Objective

To find a professional "home" as ocean going, watch keeping / day working, Marine Engineering Officer that is technically challenging, family friendly, sustainable, and financially rewarding.

 

Current Status

August, 2010 - Currently exploring for new seagoing Marine Engineering Officer opportunities. Do you know of something that will fit our objectives? Email Me.

 

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General

Nationality		Canadian
License		Canadian 3rd Class, Motor Ship, Unrestricted watch keeping officer (STCW95), & Canadian 2nd Class to 3000kW, Motor Ship (STCW95), Valid to September 2011 Oil and Chemical Tanker Familiarization, Valid to February 2015
Passport		Yes, valid to September 2011
Medical		Yes, valid to September 2010
Affiliation		Member - Canadian Institute of Marine Engineering
Languages		French, English - fluent, written & spoken
Age		38 years

Work History

Engineer

Chief Engineer (C/E) and Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW) in charge of operating and maintaining of vessel’s machinery, managing staff and ship's engineering affairs to company standards. Sailed extensively on various types of vessels, with installed power to 57,600kW. Primarily on medium & high speed diesel plants. Supervised and carried out scheduled and un-scheduled maintenance, alterations, repairs and watch keeping duties. Established an exemplary safety record throughout.

Rank

Ship

GT

Engine Make

Total Power

VShips Canada (agents for K Sea Canada) 11.2008 - current

New Jersey based K Sea Transportation, is one of the world's largest operators of coastwise articulated tug and tank barge units, transporting refined petroleum products for a variety of customers, including oil majors, in most North American markets.

C/E	MV William J. Moore	563	EMD 16V645	2909 kW
	McCleary's Spirit	6,888	Tank barge (non propelled)	N/A

Smit Marine Canada 03.2007 - 10.2008

Rotterdam based SMIT is synonymous with successfully carrying out expansive and complex high seas salvage operations, and its extensive fleet of high powered modern harbour tugs, operating in a litany of world ports. In Canada, SMIT acquired the assets of Rivtow in the early 2000's, at one time, one of the region's largest employers and a dominating force in the West Coast's maritime industry. Aside from harbour tug operations in BC ports, SMIT is involved in moving a variety of forest products, operating the world's largest self loading, self dumping log barge the SMIT Hercules.

1st Eng.	MV Rivtow Capt. Bob	975	EMD 16V645	4579 kW
C/E	MV Storm Coaster	102	Detroit Diesel 8V149	1081 kW
C/E	MV Rivtow Princess	182	Cummins KTA38	1268 kW

 

Great Lakes Feeder Line (Anglo Eastern - Managers) 05-07.2008

GLFL an upstart company based in Ontario, with the aims of providing an efficient and versatile short sea shipping link in Canada and the US, commonly found in European water.

1st Eng.

MV Dutch Runner

2279

Wartsila 6R32

2250 kW

 

Seaspan International Ltd. 10.2007

Seaspan is a well known maritime entity in Canada and on the world scene. Seaspan is a cornerstone in Washington Marine Group's maritime asset portfolio. They are based in Vancouver, and operates a diverse fleet of tug and barge, serving just about every industry in the region, along with numerous other maritime enterprises.

C/E

MV Seaspan Navigator

148

Caterpillar 3512

1268 kW

 

Canadian Coast Guard  09.2006 - 01.2007

The Canadian Coast Guard is the civilian branch of the maritime services of the government of Canada. The diverse fleet caries out a multitude of services in support of Canada's maritime and sovereign duties such as search and rescue, scientific research, maintenance to aids to navigation, hydro graphic services to name a few.

C/E	CCGC Cape Ann	34	Caterpillar 3196	672 kW
1st Eng.	CCGS Gordon Reid	880	Deutz MWM 6BVM	3581 kW

 

Royal Caribbean International  06.2004 - 09.2006

RCI is the parent company of Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, a leading and innovative operator of modern passenger vessels throughout the world.

