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Capt. William W. Dials
William W. Dials AMS®, CMI, Las
Vegas, Colorado River/Lakes
(888) 641-1112
FAX (775) 254-5671
E-mail
captbill@citlink.net
EMPLOYMENT
HISTORY
1983 - Present
D&M/TRI-STATE MARINE SURVEYORS Inc. Accredited Marine Surveyor, Certified
Marine Investigator
1995 - 1995 LAUGHLIN RIVER TOURS, Boat
Operations Manager
1994 - 1994 LAUGHLIN RIVER TOURS, Captain
1993 - 1994 RED & WHITE FLEET, Reserve
Captain
1989 - 1993 SALT RIVER CONSTRUCTION CO., Tug
Captain
1986 - 1989 MARINE EXCHANGE, Administrative
Manager, Vessel Research
1985 - 1986 WESTERN DOCK ENTERPRISES,
Engineer/Marine Fabricator
1982 - 1985 HOUSE OF SOBEL, Corporate Yacht
Captain
1976 - 1982 UNITED STATES COAST GUARD,
Boatswain Mate 2nd Class
SUMMARY OF
QUALIFICATIONS
MARITIME
EXPERIENCE
President
Tri-State
Marine Inc., Marine Surveyor, a maritime vessel survey/investigative business.
Effectively operate/manage Laughlin River
Tour vessels on the Colorado River, perform vessel inspections.
Efficiently operate Red & White ferries,
water taxis and an oil boom deployment vessel.
Master; tug, "Irene Lauritzen," a 48GT,
50-x16x7 vessel.
Extensive experience gained in pushing mud
scows from Bay Area channels and yacht harbors.
Responsible for multiple tows of derrick
barges, scows, lash barges up to 250 feet in length by 90 feet throughout San
Francisco Bay.
Effectively Conducted corporate yacht
cruises throughout the San Francisco Bay and Delta areas.
Pacific Coast yacht deliveries.
LEADERSHIP/TEAMWORK
 | Inspection of all types of vessels, pleasure and
commercial, for purposes of adherence to all boating regulations/standards. |
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| Conducted investigations to determine the cause and
effect of vessels involved in boating mishaps. |
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| Consulted clients on boating repairs, maintenance and
safety related items. |
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| Managed all employees aboard Laughlin River Tours
vessels. |
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| Supervised Watch Section personnel with ancillary
responsibility for their interview, hiring, training and review. |
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| Hired, supervised and assisted subcontractor specialists
in resolving vessel system's complications as they arose. |
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| Supervised crew and coordinated operations; served as
station petty officer-of-the-day, rescue and police waterways, and operations
officer. Post certified, federal law enforcement officer |
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| Supervised and trained all deckhands, as well as overall
activities. |
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Coxswain of a USCG 44 -foot Motor-Life-Boat (MLB) with heavy
weather certification, 41 foot Utility-Boat (UTB) and Motor Surf Boat (MSB).
Station Fort Point, San Francisco, CA-Qualified Petty
Officer of the Day--LEO |
ADMINISTRATIVE
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| Assistance as a third party for marine clients on vessel
performance, litigation’s and accident investigations. |
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| Authored a bi-weekly column the Boat Advisor; a
boating safety advisement article for the Mohave Valley Daily News. |
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| Maintained personnel attendance records and
radio/electronic equipment. |
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| Prepare letters, forms and reports, including government
logs. |
TECHNICAL
KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE
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| Experience gained in all phases of engine repair
including extensive knowledge of Detroit Diesel, Caterpillar, Cummins, Volvo
Penta, MerCruiser, OMC and all types of marine generator sets. |
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| Derrick and Tugboat maintenance and repair, electronics,
equipment installation/maintenance and troubleshooting. |
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| Experience gained in all phases of boat repair including
FRP, wood, steel and aluminum. |
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| Vessel systems installations; outfitting/commissioning. |
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| Proficient in dredging waterways, harbor sounding and
pile driving. |
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| Competent Derrick Operator. |
COAST GUARD
DECORATIONS
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| Awarded first Coast Guard Good Conduct Medal. |
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| Coast Guard Coxswain's Insignia--Heavy
Weather Qualified. |
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| Coast Guard Pistol Marksmanship Ribbon with Sharpshooter
Insignia. |
LICENSES/Accreditation/Memberships
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USCG Licensed Master, Near Coastal 200 GT, Towing Endorsement, Radar
Observer Unlimited. Issue #4 2004
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Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors (SAMS), Accredited
Marine Surveyor (AMS#603) 1999
Member International Association of Marine
Investigators (IAMI) ( #1660)
IAMI Certified Marine Investigator (CMI#052) 2005
Member American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC)
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| Amateur Radio
License KD7SHX
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| HAZWOPER 40 hour Supervisor |
EDUCATION/TRAINING
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International Association
of Marine Investigators, San Diego CA March 2005
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International Association
of Marine Investigators, West Palm Beach, FL February 2004
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SAMS National
Meeting/Seminar, Norfolk, VA, November 2003
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Farmers/Zurich Marine
Claims Conference, Baltimore, MD April 2003
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International
Association of Marine Investigators, Las
Vegas, NV March 2002
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Mercury Marine Training Hayward, CA March
2001 |
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SAMS National Meeting/Seminar San Antonio,
Texas, November 2000 |
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Farmers/Zurich Marine
Claims Conference, Carlsbad, CA March 2000 |
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International Association of Marine Investigators,
March 2000, Galveston, Texas |
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International
Association of Marine Investigators, March 1998, San Diego, CA |
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Accident Investigation Seminar by ABYC,
October 20-21, Atlanta, GA, 1997 |
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200 Gross Ton Master, NC, U.S. Coast Guard
Government Island, Alameda, CA, 1993 |
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San Francisco, Hazardous Waste Training
Program, Supervisor, Completed 1993 |
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100 Gross Ton Master, NC, U.S. Coast Guard
Government Island, Alameda, CA, 1989 |
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Santa Rosa Junior College, Federal
(Maritime) Law Enforcement Officer, Certificate, 1980 |
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Boatswains Mate First Class, San Francisco,
CA, Course Completed, 1980 |
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Heavy Weather Motor Lifeboat School, Cape
Disappointment, WA, Certificate, 1980 |
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Boatswains Mate Second Class, San Francisco,
CA, Awarded, 1979 |
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Aviation Shipboard Fire Fighting, San Diego,
CA, Completed, 1979 |
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Shipboard Fire Fighting, San Diego, CA,
Completed, 1978 |
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Shipboard Damage Control, San Diego, CA,
Completed, 1978 |
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Boatswain Mate Third Class, Alameda, CA,
Completed, 1978 |
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U.S. Coast Guard Basic Training Co. Petty
Officer, Alameda, CA, 1977 |
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Business and personal references available
upon request. |
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TRI STATE
MARINE SURVEYORS, Inc. 
