Michael Ditto
Atoka
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
2002
2002
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Towboat Captain
Magnolia Marine Transport
Vicksburg
09.2025 - Current
- Navigate inland waterways safely and efficiently
- Mange crew onboard the vessel
- Train crew on the job on Company policies and procedures
- Ensure operations are by USCG Regulations and company policies are being followed
- Manage budgets
- Ensure Crews following all safety procedures daily
- Working alongside with shoreside for smooth operations
- Holding Emergency Drills onboard the vessel
- Mentor and Train Crew
- Pre Voyage checks
- Monthly and weekly drills and meetings
- Responded to emergencies by implementing established protocols effectively.
Port Captain
Southern Devall
Memphis
04.2022 - 02.2025
- Oversaw vessel operations and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
- Coordinated crew schedules and managed staffing for maritime activities.
- Conducted safety drills and training sessions for crew members.
- Monitored weather conditions to optimize navigation and scheduling.
- Developed operational procedures to enhance efficiency in vessel activities.
- Resolved conflicts and addressed issues among crew members effectively.
- Conducted safety inspections on vessels prior to arrival or departure.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure the smooth flow of operations.
- Investigated incidents that occur during transit or while vessels are docked in port.
- Monitored vessel performance and made recommendations for improvements.
- Provided technical advice to captains regarding navigation rules and regulations.
- Updated navigational charts and ensured accuracy of all nautical information used onboard vessels
- Collaborated with team on upcoming event timelines, dates and required equipment.
- Worked alongside Training Department to Restructure the New Hire Training Program
- Restructured the Steersman Program and was over the program
Captain
Southern Devall
Memphis
11.2003 - 04.2022
- Navigate inland waterways safely and efficiently
- Mange crew onboard the vessel
- Train crew on the job on Company policies and procedures
- Ensure operations are by USCG Regulations and company policies are being followed
- Manage budgets
- Ensure Crews following all safety procedures daily
- Working alongside with shoreside for smooth operations
- Holding Emergency Drills onboard the vessel
- Mentor and Train Crew
- Pre Voyage checks
- Monthly and weekly drills and meetings
- Responded to emergencies by implementing established protocols effectively.
Education
Hardin County High School
Savannah, TNSkills
Proficiency of Navigation on inland waterways
Mastery in Coast Guard Rules and Regulations, audits, surveys and inspections
Know-how and competency from training new hires to helping season employees with company changes Also, the capability to revamp the steersman program to ensure producing The best quality upcoming wheelman for the company
Planned the curriculum around the needs and weaknesses of points in the company for that years needs
Vessel visits to ensure all crews where familiar and up to date on all the changes in the tsms
Vessel Navigational audits/ inspections and
Wheelhouse Evaluation
Timeline
Towboat Captain
Magnolia Marine Transport
09.2025 - Current
Port Captain
Southern Devall
04.2022 - 02.2025
Captain
Southern Devall
11.2003 - 04.2022
Hardin County High School