2nd Eng.	MV Rhapsody of the Seas	78,491	Wartsila 12V46	57,500 kW
2nd Eng.	MV Vision of the Seas	78,491	Wartsila 12V46	57,500 kW

 

Disney Cruise Lines  04.2003 - 06.2004

DCL is the maritime arm of worldwide entertainment giant Walt Disney Company, and is made up two ships.

4th Eng.	MV Disney Wonder	83,338	Sulzer 16ZAV40S	57,633 kW
4th Eng.	MV Disney Magic	83,338	Sulzer 16ZAV40S	57,633 kW

 

International Telecom Group  02 - 03.2003

2nd Eng.

MV Thomas C

771

Lister Blackstone

2983 kW

 

Canadian Coast Guard  2001 - 2003

2nd Eng.	CCGS Tanu	753	Fairbanks Morse	1895 kW
3rd Eng.	CCGS Bartlett	1317	Mirrlees National	1544 kW
Chief	CCGS Sooke Post	59	Detroit Diesel	592 kW

 

Tradepower International Inc.  06.2001 

Refit

MV Bart Roberts

2093

Ruston

2164 kW

 

Osprey Marine Ltd. 02.2000 

Chief

FV Nootka Mariner

238

Caterpillar

629 kW

 

Assistant Engineer

Watch keeper responsible for all machinery monitoring. Assisting with operation and maintenance of vessel's machinery.

Canadian Coast Guard 1999 - 2001

ERA	CCGS Tanu	753	Fairbanks Morse	1895 kW
ERA	CCGS Wilfrid Laurier	3812	Alco - diesel electric	6600 kW
ERA	CCGS Gordon Reid	880	Deutz MWM	3581 kW
ERA	CCGS Narwhal	2094	Ruston	2164 kW
ERA	CCGS Tsekoa II	160	Caterpillar	495kW

 

Marine Engineer Apprentice

Successfully completed practical portion of formal marine engineering apprenticeship program on various ferry vessels. Involved in all safety, engine room, and ship procedures and operations. On the theoretical side, a 91% average for school marks was achieved, over the duration of the three year program.

Marine Branch, BC Ministry of Transport 1996- 1999

ME App	MV Omineca Princess	705	Caterpillar	843 kW
ME App	DEV Galena	388	Detroit - diesel electric	896 kW
ME App	MV Anscomb	757	Caterpillar	716 kW
ME App	MV Balfour	510	Caterpillar / Detroit	695 kW

 

Skills

Steam Systems	familiar and comfortable with large low pressure steam systems (i.e. 8 bar, 20 tph), extensive heat recovery / waste heat systems experience.
Water Systems	extensive experience with large fresh water production equipment and handling such as Serck Como and Alfa Laval - ~ 400 t/day units, including Reverse Osmosis plants. Familiar with water testing and treatment of feed systems and fresh / potable water production and distribution and its quality management within a large system.
Waste Systems	comfortable with numerous types of Oily Waste Separators and procedures, conversant in regulations and administration of records. Intimate experience with numerous Marine Sanitation Devices, large and small, and procedures.
Fuels	fully conversant with MDO (diesel), 180 and 380 Heavy Fuel Oil handling machinery operation and procedures. Fluent with various Alfa Laval purifiers and some Westfalia.
Metalworking	stick and gas welding, oxy acetylene cutting
Machining	lathe and milling experience, fabricating and shaping
Electrical	proficient in DC & AC, production and distribution, experience in large diesel electric propulsion plants
Refit	experience rebuilding various valves, pumps, compressors, purifiers, piping and numerous other components along with shipyard supervisory duties
Diesel Engines	complete overhaul and rebuilding of EMD, Caterpillars, Cummins, Detroit Diesels, Volvos, Ruston, etc. repair and maintenance experience on considerable amount of other brands such as Sulzer, MAN and Wartsila.
Hydraulics	use, troubleshooting, repairs and installations
Controls	comfortable with electro-hydraulic, pneumatic and electronic systems
Computers	very comfortable with set up, use, and networking - multiple programs and OS
Administration	supervising, delegating & training of subordinate officers, cadets and ratings, preventive maintenance administration

