Gregory (Greg) Nicholas Smith

Passionate about the maritime industry, I am a dependable and resourceful marine engineer with the drive, ability, and transferable skills to contribute as a valuable member of any crew. Thriving on problem-solving, I eagerly embrace challenges that may arise. Motivated to continuously move forward in life, my goal is to progress in the marine engineering field and enhance my current qualifications.

• SeaLink Travel Group, Island Navigator (38m Ro Ro Passenger & Car Ferry), Marine Engineer, 10/2022 – Present, 2 x Caterpillar C32 Marine Diesel Engines
• SeaLink Travel Group, Sea Quest (45m Ro Ro Passenger & Car Ferry), Marine Engineer, 10/2022 – Present, 2 x Caterpillar C18 Marine Diesel Engines – Azimuth Drives
• Sealord Ltd., FV Thomas Harrison, FV Otakau, FV Rehua, 2nd Marine Engineer (Training), 06/2021 – 10/2022
• Sea Link Travel Group Ltd., Sea Master (45m Ro-Ro/Passenger Ferry/Barge), Marine Engineer, 06/2018 – 06/2021, 3 x 8V 92 Detroit Diesels, 2 x Perkins Generators
• Sea Link Travel Group Ltd., SeaCat (50+m Catamaran Ro Ro Passenger & Car Ferry), Marine Engineer, 06/2018 – 06/2021, 4 x Caterpillar 3406 Diesels, 2 x Perkins Generators
• Sea Link Travel Group Ltd., Seaway II (39m Catamaran Ro Ro Passenger & Car Ferry), Marine Engineer, 06/2018 – 06/2021, 4 x Detroit Series 60 Diesel, 1 x Kohler Genset + 1 x Cummins Genset
• FV Eagle (Preparing Vessel for Voyage to West Africa via Panama Canal), FV Eagle, Trainee Marine Engineer, 02/2018 - 05/2018, Main Engine (EMD 645 E7B L16 LH – 2289kW @ 900rpm), Generators (3 x Caterpillar D353 343-354kW @ 1200rpm), Bow Thruster (Caterpillar D3406B 242kW @1800rpm), Hydraulic Systems (Caterpillar 3412D 596kW @ 2100rpm) 4 x Main Pumps and associated Equipment (Cranes, Lifting Equipment etc…), Steering (Main, Auxiliary, Back Up) , Refrigeration (Vilter 448) , Fire Pumps & Back up Fire Equipment, Electrical Equipment (Batteries,, AC/DC Systems)
• Wilsons Abel Tasman Ltd., Multiple (Abel Tasman Voyager & Vista II) – Catamarans, Launch Host/Deckhand, 09/2017 – 02/2018 (Temping until 04/2018)
• Fullers Group Ltd. (Ferry Boats – Catamaran), Multiple (TeKotuku (34m), Quick Cat (34m), SuperFlyte (41m)), On Board Service/Deckhand, 10/2016 – 09/2017
• Sealord Group Ltd., Rehua Fishing Vessel, Deckhand (Training), 07/2013 – 10/2013
• Sh’khinah S/Y, Sh’khinah S/Y, Student (Boat Master, Navigation, Deckhand), 06/2016 – 07/2016
• Manaia S/Y, Manaia S/Y, Student (Competent Crew), 07/2016 – 08/2016

• On Farm Agri Centre (DeLaval Ltd.), Milk Quality Specialist, 10/2013 – 04/2016, Growing DeLaval Market share in Aftermarket, with focus on Milk Quality and Udder Hygiene Sales and support to DeLaval’s key customers Supply Agreements alongside In-service & preventative maintenance contracts Milk Quality service and support with full trace back service (Diary Shed Hygiene Checks) Advice on milk quality, udder health & rubber ware
• Deosan Manufacturing Ltd, Territory Manager (South Canterbury), 02/2012 – 03/2013, Managing the South Canterbury Region. Sales of Dairy Shed Detergents/Chemicals &Teat Sprays. Liaising with Retailers & Farmers in regard to all aspects of Dairy Chemicals and Animal Health products.
• Molloy Dairying Ltd., Dairy Farm Assistant, 02/2011 – 02/2012, Milking 400 Cows through a 40 Aside Herring Bone Shed Animal Health & Welfare Tractor Work Maintaining Farm & Equipment

• SeaLink, Dave Way, Skipper/Master, +64 27 225 4332
• FV Eagle, Blair Broad, Chief Engineer, +64 27 447 0069
• Wilsons Able Tasman, Shay Gill, Ops Manager, +64 27 223 5831
• Fullers, Ben Hart, Skipper/Master, +64 21 168 1225
• NMIT, Milo Coldren, +64 27 371 9723
• NMIT, Clive Oxford, +64 21 027 06796
• On Farm Agri Centre, Gary Reilly, +64 27 607 5249, gary.reilly@onfarmagri.com
• Deosan/DeLaval, Phil Bloomfield, +64 27 705 3990
• Molloy Dairying, Simon Molloy, +64 27 320 5080, smoll@xtra.co.nz

Water Sports, Kayaking, Windsurfing, Scuba Diving (NAUI – OW1), Mountain Biking, Rugby, Cricket, Golf, Snow Boarding, Music

• Marine Engineer Class 5, Maritime New Zealand, May 2018
• Full NZ Driver's License
• First Aid Certification
• Forklift Certification