Ralph van Hoek
141 SW Longhorn Terrace
Fort White, FL 32038
PH: (386) 497-4082
Email: rvh234@alltel.net

Qualifications:
Master, 1600 GRT, 3000 ITC, Upon Oceans
Endorsements: Unlimited ARPA Radar.
Current STCW
GMDSS Certification
AB Special

Experience:
1986 – Present
Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, Inc., 5600 US1 North, Fort Pierce, FL 34946
Contact: Tim Askew, Director Marine Operations
Phone: 772-465-2400 ext 262

2005 – Present
Relief Captain, 207’ RV Seward Johnson

2000 – 2005
Captain, RV Seward Johnson.

1992 – 2000
Captain, 114’ RV Sea Diver

1986 – 1992
Deckhand, Mate, Chief Mate, RV Seward Johnson.

Responsibilities:
• Overall ship operation and maintenance, safety, conduct and welfare of crew, and safe navigation and operation of ship.
• Support International Scientific Research Missions.
• Establish and direct shipboard preventative maintenance program.
• Recruit and train personnel in shipboard operations.
• Assist Marine Operations Director with planning and execution.
• Manage annual budget and administrative processes.
• Manage medical supply and equipment inventory.
• Supervise shipyard maintenance and re-fit operations.
• Launch and recovery of submersible and other scientific equipment.