DANIEL AKINLOLU
MARINE NAVIGATOR
Summary
Accomplished maritime professional with extensive experience in navigation, operational leadership and ship handling, notably with MAERSK LINE. Demonstrated expertise in enhancing vessel stability, safety, and maintenance, alongside effective communication and organizational turnaround. Proven track record in safe and economic navigation, improving crew and cargo welfare, underpinned by a commitment to compliance and efficiency.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
CHIEF OFFICER
MAERSK LINE
01.2024 - Current
- Cargo Handling and Stowage.
- Ensuring Vessel Stability and buoyancy in waters.
- Planning of Vessel's maintenance schedule, overseeing of maintenance activities such as chipping and painting, greasing of bolts and knots, house keeping and general welfare of crew and cargo.
SECOND OFFICER
DVORAK SHIPPING
11.2018 - 08.2022
- Independent Dog watch (00:00-04:00, 12:00-16:00) keeper.
- Vessel Maneuvering (berthing and unberthing, ship-to-ship bunkering, personnel transfer)
- Onboard and ship-to-ship radio communications.
SECOND OFFICER
MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING COMPANY, USA
08.2015 - 08.2018
- Voyage planning and chart plotting through vessel's intended routes.
- Ship Routeing according to meteorological forecasts, cargo delivery and international diplomacy.
- Ensured compliance with national and local laws through regular policy reviews and updates.
THIRD OFFICER
Olympian Shipping Line
01.2012 - 06.2015
- Enhanced ship safety by conducting regular inspections and maintenance of life-saving equipment.
- Managed onboard firefighting drills, promoting crew readiness for emergency situations.
- Supported officers in maintaining proper documentation, ensuring streamlined port clearance processes during voyages.
- Collaborated with senior officers on inventory control, ensuring sufficient supplies were available for long voyages.
Education
Master of Science - Master of Science in Maritime Affairs
Norwegian University of Science And Technology.
Oslo, Norway. 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - NAUTICAL SCIENCE
WORLD MARITIME UNIVERSITY
SWEDEN 04.2001 -
Skills
Operational leadership
Ship Handling
Communication
Organizational turnaround
Corporate leadership
Affiliations
- Member, Nautical Institute (NI), U.K
- Member, International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), Sweden.
- Member, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), U.K.
Certification
Class III - Officer of the watch, Deck
Hobbies
I play Chess at an average level and I also play scrabble. I am a nature lover who loves travelling and hiking.
Timeline
CHIEF OFFICER
MAERSK LINE
01.2024 - Current
SECOND OFFICER
DVORAK SHIPPING
11.2018 - 08.2022
SECOND OFFICER
MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING COMPANY, USA
08.2015 - 08.2018
THIRD OFFICER
Olympian Shipping Line
01.2012 - 06.2015
Master of Science - Master of Science in Maritime Affairs
Norwegian University of Science And Technology.
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - NAUTICAL SCIENCE
WORLD MARITIME UNIVERSITY
04.2001 -
Class III - Officer of the watch, Deck
Class II - Officer of the watch, Deck.
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