <div> 46 Maritime Reporter & Engineering News Massachusetts Maritime Academy, 101 Academy Drive, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532 TRAVEL SERVICES Griffin Americas, 3648 Greenbriar Drive, Houston, TX 77098 TURBOCHARGERS McAllister Towing, 17 Battery Pl. Suite 1200, New York, NY 10004 ULTRASONIC TESTING M.A.C.E, 5910 NE 15th Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33331 Panametrics-NDT, 18 Woerd Avenue, Waltham, MA 02453 VACUUM TOILET SYSTEM EVAC North America Inc., 1260 Turret Dr., Rockford , IL 61115 VALVES W & O Supply, 3485 Evergreen Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32208 VESSEL FINANCING AIG Commercial Equipment Finance, Inc., 5700 Granite Parkway, Suite 850, Plano, TX 75024, 972- 987-3708, 972-987-3700, kirk.phillips@aig.com VIBRATION CONTROL PRODUCTS Lo-Rez Vibration, 186 W. 8th Ave. , Vancouver, BC V5Y 1N2, Canada VOYAGE DATA RECORDERS Rutter Technologies Inc., 22 Pearl Place, P.O.BOX 427, St. John's NL A1C 5N8, Canada WATERMAKERS Village Marine Tec, 2000 West 135th St, Gardena, CA 90249 WATERTIGHT CLOSURES Walz & Krezner, 91 Willenbrock Rd., Oxford, CT 06478 WELDING PRODUCTS & POWER EQUIPMENT Alcotec/ESAB , 411 South Ebenezer Road, Florence, SC 29501 WINCH MANUFACTURER Burrard Iron Works Ltd., 220 Alexander Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1C1, Canada, 604-684-2491, 604684-0458, sales@burrardironworks.com WINCHES & FAIRLEADS Coastal Marine Equipment, 20995 Coastal Parkway, Gulfport, MS 39503-9517, 228-832-7655, 228-832- 7675, sales@coastalmarineequipment.com, Contact: Ralph Waguespack, www.coastalmarineequipment.com Nabrico Marine Products, 1050 Trinity Road, Ashland City, TN 37016 WINDLASSES (ANCHORS) Coastal Marine Equipment Inc., 20995 Coastal Parkway, Gulfport, MS 39503-9517, 228-832-7655, 228-832-7675, sales@coastalmarineequipment.com, Contact: Ralph Waguespack, www.coastalmarineequipment.com WINDOWS Diamond/Sea Glaze, 19372-94th Ave, Surrey, BC V4N 4E4, Canada WINDSCREEN & WINDOW WIPERS Hepworth Marine International , Hepworth House, Brook St., Redditch, Worcestershire B98 8NF, UK Kobelt Manufacturing Co., Ltd., 8238-129 Street, Surrey, BC V3W0A6, Canada SURFACE PREP TOOLS Aurand Mfg., 1210 Ellis St., Cincinnati, OH 45223 Daleseide, 200 Dairy Ashford, Ste. 440, Houston, TX 77077 TANK LEVELING INDICATORS Ian-Conrad Bergen, 3119 North Davis Highway, Pensacola, FL 32503, 850-434-1286, 850-434-1246, sales @icbergeb.com, Contact: Ron Monell, www.icbergan.com Technical Marine Service, Inc., 6040 North Cutter Circle, Suite 302, Portland, OR 97217-3956 TESTING SERVICES BMT Fleet Technology, 311 Legget Dr, Kanata, ON K2K 1ZB, Canada TOWING EQUIPMENT Harvey Gulf Marine, 3817 Spencer St, Harvey, LA 70058 TRAINING Calhoon MEBA Engineering School, 27050 St. Michaels Road, Easton, MD 21601 DM Consulting, 12316 Dormouse Road, San Diego, CA 92129, 858-705-0780, 858-538-5372, jstiglich@aol.com, Contact: Joe Stiglich, www.drydocktraining.com Employment/Recruitment ? www.MaritimeJobs.com Chief Mate Job Location: USA, Tampa TECO Energy is interested in building careers, not filling positions. Our goal is to recruit and retain the best talent possible. That's why we've developed a comprehen- sive benefits package around the 5 key dimensions that embody the entire work experience: compensation and benefits, work/life balance, culture, development, and rewards. TECO Ocean Shipping offers paid travel, advancement opportunities from within, and paid training PURPOSE AND FUNCTION: Second in command of the vessel. Assumes command in Master's absence. Responsible for safe loading, stowing, car- riage, and discharge of cargo. Responsible for deck maintenance,ensuring all equip- ment in good working order. Responsible for fire and safety equipment, ensuring all ready, available and in good working order. Supervises deck personnel, promotes safety, and performs administrative duties. