R O E L O F ("R U D I") B E K K E R
6254 McGirr Rd. Nanaimo, BC V9V 1C3
250-756-2643 rbekker@telus.net

HIGHLIGHTS
A seasoned mariner with nearly 50 years' experience from apprentice through
ship's master, and senior administrative positions in the shipping industry.

Extensive experience with offshore and coastal shipping operations along the
Pacific coast of North America, with special emphasis on safe shipping of
forest and petroleum products.

23 years' experience with Canadian Transport Co. Ltd., responsible for the
corporation's fleet of over seventy deep-sea ships, tugs, and barges, operating
from California to Alaska, and Hawaii.

Expert in all aspects of maritime safety, environmental regulations and practices.
Routinely liaised with Canadian and US authorities including Coast Guards,
Transport Canada, pilotage authorities, ships agents and others.

QUALIFICATIONS
B.Sc. Marine & Petroleum Engineering 2002
University of Tennessee (Determination of Equivalency)
Management development program, MacMillan Bloedel, Vancouver 1969-1992
Master Mariner, Maritime College, Netherlands 1966
Nautical College, Den Helder, Netherlands 1957-1958
Canadian Power and Sail Squadron
Instructor – Basic Boating Chief Instructor – Advanced Piloting

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Chemoil Corporation, San Francisco, California 2002
Operations specialist. Coordinated barge and truck deliveries of bunker fuels to
ships in Los Angeles, Long Beach, and San Francisco.
Independent Marine Consultant 1992-2001
Provided professional consulting services to Canadian and overseas clients on
bunkering, maintenance, dry docking, and route planning and analysis for
shipping and barging operations.

Canadian Transport Co. Ltd (division of MacMillan Bloedel), Vancouver 1969-1992
General Superintendent, Nanaimo 1988-1992
Overall operational responsibility for loading of deep sea vessels.
Liaised with authorities & regulators. Implemented safety/emergency plans and upgrades.
Monitored & improved environmental measures.
Operations Superintendent, Port Alberni 1974-1988
Managed California barge system. Managed all loading and discharge operations
of petroleum and newsprint ships and barges.
Developed cargo protection and damage prevention measures.
Managed short and long-term towing contracts with Canadian, US, and European towing firms.
Operations Supervisor, Long Beach, California Managed barge system oil loading
& discharge operations.
1971-1974 Responsible for safety, regulatory compliance, and efficiency. Operations
Assistant, Vancouver, BC 1969-1971 Assisted in all aspects of ship and barge operations.

REFERENCES
References are available on request, including written references
from the following individuals:
Capt. Lance E. Higgs. CEO, Seaward Holidays Micronesia.
Ron van Wachem, Vice President, Nanaimo Shipyard Ltd.
Malcolm B. Fraser, Secretary, Orlon Resources Ltd. Vancouver, BC.
Margaret R. Caldwell. Weyerhaeuser Corp., Vancouver.

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