CHRISTOPHER A.

HINSON
3039A Lakimau St. Honolulu Hawaii 96815
Phone: (808)927-2534
E-mail: luxurysubeng@aol.com
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OBJECTIVE: A Position as ROV Senior Pilot, Submarine Pilot or Supervisor
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Professional Profile
A SEASONED, TEAM ORIENTED, RESULTS DRIVEN PROFESSIONAL with 20 years of
experience in the operations and maintenance of ROVs, Manned Submarines and Surface
Support Equipment. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills. Able to work under pressure
in fast paced, time-sensitive environments. I am an experienced Supervisor and Manager. I am a
licensed Submarine Pilot, ROV Pilot, Vessel Master, Master Scuba Diver and Certified
Electronics Technician. I have experience as both the Operations Manager and Maintenance
Supervisor of Tourist Submarine Operations in three different countries. I have been trained and
have experience as a Port, Facility and Vessel Security Officer as well as an IMO Safety
Management Systems Coordinator. My primary value to Lamor Subsea is my ability to keep the
vehicles in the water making money. I have a 20 year record of doing this safely and
efficiently. I will operate your equipment with the highest degree of professionalism and
maintain it to the highest level of operational readiness.

Identification, Medical. And Offshore Survival

 U.S. Passport No.121223722 Renewal Date: 16 Aug., 2016

 Panamanian Seaman’s Book No.CTB132442
 Dutch Seaman’s Book No. 00821197
 O.P.I.T.O. Survival No. USA-BOS-07-1014
 Helicopter Underwater Egress Training
 U.K.O.O.A. Medical
 Merchant Mariner Medical
 STCW-95 Personal Survival
 STCW-95 Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities
 STCW-95 First Aid and CPR
 STCW-95 Basic Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
 Transportation Workers Identification Card
Renewal Date: 09 Dec., 2013
Renewal Date: 22 Sept., 2011
Renewal Date: 13 Nov., 2011
Renewal Date: 13 Nov., 2011
Renewal Date: 20 Nov., 2011
Renewal Date: 20 Nov., 2014
Renewal Date: 20 Nov., 2014
Renewal Date: 20 Nov., 2014
Renewal Date: 20 Nov., 2014
Renewal Date: 20 Nov., 2014
Renewal Date: 11 Nov., 2014
 License and Certification
 U.S. Master’s License No. 1169860 Renewal Date: 22 Sept., 2011
 Panamanian Master’s License No. CT683262 Renewal Date: 22 Sept., 2011
 Submersible, Sailing and Towing Endorsements Renewal Date: 22 Sept., 2011
 Marine Radio Operator Permit No: MPGB081022 Renewal Date: 01 Apr., 2011
 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Renewal Date: 22 Aug., 2011
 Supervisors Safety Leadership Program Attended: October, 2009
 IMO Passenger Submersible Pilot: Certified: 07 June, 2007
 Vessel, Company and Port Security Officer Certified: 28 March, 2007
 UHD ROV Pilot Technician No: UHD – 101- 016 Certified: 13 October, 2007
 Titan4 Manipulator Technician No: TTN4-301-014 Certified: 20 Sept., 2007
 Master Scuba Diver Certification Issued: 19 September, 1999
 Electronics Technician Certification Issued: 01 September, 1988

Vaccinations and Inoculations

Travelers Vaccination Date of Last Booster Booster Renewal Date

 Tetanus November 30, 2009 November 30, 2019

 Diphtheria November 30, 2009 November 30, 2019
 Polio August 20, 1987 No Expiration
 Typhoid August 20, 1987 No Expiration
 Yellow Fever August 20, 1987 August 20, 2017
 Hepatitis A August 20, 1987 No Expiration
 Measles August 20, 1987 No Expiration
 Mumps August 20, 1987 No Expiration
 Rubella August 20, 1987 No Expiration

Awards and Affiliations

 United States National Defense Service Ribbon

 United States Navy Expeditionary Medal for Submarine Special Ops
 Submarine Sea Service Ribbon (4 Awards)
 United States Meritorious Unit Accommodation
 Submarine Battle Efficiency Ribbon (4 Awards)
 Qualified in Submarines/ USS Los Angeles SSN-688
 Certificate and Flag Presentation/ USS Arizona/ Pearl Harbor
  Cold War Recognition Certificate/ Secretary of Defense, Donald
Rumsfeld
 Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Member, Honolulu Hawaii

