Samuel Ogunka, 2ND MATE

Samuel Ogunka

2ND MATE

HADNUVO MARINE NIG LTD

Location
Nigeria
Education
Higher diploma, Electrical/ Electronic Engineering
Experience
11 years, 4 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :11 years, 4 Months

2ND MATE at HADNUVO MARINE NIG LTD
  • Nigeria
  • June 2013 to October 2013

HADNUVO MARINE NIG LTD JUNE 2013 - OCTOBER 2013
ACTING 2ND MATE MV DOVA (AHTS)

Highlights

Officially Was an AB onboard, due to my experience as the senior AB with other relevant course I have done, was asked to act as 2nd mate, since the vessel don’t have a mate as at when I was onboard.
Was happy I did my job satisfactory, the captain and the chief mate was happy with me, for the short period I worked with them.

Key Responsibilities:
Navigational Watch/Duties Under Captains Directives
Assist Chief Mate During Cargo And Ballast Operation
Keep Watch With Master 12-4 Navigational Watch, Decided By The Master.
Passage Planning Under Master/Chief Mate Instruction Guidance.
Proper Record/Inspection of GMDSS Equipment’s.
Advising Master About Chart And Publication Required For Voyage.

ABLE SEAMAN at LAMNALCO NIG LTD
  • Nigeria
  • September 2009 to March 2013

Smit Lamnalco Nig Ltd September 2009 - March 2013
(AB MV Lamnalco Fulmar/Falcon) Anchor Handling Tug and Supply (AHTS)
Emergency Response and Rescue Vessel (ERRV)

Highlight
The responsibilities of that of the PSV and AHTS are same but few difference during anchor/towing
Operation. Because AHTS is being fitted with winches for towing and anchor handling operation, having and open stern to allow the decking of anchors, and having more power to increase the bollard pull.
We also carry out ERRV operation, when the need arises.



Key Responsibilities
Steer Ship on a steady course as a helmsman & maintains visual communication with other vessels/Ships and also rely on visual references, compasses and rudder angle indicator.
Steer ship under the direction of the ship commander or navigational officer on the bridge.
Standby wheel when vessel in on auto pilot.
Proper watch keeping from the wing of the bridge, to lookout for obstruction in path of ship as the lookout man.
Perform general maintenance, repairs, sanitation upkeep of working materials.
Maintenance of the ship such as, chipping scraping, cleaning, priming, and painting.
Proper security watches in the following areas as gangway or anchor watch while ship/vessel is not making way.
Proper Rigging and Slinging During Cargo Operation.

Crewing Supervisor at Gulf Manning Services
  • Nigeria
  • March 2005 to January 2008

GULF MANNING SERVICES LTD March 2005 - January 2008
CREWING EXECUTIVE

Highlights:

In charge of BWGAS and NYK NLNG vessels in Nigeria (10 vessels in total), BW Offshore FPSO (Sendje Barge) in Addax field also in Nigeria and Farstard PSV and AHTS boats as a crewing executive, with more than 300crew members under my watch.

Key Responsibilities:
Reviewing of crew CVs for Employment/interview with instruction from the marine superintendent.
Intermediary between crew and principals.
Arrange for Visa, transportation and Hotel for crew member when necessary.
Book for courses/training when necessary.
Maintain crew tracking record to ensure timely availability of crew members.
Attend meeting with labour union for Salary negotiation for crew, based on Principal approval.
Arrange for crew change for crew members due for time off, with approval from the master of the vessel.
Visiting of NLNG vessels and FPSo for official meeting with vessel management Team (Captain, Chief Engineer and Chief Officer) for crew evaluation and also with the crew members onboard.

AB at TRACO NIG LTD
  • Nigeria
  • January 2006 to January 2008

DECK Hand-AB) Steers ship & maintains visual,
MV Hondo River. Communication with other ships.
Steers ship under direction of ships,
commander or navigational officer.
Painting & Chipping rusted parts of the vessels
Stands by wheel when vessel is on automatic pilot.
Proper watch keeping from the wing of the bridge,
to look out for obstruction in path of ship.

Boarding officer at Gulf Agency and Shipping
  • Nigeria
  • October 2000 to March 2005

GULF AGENCY AND SHIPPING NIGERIA LIMITED OCTOBER 2000- MARCH 2005
BOARDING OFFICER

Key Responsibilities
Preparation of Inward and Outward Clearance for Export vessels (Tankers, Bulk and Services boats) Before And After Loading with necessary Government Authorities.
Booking of marine pilot for both inward and outward sailing.
Booking/informing Government and port officials for inward and outward clearance of vessel on arrival and departure; either offshore or berth.
Attending berthing/Voyage meetings with Government officials and other shipping companies personnel’s
Preparation of SOF (Statement of Fact) as full Agent to the vessel and Terminal.
Communication between vessel, Owners and Charterers as full agent.

Education

Higher diploma, Electrical/ Electronic Engineering
  • at Rivers State Polytechnic
  • January 2005
High school or equivalent, Senior Secondary School Certificate
  • at River State Poly Tech
  • January 1991

Government Secondary SSCE/WAEC Certificate

Specialties & Skills

Operation
Meeting Maker
Visual Communication
Look Development
Software Application, Microsoft office windows XP (word, Excel and Power point) Internet, Installati
DIRECTING
DOCUMENTATION
FIRST AID
GOVERNMENT
INSTRUCTION
MEETING FACILITATION
PAINTING
PUBLICITY

Languages

English
Expert

Training and Certifications

BOIET (Training)
Training Institute:
Charkins Maritime & Offshore Safety Center
Date Attended:
May 2016

Hobbies

  • football, Traveling and reading
    In the area of football, i love watching football and my club is Arsenal. For Traveling, i enjoy it when i leave shore of my country to other country because it helps me learn alot of things. Reading, i love reading inspirational books and adventurer books.