Positions Applied For.

Superintendent/ Barge Master

Qualifications

Certificate of Competency Master Foreign Going.(Honduras).
Certificate of Competency Master Foreign Going.(Panama).
Certificate of Competency Master Class II.(Australia).
Bridge Watch keeping Certificate. (Royal NZ Navy).
Certificate of Competency Crane Operator. (Unlimited. Australia).
Certificate of Competency Rigger-Crane Chaser.(West Australia).

Work History

Royal New Zealand Navy. 1961 to 1977 (16 years).
Offshore. Construction and Drilling. 1979 to present
Onshore. Construction. 1986-1988.

Supervisory Experience.

Drilling.
Self Elevating Platforms (jack-ups) 3 and 4 leg. As Barge Master/ Jack Master.
Rig Tenders As Barge Captain/ Rig-up Crane Operator.
Drill Barges (Swamp Barges) As Barge Master.
Work Over Support Barges As Barge Master

Construction.
Semi-submersibles (dive/work barge) As Barge Master.
Barges. Crane/ Derrick/ Lay/ Construction/ barges. As Barge Master.
Boats As Master/ Mate.
Platforms. As Rigging and Scaffolding Supervisor.

Management
Rig/ Base Manager in Balikpapan
Operations Manager/ Contract Manager (two barges) Balikpapan and Jakarta

Work Experience

Includes: piling, pipe lay, pipe pulling, pipe anchoring, co-flexip, pipeline trenching, drill site dredging, cable laying and recovery (15kv electrical and fibre optic), river crossings, SBM maintenance, platform maintenance, platform hook-up, deck and structure / machinery installation, dive support, salvage and demolition, telephone cable laying and burying, heavy lifts, boat driving, drilling, work over,

Cranes driven Manitowoc/ Stalproduktor/ American/ Link Belt/
Favco — to 200 tons.
Winches used Skaggit/ Bratvaag/ Ingersol Rand/ Hamitomo to 10 point mooring.

Resume.

October 2002 to July 2005
As Operations Manager of Balikpapan- based SS1 working for Unocal, Jakarta-based SS2 working for CNOOC (Maxis) and Thailand-based SS4 working for Unocal.
Complete management role including Contract Management budget control, logistics, personnel (hireing and firing).
The primary task was Client liaison and keeping the two Work Over Support Barges and one Construction Barge operating to clients satisfaction. Contract Management was the most important part of this job.

March 1998 to August 2002
As Barge Master on Crane Barge (s) SS3 & SS1
For Asetanian Marine, Singapore, contracted by MJVI and working on BSP projects in Brunei. Work entailed topside maintenance, piling, work-over, hook-up and wireline. On Support Station 1 contracted to Global Industries Offshore, completing ERP hook-up in Gulf of Thailand
On SS3 contracted to Sembawang MOE, completing Yetagun Platform hook-up in Burma. Other Clients included Shell Malaysia in Sabah, Premier Oil in Natuna Sea, Maxis in Java Sea, and Unocal at Balikpapan.

May 1997 to December 1997
As Superintendent on Derrick Barge Java Constructor.
For Jaya Offshore and subcontracted to Mobil Oil in the North of Sumatra.

December 1996 to May 1997
As Barge Master on Dedicated Cable Lay Barge ELBE (self propelled)
For Harmstorf Submarine Systems Singapore.
Flag Shanghai project, China. Laying and burying fibre optic telephone cables in Shanghai and Hongkong. Masters duties included crane driving, cable injector operation, anchor boat driving, anchor winch operation

August 1991 to December 1996
As freelance Barge Master on Pegasus P. T.1 and Patma S. P.1.
For CHUNGCO PTE LTD, Loyang, Singapore.
Sub contracted to; Conoco at Natuna, Shell Malaysia at Port Dixon, Unocal at Songklah, Arco at Jakarta, ONGC at Bombay, Petro Vietmin at Vung Tau, Maxus at Jakarta, BT & Flag at Hongkong. Carried out many varied projects including;
Subsea well head demolition, SBM maintenance with chain and hose change out, pipe pulling, pipe laying, cable (electric and fibre optic) laying, platform hook-ups and deck extensions, pipeline dredging, diving tender, co-flexip pipeline installation, piling, platform maintenance, telephone cable laying and burying using specialized trenchers and ploughs

August 1990 to August 1991.
As Barge Captain on the new built rig tender TEKNIK BERKAT.
For Viking Offshore Drilling.(Singapore).
Working in the shipyard and in the office as Marine Coordinator. Viking went under near the end of construction and the rig was purchased by Petcon with Smedvig Rob Ray as managers.
On completion of a rebuild, the barge was towed to the Selegie B platform in Trengaanu for rig-up. This involved 3 different anchor patterns, using 8 anchors each time. After rig-up(crane driving) and preparation for drilling (receive bulk supplies etc) the barge was placed in the drilling mode, the Rob Ray appointed Barge Captains took over and I was made redundant.

