Graduated with a BEng degree in Nautical Science from Naval Academy in Havana, Cuba. With Honours
Certified as Master Mariner from Naval Academy in Havana, Cuba
Certified ISM Internal Auditor from Lloyd’s Register in Havana, Cuba
Certified Marine Surveyor from Lloyd’s Agency, London, UK. With Merit
Course of Marine Insurance, Principles and Practices of Insurance, Insurance Institute of Canada, Montreal, Canada
Certified CSS Code Annex 13 (securing of non-standardized cargoes) from NCB, New York US. US Coast Guard approved
Course of Carriage of Dangerous Goods, Fednav Ltd. Montreal, Canada
Master of Science in Marine Technology (Naval Architecture) from University of Newcastle with Distinction. Courses various, MTEC program, University of Newcastle, London College University, University of Strathclyde, University of Southampton, UK
EXPERIENCE
Professor of Navigation and Astronomy 1988-1991
Deck Officer (Reefer, General Cargo, Multipurpose and Container vessels) 1991-1995
Chief Officer (Bulk carriers, Car Carriers) 1995-1999
