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ALARA METİN

ALARA METİN

Oceangoing Watchkeeping Officer
İstanbul

Summary

Dedicated Maritime Professional specialized in Oil and Chemical Tanker operations with a strong command of SOLAS, MARPOL, and STCW regulations. Certified Ship Security Officer (SSO) with advanced expertise in fire fighting and medical first aid. Committed to operational safety, environmental protection, and high-standard navigational watchkeeping in compliance with MLC standards.

Community-oriented Officer comfortable working in high-stress situations and coordinating emergency responses. Seasoned team leader with unrelenting dedication to keeping community safe and secure. Proactive about using proper protocols while on duty and interacting with community contacts.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
27
27
Certifications
1
1
Language

Work History

Watchkeeping Officer

DSM Group
11.2024 - 08.2025

I worked as a 3rd Officer on board MT DUZGIT INTEGRITY 7833GT , operating on the Far East trade route, including ports in Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, and Vietnam (Neste Charterer).In addition to my sea service, I also have shipyard experience. I participated in a 25-day shipyard period at Batam Shipyard, Indonesia, where I was actively involved in deck maintenance, inspections, and repair follow-ups.I have experience carrying IMO Type II / CAT Y cargoes, including Palm Oil, Inedible Tallow, and Urea Ammonium Nitrate Solution (UAN/SUP), ensuring full compliance with safety, cargo handling, and pollution prevention procedures.I have also taken part in SIRE inspections, Port State Control (PSC) inspections, and Flag State inspections, actively assisting with documentation, navigational records, safety equipment checks, and overall inspection preparation.Throughout my service, I strictly followed ISM procedures, maintained navigational watchkeeping responsibilities, conducted safety drills, and ensured proper cargo operations in accordance with international maritime regulations.

Watchkeeping Officer, Kaptanoğlu, 3rd Officer

Kaptanoğlu Shipping
04.2024 - 08.2024

I worked as a 3rd Officer on board MT PORT CAPRI, a 29,998 GT MR tanker operating under SOCAR charter.

I was also involved in SIRE inspections, Port State Control (PSC) inspections, and Flag State inspections, assisting with documentation, navigational records, safety equipment checks, and overall inspection preparation.

Throughout my service, I maintained navigational watchkeeping duties, conducted safety drills, and strictly followed ISM procedures to ensure safe and efficient vessel operations.

Deck Cadet

Kaptanoğlu
06.2023 - 09.2023
  • M/T PORT CAPRI

Deck Cadet

Arkas
02.2021 - 10.2021
  • M/V ROZA A

Deck cadet

DFDS
06.2019 - 09.2019
  • MV/ UN PENDIK

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Maritime Transportation and Marine Engineering

Piri Reis University
06-2022

Skills

Team Collaboration

Emergency Response Coordination

Cultural awareness

Community relations

Risk assessment

Crisis intervention

Certification

Seaman's Book

Timeline

Watchkeeping Officer

DSM Group
11.2024 - 08.2025

Watchkeeping Officer, Kaptanoğlu, 3rd Officer

Kaptanoğlu Shipping
04.2024 - 08.2024

Deck Cadet

Kaptanoğlu
06.2023 - 09.2023

Deck Cadet

Arkas
02.2021 - 10.2021

Deck cadet

DFDS
06.2019 - 09.2019

Bachelor's Degree - Maritime Transportation and Marine Engineering

Piri Reis University
ALARA METİNOceangoing Watchkeeping Officer