Captain Fred Christian

Objective:  

Captain position on vessels within the scope of my license, including contract.

Captain for deliveries and positioning of vessels and limited term charters.

I will consider a Mate position on a vessel over 100 gross tons.

AB Unlimited, rating forming part of a navigational watch.

Endorsements: 

Radar Observer Unlimited, STCW: including ARPA, BST, BRM, GMDSS,

Proficient in the use of survival craft (Lifeboatman). Commercial Assistance

Towing. Note: the above require training in Fire Fighting Basic and Advanced.

License other:

FCC: MROP, GMDSS

Air Transport Rating (ATR), Single and Multiengine, with ratings on B767,

B757, B727. Also flown DC6, DC9.

Flight Engineer Reciprocating Engines.

Flight Engineer Turbine Engines.

Mechanic, Airframe and Powerplants, (A&P).

Work Experience:

1966 - 2002

Pilot for Delta Air Lines, retired (Northeast Air Lines 1966-1972).

1970 - 2009

My on the water experience includes, Corporate and private charters, Whale watching, Deep sea fishing (Head boat), Commercial fishing offshore and inshore, Boat deliveries, Sportfishing vessels large and small, on the waters from Maine to the Virgin Islands. I have my own business doing boat deliveries, fishing charters and teaching, on the water boating skills.

1999 - 2007

Captain for Fleet Yacht Charters on the MV LADY CHRISTINE, LADY CHARLY.

2008 - 2008

Second Mate Sea Education Association, Woods Hole MA, on the SSV CORWITH CRAMER.

2006 - 2009

Volunteer crew and lead on the FRIENDSHIP OF SALEM, a full rigged ship.

Education:

East Coast Aero Tech (1963-1965) and continuing Ed. with the air lines for continuing qualifications and new aircraft. MSC fire fighting school, Northeast Maritime Institute, Maritime Professional Training, Marine Safety International, SUNY Maritime College.

Other Interests:

I have served as a board of director in both private business and non-profits,and treasurer for two non-profits. My interest involve outdoor sports, Federation of Fly Fishers Casting Instructor, recreation advisor to NEMFC, (NewEngland Marine Fisheries Council), ORVIS Endorsed Guide, past president of the Musketiquid Sportsman's Club.