Oguz Kagan Sevik
Oceangoing Watchkeeper Officer
Çanakkale
Summary
- I was born in Kocaeli on May 20, 1999. Due to my father's profession, we lived there until I was seven, and then moved to Çanakkale. I completed my primary, secondary, and high school education there. In 2017, I was accepted into Istanbul Technical University's Department of Maritime Transportation and Management Engineering and moved to Istanbul for my education. Including internships both on land and on ships, I graduated in 2023 with a 2.97 GPA. I started my career as a Third Officer at Zodiac Maritime.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
17
17
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Oceangoing Watchkeeper Officer
Zodiac Maritime
04.2025 - 05.2025
- I completed shipyard duty on the product tanker MT Ipanema Street.
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their skills and advance in their careers.
- Improved department efficiency by streamlining and implementing policies and processes.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows, reducing redundancies and increasing operational efficiency.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to address complex issues, leading to more efficient problem-solving processes.
Oceangoing Watchkeeping Officer
Zodiac Maritime
05.2024 - 01.2025
- I worked on the product tanker MT Spring Street. During this time, I completed more than 25 operations. Gross ton: 28,426 t. KW: 9,480
- Enhanced communication between team members by organizing regular meetings and fostering open dialogue.
- Delivered high-quality training programs, enhancing employee skill sets and contributing to professional development efforts.
- Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities.
Deck Cadet
Zodiac Maritime
03.2022 - 09.2022
- I completed my six-month internship on the oil tanker MT Mars Sun. I worked with people from many different nations. Gross ton: 59158 t. KW: 11700
- Performed deck maintenance and upkeep and reported abnormalities.
- Assisted in navigation activities for safe passage planning and efficient voyages.
- Inspected lifesaving and visual-signaling equipment for defects.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Maritime Transportation And Management
Istanbul Technical University
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Final High School
Canakkale 04.2001 -
Skills
Work coordination
Team collaboration
Report writing
Cultural awareness
Emergency and non-emergency response
Public speaking
COMPETENCY
- OCEANGOING WATCHKEEPING OFFICER - 49D1B717
- GMDSS RADIO OPERATOR (GOC) - 585A613A
- DP INDUCTION – Approved by Nautical Institute – T11/020/2025
DOCUMENTS
- SEAMAN'S BOOK / 05.03.2024-25.03.2029 / S00418900
- PASSPORT / 05.12.2023-05.12.2033 / U30439955
- AMERICAN VISA / 25.07.2023-19.07.2028 / C1/D
- HEALT EXAMINATION / 23.06.2025-23.06.2027 / 555452
- LIBERIAN IDENTITY DOCUMENT / 11.05.2022-11.05.2027 / 1681050
- YELLOW FEVER /15.10.2020
Certification
NAVIGATIONAL WATCHKEEPING
Timeline
BASIC TRAINING FOR LIQUEFIED GAS TANKERS
06-2030
ADVANCED TRAINING FOR CHEMICAL TANKERS
06-2030
SHIP SECURITY OFFICER
06-2030
BASIC TRAINING FOR OIL AND CHEMICAL TANKERS
03-2029
FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE FIGHTING TRAINING
02-2029
PERSONAL SAFETY AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
02-2029
PERSONAL SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES TRAINING
02-2029
ELEMENTARY FIRST AID TRAINING
02-2029
ADVANCED FIRE FIGHTING TRAINING
12-2028
PROFICIENCY IN SURVIVAL CRAFT AND RESCUE BOATS(Other than fast rescue boats)
12-2028
ADVANCED TRAINING FOR OIL TANKERS
01-2028
SECURITY RELATED FAMILIARIZATION
06-2025
SECURITY AWARENESS
06-2025
DESIGNATED SECURITY DUTIES
06-2025
Oceangoing Watchkeeper Officer
Zodiac Maritime
04.2025 - 05.2025
Oceangoing Watchkeeping Officer
Zodiac Maritime
05.2024 - 01.2025
MEDICAL CARE TRAINING
12-2023
MEDICAL FIRST AID TRAINING
12-2023
Deck Cadet
Zodiac Maritime
03.2022 - 09.2022
NAVIGATIONAL WATCHKEEPING
02-2021
Bachelor's Degree - Maritime Transportation And Management
Istanbul Technical University
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Final High School
04.2001 -