Hassan Rajab Salim
Ordinary Seaman
Kilifi Town
Summary
Dedicated Seaman with over 5 years of maritime experience in deck maintenance, watch-keeping, and vessel operations. Expertise in lookout duties, marine firefighting, and water safety supervision, ensuring a secure onboard environment and passenger safety. Committed to compliance with SOLAS, MARPOL, and ISM Code standards, holding certifications in STCW, PSCRB, Advanced Firefighting, and PADI Advanced Diving.
Overview
15
15
Certifications
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Ordinary Seaman
M.T Taurus
01.2026 - 03.2026
- Managed deck maintenance operations encompassing rust cleaning, chipping, painting, greasing equipment, and overseeing deck machinery to ensure optimal operational standards.
- Advance cargo operations via adoption of secure monitoring measures in loading and unloading zones alongside adherence to strict safety practices.
- Administering gangway watch to control vessel access, validate visitor identities, and secure port operations per ISPS regulations.
- Performed safety inspections affirming operational readiness and adherence of firefighting and lifesaving equipment to safety standards.
- Optimize waste management practices and pollution mitigation efforts ensuring adherence to MARPOL guidelines
- Administering consistent maintenance reviews of rope anchors, deck fittings, and safety devices.
- Facilitate senior deck crew throughout port operations and in emergency drill scenarios.
- Upheld order and hygiene of deck areas to facilitate safe work environment and mitigate accident potential.
- Executed mooring processes by operating lines, winches, capstans, and additional equipment to guarantee safe docking of vessels
- Elevated safety standards on board by performing routine maintenance and detailed inspections of lifesaving equipment.
- Facilitated vessel cleanliness and hygiene via involvement in daily cleaning tasks, encompassing sweeping, mopping, and scrubbing decks.
- Coordinated vessel maintenance activities involving painting chipping rust, greasing machinery, and executing routine inspections to maintain ship durability.
- Displayed versatility by promptly learning new responsibilities and stepping into various roles when facing busy periods or workforce shortages.
- Led initiatives for sustainable practices by guaranteeing proper waste material disposal in accordance with MARPOL guidelines.
- Streamlined processes through assistance in correct loading, securing, and unloading of cargo.
- Improved safety on board by conducting regular maintenance and inspections of lifesaving equipment.
- Aided in mooring operations by handling lines, winches, capstans, and other related equipment to secure vessels to docks or other ships safely.
- Ensured vessel cleanliness and hygiene by participating in daily cleaning routines, including washing, mopping, and scrubbing decks creating a 100 percent conducive environment.
Ordinary Seaman
MSC Cruises – MSC World America
03.2025 - 07.2025
- Maintained continuous visual surveillance of high-density aquatic zones to proactively identify hazards, prevent accidents, and ensure 100% patron compliance with safety regulations.
- Executed immediate water rescues and extractions using specialized lifesaving equipment, demonstrating decisive action and emotional control under high-pressure emergency conditions.
- Administered emergency medical care, including First Aid, CPR, and AED protocols, ensuring timely and stable patient transit to emergency medical services.
- Conducted daily safety inspections of all emergency response gear, communication radios, and first aid supplies to guarantee 100% operational readiness.
- Monitored and recorded chemical water quality metrics to maintain public health compliance and prevent environmental health hazards.
- Maintained 100% operational readiness of lifesaving appliances and marine firefighting equipment, including regular inspections of lifeboats, life jackets, and fire hoses.
- Participated actively in mandatory emergency response drills, ensuring full crew coordination and swift response times for fire, abandon-ship, and man-overboard scenarios.
- Executed daily deck maintenance operations, including chipping rust, scaling, priming, and painting steel structures to maintain vessel integrity and prevent corrosion.
- Stood visual and auditory lookout watches on the bridge, utilizing sharp situational awareness to identify navigational hazards, changing weather patterns, and nearby vessels.
- Steered the vessel as helmsman under the direction of the Officer of the Watch (OOW), maintaining assigned courses precisely during open-water transits.
- Secured and monitored cargo lashings and hatch covers prior to and during voyages to prevent cargo shifting, water ingress, or damage in heavy seas.
- Secured and monitored cargo lashings and hatch covers during voyages, preventing cargo shifting and water ingress in heavy seas.
- Performed detailed inspections of critical firefighting apparatus, identifying and rectifying potential failures to enhance operational reliability.
- Authored accurate incident, injury, and rescue reports in compliance with facility documentation standards and legal risk-management policies.
Pool Safety Guard
MSC Cruises: Virtuosa, Sinfonia and Divina
11.2021 - 07.2024
- Managing water emergencies effectively and enabling timely rescues when required.
- Administered pool safety guidelines and emergency protocols to preserve secure environment.
- Handled water emergencies efficiently while executing rescues 100% safe swimming environment.
- Manage swimmers and nearby water environments to ensure safety against accidents and drowning.
- Carried out safety assessments of rescue equipment and swimming areas to ensure operational readiness.
- Advocated for water safety and hazard awareness to encourage safe swimming practices.
- Raise awareness among public regarding water safety and potential hazards
- Coordinated support in emergency scenarios by staying composed under pressure, implementing established protocols, and assisting first responders.
- Shielded valuable assets by ensuring closure of doors, windows, gates, and other access points following business hours or during special events.
- Assisted in emergency situations by remaining calm under pressure, following established protocols, and providing support to first responders.
- Protected valuable assets by securing doors, windows, gates, and other points of entry after business hours or during special events.
Education
User Support Specialist - IT Support And Computer Networking.
Makini School
Nairobi 04.2001 -
Diploma - Software Development
Zetech University
Nairobi Campus01-2011
Diploma - Information Technology
N.I.B.S.
Nairobi01-2010
Certificate - Business Calculations
N.I.B.S.
Nairobi01-2009
International Computer Driving License - Microsoft Office
Light Touch College
Nairobi 04.2001 -
KCSE - Secondary School
Kenya
Nyeri 04.2001 -
Skills
Rope handling expertise
Watch-keeping and lookout duties
Marine firefighting proficiency
Surface preparation
Team-oriented approach
Personal survival techniques
Deck maintenance
Mooring techniques
Maritime communication
Lifeboat operations
Anchor operations
Gangway management
Teamwork and collaboration
Onboard fire response skills
Emergency response training
Certification
P.A.D.I - Rescue Diver - Currently
Other Documents
- Yellow Fever Certificate – Available.
- US C1/D VISA: Valid
- COVID-19: Fully Vaccinated.
Timeline
Ordinary Seaman
M.T Taurus
01.2026 - 03.2026
Ordinary Seaman
MSC Cruises – MSC World America
03.2025 - 07.2025
Pool Safety Guard
MSC Cruises: Virtuosa, Sinfonia and Divina
11.2021 - 07.2024
User Support Specialist - IT Support And Computer Networking.
Makini School
04.2001 -
International Computer Driving License - Microsoft Office
Light Touch College
04.2001 -
KCSE - Secondary School
Kenya
04.2001 -
Diploma - Software Development
Zetech University
Diploma - Information Technology
N.I.B.S.
Certificate - Business Calculations
N.I.B.S.