Captain Andrew Dropla

About Captain Andrew

QUALIFICATIONS / CERTIFICATIONS: • 100GRT Near Coastal Master with towing endorsement, 15yrs (REF# 2730535) • Radio Operator Permit (FCC ID# 0027-7237-90) • TWIC card (14508878, 70997009) • TSA Pre Check Known Traveler (TT11VTR7B) • OSHA certified, confined space • Bunkering operations proficient • Mechanically skillful SEA TIME EXPERIENCE AS MASTER and MANAGEMENT: • CARIBBEAN SOUL (198’, 24 crew) and ATLANTIC VII (300’, 20 crew) longline fishing vessel converted to reefer transport and cargo ship, respectively as well as various 80-120’ private yachts (motor and auxiliary sail). Operated as custodial guardian and delivery captain for DOJ and DHS’s asset forfeiture program; Caribbean, Gulf, and Atlantic waters from Ponce, PR to Miami, FL: 2015 to present. • INLET EXPLORER (32’, 30 passenger) & KING GEORGE (35’, 15 passenger) tour boats for Paradise Boat Tours, Bradenton Beach, FL: 2018-present. • FUN BOAT (40’, 52 passenger) tour boat for Siesta Key Marina: 2016 to 2019. • EAGLE I & II, BLOWN AWAY, and PARIS SAIL ONE (28 - 32’, 12 passenger) parasail boats for Adventure Parasail, Parasail Siesta, and Eagle Parasail: 2002 to present (first three years as mate). • JOB SITE (47’) sport fish, my private vessel from Chesapeake Bay, MD to Miami, FL intercoastal and Atlantic waters 20+ miles seaward. • PLAN SEA (38’) motor trawler, my private vessel from Key West, FL to Pensacola, FL intercoastal waterway and Gulf waters 20+ miles seaward. SEA TIME EXPERIENCE AS MASTER and MANAGEMENT (cont.): The tour and parasail vessels listed above I commanded for 2, 4, 8hr, weekend and weeklong tours and cruises transporting 100’s of people per day in the intercoastal waterway from Charlotte Harbor, FL to Tampa Bay, FL and Gulf of Mexico waters 5+ miles seaward. Daily trips included self-narrated eco, sightseeing, and sunset cruises. Responsible for all USCG inspections and drills, training, log and journal books, strict adherence to CFR’s and USCG regulations as well as company guidelines. Developed training programs for crew members including navigation, boat handling, medical emergencies, safety drills, safety protocols and customer service. Also, extensive knowledge of and ability to work on all mechanical propulsion, steering, and energy generation systems as well as navigational and guidance systems for all the above listed vessels. CUSTOMER SERVICE: I have honed extensive, highly professional customer service skills and have expertly developed engagement protocols with customers including interactive fun means to field reservation calls, embark passengers, and convey in-depth understandable safety speeches. Once underway I provide safe, entertaining, and informative tours and cruises. My number one objective is to provide for the general safety and wellbeing of passengers and crew which affords the ability for customers to have the most enjoyable experience. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: I occasionally run a few of the smaller research vessels out of USF St. Pete Oceanography Dept for weather and current buoys and ROV retrieval. I earned my AA degree with honors from Hillsborough Community College in 2009. Have successfully worked on outboards, I/O systems, and power plants up to the CAT 3408 GenSet and 3512 mains in larger vessels along with pneumatic transmissions and large toggle controlled hydraulic steering so I have an exceptional understanding of ships’ operating systems. REFERENCES: available upon request. My company’s services: CAPTAIN DREW’S MARITIME SERVICES, LLC 101116 38TH COURT EAST PARRISH, FL 34219 941-650-3473 [email protected] I. CAPTAIN FOR HIRE SERVICES • PRIVATE VESSELS / YACHTS • RENTED VESSELS • DELIVERY SERVICE THROUGHOUT THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE • MARINE TOURISM INDUSTRY - ECO. SIGHTSEEING, AND SUNSET TOURS - PARASAILING AND BANANA BOATS - WEEKLONG EXCURSIONS - FERRY / TAXI SERVICES • RATES BY THE HOUR, DAY, WEEK AND MONTH - DEPENDS ON VESSEL TYPE AND SIZE, AREAS OPERATING, AND WHICH SERVICE II. TRAINING SERVICES • BOATSHIP • NAVIGATIONAL • OPERATIONAL • RULES OF THE ROAD • RATES AS INDICATED ABOVE III. MECHANICAL (OPERATIONAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PROPULSION) • MAINTENANCE • REPAIRS • VESSEL HUSBANDRY IV. CUSTODIAL GUARDIANSHIP AND STEWARDSHIP • STORED / MOORED VESSELS - MONITORING - PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE - PERIODIC CLEANING • SEIZED / FORFEITED ASSETS - CHAIN OF CUSTODY - SECURITY - VESSEL SURVEY (WRITTEN AND PHOTOGRAPHIC) - READY FOR AUCTION CALL FOR A FREE IN PERSON CONSULTATION AND RATE QUOTES.

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