Derek Campbell
Ridgely
Summary
Experienced Wheelman, skilled in navigation, crew management, and regulatory compliance. Committed to ensuring safe operations and optimizing vessel performance in challenging conditions on various waterways.
I am currently posted on the LMR with 25 barges, the Cumberland River, Ohio River, And the UMR to St. Gen(M130)
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Captain LMR 6000
Hines Furlong Line
Paducah
01.2026 - Current
- Maintain safe navigational watch while adhering to company policies and USCG regulations.
- Navigate vessels through diverse waterways and challenging conditions.
- Monitor weather conditions to inform navigational decisions.
- Coordinate and supervise deck crew to enhance operational efficiency during voyages.
- Conduct safety drills and ensure compliance with maritime regulations.
- Conduct safety drills and ensure compliance with maritime regulations.
- Oversee daily inspections and maintenance of onboard equipment.
- Maintain all logs and documentation to ensure compliance.
- Manage vessel budgets to optimize financial performance.
Captain LMR 6000
Campbell Transportation Company
Canonsburg
02.2023 - 01.2026
- Navigated vessels through diverse waterways and challenging conditions.
- Maintained safe navigational watch while adhering to company policies and USCG regulations.
- Supervised and coached deck crew, promoting a safe and positive working environment and delegating tasks effectively.
- Coordinated and supervised deck crew to enhance operational efficiency during voyages.
- Conducted safety drills and ensured compliance with maritime regulations.
- Oversaw daily inspections and maintenance of onboard equipment.
- Maintained all logs and documentation to ensure compliance
- Monitored weather conditions to inform navigational decisions.
- Supervised and coached deck crew, promoting a safe and positive working environment and delegating tasks effectively.
Pilot
Hines Furlong Line
Paducah
05.2013 - 02.2023
- Maintained a safe navigational watch while adhering to company policies and USCG regulations.
- Navigated vessels through diverse waterways and various conditions.
- Monitored weather conditions to make informed decisions.
- Supervised the deck crew on watch to ensure work was done safely and efficiently.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lake County High School
Tiptonville, TN05-2007
Skills
- Navigation skills
- Reliability
- Navigational safety
- Weather monitoring
- Regulatory compliance
- Crew management
- Decision-making
- Team leadership
- Team building
- Effective communication
Certification
- Master of Towing - Western Rivers
- USCG Radar Observer
- FCC Radio Operator
- Designated Examiner - Western Rivers
- CPR/First Aid
Timeline
Captain LMR 6000
Hines Furlong Line
01.2026 - Current
Captain LMR 6000
Campbell Transportation Company
02.2023 - 01.2026
Pilot
Hines Furlong Line
05.2013 - 02.2023
High School Diploma -
Lake County High School