Work Experience
27 September 2009- 11 October 2009
• Position - ROV Senior Pilot Technician
• Vessel – MV Calamity Jane
• ROV- Schilling UHD-42
• LARS - ODIM
• Client/ Project – Encana/ Deep Panuke
• Location – Nova Scotia Canada, North Atlantic Ocean
• Job Task – Trenching Support, Survey, Free-span Rectification
5 August 2009- 30 August 2009
• Position - ROV Senior Pilot Technician
• Vessel – MV Calamity Jane
• ROV- Schilling UHD-42
• LARS - ODIM
• Client – Allseas Construction Contractors/ UHD-42 MOB
• Location – Spain, North Atlantic Ocean
• Job Task – Mobilization of new LARS and ROV spread, CAT Trials

21 June 2009- 4 August 2009

• Position - ROV Senior Pilot Technician
• Vessel – MV Highland Rover
• ROV- Schilling UHD-18, Uhd-40
• LARS - ODIM
• Client/Project – Shell E&P Ireland/ Corrib Field Development
• Location – Ireland, North Atlantic Ocean
• Job Task – Pre-lay Survey, TDM, As-laid survey, Intervention and support of MV Solitaire.
5 April 2009- 10 May 2009
• Position - ROV Senior Pilot Technician
• Vessel – MV Highland Navigator
• ROV- Schilling UHD-15, UHD-16
• LARS - ODIM
• Client/ Project – Woodside Burrup PTY Ltd., Pluto LNG Project
• Location – Karratha Australia, Indian Ocean
• Job Task – Survey, Construction/ TDM, Intervention with MV Audacia, Instillation of
Displacement Initiators
10 February 2009- 10 March 2009
• Position - ROV Senior Pilot Technician
• Vessel – MV Highland Navigator
• ROV- Schilling UHD-15, UHD-16
• LARS - ODIM
• Client/ Project – Woodside Burrup PTY Ltd., Pluto LNG Project
• Location – Karratha Australia, Indian Ocean
• Job Task – Survey, Construction/ TDM, Intervention, Instillation of Active Pipe Supports
8 December 2008- 22 December 2008
• Position - ROV Senior Pilot Technician
• Vessel – MV Highland Navigator
• ROV- Schilling UHD-15, UHD-16
• LARS - ODIM
• Client/Project – Petrobel ENI
• Location – Egypt, Mediterranean Sea
• Job Task – Pipeline Flooding Ops, Pressure Testing

26 October 2008- 22 November 2008

• Position - ROV Senior Pilot Technician
• Vessel – MV Manta III
• ROV- Schilling UHD-17
• LARS - ODIM
• Client/Project – Petrobel ENI
• Location – Egypt, Mediterranean Sea
• Job Task – Survey, Intervention and support of MV Solitaire

07September 2008- 07 October 2008

• Position - ROV Senior Pilot Technician
• Vessel – MV Highland Navigator
• ROV- Schilling UHD-15, UHD-16
• LARS - ODIM
• Client/Project – Shell E&P Ireland/ Corrib Field Development
• Location – Ireland, North Atlantic Ocean
• Job Task – Pre-lay Survey, Support of MV Solitaire

07July 2008- 31July 2008

• Position - ROV Senior Pilot Technician
• Vessel – MV Highland Navigator
• ROV- Schilling UHD-15, UHD-16
• LARS - ODIM
• Client/Project – Shell E&P Ireland/ Corrib Field Development
• Location – Ireland, North Atlantic Ocean
• Job Task – Pre-lay Survey, GVI of well-heads, debris removal

08 May 2008- 21 June 2008

• Position - ROV Senior Pilot Technician
• Vessel – MV Manta III
• ROV- Schilling UHD-17
• LARS - ODIM
• Client/Project – Williams Field Service
• Location – Gulf of Mexico
• Job Task – TDM, LBL Array Deployment

