Gregory Cooke
Port Kembla
Summary
With 14 years experience and a proven track record promoted as the Chief Integrated Rating at Australia Offshore Solutions, I excel in shipboard operations, emergency response coordination and the necessity of having respect and working with one another as a team. Demonstrating leadership in managing deck operations and critical problem-solving for the deployment of new vessels reaching the shores of australia with crews exceeding 600 persons on board, my adaptability and safety awareness proven in my training and the current onboard Health and safety representative ensures efficient project execution for my department. Recognized for my performance, I bring both technical expertise and a collaborative spirit to every challenge.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Integrated Rating
Australia Offshore Solutions
12.2023 - Current
- Supervisory and management of Integrated Ratings
- Conducting drills and mustering
- Managing planned maintenance and shipboard deck operations
- IT work – E Permit systems, formatting/creating JSA and tool boxes, admin of work
- Helicopter Landing Officer for the arrival and departure of helicopters (HLO)
- Health Safety Representative (HSR)
Casual Deckhand
SVITZER LINES
Port Kembla
03.2022 - Current
- Harbour mooring operations
- Master operating launch vessels, transitioning mooring lines from vessel to wharf
- Safe navigation on waterways
- Vessel management and maintenance
Emergency Response Officer
AVCON
03.2022 - 11.2023
- Master/Operating large barges and vessels
- Navigating different vessels on waterways
- Provide flexible and efficient outcomes for environmental spills and waste management
- Work within and manage a diverse team to critically analyse and problem solve
- Use IT skills to plan, report and manage projects
Integrated Rating
SIEM OFFSHORE
Geelong/Bass Strait
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Retrieval and deployment of pre-lay/conventional anchor systems for offshore platforms/drilling rigs, on occasions taking the role of team leader on deck
- Towage of offshore platforms/drill rigs
- Sound seaman ship skills, operations and maintenance
- Conducting routine engine room rounds and assisting engineers
- Operating cranes, winches and capstains
- Performed day-to-day duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote a safe working environment
- Worked collegially within a team environment to maximize productivity and efficiency
Integrated Rating
Maersk Supply Service
Western Australia
06.2018 - 12.2019
- Retrieval and deployment of pre-lay/conventional anchor systems for offshore platforms/drilling rigs, on occasions taking the role of team leader on deck
- Towage of offshore platforms/drill rigs
- Shipboard duties, operations and maintenance
- Conducting routine engine room rounds and assisting engineers
- Operating cranes, winches and capstains
- Performed day-to-day duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote a safe working environment
- Worked collegially within a team environment to maximize productivity and efficiency
Integrated Rating
Solstad-Farstad Shipping
Western Australia
01.2011 - 01.2018
- Completed Integrated Rating Traineeship in 2013 (completion of sea time)
- Retrieval and deployment of pre-lay/conventional anchor systems for offshore platforms/drilling rigs, on occasions taking the role of team leader on deck
- Towage of offshore platforms/drill rigs
- Shipboard duties, operations and maintenance
- Conducting routine engine room rounds and assisting engineers
- Operating cranes, winches and capstains
- Performed day-to-day duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote a safe working environment
- Regularly received a high standard of appraisals from ships’ masters
Carpenter
Coastal Building
Wollongong
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Apprentice carpenter
- New home builds, renovations
- Sub-contracting work
Education
Marine Engine Driver 2 -
TAFE
01.2018
Master 5<24m - Security Awareness Training, Marine Operations Certificate, Maritime Resource Management
TAFE
01.2014
Integrated Rating - completed sea time and certificate
01.2013
Deep Sea Mooring Installation - Tanker familiarization
01.2012
Integrated Rating Certificate III - AMSA Certificate of Safety Training (STCW 95)
Newcastle TAFE
01.2011
Carpentry Certificate III -
01.2010
Skills
- Shipboard operations
- Towage and mooring
- Safety awareness and practice
- Navigation of vessels under 24m
- Maintenance and repair
- Emergency response planning and coordination
- Flexible and adaptive
- Health and Safety Representative
Trainingandcertificates
- Current AMSA Medical
- Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC)
- First Aid Certificate/Provide CPR
- Working at Heights
- Confined Space Entry and Confined Space Rescue
- Basic Offshore introduction and emergency training (BOSIET)
- Dangerous Goods
- Designated Security Duties (DSD)
- Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO)
- Health Safety Representative (HSR)
- Fast Rescue Craft STCW (FRC)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chief Integrated Rating
Australia Offshore Solutions
12.2023 - Current
Casual Deckhand
SVITZER LINES
03.2022 - Current
Emergency Response Officer
AVCON
03.2022 - 11.2023
Integrated Rating
SIEM OFFSHORE
01.2020 - 03.2022
Integrated Rating
Maersk Supply Service
06.2018 - 12.2019
Integrated Rating
Solstad-Farstad Shipping
01.2011 - 01.2018
Carpenter
Coastal Building
01.2008 - 01.2011
Marine Engine Driver 2 -
TAFE
Master 5<24m - Security Awareness Training, Marine Operations Certificate, Maritime Resource Management
TAFE
Integrated Rating - completed sea time and certificate
Deep Sea Mooring Installation - Tanker familiarization
Integrated Rating Certificate III - AMSA Certificate of Safety Training (STCW 95)
Newcastle TAFE