Captain Seth M. Chase PO Box 9279, Marina Del Rey, CA 90295 sc1189eb8@westpost.

net (310) 926-9552 ________________________________________ Summary A professional, service-oriented seaman and licensed Captain with over 26 years experience working on commercial vessels, private yachts, and exclusive charter yachts. Extensive navigational experience throughout Southern California, the Pa cific Northwest, Mexico, the Panama Canal, the Gulf of Mexico and Florida. Compr ehensive focus on the exclusive needs of the most elite owners and guests. Prove n ability to manage crews of up to 60 personnel. Superior interpersonal skills w ith the ability to communicate effectively with crew, as well as, guests and own ers. Adept at all aspects of vessel maintenance, with practical troubleshooting and repair while underway. 26 years service and maintenance experience of Caterp illar, Detroit Diesel, MAN, and MTU engines. ________________________________________ Licenses and Certifications * U.S. Merchant Marine Officer, Issue 4- Master of Steam or Motor Vessels of Not More Than 1600 Gross Registered Tons Upon Near Coastal Waters. Radar Observer U nlimited, Commercial Towing Endorsement. STCW. RFPNW. * Master of Tow Vessels * AB Unlimited- Rigger and Crane Operator Certificates * First Aid and CPR Certified. * Department of Homeland Security- Enhanced Safety and Security Training * United Stated Coast Guard- Certificate of Merit Award * 40 Hour HAZWOPER Incident Commander * Salvage Master. Certified SCUBA diver/Advanced Rescue Diver- 27 years with com mercial salvage experience. ________________________________________ Commercial Experience National Response Corporation * Great River, New York 2010 to Present Captain 110' NRC Guardian OSRV Anti-Pollution Vessel- Detroit 16v92 110' Lynne Frink OSRV Anti-Pollution Vessel- Detroit 16v92 110' NRC Energy OSRV Anti-Pollution Vessel- Detroit 16v92 * Oversee daily operation of vessel * Carry out tasking as ordered by USCG or Task Force Commander for Deepwater Hor izon Spill * Train and Supervise deck crew * Implement company policies, safety/security procedures and crew training * Manage daily interactions with Federal, State and Local agencies during hazard ous materials clean-ups. Sea Planes Inc. Fast Ferry Service * Marina Del Rey, California 2003 to 2005 VP Operations 106' Grey Lady II (35 kt High Speed Catamaran)- Detroit 16v92 DDEC x4 Water jet 85' Waverider (40 kt foil assisted monohull)- Detroit 12v92 DDEC x4 Water jet * Supervise all operations aspects of scheduled ferry service between Marina Del Rey and Avalon, Catalina * Supervise maintenance and upkeep, repair, of vessels * Supervise COI inspections and acted as company representative for Coast Guard interactions. * Develop and implemented company policies, safety/security procedures and crew training * Hired and trained new crewmembers * Act as company representative for interactions within the industry Hornblower Cruises and Events * Marina Del Rey and Newport Beach, California 1989 to 2005

Senior Captain 145' M/V Entertainer- Detroit 8v92 135' M/V Wild Goose- Cleveland Locomotive 8c yl 150' M/V Endless Dreams- Detroit 12v92 +8 Additional Vessels * 3-4 hour Charter Cruises, with up to 600 passengers, in Marina Del Rey, Newpor t Beach and San Diego harbors. * Supervised basic maintenance and upkeep, repair, of Southern California fleet of 15 vessels * Supervised COI inspections and acted as company representative for Coast Guard interactions in Newport Beach and Marina Del Rey. * Developed and implemented company policies, safety/security procedures and cre w training onboard vessels in Southern California fleet. * Hired and trained new crewmembers * Scheduled and supervised up to 60 crewmembers onboard multiple vessels Crown Pacific Cruises * Marina Del Rey, California 2003 to 2003 Captain 65' M/V Shoreliner- Detroit 8v71 45' M/V Miss Christy- Detroit 6v92 40' E lectric Lady * Implement procedures and training for Los Angeles County Water Taxi Service in Marina Del Rey * Operate Water Taxi within Marina Del Rey * Ferry passengers and supplies from Marina Del Rey to Emerald Bay and Avalon, C atalina and back Luxury Yacht Cruises * Newport Beach, California 2001 to 2003 Captain 102' M/V Mojo- Caterpillar 8v 120' M/V Endeavor- Detroit 8v92 DDEC * 3-4 hour Charter Cruises, with up to 350 passengers, in Marina Del Rey, Newpor t Beach and San Diego harbors. * 2-5 day trips, with up to 12 passengers, to Catalina Island from various local Southern California harbors Sea Tow Services Santa Monica Bay * Marina Del Rey, California 1994 to 2000 Owner/ Captain- 3 Commercial Assistance Tow Vessels * Ran all aspects of a 24 hour Commercial Assistance Towing business * Rendered assistance to disabled boaters in the Southern California region * Salvage Master/ HAZWOPER incident commander * Interacted with Federal, State and Local Law Enforcement agencies during searc h and rescue operations, salvages and hazardous materials clean-ups. ________________________________________ Private Vessel Experience Y/F Mea Culpa- MTU 12v4000 Chief Mate- 137' McMullen and Wing Custom Yacht Fisher 2009-20 10 * Supervise all maintenance and upkeep of vessel * Provided unsurpassed service to owner and guests. * Supervise crew and daily operation of vessel M/Y First- MAN 12v 1300hp Captain- 75' Sunseeker Yacht 2006 to 2009 * In charge of all aspects of mechanical upkeep, repair, maintenance and operati on of vessel * Provided superior service to elite owner and celebrity guests * Traveled with vessel in Mexico for 1.5 years M/Y Sovereign- Detroit 8v71TI Captain- 88' 1961 Broward Classic Motor Yacht 2006-2007 * Supervised all aspects of mechanical upkeep, repair, maintenance and operation of vessel

* Trained new owner on basic operation and navigation of vessel * Provided unsurpassed service to owner and guests. M/Y Birgitta- MTU 12v4000 M90 Captain- 120' Palmer Johnson 2006 * In charge of all aspects of mechanical upkeep, repair, maintenance and operati on of vessel * Hired and supervised all crew. * Provided superior service to elite owners and guests M/Y Chickilicious- MAN 12v 1500hp Captain- 75' Sunseeker Predator 2005-2006 * Supervised basic maintenance, upkeep, * Traveled with vessel to various parts * Provided unsurpassed service to owner M/Y Dream On- MAN 12v 1300hp Captain- 64' Sunseeker Manhattan 2005 * Supervised basic maintenance, upkeep, * Hired and trained new crew members * Traveled with vessel to various parts * Provided unsurpassed service to owner M/V Endless Dreams- Detroit 12v92 Captain- 150' Private Charter Vessel repair, and operation of vessel of Mexico and guests.

repair, and operation of vessel of Mexico and guests.

2004-2005 * Supervised all aspects of mechanical upkeep, repair, maintenance and operation of vessel * Hired and trained new crew members * Traveled with vessel to various parts of the Pacific Northwest, Mexico, Centra l America, Caribbean and Florida * Provided service to select private and celebrity guests. Additional experience includes at least 45 various private and commercial vessel s, 30+ deliveries to Baja, mainland Mexico, Pacific Northwest and Alaska, East C oast, as well as, 4 transits of the Panama Canal. ________________________________________Additional experience and references ava ilable upon request