Captain

Resume Capt. Don Middlebrooks 

Mailing Address: 199 Raiford Oaks Blvd Madisonville LA 70447 

Cell: 205-569-0063

USCG License #2728089 200/500ITC NC Issue Date 04-Jan 2017 Exp.04-Jan 2022 

11/3;11/4;11/5; v1/1; v1/2; v1/3; v1/4; v1/5; v1/6 

AB Unlimited 

SSO RFPNW, PSC STCW 95 

DPO

ARPA GMDSS

I am currently looking for full time employment as Master 2nd Captain Mate or AB for a minimum 28-14 Schedule or more up to but not limited to 90/45. I am available immediately and have all credentials necessary for employment. See attached: I have over 12 years’ experience in platform support 4 years tug assist and over 5 years of international experience working delivery and abroad for platform support and ocean towing. I have been unemployed in the maritime industry since 11/2016 due to lack of availability. 

I have worked as Master Mate or AB on vessels ranging from 90 ft. tennis shoe tugs to 125 ft. ocean tugs and 165 OSV's to 260 OSV's DP 2 vessels Kongsberg Marine and 260-305 ft. Support/research/seismic vessels. Delivery vessels include but not limited to Sport fishing vessels 35 ft. to 85 ft. Motor Yachts 85ft. to 220 ft. and 165-220 ft. OSV's 

Employment: 

Current N/A 

Previous: Cape Coastal Marine 140 W 34th St. Larose LA 80373 office phone 985-693-7040 (508-922-0528): 11/2015-11/2016 

GOM 2nd Captain 165 OSV/2nd Captain 165 DSV (4point anchor)

Second in command for offshore supply vessel 

Duties: Second in command for offshore supply vessel/DSV

watch offshore supply vessel while transporting passengers and 

Sets course and speed of vessel and determines position of vessel using navigational aids Steers vessel to various docks and offshore facilities where for loading or unloaded, avoiding reefs, outlying shoals, platforms, wellheads, other vessels and other hazards to shipping, Utilizes navigation devices, such as radar, GPS, sonic depth finder, compass and sextant and aids to navigation, such as channel markers and buoys

Directs and occasionally assists in loading and unloading of vessel 

Directs and assists in performance of general maintenance work 

Occasionally supervises or assists in operation of all vessel equipment 

Responsible for supervision of crew and enforcement of all company policies 

Required to hold current license issued by U.S. Coast Guard as designated according to waters navigated and size of vessel 

Contact Jim Spault 508-922-0528

Reason for leaving no work 

Harvey Gulf International Marine/ Abdon Calais Offshore 701 Poydras St STE 3700 NO LA 70139 (504-348-2466) 

2012-2015 Captain DPO OSV GOM 

Duties: Second in command for offshore supply vessel 

Command/Maintain Navigational watch offshore supply vessel while transporting passengers and 

Sets course and speed of vessel and determines position of vessel using navigational aids Steers vessel to various docks and offshore facilities where for loading or unloaded, avoiding reefs, outlying shoals, platforms, wellheads, other vessels and other hazards to shipping, Utilizes navigation devices, such as radar, GPS, sonic depth finder, compass and sextant and aids to navigation, such as channel markers and buoys

Maintains position on location using dynamic positioning (DP II) system 

Directs and occasionally assists in loading and unloading of vessel 

Directs and assists in performance of general maintenance work 

Occasionally supervises or assists in operation of all vessel equipment 

Responsible for supervision of crew and enforcement of all company policies 

Required to hold current license issued by U.S. Coast Guard as designated according to waters navigated and size of vessel 

Contact Caleb Dufrene 504-220-2111

Reason for leaving: Laid off

Tidewater Marine Tidewater 200 Ford Industrial Rd Amelia LA 70340 985-631-5820: 2009-2012 Angola, Namibia 

Duties: Master for offshore supply vessel 

Command/Maintain Navigational watch offshore supply vessel while transporting passengers and 

Sets course and speed of vessel and determines position of vessel using navigational aids Steers vessel to various docks and offshore facilities where for loading or unloaded, avoiding reefs, outlying shoals, platforms, wellheads, other vessels and other hazards to shipping, Utilizes navigation devices, such as radar, GPS, sonic depth finder, compass and sextant and aids to navigation, such as channel markers and buoys

Directs and occasionally assists in loading and unloading of vessel 

Directs and assists in performance of general maintenance work 

Occasionally supervises or assists in operation of all vessel equipment 

Responsible for supervision of crew and enforcement of all company policies 

Required to hold current license issued by U.S. Coast Guard as designated according to waters navigated and size of vessel 

Contact Jimmy Deville 985-631-5820

Reason for leaving Vessel Reflagged/ off contract.

Edison Chouest Offshore 16201 E Main St, Cut Off, LA 70345 (985-601-4444) 2005-2009 ,

Duties: Master/Mate/Second in command for offshore supply vessel Tennis shoe Tug Offshore Tractor Rug

Command/Maintain Navigational watch offshore supply vessel while transporting passengers and 

Sets course and speed of vessel and determines position of vessel using navigational aids Steers vessel to various docks and offshore facilities where for loading or unloaded, avoiding reefs, outlying shoals, platforms, wellheads, other vessels and other hazards to shipping, Utilizes navigation devices, such as radar, GPS, sonic depth finder, compass and sextant and aids to navigation, such as channel markers and buoys

Directs and occasionally assists in loading and unloading of vessel 

Directs and assists in performance of general maintenance work 

Occasionally supervises or assists in operation of all vessel equipment 

Responsible for supervision of crew and enforcement of all company policies 

Required to hold current license issued by U.S. Coast Guard as designated according to waters navigated and size of vessel 

Reason for leaving: upgrade in License No availability in company 

McCully Marine (772-489-6069): 2008-2009 Mate Ocean Navigational Watch towing ops 

Part time Job 

I am currently in process in upgrading to 500/3000ITC Oceans with Master of Towing

I need ECDIS which I can take once working.

• 200/500 ITC AB Unlimited DPOSSO 15 years by 2016

• Captain at Harvey Gulf international Marine
  Sep 2012 - Oct 2015

  see resume
• Captain at Tidewater Marine
  Feb 2009 - Jul 2012
• Captain at Edison Choust
  Sep 2005 - Jan 2009
• Captain at Cape Coastal
  Nov 2015 - Nov 0216

  see resume

• BS
  Political science at University West Florida

• DPO