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Work History
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Relevant Trainings And Qualifications
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FRANKLIN MALANA

FRANKLIN MALANA

Red Deer City

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Sr. DPO with extensive experience at Noble Drilling, adept at ensuring safe navigation and compliance with industry standards. Proficient in Kongsberg K-Pos and mentoring junior operators, I excel in high-pressure environments, driving operational excellence while fostering teamwork and safety. Committed to maintaining top-tier vessel performance and safety protocols.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr.DPO / DPO

Noble Drilling
Noble Tom Madden
10.2018 - Current
  • Responsible for the drillship's safe navigation, precise positioning, and smooth coordination between marine, boat operations, and drilling activities.
  • Ensure compliance with Flag State, DNV, IMO, SOLAS
  • Ensure all aspects of vessel operations are carried out safely, including DP drilling operations, following and enforcing criteria for Well Specific Operating Guidelines (WSOG), CAM/TAM, voyage planning (with and without BOP stack hopping), stability, navigation, managing pressure drilling, and coordinating with SIMOPS, subsea vessels, and cargo operations with OSVs.
  • Working knowledge of the emergency procedures and actions required that might impact the DP operation of the vessel.
  • Ensuring all navigation tools, equipment, and electronics are in good working order.

2nd Officer Sr.DPO

Fugro
Fugro Proteus
03.2017 - 06.2018
  • Served under the supervision of the Master and Chief Officer.
  • Ensure all operations comply with industry regulations, safety standards, and certification requirements.
  • Perform pre-operation checks before starting tasks to ensure the DP system is ready.
  • Monitor and adjust the DP system during operations to ensure accurate positioning.
  • Mentor junior DP operators and provide training on DP system operation and safety practices.
  • Ensured all publications, charts, navigational equipment, and DP equipment are in good order.
  • Regular maintenance checks on the DP system should be conducted to ensure that it is functioning properly.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve any issues with the DP system.

2nd Officer DPO

Jasper Drilling
Jasper Explorer
03.2017 - 06.2018
  • Responsibilities: Serve under the authority of the Master and Chief Officer
  • Duties included standing DP watch, Operation of ballast control and fire/gas system, Liaising with all PSV's in the field, with planning and execution
  • Operated the dynamic positioning (DP) equipment under the direction of the Sr
  • DPO or Chief Mate
  • Operated and understand the Ballast Control System, Power Management System and Fire and Gas Detection Systems
  • Maintained the vessel in a stable condition and at the correct draft and trim
  • Assisted in setting up the DP System operational parameters
  • Performed planned maintenance on Firefighting Equipment and Life Saving Appliances, as well as other marine equipment as directed by the Chief Mate

2nd Officer DPO

OSM Group
06.2011 - 09.2014
  • Company Overview: Vessel(s): Sanko Birdie, Sanko Baron (DP2 AHTS) & Beaufort Explorer (DP1 Seismic Vessel)
  • Client: ENI-Saipem
  • Location: Offshore West Africa / Angola, Senegal and Congo Republic
  • Vessel(s): Sanko Birdie, Sanko Baron (DP2 AHTS) & Beaufort Explorer (DP1 Seismic Vessel)
  • Client: ENI-Saipem
  • Location: Offshore West Africa / Angola, Senegal and Congo Republic

2nd Officer Jr. DPO

Tide Water
09.2010 - 03.2011

3rd Officer promoted to 2nd Officer

Vega Rederie GMBH
05.2008 - 08.2009
  • Responsibilities: Bridge watch and navigational duties as directed by the Master and Chief Mate including duties pertaining to cargo handling and maintenance
  • Working knowledge of the emergency procedures and actions required that may impact the DP Operation of the vessel
  • Maintaining stock and control of all DP and electrical spares and electrical consumable items
  • Maintaining maintenance records and record all changes and adjustments to equipment and systems
  • Supervising of deck crew as needed under the guidance of the Chief Mate
  • Testing of all monitoring devices
  • Upkeep of all navigational equipment and electronics are in good working order
  • Maintaining of fire and gas detection systems

Deck Cadet and Ordinary Seaman

Wallenius Wilhemsen
06.2005 - 10.2007
  • Responsibilities: Assist the senior deck officers while learning essential navigation, safety, and operational skills
  • Performing routine maintenance, such as cleaning, painting, and inspecting deck gear
  • Assisting with loading, unloading, and securing cargo; ensuring vessel stability and trim
  • Participating in safety drills, ensuring lifesaving equipment is in good condition

Education

Master of Arts - Public Administration

Philippine Christian Unversity
Manila
12-2022

Bachelor of Science - Marine Transportation

John B. Lacson Maritime University
Iloilo
04.2007

Skills

  • COC Master Mariner Unlimited Tonnage
  • Valid Guyana Work Visa
  • IADC Wellsharp Well Control Level 1 and 2
  • Master Mariner Liberia COC
  • General Operators Certificate GMDSS
  • Valid OGUK Medical
  • Certified Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO)
  • NI Dynamic Positioning Operator Offshore Unlimited License
  • System Experience- Kongsberg K-Pos
  • System Experience- Converteam

Relevant Trainings And Qualifications

  • Kongsberg K-Pos DP Operator Course
  • Kongsberg K-Pos DP Maintenance Course
  • K-Chief 700 Step 1 - Operator System Course
  • K Chief 700 Step 2 - Intensive Maintenance, RBus Course
  • DP Emergency Shiphandling Course
  • FOET with EBS
  • Dynamic Positioning Operational Procedures and Strategies (DPOPS)
  • Radar/ARPA Observer Unlimited
  • Advance Coxwain Training
  • Fast Rescue Boat Training
  • Qualified Rigger Training 1 and 2
  • Basic and Advance Firefighting Certified
  • DP Refresher Course
  • DP Basic and Advance Course
  • Advanced Ship handling Course
  • Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System (CA-EBS)
  • Ship Security Officer Course
  • ECDIS Certified
  • Ship Simulator Bridge Teamwork
  • Stress Management Course
  • Hygiene, Sanitation & Housekeeping Course
  • Bridge Resource Management Course
  • Confined Space Entry
  • Working at Heights / Fall Protection
  • Basic/Advance First Aid
  • Advance Medical Care
  • Navigational Watch keeping and Collision Avoidance Course
  • ISO 14001- Introduction to Implementation
  • Advance Coxswain Course
  • Extended Firefighting
  • Fully COVID-19 Vaccinated with Booster (Pfizer BionTech)
  • Ship Security Officer (SSO)
  • Offshore Meteorological Observer Course
  • MARPOL 1-6 Course
  • Meteorological Course
  • Advance and Basic Stability Course
  • HAZMAT with CFR
  • Hazard Communication (HAZCOM)
  • Proficiency on Survival Craft and Rescue Boats
  • Forklift Driver License

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Sr.DPO / DPO

Noble Drilling
10.2018 - Current

2nd Officer Sr.DPO

Fugro
03.2017 - 06.2018

2nd Officer DPO

Jasper Drilling
03.2017 - 06.2018

2nd Officer DPO

OSM Group
06.2011 - 09.2014

2nd Officer Jr. DPO

Tide Water
09.2010 - 03.2011

3rd Officer promoted to 2nd Officer

Vega Rederie GMBH
05.2008 - 08.2009

Deck Cadet and Ordinary Seaman

Wallenius Wilhemsen
06.2005 - 10.2007

Master of Arts - Public Administration

Philippine Christian Unversity

Bachelor of Science - Marine Transportation

John B. Lacson Maritime University

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