1. Raul van den Bok
vandenbok21@hotmail.co.uk
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4 Victoria Place, Ryde, Isle of Wight PO33 2PX Tel: 07857352061/ 01983506524
I am an experienced engineer currently employed as a 3rd Engineer for Sealion Shipping. I hold
an HND and NVQ Level 3 in Marine Engineering and STCW 95 Class III/I CoC OOW Engineering.
I also have completed all relevant MCA firefighting, first aid and sea survival courses and
the BOSIET course from Petrofac. I hold all the relevant experience and qualification you are
asking for and my native language is English but also speak Spanish. I am a highly motivated
person. I achieve my goals and as such was awarded the Engineering Cadet of the Year in my
final year at Warsash Maritime Academy.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
September 2010 to present
3rd
Engineer
Sealion Shipping Ltd, Gostrey House, Union Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7PT, UK
• Watch-keeping, ensuring the safe and efficient functioning of all engineering equipment
• Ensuring maximum productivity of the plant and minimising the consumption of both fuel
and oil
• Clear and effective communication and cooperation across ship's departments, with 2nd
and Chief engineers, crew and ratings
• Working on a variety of offshore vessels ranging from MSPV, ROV, AHTS and Dive and
Construction vessels, shaft driven or diesel electric propulsion systems with DP2 or
DP3 computer controlled system for maintaining the ships position and heading using the
propellers and thrusters.
• Working under the direction of both the 2nd
Engineer and Chief Engineer with responsibility
for testing, maintenance and repair of machinery equipment and the emergency plant.
• Ensuring the Engine Room Log, Oily Record Book, Risk Assessment and Permits to Work
are in place, correct and up to date.
• Safety conscious at all times and fully aware of my responsibilities to identify any unsafe
practice, be aware of emergency procedures, hazards and risks.
• Extensive experience of working on board ship in major dry dock supervising non-English
speaking workers
• Part of a commissioning team overseeing the new builds for Sealion Shipping ensuring the
ships systems worked correctly and met the requirements of the classification society
September 2007 to August 2010
Engineering Cadet Officer
Carisbrooke Shipping Ltd. Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK
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2. • I received the award for Best Engineering Cadet of the Year 2010
• I achieved good results in my academic exams and my attendance to lectures was
excellent
• I had productive working relationships with fellow students and lecturers
• I had good working relationships with fellow officers and crew whilst at sea, despite very
little communication in English from other crew members
• I was commended by the Dean of the college for promoting a good team spirit in my
classes
October 2005 to September 2007
Blade Technician
Vestas Blades, Newport, Isle of Wight, UK
• Part of the wind turbine blade building team, including finishing, specialist repairs and
quality control
• Experience of working to tight deadlines whilst ensuring standards were maintained.
• Responsible for maintaining the environmental standards within the factory
May 2002 to September 2005
Skills coach, Woodwork and General Studies
Riverside Training Centre, Sunderland, UK
• Responsible for developing skills in general construction for groups of 13-19 year olds
• Responsible for overseeing and developing in-house health and safety training in
accordance with construction industry standards
• Responsible for organising and overseeing extra-curricular activities and educational trips
January 1998 to May 2002
Sales Advisor
Lloyds TSB, Sunderland, UK
• Customer service adviser providing information and guidance to customers on the
telephone
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SHORT COURSES
• All relevant MCA fire fighting, first aid and sea survival courses.
• BOSIET course from Petrofac
• Successfully completed the relevant safety drills on board merchant vessels
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EDUCATION
Sept 2007 – July 2010
Warsash Maritime Academy, Southampton, Southampton Solent
• HND Marine Engineering - Passed
• NVQ Level 3 in Marine Engineering - Passed
• STCW 95 Class III/I CoC OOW ENGINEERING - Passed
• Awarded Engineer Cadet of the Year.
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3. Sunderland University
• Sports Science Bsc - Grade 2:2
Isle of Wight College
• National Diploma in Sports Science
Ryde High School, Ryde, IOW
• AS: Maths, Physics - A-C
• GCSEs: English, English Literature, Maths, Double Science, Physical Education - A-C
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PERSONAL SKILLS & INTERESTS
• I am fluent in English and Spanish
• Physical fitness is important to me. I have played rugby for various clubs including
Sunderland University and England Students.
• I gained a black belt in judo and competed in the North East and North West
championships.
• I assisted in the running of coaching courses and competitions for the Amateur Boxing
Association.
• I enjoy reading biographies about people that inspire me.
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REFERENCES
Mr N Ball
Senior Lecturer in Engineering
Warsash Maritime Academy
Newtown Road
Warsash
Southampton
SO31 9ZL
Tel: 01489 576161
Personnel Department
Sealion Shipping Ltd
Gostrey House
Union Road
Farnham
GU9 7PT
Tel 01252 737773
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