Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Hobbies and Interests
Languages
Certification
Timeline
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Antons Šarko

Riga

Summary

Dynamic Chief Officer with over 13 years of proven success in a leading company, specializing in a creative and strategic approach to diverse onboard tasks, including daily operations, new-build setups, and compliance inspections. Recognized for a strong commitment to safety and an unwavering focus on guest satisfaction, along with a deep appreciation for personnel development. Results-oriented leader dedicated to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration, eager to embrace new challenges.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chief Officer / Chief Officer Safety

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd
Odyssey Of The Seas, Jewel Of The Seas
02.2022 - Current
  • Senior member of the Bridge Team and Staff Captain's deputy. Enforcing compliance of international rules and regulations.
  • Navigation. Arrival / departure Bridge support and maneuvering. Lead of the watch if necessary.
  • Vessel stability. Responsible for stability calculation, ensuring proper trim and list.
  • Ship maintenance. Ensuring that all Deck planned maintenance is carried out appropriately.
  • Ship overall appearance. Monitoring and supervision of Bosun and his team for the cleanliness, care and maintenance of the hull, superstructure, weather decks, stairs, railings, windows, etc.
  • Tank inspections. Ensuring that all fresh water, grey water, ballast and dry tanks are properly cleaned and maintained according to respective requirements.
  • Tender operations. Organization and supervision of safe process.
  • Project management within Deck department. Contractor work supervision as required.
  • Budgeting. Planning stocks by quarters, POs and follow-up.
  • Unplanned maintenance. Guarantee claims and follow-up, third-party service arrangement, etc.
  • Vessel loading. Responsible for practical issues within the process.
  • Workplace safety. Accident/incident preventing and reporting, establishment and promotion of workplace safety programs withing the team.
  • Division head, leading a team of 30+. Assuring STCW compliance within the team, discipline, contract rotations, teambuilding etc.
  • Safety training. Responsible for crew safety training in accordance with internal and external requirements. Providing regulatory training intended for onboard delivery, as well as specialized training like mobile fire group training, galley and laundry teams fire fighting, training on crew emergency duties. Tracking of crew compliance in regards to safety training certification.
  • Emergency plan. Ensuring compliance with Flag requirements for the emergency plan and survival craft manning and certification.
  • Pre-departure balancing of guest and crew manifests.
  • Fire fighting equipment maintenance. Responsible for proper operation of all portable FFE and mobile locker equipment. As well as it's appropriate inspection and maintenance.
  • Life saving equipment maintenance. Responsible for proper operation of ship's LSA and it's appropriate inspection and maintenance.
  • Safety drills. Responsible for planning and organization of drills of different types, in accordance with internal and external requirements.

First Officer

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd
Symphony OTS, Serenade OTS, Anthem OTS, Majesty OT
01.2015 - 02.2022
  • 2 new-build experiences in shipyards of Papenburg, Germany and Saint-Nazaire, France.
  • Leader of navigational watch.
  • Compliance safety training of the crew.
  • Navigation Officer. Port passage and voyage planning, charts and publication updates.
  • In charge of LSA and FFA equipment compliance inspections, maintenance, guarantee claims and follow-up.
  • Dry dock experience in Freeport, Bahamas.

Second Officer

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd
Grandeur OTS, Allure OTS
10.2011 - 10.2013
  • Assistant Officer of the watch.
  • LSA and FFA equipment inspections, maintenance.
  • Crew training.

Education

Master's Licence Unlimited

GMDSS General Operator

Bachelor: Ship's Navigation
Riga, Latvia
01.2011

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Safety management
  • Crisis management
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Problem-solving
  • Strong communication skills
  • Customer focus
  • Analytical thinking
  • Adaptability
  • Professional demeanor

References

References; copies of certificates, courses and appraisals are available on request.

Hobbies and Interests

Family time, Books, Music, Fitness, Motorcycles, Outdoor explorations.

Languages

English
Latvian
French
Russian

Certification

  • Podded vessel shiphandling – Netherlands
  • Bridge Resource Management – Netherlands
  • ECDIS training. Incl. type specific for Visionmaster (Sperry) and NACOS Platinum (Wartsilla SAM) - Latvia, USA, Germany
  • Enclosed Space Entry & Rescue + Atmospheric Testing - Netherlands
  • Bridge Team Management - Latvia
  • Basic and Advanced Shipboard Firefighting - Latvia, USA
  • Maritime Crew Resource Management - USA
  • Integrated Bridge Systems - USA
  • Medical Care - Latvia
  • ARPA at Management Level - Latvia
  • Security Training - Latvia
  • Basic Safety Training - Latvia
  • Survival Craft and Rescue Boats – Latvia

Timeline

Chief Officer / Chief Officer Safety

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd
02.2022 - Current

First Officer

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd
01.2015 - 02.2022

Second Officer

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd
10.2011 - 10.2013

Master's Licence Unlimited

GMDSS General Operator

Bachelor: Ship's Navigation
Antons Šarko