18 November 2007- 09 January 2008

• Position - ROV Senior Pilot Technician
• Vessel – MV Highland Navigator
• ROV- Schilling UHD-15, UHD-16
• LARS - ODIM
 • Client/Project – Enbridge
• Location – Gulf of Mexico
• Job Task – MOB of two ROV and LARS spreads, UHD-15 & 16

December 2006 – August 2007

Key West Submarines, Key West Florida
Operations Manager / Supervisor
• Established a tourist submarine operation in Key West Florida. .
• Completed overhaul and recertification of a 45 passenger tourist submarine.
• Established shore-side infrastructure for submarine operation.
• Developed submarine dive-sites in waters up to 10 miles offshore of Key West Florida.
• Trained pilots and Co-pilots in safe submarine operations and maintenance.
• Developed vessel, company and facility security program under the International Ship and Port Facility
Security Code.
• Developed Company and Vessel Safety management System under International Maritime Law.
• Vessel, Company and Facility Security Officer.
• International Maritime Organization Safety Management System Coordinator.
• Panamanian Masters License for operation of a Foreign Flagged Submarine in U.S. waters.
• International Maritime Organization Certified Submersible Pilot.

August 2006 – December 2006

International Submarine Engineering LTD, Port Coquitlam, BC, Canada
Electronics Technician
• Installation and testing of electrical systems in a 10 passenger, 1200ft depth rated submarine.
• Electrical installation of the Pilot /Co-pilot Station and the Life Support Monitoring System.
• Represented the ISE electrical department by performing preventative and corrective maintenance during
Customer Acceptance Testing.

August 2005 – August 2006

Pacific Subsea Saipan Inc., Saipan, Northern Marianas Islands
Operations Manager/ Supervisor
• Delivery of a 48 passengers/ 120 ton submarine from Phuket Thailand to Saipan CNMI.
• Performed overhaul of submarine for initial inspection by the United States Coast Guard and the American
Bureau of Shipping at the Guam Shipyard.
• Authored the Operations, Technical, Maintenance, Diving, Pilot/ Co-pilot Training Manuals for Saipan
Operations. Manuals were reviewed and approved by the Officer in Charge of Marine Inspection, US Coast
Guard, and Honolulu HI.
• Trained Pilots, Co-pilots and Technicians in the day to day operations and maintenance of the submarine
and support equipment.
• Obtained US Coast Guard Certificate of Inspection on submarine after 6 months of inspections.
• Piloted submarine for all certification/ training dives and all passenger carrying dives from April to August
of 2005. (280 Dives)

January 2005 – August 2005

International Submarine Engineering LTD, Port Coquitlam, BC, Canada
Electronics/ Mechanical Technician
• Team member for the assembly and testing of a 1200ft depth rated 10 passenger submarine.
• Performed electrical and mechanical assembly of Pilot Station.
• Assisted in the installation and testing of submarine mechanical and electrical systems to include; main
batteries, propulsion, life support, audio/ video, sonar, GPS, trim weight, soft/ fixed/ variable ballast
systems, manipulator, fiber optics, underwater communications and multiple other critical systems.
 • Supervised installation of submarine windows in preparation for continued participation in critical systems
testing to include; pressure hull integrity, verification of fixed fire fighting and life support monitoring and
control.
• Represented the ISE electrical department by performing preventative and corrective maintenance during
initial submarine Sea-trials.

August 2003 – January 2005

Phuket Submarine Company Ltd., Phuket Thailand (Owner, Pacific Subsea Saipan.)
Operations Manager/ Maintenance Supervisor
• Established a tourist submarine dive operation and maintenance support facility for a 48 passenger
submarine, 14 nautical miles offshore of southern Phuket Thailand.
• Trained Pilots, Co-pilots and Technicians in the day to day operations and maintenance of the submarine
and support equipment.
• Managed all inspections and communications between local officials to include; Thailand Harbors
Department, Customs, Immigration, Royal Thai Navy, the American Bureau of Shipping and the Thailand
Minister of Defense.
• Piloted submarine for all training/ certification and VIP dives to include visits from the Thai Royal Family
and visiting dignitaries. (270 Dives).
• During the final dive in Thailand there was a Magnitude 9.2 Earthquake and subsequent Tsunamis.
Supervised the safe return of all passengers, staff and vessels.
• Completed shut down of Thailand operations and performed post disaster relief work.

