BENJAMIN J. ELLISON
660 Omaopio Road
Kula, HI 96790
E-mail: ellisonb@gmail.com
(808) 283-2513

OBJECTIVE: A sailing position that provides opportunity for advancement and training.

EDUCATION:
California Maritime Academy, CSU, Vallejo, CA
Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation
U.S. Coast Guard Master 1600 GT / 3000 ITC, Second Mate Unlimited, Master of Towing Vessels, with all accompanying certificates
STCW 1995 compliant

LEADERSHIP:
Third Mate Norwegian Cruise Lines America, March 2006-Present
Second Mate Various Vessels, Young Brothers, Ltd., Present
Second Mate R/V Wecoma, Oregon State University, Summer 2005

EMPLOYMENT:

Norwegian Cruise Lines America, Honolulu, HI March 28, 2006 – Present

• Third Mate of Passenger Vessel Pride of Aloha and Pride of America
• Performed duties of Third Mate, including lifeboat repair, voyage planning, chart and publication corrections, pre-arrival/pre-departure bridge checks, performed set up and general maintenance of navigation equipment. Extensive experience handling and maintaining 40 foot twin and single screw lifeboats.

Young Brothers, Ltd., Honolulu, Hawaii Sep 20, 2005 – March 28, 2006

• Second Mate aboard various ocean going tugboats.

R/V Wecoma, Newport, Oregon May 4, 2005 – Sep 8, 2005

• Second Mate aboard 237 GT research vessel.
• Performed tasks of Second Mate, including voyage planning, chart and publication corrections, pre-arrival/pre-departure bridge checks, and performed set up and general maintenance of navigation equipment.

COMMUNITY SERVICE:

Benicia-Vallejo Humane Society
Circle K Korean orphanage donation
Art Ship Foundation
Vice President CMA Surf Club: Organized Toys for Tots Drive
Habitat for Humanity, Kauai, Hawaii