Ryan Battlefield
Haughton
Summary
Seasoned Vessel Master known for productive and efficient task completion. Specialize in navigation, safety compliance, and crew management, ensuring smooth operational flow. Excel in leadership, communication, and decision-making, contributing to effective team coordination and problem-solving onboard.
Personable professional with exemplary skills and abilities. Successful collaborator with many years in business. Dedicated to resourcefulness and detail-oriented leadership.
Seasoned professional with many years of expertise in directing marine vessels efficiently using specialized knowledge. Proficient in maintain safe operations using navigational equipment, communication, planning, and awareness of natural and manmade obstacles. Proven leader in overseeing crew members who are steering ships by coaching and providing clear directions.
Committed professional with many years of experience in heavy tows
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Vessel Master
American Commercial Barge Lines
Jeffersonville
03.2015 - Current
- Managed the safe transport of cargo, and crew safety
- Posted on all heavy tows on the Lower Mississippi and Upper Mississippi River
- Captain on 11,000 horse power class vessels
- Conducted regular inspections of all onboard equipment to maintain operational readiness.
- Assigned tasks to subordinates according to their qualifications and experience level.
- Maintained accurate navigational charts, records, and logs for the vessel.
- Participated in drills such as firefighting, man overboard rescue exercises.
- Prepared voyage plans based on weather forecasts and other pertinent data.
- Ensured that all crew members were aware of their duties during watchkeeping hours.
- Provided guidance on proper use of navigation systems such as GPS, radar, sonar.
- Monitored vessel performance to ensure optimal operation and safety of crew members and cargo.
- Ensured safe navigation of vessel in compliance with applicable regulations,
- Established communication protocols between wheelhouse personnel and engine room staff to ensure smooth sailing operations.
- Adhered strictly to company policies regarding safety standards onboard the vessel.
- Coordinated activities of deckhands, engineers, and other personnel involved in daily operations of the vessel.
Vessel Master
Blessey Marine
New Orleans
05.2013 - 03.2015
- Conducted regular inspections of all onboard equipment to maintain a safe environment
- Assigned tasks to subordinates according to their qualifications and experience level.
- Maintained accurate navigational charts, records, and logs for the vessel.
- Participated in drills such as firefighting, man overboard rescue exercises.
- Prepared voyage plans based on weather forecasts and other pertinent data.
- Ensured that all crew members were aware of their duties during watchkeeping hours.
- Provided guidance on proper use of navigation systems such as GPS, radar, sonar.
- Monitored vessel performance to ensure optimal operation and safety of crew members and cargo.
- Attended meetings with port agents prior to arrival and departure to discuss berthing arrangements and other related matters.
- Ensured safe navigation of vessel in compliance with applicable regulations.
- Responsible for ensuring that all documents required by local authorities were up-to-date.
- Supervised loading and unloading operations of cargo vessels at ports such as tank barge transfers.
- Adhered strictly to company policies regarding safety standards onboard the vessel.
- Coordinated activities of deckhands, engineers, and other personnel involved in daily operations of the vessel.
- Collaborated with team on upcoming event timelines, dates and required equipment.
- Selected optimal routes and speeds to guide vessels to destinations in and meet schedule demands.
- Inspected equipment and completed basic repairs to maintain safety and efficiency of each trip.
- Followed marine regulations applicable to planned route locations.
Vessel Master
Enterprise Products
Houma
08.2008 - 05.2013
- Conducted regular inspections of all onboard equipment to maintain operational readiness.
- Assigned tasks to subordinates according to their qualifications and experience level.
- Maintained accurate navigational charts, records, and logs for the vessel.
- Participated in drills such as firefighting, man overboard rescue exercises.
- Prepared voyage plans based on weather forecasts and other pertinent data.
- Ensured that all crew members were aware of their duties during watchkeeping hours.
- Provided guidance on proper use of navigation systems such as GPS, radar, sonar.
- Monitored vessel performance to ensure optimal operation and safety of crew members and cargo.
- Attended meetings with port agents prior to arrival and departure to discuss berthing arrangements and other related matters.
- Ensured safe navigation of vessel in compliance with applicable regulations.
- Responsible for ensuring that all documents required by local authorities were up-to-date.
- Managed inventory control system for spare parts onboard the vessel.
- Adhered strictly to company policies regarding safety standards onboard the vessel.
- Coordinated activities of deckhands, engineers, and other personnel involved in daily operations of the vessel.
- Welcomed customers to establishment and offered assistance with issues.
- Collaborated with team on upcoming event timelines, dates and required equipment.
- Selected optimal routes and speeds to guide vessels to destinations in and meet schedule demands.
- Organized transit and customer clearances and sought permits to enter specific water territories.
- Followed marine regulations applicable to planned route locations.
