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Mercy Oyiembo

@mercyoyiembo

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Motivated deck cadet with practical seamanship, navigation and lifesaving expertise.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek a maritime role where I can develop seamanship and navigation skills, work in a safety-first culture, take responsibility at sea, and grow toward a licensed deck officer position.

I am a dedicated and safety-focused deck cadet trained in navigation, watchkeeping, GMDSS radio operations and lifesaving, with hands-on shipboard experience on MV NORRIS and multiple deck cadet attachments at Kenya Ports Authority. I hold a Diploma in Nautical Science (Module 1 & 2 credits), STCW Basic Safety Training, Coxswain Level III and certificates in lifesaving and aquatic first aid.

I consistently apply strong teamwork, maintenance and reporting skills while ensuring compliance with maritime safety standards, and I am eager to leverage my practical seamanship, communication and technical competencies to grow in a dynamic maritime role.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Deck Cadet

Kenya Ports Authority

Oct 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 2 months)

Assisted with bridge watchkeeping, mooring, anchoring and tug docking operations during two 3-month attachee placements, maintained logs and safety compliance, and supported routine vessel maintenance.

Bridge Watchkeeping Mooring And Anchoring Tug Operations Ship Maintenance Safety Procedures Seamanship

Sailor

MV Norris

Mar 2021 - Sep 2022 (1 year 6 months)

Performed lookout and daily deck operations on Lake Victoria, managed mooring, maintained lifesaving and firefighting equipment, and prepared operational reports for management decision-making.

Lookout Duties Lifesaving Appliances Vessel Housekeeping Report Writing Safety Compliance Boat Operation Life Saving Appliances

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Bandari Maritime Academy

Diploma in Nautical Science, Nautical Science

2022 - 2025

Grade: Credit

Activities and societies: Maritime training, practical shipboard operations, navigation, watchkeeping, GMDSS basic operation

Diploma in Nautical Science completed with KNEC Module 2 credited; practical and theoretical training in navigation, deck operations, and safety procedures.

Kisumu Maritime Centre

Certificate of Proficiency, Maritime Safety / Seamanship

2020 - 2021

Activities and societies: Coxswain training, STCW basic safety modules, security awareness

Completed Coxswain Level (III) and STCW Basic Safety Training covering firefighting, first aid, personal survival techniques and personal safety and social responsibility.