MFONOBONG ARCHIBONG

I am a MasterMariner with Master (Unlimited)- Class 1 Certificate Of Competency from the MCA, UK. I am a courteous and dedicated team player who builds and nurtures excellent working relationships needed to propel a team. A stakeholder-focused, safety, and security-oriented individual with sound awareness developed through career and industry experiences. I am adaptable, proactive, a problem-solver with good communication and interpersonal skills. I am able to respond to challenges timely with sound judgement, ensuring compliance and avoiding non-conformities so that industry best practices are maintained, including a positive customer and stakeholder experience.

WORK HISTORY 

Seafarer Standards Advisor (Technical)
Maritime and Coastguard Agency [MCA], Southampton  09/2019 - Current 
• Provide technical advice for developing and implementing policy concerning competency standards, STCW and seafarer certification in accordance with international conventions and national requirements.
• Use technical background to assist with policy writing and support the Chief Examiner in solving complex technical problems concerning seafarer training and certification.
• Consult and collaborate with industry stakeholders such as the Merchant Navy Training Board, Chamber of Shipping and representatives, nautical colleges and other training establishments Overseas/ UK.
• Evaluate proposals for training courses presented to the MCA for approval and monitor approved training providers and colleges
• Promoting and ensuring that the UK (MCA's) seafarer training and certification standards and modernisation drive is achieved.
• Collaborate with other Examiners and Surveyors to address industry/seafarer technical queries and requirements for seafarers on UK ships, resolving training and certification issues to meet domestic and international obligations.
• Prepare briefing papers for IMO, ILO and other meetings as required by the Chief Examiner
• Represent the MCA at various domestic and international meetings as required.

Chief Officer (Jr.) - LNG Vessel – Worldwide Operation
BW Gas/BWFM AS, Norway / GMS Recruitment, Nigeria  01/2019 - 08/2019 
• Second in command on-board the ship and officer-in-charge of Navigation, cargo operations and regulatory requirements  
• Managing shipboard personnel, ensuring understanding and compliance with the SMS and International Safety Management (ISM) code.
• In charge of cargo operations (loading/discharging)
• Ship Safety Officer ensuring the Safety Management System (SMS) is implemented
• Carry out safety inspection of all departments and implements safety procedures
• In charge of Cargo and ballast operations, including plans, correct running of pumps, compressors, vaporiser, gas management, cargo tank pressure, temperature and barrier spaces
• Conduct risk assessments for deck operation and issue relevant work permit as per company procedure
• Oversee the correct maintenance of Life Saving Appliance (LSA) and Fire Fighting Appliance (FFA)
• Coordinate Weekly Shipboard Management Meetings and Procurement for the deck department
• In charge of all cargo plans, preparations and execution reports and their associated records
• Ensure compliance with the ship's Emergency plan and Work/Rest hours and overtime
• Supervision of all deck operation, safety familiarisation and training of personnel, including appraising of deck crew
• Perform International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) duties per security plan
• Ensure deck maintenance, spare parts and budgeting are handled as per the company Planned Maintenance System (PMS) - AMOS
 

Navigation Officer – LNG Vessels – Worldwide Operation
BW Gas/BWFM AS, Norway / GMS Recruitment, Nigeria 02/2012 – 12/2018 
• In Charge of Routine test/checks of GMDSS/Navigation Equipment
• Designated GMDSS station Officer in an emergency and designated Navigation Officer in charge of voyage planning (APEM)
• Responsible for voyage performance, daily voyage reports and updating Navigation equipment.
• Responsible for planned maintenance of Life-Saving appliances (LSA) and Fire Fighting Appliances (FFA).
• Ensuring safe navigation watches in and out of port as required.
• Updating and maintaining computer-based training systems and its records
• Managed Mooring teams for safe operation
• Operate the Planned Maintenance System (PMS) - AMOS.

Cadet – LNG Vessels
BW Gas/BWFM AS, Norway / GMS Recruitment, Nigeria  01/2009 - 02/2012 
As a Cadet, my role involved training and knowledge acquisition in specialised and relevant shipboard operations, understanding the SMS, International regulations, risk assessment, safety procedures, emergency duties, operation of emergency equipment, other machinery and maintenance. 
 

 Foundation Degree in Marine Operations Warsash Maritime Academy/Solent University, Southampton 

 APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ)- (SCQF Level 6), QA 

 Associate Project Management (Level 4) Apprenticeship- Babington 

OTHER PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS 

 Master(Unlimited)- Class 1 Deck Certificate Of Competency- MCA, UK  

 AdvancedTraining for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations (Endorsement)- MCA, UK 

 Certificate of Proficiency in Basic and Advanced Training for Service on Ships Subject to the IGF Code - MCA,UK- 11/2019 

 Specialised Tanker Training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operation- Warsash Maritime Academy,UK 

 LiquidCargo Handling Simulator (LNG Carrier)- IDESS Maritime Centre, Philippines