James Morgan Edwards is a recently qualified UK deck officer seeking to further his career at sea. He has over a year of experience working on container ships through a Merchant Navy training program, where he gained his Officer of the Watch Unlimited certificate of competency. Edwards completed his training with first class honors in BSc Navigation and Maritime Science from Plymouth University and was nominated for MCA Officer Trainee of the year in 2016.
1. James Morgan Edwards
104 Stevenage road, Walkern, Hertfordshire, SG2 7NE
Email: jamieedwards15@hotmail.co.uk
Telephone: +447453 309 147 +441438 861 761
Employment History
Ship Safe Training Group (SSTG) September 2012 – June 2016
Deck Cadet
Completed an approved Merchant Navy Training Board Scheme to gain 1st
class honours in BSc
(Hons) Navigation and Maritime Science and a MCA Certificate of Competency. I worked as part of
multi-national deck crew on container ships operating worldwide. This role involved assisting the crew
with all aspects of running of the vessel whilst completing my university reports to a quality standard.
As part of my training I assisted in Watchkeeping duties, created and implemented passage plans,
took charge of mooring stations and maintained critical safety equipment including lifeboats.
Plymouth University Dean’s Honour Roll List 2015/2016 in recognition of exceptional achievement in
my studies.
MCA Officer Trainee of the year 2016 award nominee
Member of the Honourable Company of Master Mariners
MNTB Careers at Sea Ambassador
Sea Time Record
M/V CMA CGM Bellini (24/02/13 – 12/08/2013)
65,247 GT Container vessel on the Europe Pakistan India Consortium Line
Sea time: 5 months 23 days
M/V CMA CGM Thalassa (23/06/14 – 10/01/15)
128,600 GT Container vessel on the French Asia Line
Sea time: 6 months 15 days
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) June 2012 – September 2012
Technical Operator
Worked as part of a small team operating on a Late Early Night shift pattern. Assisted with the
production and handling of pharmaceutical products.
Character Profile
A confident, highly motivated and recently qualified UK deck officer that is experienced in working as
a disciplined individual as part of a competent team at sea, an environment that can be both
demanding and pressurised. I am enthusiastic with a proven work ethic and a strong sense of
adventure that has only been amplified by previous experiences at sea. Capable of working under
pressure and dealing with adversity I have developed excellent communications and problem solving
skills. I am willing, hands on and excited to learn and practice the new skills that are a critical element
of serving as an officer. I am looking to further my career at sea.
2. Education
University: Plymouth University 2012 – 2016
Qualifications
Officer of the Watch Unlimited MCA 26-Jun-2016 Certificate No.: CoC0073153
Certificate of Competency
BSc (Hons) Navigation and Maritime Science First Class Honours
STCW 95 Certificates
A-V1/ 1-1 14-Jan-2013 Personal Survival Techniques
A-V1/ 1-2 25-Jan-2013 Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
A-V1/ 1-3 29-Jan-2013 Elementary First Aid
A-V1/ 1-4 29-Jan-2013 Personal Safety and Social Responsibilites
A-VI/ 6 08-Feb-2014 Proficiency in Security Awareness
A-VI/ 4-1 21-Feb-2014 Medical First Aid
A-V1/ 2 17-Apr-2015 Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue
Boats
A-VI/ 3 03-Apr-2014 Advanced Fire Fighting
A-VI/ 6 11-May-2016 Proficiency in Designated Security Duties
A-II/ 1 28-May-2015 Navigation Aids and Equipment Simulator
Training – Operational Level
A-IV/ 2 26-Mar-2014 GMDSS (GOC)
School: Freman College 2007 – 2012
Qualifications
A Level History (B) ICT (D) Physics (E)
12 GCSE’s at grade C or above including Maths and English
Edward Read Geography award
Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award
Level 1 Award in Sports Leadership
Hobbies and Interests
I play squash, tennis and frequently go sea kayaking, I joined the sport clubs at University which have
allowed me to continue to enjoy these hobbies.
I am also qualified to BSAC’s ‘Ocean Diver’ standard in Scuba Diving.
References
Captain Flavian K. D’Souza
Master of the Honourable Company of Master
Mariners
H.Q.S. "Wellington", Temple Stairs, Victoria
Embankment
London WC2R 2PN
Beverley Edwards
Training Officer with the Ship Safe Training
Group Ltd.
The Precinct Office, The Precinct, Rochester,
Kent, ME1 1SR.
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