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With a strong background in dry docking and facility management, I am committed to leading teams by aligning our strategic goals with practical, actionable outcomes.

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As a highly motivated dock master, I bring in-depth knowledge of docking operations for United States and Royal Australian Naval surface vessels, submarines, and a variety of commercial vessels. My experience also includes managing land transfers, roll-on and roll-off operations, nuclear refueling, buoyancy assist modules, and overseeing multiple dockings within demanding, fast-paced environments.

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Pacific Battler

BAE SYSTEMS SHIP LIFT PLATFORM, HENDERSON, WESTERN AUSTRALIA

The ship lift has a large mechanical platform measuring 125 m by 25 m and weighing 1,900 tons. Designed for maritime vessels, it functions much like an elevator, raising and lowering ships between water levels. It offers a practical alternative to locks and conventional dry docks, simplifying vessel transfers for a range of operational needs.

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BAE SYSTEMS SHIP LIFT HENDERSON WESTERN AUSTRALIA

I served as Dock Master and Maintenance Manager at the BAE Systems Ship Lift facility in Cockburn Sound, Henderson, Western Australia. The 14.5-hectare site is located between the AMC and Austal shipyards, approximately 13 km south of Fremantle

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HMAS ARUNTA dry-docking into BAE Ship lift

THE JOURNEY CONTINUES

Early morning on the Indian Ocean, skies clear, and a gentle breeze blowing in from the south. At BAE Shipyard, Henderson, Western Australia, it marks the start of the dry-docking evolution for HMAS ARUNTA.

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