The below sample resume is a blend of shipboard and shore experience, and is also a blend of mate/engineer jobs.
Any data that is in italics in the sample is for reference or instruction only, and should be deleted by the writer.
You can insert your own experience by overwriting the data in the sample resume.
Your experiences should be listed in chronological order, with the most recent experience listed first in both the Government category and in the “Other Experience” category.
Please do not change any formatting, such as tabs, bold, etc.
Try to keep your resume to two, maybe three max pages.
Your contact information (the information requested on the last page in the sample) should be on a separate page
When completed, delete these instructions.
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Name: James P. Seaman
Proposed Title: LEAVE BLANK Program: USNS HAYES/WATERS
Employer: Patriot
Level of Participation: 100%
License: Master of Steam & Motor Vessels, Any Gross Tons Upon Oceans; Issue 8
Education and Training: (List all STCW/MSC/MARAD required courses, and any other courses attended. Only list the most current version of any course taken)
Government Vessel Experience (Mates list tonnage, Engineers list propulsion type)
Patriot
2002-2005 Master, USNS BOB HOPE LMSR, 67,000 Tons
2000-2002 Chief Engineer USNS SEAY LMSR, Medium Speed Diesel
1999-2000 First Asst Eng GTV CALLAGHAN RORO, Gas Turbine
1998-1999 Second Asst Eng USNS WATERS Spec. Mission, Diesel-Elect
Hudson Waterways Co
1978-1979 3rd Mate, USNS MAUMEE Oiler, 32,950 Tons
etc., etc.
Patriot (Use this type of entry for shore positions)
1979-2000 LMSR Port Engineer
Managed all day to day evolutions concerning the operation, maintenance and repair of two 65,000 HP LMSR public vessels owned by the Military Sealift Command and operating under a high operational tempo in support of US armed forces. Wrote specifications for and managed major dry docking availabilities for both vessels. Maintained vessel regulatory compliance with USCG and ABS. Negotiated and administered hundreds of vessel maintenance and repair contracts to ensure continuous support thereby establishing uninterrupted reliable operation of both vessels. Successfully initiated, scoped, scheduled and implemented both major and routine maintenance projects totaling approximately $24M over a period of four and a half years.
Other Significant Experience:
Any Shipping Company, LLC
1978-1979 Director of Labor Relations
Managed all day to day….short narrative of job responsibilities and major accomplishments – see Port Engineer narrative above.
Central Gulf
1977-1978 1st Asst. Engineer SS GREEN VALLEY LASH, Steam Turbine
Hanseatic Shipping
1976-1977 Chief Mate MV SEALAND RACER Container, XX Tons
1975-1976 2nd Asst Engineer MV SEALAND VALUE Container, Slow Speed Diesel
etc. etc.
Professional Societies/Associations:
International Organization of Masters Mates and Pilots Offshore Division
American Society of Naval Engineers
Society of Marine Architects and Naval Engineers
National Contract Managers Association
Etc, etc.
Professional References: (At least 3 professional references, include Title and contact phone number, must be non-Patriot, i.e., current or previous supervisors, managers, employers, etc.)
Capt. A. B. Sea Master, Any company (757) 123-4567
Mr. I. Ben Sailin Fleet Manager, Any Company (555) 212-2022
Etc, etc.
Please provide your current contact information and anticipated on/off schedule for the next three months:
Mailing/Fedex Address:
Current Home and/or Cell Phone Number:
E-mail Address:
Shipboard E-mail Address:
Upcoming Schedule:
Q: Where will the ships be located?
A: The Watson Class LMSR’s are located in Saipan, Korea, and Diego Garcia.
The MARAD ships are located in Beaumont, TX and Alameda, CA.
Q: How will personnel be selected?
A: For all vessels, Senior Officers (Master, Chief Mate, Chief Engineer, and First Engineer), the Electronics Officer, and some junior officers will be selected from the membership of Patriot’s contracted unions by Patriot’s Human Resources Committee (HRC). The HRC will review all resumes sent to PatriotEmployment@asmhq.com. Other junior officers, and unlicensed crewmembers, will typically be dispatched in accordance with their unions’ rotary shipping procedures.
Q: Where can I send my application for employment or resume?
A: Our preferred method of receiving applications and resume data is through our Resume Data Sheet, which is on our website, see http://patriot-ships.com/pcs/employment-information. You can download that form and fill it in manually, or complete it electronically and submit it to us at PatriotEmployment@asmhq.com. If you already have a resume prepared, you may send that to us at PatriotEmployment@asmhq.com, but we ask that you check your resume before submission to be sure it includes all of the information listed on the Resume Data Sheet.
Q: What are the training requirements?
A: The training requirements, by billet, very per contract. Union schools provide the required training.
Q: How can I get the required training?
A: You should contact your respective unions to arrange training.
Q: If I already sent my resume to you, do I still need to fill out the one online?
A: We recommend updated resumes as interest, availability and qualifications do change over time.
Q: Do I need a security clearance?
A: The following positions require security clearances: Master; Chief Mate; Chief Engineer; First Engineer, and Electronics Officer (for vessels having an Electronic Officer) and junior officers. Storekeepers and Chief Stewards will also require security clearances in order to access MSC systems. Once vetted or determined to have all requirements for a position, or pending job posting, Patriot may pursue application for security clearance. Obtain a security clearance, with a clear background can take up to 6 weeks.
Q: What are the wages and benefits for these jobs?
A: We ask that you contact your union for that information