- Purchased, organized and maintained supplies and equipment for efficient operations.
Vessel Master
Cenac Towing
Houma
04.2001 - 08.2008
- Conducted regular inspections of all onboard equipment to maintain operational readiness.
- Assigned tasks to subordinates according to their qualifications and experience level.
- Maintained accurate navigational charts, records, and logs for the vessel.
- Participated in drills such as firefighting, man overboard rescue exercises.
- Prepared voyage plans based on weather forecasts and other pertinent data.
- Ensured that all crew members were aware of their duties during watchkeeping hours.
- Provided guidance on proper use of navigation systems such as GPS, radar, sonar.
- Monitored vessel performance to ensure optimal operation and safety of crew members and cargo.
- Attended meetings with port agents prior to arrival and departure to discuss berthing arrangements and other related matters.
- Adhered strictly to company policies regarding safety standards onboard the vessel.
- Inspected boat and recommended improvements to maintain safe operations, and secure equipment.
- Coordinated fueling, repairs and other port activities to properly maintain vessel
- Followed marine regulations applicable to planned route locations.
Vessel Tankerman/Deckhand
Cenac Towing
Houma
08.2001 - 03.2004
- Monitored gauges during cargo transfer operations to ensure that pressure levels remain within acceptable limits.
- Checked manifests for accuracy before signing off on shipments.
- Ensured that proper safety procedures are followed when handling hazardous materials.
- Supervised barge loading and unloading operations, ensuring safe practices are followed at all times.
- Responsible for maintaining a clean working environment by cleaning tanks, pipes and related equipment after each use.
- Complied with federal regulations governing tankerman activities.
- Communicated with tugboat operators regarding berthing arrangements for vessels in ports.
- Provided guidance to deckhands while transferring cargo from ship to shore or vice versa.
- Attended meetings with customers regarding their specific needs and requirements.
- Performed tankerman duties including mooring and unmooring barges, controlling the cargo transfer process, and monitoring the safety of personnel.
- Inspected tanks prior to loading and unloading operations to ensure they meet required safety standards.
- Conducted routine inspections of tanks, pipelines and related equipment to ensure compliance with company standards and applicable regulations.
- Maintained accurate records of all cargo transfers, ensuring that all paperwork is completed accurately and on time.
- Operated pumps to load and unload barges with liquid cargos such as fuel oil, crude oil or other hazardous materials.
- Executed safety processes and procedures and directed crew members to contingency plans in case of dangerous cargo spills.
- Complied with all applicable regulations, including port requirements and U.S. Coast Guard standards.
- Surveyed systems, troubleshot faults and implemented corrective actions.
- Followed strict guidelines related to hazardous materials handling aboard ship.
Lead Deckhand
Canal Barge Company
New Orleans
10.1998 - 08.2001
- Maintained a clean and orderly workspace for crew members to perform their duties effectively.
- Ensured that safety regulations were followed at all times during work activities.
- Inspected deck equipment for proper functioning and maintenance needs.
- Assisted in the operation of various deck machinery, including winches, cranes and derricks.
- Organized regular drills for crew members in order to practice evacuation procedures in case of an emergency situation.
- Handled rigging, lines and tow to increase equipment longevity.
Education
USCG Master of Towing - Maritime Studies
L E Fletcher Community College
Houma, LA04-2004
High School Diploma -
Haughton High School
Haughton, LA05-1997
Skills
- Voyage planning
- Navigational skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Crew management
- Cargo handling
- Regulatory compliance
- Communication protocols
- Performance monitoring
- Emergency response
- Team coordination
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Operational efficiency
- Ship maintenance coordination
- Vessel inspection procedures
- Fuel efficiency optimization
- Vessel navigation
- Onboard communication systems
- Weather forecasting
- Port operations management
- Medical emergency response
- Navigation equipment operation
- Ship handling
- Crew leadership
- Shipboard energy management
- Emergency response management
- Maritime training programs
- Mooring operations
- Environmental compliance
- Marine safety procedures
- Firefighting techniques
- Strategic leadership
- Staff development
- Operational planning
- Safety management
- Risk assessment
- Vessel inspection
- USCG regulations
- Risk management assessments
- Multitasking
- Route selection and optimization
Timeline
Vessel Master
American Commercial Barge Lines
03.2015 - Current
Vessel Master
Blessey Marine
05.2013 - 03.2015
Vessel Master
Enterprise Products
08.2008 - 05.2013
Vessel Tankerman/Deckhand
Cenac Towing
08.2001 - 03.2004
Vessel Master
Cenac Towing
04.2001 - 08.2008
Lead Deckhand
Canal Barge Company
10.1998 - 08.2001
USCG Master of Towing - Maritime Studies
L E Fletcher Community College
High School Diploma -
Haughton High School