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Current Resume
| Gregory A. Downs 40 Riverview Drive Newbury, MA 01951 978-270-6205 |
Objective
To provide high quality captain service or training event focused on safety of you, your
guests and your vessel. As a captain master of your vessel I am confident that I can
navigate, operate and provide an accurate trip project to insure your vessel will be
operated safely, be on time and will operate efficiently. Together we can plan
voyages, deliveries or training to meet your needs.
Experience
Vessel /Marine
2009- Present Boston Best Cruises -Working as Senior Mate on high speed
comercial catermaran ferries and whale watching vessels.
I have logged over 100 hrs while training on all aspects of comercial
vessel operations including fire fighting,navigation, crew and
passenger safety. Canidate to upgrade to vessel Captain in the
2011 season
2005 - Present Operated the Town of Newbury 26 ft patrol boat logging over
100 hours of law enforcement patrols. Additionally involved in all
forms of marine construction including towing, mooring
construction, wharf and pier repairs.
2000 - Present Own and operated a 36 FT Grand Banks Trawler. Operated
all over New England to include several cruises up and down the
Maine coast. Conducted Vessel deliveries or relocation on the east
coast.
1995 - 2000 Owned and operated a 35 FT Bruno & Stillman Lobster Boat.
Cruised all over Maine and spent a lot of time
ground fishing and tuna fishing.
1973- 1995 Owned and operated several smaller vessels engaged in
everything from winter ground fishing, tuna fishing, cruising and
recreation.
Other Than Marine
2005 - Present Assistant to the Harbormaster for the town of Newbury, Ma.
2001 - Present Lead Mechanical Project Engineer for Goss International.
Responsible for all documents, drawings and designs relative to
installing large commercial print presses.
1980 - 2001 Engineer for Northeast Ford Engines.
Responsible for all /OEM application engineering and testing
form Maine to Florida. Through the years I worked as a marine
diesel mechanic, fabricator and had the opportunity to design
several marine cooling systems.
1980 - 2001 Army Field Artillery Office, Captain (03) Retired - MANG. I had the
opportunity to develop my career within 2 Artillery battalions and a
Division Artillery Headquarters commanding several units and
detachments.
Education / Licences
100 ton, Masters Near Coastal - #2804705
100 ton,OUVP Near Coastal - #2804705
Current - CPR, EDD and First Aid Certification
MROP ( Marine Radio Operator Permit) - Current
Homeland Security -Terminal Worker Identification Card - Current
USCG - US Merchant Marine Card "Z"Card - Current
Massachusetts Operator Licence (Backhoe/WheelLoader/Forklift)
Massachusetts Harbormaster Certification - Candidate
Dive Certified - Current
Random Drug Testing - Current
Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Wentworth institute of Technology, Boston MA
Associate Degree in Mechanical Power Engineering
Wentworth institute of Technology, Boston MA
Vocational Degree in Diesel Engine Repair ( Marine and Industrial)
Northshore Regional Vocational High school, Beverly M
Basic Field Artillery Officer School
Fort Sill , OK
References
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To provide high quality captain service or training event focused on safety of you, your
guests and your vessel. As a captain master of your vessel I am confident that I can
navigate, operate and provide an accurate trip project to insure your vessel will be
operated safely, be on time and will operate efficiently. Together we can plan
voyages, deliveries or training to meet your needs.
Experience
Vessel /Marine
2009- Present Boston Best Cruises -Working as Senior Mate on high speed
comercial catermaran ferries and whale watching vessels.
I have logged over 100 hrs while training on all aspects of comercial
vessel operations including fire fighting,navigation, crew and
passenger safety. Canidate to upgrade to vessel Captain in the
2011 season
2005 - Present Operated the Town of Newbury 26 ft patrol boat logging over
100 hours of law enforcement patrols. Additionally involved in all
forms of marine construction including towing, mooring
construction, wharf and pier repairs.
2000 - Present Own and operated a 36 FT Grand Banks Trawler. Operated
all over New England to include several cruises up and down the
Maine coast. Conducted Vessel deliveries or relocation on the east
coast.
1995 - 2000 Owned and operated a 35 FT Bruno & Stillman Lobster Boat.
Cruised all over Maine and spent a lot of time
ground fishing and tuna fishing.
1973- 1995 Owned and operated several smaller vessels engaged in
everything from winter ground fishing, tuna fishing, cruising and
recreation.
Other Than Marine
2005 - Present Assistant to the Harbormaster for the town of Newbury, Ma.
2001 - Present Lead Mechanical Project Engineer for Goss International.
Responsible for all documents, drawings and designs relative to
installing large commercial print presses.
1980 - 2001 Engineer for Northeast Ford Engines.
Responsible for all /OEM application engineering and testing
form Maine to Florida. Through the years I worked as a marine
diesel mechanic, fabricator and had the opportunity to design
several marine cooling systems.
1980 - 2001 Army Field Artillery Office, Captain (03) Retired - MANG. I had the
opportunity to develop my career within 2 Artillery battalions and a
Division Artillery Headquarters commanding several units and
detachments.
Education / Licences
100 ton, Masters Near Coastal - #2804705
100 ton,OUVP Near Coastal - #2804705
Current - CPR, EDD and First Aid Certification
MROP ( Marine Radio Operator Permit) - Current
Homeland Security -Terminal Worker Identification Card - Current
USCG - US Merchant Marine Card "Z"Card - Current
Massachusetts Operator Licence (Backhoe/WheelLoader/Forklift)
Massachusetts Harbormaster Certification - Candidate
Dive Certified - Current
Random Drug Testing - Current
Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Wentworth institute of Technology, Boston MA
Associate Degree in Mechanical Power Engineering
Wentworth institute of Technology, Boston MA
Vocational Degree in Diesel Engine Repair ( Marine and Industrial)
Northshore Regional Vocational High school, Beverly M
Basic Field Artillery Officer School
Fort Sill , OK
References
Click Here