Education

2nd Class Marine Engineering Courses - Distance Delivery	Memorial University, Nfld.	2008
Marine Engineering Apprenticeship	BCIT PMTC	1999
Diesel / Diesel Marine Certificate Mechanic	Camosun College	1995
Heavy Duty / Commercial Transport Mechanic	Camosun College	1993
High School Diploma (with Honors)	Victor Brodeur	1991

Training

MAFA	Transport Canada Marine Advance First Aid	02/2010
Tanker Endorsement	Oil and Chemical Tanker Familiarization Course	03/2009
Live Fire 1	Land based Firefighting - basic level	12/2007
PPS / Classroom	Engine Room Resource Management	10/2005
USCG BST	40 hrs Basic Safety Training	10/2004
USCG AFF	Basic & Advance Shipboard Firefighting	10/2004
MED A1	Basic Safety Course	02/1997
MED B1	Survival Craft Course	04/1998
MED B2	Marine Fire Fighting Course	05/1998
MED C	Officer Certification Course	02/1999
MED D	Senior Officer Course	02/1999
PPS Level One	Watchkeeper & ECR Operator Course	07/1998
PPS Level Two	Plant Manager Course	01/1999
Marine First Aid	Red Cross, Advance Marine	10/2001
Industrial First Aid	Level 1 paramedic	11/1996
WHMIS	Workers Hazardous Material Information System	06/1998
Dangerous Goods	Offering, Handling, Transporting	06/1998
Drivers License	British Columbia Class 1 (Class 8 trucks)	07/1992
PADI	Open Water Diver	05/1995

* MED = Marine Emergency Duties (STCW95 compliant)
** PPS = Propulsion Plant Simulator (STCW95 compliant)

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Who am I ?

Martin on Disney Magic, May 2003, click for larger version

Professionally, the last 14 years have been spent on ships with medium and high speed diesel plants, with outputs ranging from 300 hp to 77,000 hp. This experience is combined with superior academic standings, extensive training, professional attitude and keenest. These ingredients blend well to provide a solid knowledge base for a professional, productive Engineering Officer.

Personally, my upbringing in a large family and education in a private boarding school have provide a strong foundation of respect for people and our environment. My inclination and natural aptitude for machinery is very strong, but it is slightly outshined by my love of life and people.

My spouse, and our three children, live in the port city of Nanaimo, near Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Victoria has one of the largest ship servicing facilities in the North American Pacific, and it is conveniently located close to ports in Seattle and Vancouver - Canada's busiest port. 

My goals

I would like to join a company that offers watch keeping or day work engineering opportunities on seagoing ships. I am interested in working on any types of ship at sea. Passenger vessels and tankers, in particular, appeal to me for their technical complexity, and the opportunities they present. A company can expect hands on hard work, common sense, honesty, keen observational skills, effective decision making and teamwork from me. I, in turn, would like the company to recognize my hard work and enthusiasm by allowing me to compete for promotions.

Community involvement

Martin in MV Richelieu's engine room, April 2010, Click for larger picture

My profession is not only a way to eat, it is also my passion. My most passionate display, is the creation and maintenance of Martin's Marine Engineering Page - www.dieselduck.net. This "not for profit" website, offers insight, technical help and a place for marine engineers all over the world to interact. With over 18,000 visits a month, it normally ranks in the top five search results for Marine Engineering on Google and Yahoo, among others. Many visitors have commented on the site's informative content and professionalism by sending emails and registering comments. Additionally, I have an article published in Canada's leading "Maritime Magazine".

I am a member of the Vancouver Island Branch of the Canadian Institute of Marine Engineering. Beside attending technical meetings to upgrade my knowledge, I donated my time and expertise to help out as with the Branch's professional conferences on various topics such as: "Developing BC Offshore Oil & Gas 2002", "Maritech 2004", and "Green Marine 2005".

For my efforts, I have been recognized, most importantly by "pats on the back", but also by receiving the 2002 Denis Cressey Award. The monetary award is offered to Canadian Marine Engineers by the Canadian Institute of Marine Engineering to recognize academic excellence and involvement in the marine engineering community. 

