Vela Kefu
East London
Summary
Experienced seaman with a strong background in maritime operations and navigation. Skilled in vessel maintenance, safety protocols, and teamwork. Committed to ensuring smooth sailing and operational excellence to improve ship performance. Proactive problem-solver with a thorough understanding of maritime regulations, dedicated to maintaining operational integrity and efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Able Seaman
De Beers Marine
09.2017 - Current
- Engaging in watchkeeping duties, keeping a vigilant eye on the ship's surroundings and maintaining security protocols.
- Controlling mooring equipment to anchor at ports and other landing points.
- Complete routine maintenance on lifeboats, rescue boats, life rafts and damage control gear.
- Maintain structural integrity of decks with routine chipping, painting or grinding
- Performing daily deck maintenance tasks, including painting, cleaning, and rust removal
- Keep life-saving and fire-fighting appliances in good condition through scheduled maintenance, service, and repairs.
- Perform cargo operations such as safe loading, stowage, lashing, and discharge of cargo.
- Clean ship's deck and hull to remove dirt, stains and other items, keeping ship clean.
- Enforce security at the ship's entry and exit points by monitoring persons entering and exiting vessels.
- Operate deck machinery such as cranes, Code C45, winches, and manrider
Floorman
De Beers Marine
06.2015 - 08.2017
- Assisted the drillers by handling pipes, tools, and equipment, maintaining the rig floor, and performing routine maintenance.
- Assisted in cleaning, painting, and washing down the decks when necessary.
- Assisted in lifting, moving, and connecting drill pipes.
- Operated various tools and equipment, performing routine maintenance, and reporting malfunctions.
- Participate in safety drills.
- Assisted the drillers by performing the drill bit and derrick inspections, and reporting the defects.
Education
Opito Bosiet Certification - Maritime
Project Maritime Training Centre
2025
Opito Rigging Stage 1 - Maritime
Offshore Africa Training Centre
2025
Working at Heights - Maritime
Rope Access Inspection
Cape Town2025
Stcw certificates - Maritime
STC-SA
2024
Opito Huet-Ca ebs Certification - Maritime
Project Maritime Training Centre
2023
Skills
- Safety awareness
- Mooring and anchoring evolutions
- Firefighting techniques
- Safe lifting procedures
- Rope work
- Deck maintenance
- Winch operation
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Afrikaans
Beginner
A1
Education
other,other,other,other,other
References
- Chief Navigation Officer
- MR S. Manyathi
- Cell no. +27812830298
- Chief Engineering Officer
- MR P. Ngema
- Cell no.+27738877848
References
- Chief Navigation Officer
- MR S. Manyathi
- Cell no. +27812830298
- Chief Engineering Officer
- MR P. Ngema
- Cell no.+27738877848
Timeline
Able Seaman
De Beers Marine
09.2017 - Current
Floorman
De Beers Marine
06.2015 - 08.2017
Stcw certificates - Maritime
STC-SA
Opito Huet-Ca ebs Certification - Maritime
Project Maritime Training Centre
Opito Bosiet Certification - Maritime
Project Maritime Training Centre
Opito Rigging Stage 1 - Maritime
Offshore Africa Training Centre
Working at Heights - Maritime
Rope Access Inspection
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