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Michael Schmitz

Kingston

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Deck Cadet

MMA Sea Terms, USTS Kennedy, I , II, and , III
Buzzards Bay, MA
12.2023 - 02.2026
  • Oversaw daily maintenance operations of the ship. Managed lifeboat maintenance, including rust treatment and sound-powered phone functionality testing.
  • Enrolled in courses with hands-on experience in line handling, ship maneuvering, and navigation.
  • Assisted in navigation and watchkeeping duties under senior officers' guidance.

Deck Cadet

USMMI Yosemite Trader
South Korea, Japan, Guam
06.2025 - 08.2025
  • Stood bridge and cargo watches while loading and discharging Diesel(F-76) and Jet Fuel (JP-5).
  • Conducted thorough evaluations of lifesaving equipment to ensure compliance with safety standards.
  • Executed standard preventative maintenance procedures for cargo system operations.
  • 590ft Coastal Tanker

Assistant Harbormaster

Plymouth Harbormaster
Plymouth, MA
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Responsible for assisting individuals in distress or general need of help in and around the waters of Plymouth Harbor.
  • Maintained vessels with inboard and outboard engines.
  • Served as a primary point of contact for boaters and the public, providing information, assistance, and conflict resolution as needed.

Education

High School Diploma - Marine Transportation

Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Buzzards Bay, MA
06-2026

Skills

  • Watchkeeping abilities
  • Bridge teamwork
  • Ship maintenance
  • Voyage planning

Certification

Merchant Mariner Credential / TWIC / ARPA / Radar / VPDSD / GMDSS / CPR / First Aid

Timeline

Deck Cadet

USMMI Yosemite Trader
06.2025 - 08.2025

Deck Cadet

MMA Sea Terms, USTS Kennedy, I , II, and , III
12.2023 - 02.2026

Assistant Harbormaster

Plymouth Harbormaster
01.2023 - 01.2024

High School Diploma - Marine Transportation

Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Michael Schmitz