10401 Parkview Circle

Frisco, TX 75033

Cell: (214) 725-6882

Taylor.Kraft.tk@gmail.com
http://taylorkraft.weebly.com/

Taylor Michael Kraft

EDUCATION
Texas A&M Galveston - Galveston, TX

2014-2015

United States Merchant Marine Academy - Kings Point, New York

2009-2012

Certifications: 3rd Mates Unlimited Tonnage License, Basic DP Certification, USCG Lifeboatman, Hazardous
Material Training, Fast Rescue Boat Training, STCW 95,
Computer Skills: Cargo Max, Loadstar, Electronic Navigation Equipment (GMDSS, RADAR, ARPA, ECDIS),
Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Publisher, Front-Page, Picture Manager

EXPERIENCE
Deckhand: Sailed as a Deckhand aboard the following vessels:
1. Laurence Gonsoulin, Push Boat

LeBeouf Bros. Towing

Dec 2014-Jan 2015, 30 Days

Handled lines while making and breaking tow

Performed basic maintenance on boats diesel generators and main engines

Stood 6 and 12 hours watches cleaning the inside and hull of the boat
Assisted in maneuvering the vessel on and off several docks and through the Intercostal Waterway

Steamship Agent, Worked as an Steamship Agent for Biehl & Co. Galveston

Jan 2013-Nov 2013

Organized and arranged deliveries for multiple vessels via phone and email
Attended numerous vessels during late night and early morning hours
Created and processed customs paperwork
Arranged payment for multiple ships and accounts

Commercial Shipping: Sailed as an Engine Cadet aboard the following vessels:

2. M/T Maersk Rhode Island, Tanker Vessel

Maersk Line Limited

Feb 2012-June 2012, 110 days.

Performed basic maintenance on diesel generators, purifiers, and various pumps

Assisted/Conducted in Pre-Arrival/Departure operations

Essential in replacing main engine piston as well as several lube oil pumps

Commercial Shipping: Sailed as a Deck Cadet aboard the following vessels:

3. M/V National Glory, Container Vessel

Crowley Maritime Corporation

4. M/V Sea-Land Lightning, Container Vessel

Maersk Line Limited

Nov 2011-Feb 2012, 107 days

Nov 2010-March 2011, 105 days

Organized, maintained, and updated Hazardous Cargo Manifest

Performed basic deck work and maintenance on winches, anchor chain, and bridge electronics
Assisted 3rd Mate with safety inspections, 2nd Mate with updating charts and navigation equipment, Chief
Mate with cargo paperwork and ballast operations, Captain with crew documents

10401 Parkview Circle

Frisco, TX 75033

Cell: (214) 725-6882

Taylor.Kraft.tk@gmail.com
http://taylorkraft.weebly.com/

Stood watches with all mates and controlled telegraph, bow thruster, and instructed A.B. during
maneuvering operations
In charge of bridge navigation during heavy seas and traffic