Marlon Glasco

Boatswain's Mate

United States Navy, USN

08.2017 - Current

Conducted maintenance on small boats and equipment to ensure operational readiness.
Supervised deck crews during operations and training exercises for safety compliance.
Managed inventory of supplies and equipment, ensuring availability for missions.
Trained junior personnel on seamanship skills and safety protocols for effective teamwork.
Coordinated boat launches and recoveries to support various naval missions efficiently.
Implemented safety drills and procedures to enhance crew readiness in emergencies.
Adhered to safety protocols when launching, operating and landing large marine craft to protect crew, equipment and vessels.
Inspected equipment and completed basic repairs to maintain safety and efficiency of each trip.
Inspected boat and recommended improvements to maintain safe operations, protect passengers and secure equipment.
Oversaw ship operations during travel and kept watch for hazards.
Steered boats along plotted routes to transport guests to destinations.
Directed and coordinated crew members while loading or unloading cargo, steering vessels, operating engines and maintaining or repairing ship equipment.
Directed ships by operating navigational equipment and steering effectively at controlled speeds.
Followed marine regulations applicable to planned route locations.
Checked for oil spills and other pollutants around ports, harbors, and beaches.
Operated boat radios to maintain open avenues for exchanging information needed by operators.
Arranged for ship to be fueled, restocked with consumable supplies and repaired.
Communicated with passing vessels using visible and audible signals.
Utilized navigation resources to chart routes and maintain optimal course for vessel.