Ihab Mbarouk
Zanzibar
Summary
Skilled Able Bodied Seaman with hands-on experience in maritime operations and ship maintenance. Brings understanding of safety regulations, navigational skills, and ability to handle physical tasks necessary for this role. Demonstrated capability to work efficiently under pressure, resulting in significant contribution to crew collaboration and overall vessel performance. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Able Bodied Seaman
Danaos
Piraeus
05.2013 - 10.2024
- Assisted professionals with maneuvering vessel through tight channels and in difficult weather conditions.
- Maintained safety equipment such as fire hoses, lifeboats, and other emergency gear.
- Lowered and manned lifeboats during emergencies.
- Carried out daily watchkeeping duties while at sea.
- Assisted deck officers with chipping, painting and grinding to maintain structural integrity of deck.
- Performed physical labor in support of berthing and unberthing operations.
- Executed navigational tasks such as plotting courses, monitoring radar systems, and sounding depths.
- Navigated the ship under direction of captain and studied actionable insights to avoid collision.
- Assisted in navigation activities for safe passage planning and efficient voyages.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Ordinary Seaman on a Dry Cargo Ship
Mv. FADEL
DUBAI
02.2011 - 04.2012
- Chipped and cleaned rust spots on decks, superstructures or sides of ships.
- Monitored security of vessel by performing lookout duties.
- Supervised vessel entry and exit points and logged persons entering and leaving.
- Rigged pilot ladder and lowered gangway for pilot to board vessel.
Ordinary Seaman on a Dry Cargo Ship
Mv. RTS SINDBAD NUI
SHARJA - JEBEL ALI
02.2010 - 11.2010
- Followed instructions from Commanding Officer regarding operation of the vessel at sea.
- Participated in regular safety drills such as abandon ship drill, fire drill, man-overboard drill.
- Maintained and operated deck equipment, including mooring lines, winches, cranes, derricks and cargo gear.
- Performed general maintenance duties on board ship such as painting, chipping rust and cleaning decks.
Ordinary Seaman on Passenger Ferry Boat
Mv. Seagull
Zanzibar
03.2009 - 12.2009
- Ensure passenger seats and common areas are clean and well maintained.
- Assist passengers with inquiries provide information about on board services.
- Ensure passengers have a pleasant experience and safe journey.
- Exceeded passengers satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Electrical Apprentice
Zanzibar Electricity Corporation
Zanzibar
02.2007 - 09.2007
- Worked under supervision journeyman electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
- Installed safety and distribution components for the electrical system, such as switches, resistors, and circuit-breaker panels.
- Terminated wiring and connected circuits with the correct techniques.
- Enhanced safety measures by diligently following electrical codes and regulations during installation.
Plumber
TTA Construction Limited.
Zanzibar
06.2005 - 11.2005
- Inspected installations to repair leaks and make adjustments to pipes.
- Replaced worn or damaged plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, tubs, showers, and garbage disposals.
- Located and repaired leaks in water supply lines.
- Visited customer sites to assess their needs and provide estimates for repair jobs.
- Installed and extended underground storm, sanitation, and water piping systems to connect fixtures and plumbing.
Education
Maritime Studies
Dar Es Salaam Maritime Institute
Dar Es Salaam Tanzania09-2012
Maritime Course And Training
Zanzibar Maritime Authority
Zanzibar Tanzania12-2009
Electrical Installation
VETA
Dar Es Salaam Tanzania 09-2007
Plumber Course
VETA
Dar Es Salaam Tanzania12-2004
High School Education
Shamiani Secondary School
Chake Chake Pemba Tanzania11-2002
Elementary Education
Michakaeni Primary School
Chake Chake Pemba Tanzania11-1997
Skills
- Crane operation
- Steering
- Firefighting techniques
- Watchkeeping abilities
- Deck maintenance
- Load securing
- Lifeboat operations
- Ship security awareness
- Gangway management
- Mooring operations
- Personal survival techniques
- Emergency response training
- Winch operation
- Navigation
- Vessel safety procedures
- Marine pollution prevention
Languages
Swahili
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
French
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Able Bodied Seaman
Danaos
05.2013 - 10.2024
Ordinary Seaman on a Dry Cargo Ship
Mv. FADEL
02.2011 - 04.2012
Ordinary Seaman on a Dry Cargo Ship
Mv. RTS SINDBAD NUI
02.2010 - 11.2010
Ordinary Seaman on Passenger Ferry Boat
Mv. Seagull
03.2009 - 12.2009
Electrical Apprentice
Zanzibar Electricity Corporation
02.2007 - 09.2007
Plumber
TTA Construction Limited.
06.2005 - 11.2005
Maritime Studies
Dar Es Salaam Maritime Institute
Maritime Course And Training
Zanzibar Maritime Authority
Electrical Installation
VETA
Plumber Course
VETA
High School Education
Shamiani Secondary School
Elementary Education
Michakaeni Primary School
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