February 2002 – August 2003

Olympic Submarine Technologies, Shelton Washington
Submarine Outfitting Foreman
• Outfitting Foreman for the assembly of a 1200ft depth rated 10 passenger submarine.
• Managed electronic technicians, mechanics and machinists in the assembly and testing of submarine
critical systems, providing on-site engineering and technical support.

September 2001 – February 2002

Looking Glass Submarines, Cabos San Lucas Mexico
Operations Manager, Maintenance Supervisor
• Assisted in the delivery of the LG-250, a 46 passenger submarine, to Cabos San Lucas Mexico.
• Primarily performed duties as the Maintenance Supervisor in the establishment of a submarine maintenance
facility at the Los Cabos Marina.
• Supervised maintenance of the submarine and support equipment.
• Appointed position as Operations Manager during remainder of time with the organization.
• Completed 120 dives in Sea of Cortez and Pacific Ocean while operating in multiple dive sites in near
coastal waters around Cabos San Lucas and Punta Gorda Mexico.

September 1999 – September 2001

Deep Sea Submarine Adventures, Fort Lauderdale Florida, Las Croabas Puerto Rico
Deep Sea Submarine Technologies, Seattle Washington
Maintenance Supervisor
• Hired as Maintenance Supervisor of (a 48 passenger, prototype submarine, the Deepstar-48) during final
construction of the vessel at Delta Marine Shipyard in West Seattle Washington.
• Maintained vessel through construction and while conducting Sea-trials in the Seattle operating area of
Puget Sound in Washington.
• Filled positions of Co-pilot, Pilot or Engineer for 245 Sea-trial Dives in Washington State.
 • Completed a solo overhaul of the vessel at the Delta Marine Maintenance yard.
• Assisted in delivery of the vessel to Las Croabas Puerto Rico.
• Established a shore-side infrastructure for Deepstar-48 operations in Las Croabas Puerto Rico.
• Supervised close of operations in Puerto Rico and delivery of all assets to Ft. Lauderdale Florida.
• Maintained submarine, passenger ferry, support vessel and all other company assets in Ft Lauderdale for
the next 14 months with minimal outside support.

May 1992 – September 2001

Atlantis Submarine Adventures, Honolulu Hawaii
Night Maintenance Supervisor
• Supervised all aspects of maintenance on 2/48 passenger submarines, a 64 passenger submarine, 3 support
tugs, a 250 passenger ferry and all shore-side maintenance support equipment.
• During tenure as Night Maintenance Supervisor, operational downtime due to maintenance failure dropped
from 4% to less than ½ of 1%.
• During initial 4 years of employment, held positions of Electronics Technician and Lead Diver.
• Supervised or participated in overhauls and refits of the Tourist Submarines; Atlantis IV, VII, IX, X and
XIV (28 Complete Overhauls including ABS and United States Coast Guard Inspections).
• Assembly Team Member of the Atlantis XV Submarine working primarily in the installation of electrical
and electronic components and assemblies.

August 1987- May 1992

United States Navy, Pearl Harbor Hawaii
Submarine Electronics Technician
• Electronics Technician on the USS Los Angeles SSN-688, Nuclear Powered, Attack Submarine.
• Qualified in the following Electronics Technician Watches; Electronics Surveillance Operator/Technician ,
Radar Operator/Technician, Sonar Operator/Technician , IFF Operator/Technician, Electronic Periscope
Operator/Technician and Electronic Navigation Suite Operator/Technician.
• Nuclear Weapons Security Guard and member of the Nuclear Weapons Personnel Reliability Program.
• Top Secret Cryptographic Material Handler with Top Secret SBI Security Clearance.
• More than 2000 hours of classroom electronics training, 4 years of submarine operational experience in
highly diverse technical theaters. Honorably Discharged.

