Professional Experience
With over 25 years of professional seafaring experience, Doug Coffey has captained nearly twenty vessels ranging from yachts and dive boats to offshore tugs and large specialized support and research vessels.
Oceanus V
2022- Present: Captain, Blue Tide Marine M/V Oceanus V support military, civilian clients, facilitate disaster relief projects
OSV Determination
2020-2022; Captain, Zel Technologies/ATI-7 OSV Determination, TS/SCI Clearance
Offshore Tug & Barge
2018-2020: Captain, RQ Construction, Offshore Tug and Barge delivering freight between Jacksonville Florida, Guantanamo Bay Cuba, Ocho Rios and Kingston Jamaica, and Bahamas
Spill Response & Space Capsule Recovery
2014-2018: Captain, National Response Corporation, Oil Spill response vessel. Space capsule recovery.
Tug & Barge
2013-2022: Captain, North Cliff Ocean Transportation Tug and Barge Canaveral, Fl to Andros, Bahamas.
Tugboat Spence
2009-2013: Captain, Trans Atlantic Lines Tug and Barge Jacksonville, Florida to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
Push Boat & Tug Boat
2006-2018: Captain/Mate, Grady Marine Push boat, Tug boat, Port security gates.
Snafu
2002-2009: Captain/Refit Manager, “Snafu”, Hollywood, Fl Carried out research missions for civilian/gov sector and
maintained vessel.
R/V Stephan & R/V Oceaneer
2006-2008: Captain Florida Atlantic University Contract Maintenance, R/V Stephan and R/V Oceaneer, Support Navy and private sector contracts, in addition to vessel maintenance
Caps II
2004-2006: Captain, “Caps II”, Harbor Beach, Florida. Set up and implemented daily maintenance program. Worked with Cayman Island transfer and documentation compliance. Cruised Florida and Bahamas.
Here & Now
2002-2004: Captain, “Here & Now”, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Inspected and procured vessel for current owner. Cruised Bahamas and Florida Keys.
Diversion
1999-2002: Captain, “Diversion”, Divers Unlimited, Hollywood, Florida. Operate daily dive charters. Provide scuba instruction. Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance of
vessel. Responsible for USCG inspections.
Regulator
1997-1999: Captain, “Regulator”, Regulator Dive Charters, Hollywood, Florida. Operate daily dive charters. Provide scuba instruction. Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance of
vessel.
Education & Training
2015: Maritime Professional Training
Tankerman Person in Charge, HELM (M) Course. Medical PIC
Falk Alford
Hydraulic Pedestal Crane Safety, Offshore water survival, Rig Pass, Rigger Safety, Confined Space Ship Yard Competent, Confined Space Entrant/Attendant/Rescue
2014: Grand Isle Ship
40 hr Hazwoper 2015: 8hr refresher
2014: Maritime Professional Training
Electronic Chart Display Information System (ECDIS), Medic PIC
2013: Maritime Professional Training
GMDSS Radio Operator License.
2012: SMS LLC / O’Briens
Internal vessel security training, Oil spill response training Ft Lauderdale, Fl.
2011: Maritime Professional Training
Medical Care Provider, Radar recertification, Upgrade to USCG 1600 ton Master of tow upon oceans
2010: Florida State College
Vessel, Company, and Facility Security Officer Course.
2009: American Maritime Safety
Drug & Alcohol Collection Training for vessel supervisor.
2008: Grady Marine
Master of Tow training for USCG Endorsement.
2007: Maritime Professional Training
Visual Signaling – Flashing Light.
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2006: Maritime Professional Training
ARPA (Automatic Radar Plotting Aids), Radar Recertification.
2005: Detroit Diesel – Allison
DDC 2-Cycle Captain/Mechanic CM-1 Class.
Licenses & Certifications
USCG Licensed Captain 1600 Gross Ton Upon Oceans with Master of Tow
Electronic Chart Display Information System (ECDIS) Endorsement
FCC General Radiotelephone Operators License
GMDSS Radio Operator License
Vessel Security Officer
Tankerman Person in Charge
Medical Person in Charge
PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer
PADI Medic First Aid Instructor
DAN Oxygen Provider Instructor