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILI- TIES: 1. During assigned watch, responsible for the safe navigation, communications and general safety of the vessel. Immediately informs Master of any close quarters situ- ation, fog or reduced visibility, emergency communications or any time there is doubt or reservations concerning safety of the vessel or crew. 2. As necessary, train, supervise and assist mates and seamen in all aspects of vessel operations,including all emergency response situations. 3. Conduct annual performance evalua- tions of deck unlicensed personnel for the purpose of developing their skills and improving performance. 4. Cargo operations - plan and supervise the loading, stowage and discharge of the cargo, coor-dinating with the ballast/de-bal- last operations. Prepare the Notice of Readiness, and the Notice of Completion Forms. 5. Responsible for availability and condition of all vessel safety equipment, ensuring full compliance with all regulatory require- ments w.r.t. inspection, maintenance, test- ing and record keeping. 6. Responsible for the maintenance of deck, deck equipment, accommodations, and cargo holds, making the most effica- cious use of vessel personnel and/or shoreside assistance for preservations or repairs. 7. Responsible for the inspection of cargo holds, ladders, slope sheets, sugar sump plating, etc. upon completion of discharge. Responsible for the inspection of all rig- ging, cargo gear, booms, cranes, winches, ground tackle, etc. at least once each month, and the maintenance of records pertaining to these inspections. 8. Supervise inventory and requisition pro- cedures for deck department equipment and supplies. 9. Administrative duties will include: prepar- ing U.S.C.G. 735's for crew members, approving deck overtime, submitting pay- roll, record keeping, conducting meetings, preparing reports, implementing company policies, conducting performance appraisals and any other related duties as assigned by the Master. 10. Successfully complete all training pro- grams. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS SUPERVISION: Junior Mates, Bosun', Able Bodied Seamen, Ordinary Seamen, and Deck Cadets. (2 Officers and Unlicensed Seamen plus Cadets, as assigned.) CONTACTS (internal and external): Internal - Master, Fleet Manager. External - TECO Stevedoring, Purchasing, Human Resources, Payroll, Technical Reps, Outside Contractors, U.S. Coast Guard, A.B.S., Regulatory Inspectors, Agents, and Stevedores. JOB RELATED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Safety Leadership Attention to Detail Communication (Oral & Written) Adaptability Delegation Attracting and Developing Talent Individual Leadership (Influence) Technical/Professional Knowledge Judgment (Problem Solution) Planning and Organizing (Work Management) Teamwork Motivational Fit Customer Service Orientation QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED. (Waived for employees hired prior to 1995). LICENSES/ Master 1600 tons CERTIFICATES: Chief Mate - Oceans, Unlimited with Radar Endorsement S.T.C.W. Certificate with required endorse- ments GMDSS Operator Certificate (Maintainer's preferred) CPR Certificate (EMT Preferred) TECO offers a competitive salary and ben- efits package including medical, dental, life insurance, 401(k), and retirement. TECO Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Kandy Reed TECO Ocean Shipping Email: kandy.reed@tecoocean.com Web: http://www.tecooceanshipping.com Mate Job Location: USA, Seattle Sea Coast Transportation is based out of Seattle, WA. We operate tug and barges from Alaska to Los Angeles and mainly carry clean oil. We currently have postions for 2nd Mate and Chief Mate. Must have a miniumum USCG 200 ton license with a towing endorsement. Must be a US Citizen or equivalent Lisa Garcia Sea Coast Transportation 2700 W. Commodore Way Seattle WA 98199 USA Phone: 206-443-9418 Fax: 206-260-3130 Email: lgarcia@sea-coast.com MR AUGUST2006 #6 (41-48).qxd 8/3/2006 9:12 AM Page 46 </div> <span id="lblContents"></span> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.digitalwavepublishing.com/" title="Digital Magazine">Digital Wave Publishing</a> </BODY>