Francesco Farina

About Francesco Farina

OBJECTIVE : A highly experienced Tankers,Chemicals,Lpg carriers Captain and Cruise Ships Captainwith comprehensive leadership and strategicplanning/implementation skills, seeking a dynamic position in the marine industry wherethese skills add greater value to the organization.QUALIFICATIONS : e High level of management skills developed through managing Cargo and Cruise shipoperation in the capacity of Captain and Staff Captain. Former Commodore Fantasy Class ships and Director lifesaving systems with CCL.Management functions include;budget administration, hospitality, motivation, human resources, performance management,effective meetings.e Developed a high standard safety program in third years of employment on numerousvessels, particularly large tankers, chemicals, lpg and cruise ships, in accordance withSTCW 1995, Safety Management System and the International Convention S.O.L.A.S. e Implementation and management of onboard Environmental Compliance Plan, EnvironmentalManagement System and ISO 14001e Developed a close working relationship with U.S. Coast Guard Officers.e Proven ability to establish rapport with people from different countries and cultures,communicating daily in Italian, Spanish and English. e Excellent Safety Trainer with extensive experience in operating life saving appliances,fire fighting equipment and procedures. Organize safety drill meetings to teach, promoteand enhance safety awareness within each specialized department of the ship. e Indipendent Maritime Security Auditor(ISPS code) and Surveyor for statutory and Register) e Flexible, creative and work well under pressure.Specialties: basic, budget management, c, coaching, control, crisis management, dec, fax, first aid, instruction, italian, leadership, machinery, mentoring, microsoft office, microsoft windows ministry of defence, msc, netscape navigator, positioning, read, reports, safety, supervisory skills, team management, training,

Experience

1. Captain

   Carnival Cruise Line

   Apr 1999 — Present · Miami, FL, US

Education

• Instituto Duca Degli Abbruzzi

  Nautical Diploma; of Master; of Master; of Master

  1977

• Star Center

  e G.M.D.S.S

Skills

• Firefighting
• Maritime
• Dynamic Positioning
• Stcw
• Maritime Security
• International Shipping
• Ports
• Supervisory Skills
• Solas
• Navigation
• Ship Management
• Marine Engineering
• Arpa
• Sailing
• Tanker
• Diesel
• Shipyards
• Vessels
• First Aid
• Shipping
• Naval Architecture
• Shiphandling
• Maritime Safety
• Maritime Operations
• Occupational Health
• Celestial Navigation
• Isps Code
• Radar
• Boat
• Cruises
• Ships
• Marine Survey
• Seamanship
• Ship Security Officer
• Gmdss
• Crowd Control
• Luxury Cruise
• Safety Management Systems
• Shipbuilding
• Ism