September 1989 to July 1990.
As Barge Engineer on 4 leg (Gusto Engineering) jack-up INATRA ONE in Basrah Iraq.
For Saipem S. P.A. (Italy).
The job was to bring on-line the gas exporting facility at the Um Qasr terminal in the Shatt-al-Arab waterway.
A lot of experience with jacking and rig moves was gained, as I had to re-site the rig six times. This was a quite difficult operation as the currant was 7-10kts and leg penetration was over 15m, in a narrow waterway. Also drove the Manitowoc 3900 crane.

Employment was suddenly terminated when Iraq invaded Kuwait.

December 1988 to April 1989.
As Barge Master- Jack Master on 3 leg (Baker design) jack-up NUKILA for ARCO in the Java Sea.
For Perrodo Services and Engineering. (Singapore)
Job involved day to day operation of an accommodation work rig, with the main emphasis being on stability and leg reactions. The contract with Arco ended in April and after jacking down, towed the rig back to Singapore, where it was laid up.

November
Worked for"Onshore Construction” As Rigger/ Crane Operator and Rigging Foreman from September 1986 to September 1988

September 1983 to July 1986.
As Barge Master on the crane barges ANNETTE, SEA QUEEN MARINER, and EXPERTISE, in the Handil Dua region of Balikpapan.

• For Comex (Far East). Singapore. (P.T.Komaritim)
Work involved drill site dredging, platform and jetty piling, pipe laying and pulling.

Offshore in the Bekapai area work comprised of platform construction and maintenance and SBM change outs.
End of 84' was transferred to Shell Malaysia's operation off Sarawak as Rigging and Scaffolding Supervisor doing platform maintenance and shutdowns.
Mid-85' was promoted to the submersible dive support barge TAIPAN ONE, doing deep water spool piece change outs in the Gulf of Thailand.
The barge was finally dry docked and refitted in July of 86' and as no more barge contracts were forthcoming, I decided to look for work in Australia.

May 1982 to September 1983.
As Hook-up Leaderman on the crane barge CB1 in Brunei
For Jardine Offshore Contractors.(Singapore).
The job was the hook-up of the offshore Petro Chemical complex CHAMPION 7.
In charge of the night shift hook-up crew, winch operation, barge positioning and heavy lifts.
Became redundant with the completion of the job and with a reduction of the Jardine workforce.

November 1981 to April 1982.
As Rig Mover, at Handil Dua, Balikpapan.
For Promet Perrodo Offshore. (Singapore)
On drill barges (swamp barges) GAVRINIS, IZENAH, BERDER. This was a relieving position, with the primary task being the preparation of the rigs for removal to the next drill site.
This was achieved by working out the stability curves and then, through de-ballasting with the mud pumps. After raising the spuds, the rig was moved to the next location. After spudding down at the new site, the rig was ballasted down to the riverbed.
Once a stable and upright work platform was achieved, the barge was inspected and the marine crews were given ongoing work.

April 1981 to November 1981.
As Barge Master on the diving and work barge PIPES ANCHORER
For Northern Offshore Contractors (Dubai) in the Zakum Field.
The task was the anchoring of pipelines using a submerged, track driven, diver operated drilling machine. Upwards of 25 barge moves and 18 anchor moves per shift, using 3 tugs necessitated close control of winches and barge movement.
The project was completed before time and the barge was laid up in the Dubai creek.

May 1980 to March 1981.
As assistant Barge Master of the construction barge PACIFIC SUPPORTER at Yanbu, Saudi Arabia.
For Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
The job was the construction of the VLCC terminal at the western end of the east west pipeline. Duties included barge positioning, winch operation, hook-up, crane driving etc. Employment ended with the completion of the project and the sale of the barge.

November 1979 to April 1980.
As Chief Mate on anchor handling supply boat PACIFIC EXPLORER.
For Swire Pacific Offshore(Singapore).
Milk run from Jurong Marine base to Trengaanu. Duties included boat driving, stability, navigation, loading and back loading rig supplies and relocation of Vietnamese 'boat people' to Pulau Bidong. Special duties included running anchors (piggy backed) for the drill ships WODACO 7 and the NEDRIL ONE, well perforation fire patrol and towing Wodaco 7 back to Singapore for repairs.
Left the company to gain barge experience.

May 1961 to May 1977.
Career with Royal New Zealand Navy.
After graduation from the School of Seamanship, studied sub-sea warfare, advanced seamanship, diving, and Naval Law and Enforcement.
Yearly courses included fire fighting and damage control, first aid, stability, use and maintenance of life saving equipment, ships husbandry and man management.
On reaching NCO level, spent several years as Seamanship Instructor at the Fleet Training Establishment, training recruits in seamanship, rigging, and boat handling. Also taught advanced classes in sailing, navigation and boat driving.
When promoted to Chief Petty Officer, commanded Fisheries Protection and Survey launches, and completed advanced radio, radar and navigation courses.
Awarded Bridge Watch-keeping Certificate at this time, and was the COXN to the then Governor General of NZ, Sir Bernard Fergusson.
In 1977 retired from the RNZN at own request with the rank of Warrant Officer Master at Arms.