Marine Transport Professional Cover Letter Template

Dear Hiring Manager, I’ve spent the last decade directing fishing operations and deck teams in busy ports, checking every link from species knowledge to berth movements. At a recent voyage, we ran a tight schedule and reduced idle time by 15 hours across a 14 day trip using clear handover procedures and practical checklists. I’m keen to bring that steady approach to [Company Name] and help keep ships and crews moving safely and efficiently. I’ve worked closely with vessel systems and maintenance planning, coordinating propulsion, plant work and hull inspections. My focus is on operating ship systems and maintenance with an eye for compliance and environmental protection, plus supervising deck operations and berthing tasks. I’m comfortable with hull and propeller checks, electrical and hydraulic systems, and I keep a simple record of incidents and fixes for the next shift. In a recent role at [Previous Company], we faced a complex survey schedule that required coordinating the deck team with surveyors and maintenance crews. I helped align our passage plans with hull and equipment design considerations, ensuring deck tasks were prioritised around critical checks. The result was a smooth survey and a consequential reduction in non-compliance findings, which the master noted as a sign of the crew’s attention to detail. I’m ready to discuss how I can contribute to [Company Name]. I can be available for a chat this week and happy to share more specifics about workflows, crew supervision, and maintenance planning. Kind regards, [Your Name]