Educational Summary
2009
• Maritime License Center of Hawaii
STCW-95 Personal Survival (Section A-VI/1 and Table A-VI1-1 of STCW Code)
STCW-95 Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (Section A-V/1 and Table A-VI/1-4 of STCW Code)
STCW -95 First Aid and CPR (Section A-VI/1 and Table A-VI/1-3 of STCW Code)
STCW-95 Basic Safety Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting Training (Section A-VI/1 and Table A-VI/1-2)
2009
• Training Conducted While Offshore
Supervisor Safety Leadership Program Presented by the Enterprise Development Network
COSHH Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
2007
• UHD -150 ROV Maintenance and Operation, Schilling Robotics, Davis California.
• Titan-4 Manipulator Maintenance and Operation, Schilling Robotics, Davis California.
• RTM STAR Center (Advance Maritime Officers Training) Dania Beach, Florida
Vessel, Company and Port Facility Security Officer Course
2001
• Sea-School “The Law School of the Sea”/ Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Federal Communications Commission Marine Radio Operator Element 1
Master of Uninspected Passenger Vessels
Master of Motor Vessels
Assistance Towing Endorsement
Auxiliary Sailing Endorsement
1999
• Professional Association of Dive Instructors/ Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Master Scuba Diver with the following specialties; Rescue Diver, Wreck Diver, Dive Medic, Night Diver,
Deep Diver, Underwater Photographer, Underwater Navigator.
1995-1998
• University of Hawaii at Manoa/ Honolulu, Hawaii
Business Administration Program
1997
• Kapi’olani Community College, University of Hawaii/ Honolulu, Hawaii
Leadership Development Program
1989-1991
• Naval Submarine Training Center Pacific/ Pearl Harbor Hawaii
AN/BRD-7 Radio Direction Finder Operations
RADAR Fundamentals
IFF (ID Friend or Foe) Transponder Combined Maintenance
Submarine Repair Parts Petty Officer Indoctrination
Electronic Surveillance Measures Employment
2000+ hours of Advanced Electronics Instruction
1987-1989
• Naval Submarine School/ Groton New London, Connecticut
Basic Enlisted Submarine School
Electronic Surveillance Measures, AN/WLR (V) 2 Combined Operator/Maintenance
Type-18 Electronic Periscope Combined Operator/Maintenance
AN/BPS-15 RADAR Combined Operator/ Maintenance
Submarine Electronics Technician Class-A School
1986 -1987
• Nichols Career Center for Electronics/ Jefferson City, Missouri

References

• Tapio Malmgren – OY Tarwell Finland (Managing Director)

o Phone: +358-20 7650 151(Finland) Email: tapio.malmgren@lamorsubsea.com
• Dr. James R. McFarlane, O.C., C.D., P. Eng, FCAE – President – International
Submarine Engineering
o Phone: +1 (604)942-5223 (Canada) Email: jamesmcfarlane@ise.bc.ca
• James A.R. McFarlane – Head – Office of Resources and Environmental Monitoring,
International Seabed Authority-
o Phone: +1 (876)948-7909 (Jamaica) Email: jmcfarlane@isa.org.jm
 • Bob Wood - Electrical Controls Officer Canadian Forces –
o Phone: +1 (250)363-7443 (Canada) Email: Robert.wood@forces.gc.ca
• Darin Elliot – Traxx Automation (Founder/Owner) –
o Phone +1(778) 288-7343 (Canada) Email: darin.elliot@traxxautomation.com
• Steven Thurgood – ROV Supervisor
o Phone: – +1(403)608-1192 (Canada) Email: leftsurface@gmail.com
• Steven Maudsley – ROV Supervisor
o Phone: – 07966693335 (UK) Email: steve_maudsley@yahoo.co.uk
• Mick Gittons – ROV Supervisor –
o Phone: +45 409 43518 (Denmark) Email: dansub@post.tele.dk
• Mike Conrad – ROV Supervisor –
o Phone: +1(902) 441-2698 (Canada) Email: mikeconrad_1@hotmail.com
• Mike West – ROV Supervisor –
o Phone: +63 45-4917034 Mob – 9159259345 Email: mikewest12345@yahoo.com
• Doug Penny – ROV Sub-Eng –
o Phone: +1(530) 312-1174 (USA) Email: doug_offshore@yahoo.com
• Gary Cox – Deeplink Subsea- (Owner)
o Phone: +61 409117336 (Australia) Email: gcox@deeplink.com.au
• Randy Kinerd – Client Rep-
o Phone: +1(817) 881-4855 (USA) Email: randykinerd@yahoo.com

Further References Available Upon Request

Reference Letters Available Upon Request