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Contact Information

Location		Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
Telephone		1 250 797 0711
Email		martin "at" martinleduc com
Web Site		www.martinleduc.com
Video Conference		Can be arranged through Skype, email for more info.

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References

Professional and personal references are available upon request. Below are excerpts from some of them.

 

(as Chief Engineer) " Sober and very reliable at all times, very dedicated to his job and position "

Captain, MV William J. Moore / McCleary's Spirit, 11.2008

 

" Very good ability and knowledge "

Chief Engineer, MV Dutch Runner 07.2008

 

" Martin has performed his work in professional and competent manner and has received numerous positive reviews from various superiors. Martin is an enthusiastic, dedicated employee with reliable work habits. He often does not need guidance or supervision, but willingly accepts it when offered."

Chief Engineer, MV Rhapsody of the Seas 08.2006

 

" Mr. Leduc has done a very good job this contract as 2nd engineer on the separator area. The area is in very good visual and technical condition. He is a team player and a pleasure to work with."

Chief Engineer Junior, MV Rhapsody of the Seas 03.2005

 

"(as fourth engineer) ...Martin has proven to have a good understanding of his duties and the complex systems on board this cruise vessel. He has been actively involved in training new hires coming into the role. His technical skills and hands on experience have been beneficial to the technical team."

Staff Chief Engineer, MV Disney Wonder 03.2004

 

"(as second engineer) ...he displayed a high level of initiative and performed very well with little supervision. His hands on skills are well developed and all his work was characterized by a high level of good engineering practice."

Chief Engineer, MV Thomas C 03.2003

 

"(as chief engineer) ...I found him to be consistently reliable, competent, responsible engineering officer. And as such, recommend him to anyone desiring his services."

Captain, CCGC Sooke Post 03.2001

 

"Mr. Leduc has been a real asset to the Engineering Department of the Sir Wilfrid Laurier. His Qualifications include a Fourth Class Motor Certificate and a Diesel Mechanics Course. He applied this knowledge in a practical fashion. He is keen and willing to tackle any tasks required of him."

Chief Engineer, CCGS Sir Wilfrid Laurier 04.2000

 

"He (martin) is a hard working student who takes initiative and can be relied upon to complete projects within time frames in a professional manner. His work reflects his interest in marine engineering and he is one of the top students in his class - academically and in workshop practice"

Chief Instructor, BCIT, Marine Engineering 11.1997

 

"Placing the needs of the public ahead of our own concerns definitely is commendable. Employees like yourself, are a valuable asset to the branch and the Ministry."

Marine Manager, Marine Branch, BCMOT 06.1997

 

"He is a very keen, highly motivated and very cheerful person to work with . He was able to carry out instructions and assisted in making the watch go smoothly"

Chief Engineer, CCGS Narwhal, 06.1999

 

"...Martin gave a consistently good performance, often performing at a level higher than that required by his position. He is competent, punctual, honest, and conducts himself in a professional manner. He fit in very well with the Engine Room team, having a dutiful respect for authority and the chain of command. He worked well with others. Socially, he blended in very well with the officer and crew of the ship."

Chief Engineer, CCGS Tanu, 07.2000

 

"Martin is going to be an excellent mechanic some day. I would hire him in a heartbeat if I had a position for him here."

Fire Master Mechanic, Victoria Fire Department 08.1993

 

"He was willing to learn from us, as well as, teach us, especially in the computer department. He was pleasant to be with, and a positive addition to our crew"

Senior Engineer, CCGS Gordon Reid 10.1999

 

"I found him (...Mr. Leduc, acting as 3rd engineer...) to be well informed of his trade, a diligent watch keeper and of cheerful disposition."

Chief Engineer, CCGS Bartlett 02.02

 

"Martin is a self motivated, experienced Engineer Officer. Has a good "hands-on" core knowledge of Marine Engineering practices.

Staff Chief Engineer, MV Disney Magic 07.2003

 

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