Cillian King Walsh
Knocknacarra,Ireland
Summary
A professional with a logical, meticulous approach to tasks, specializing in plant maintenance and maritime legislation. Demonstrates expertise in CAT C32S, Volvo Penta, and Wartsila & MAK marine engines, with a strong focus on maintenance and servicing. Skilled in system tracing and labouring, aiming to leverage these competencies towards advancing career goals within the maritime industry. Offering strong foundation in mechanical systems and safety protocols. Knowledgeable about teamwork, problem-solving, and communication. Ready to use and develop technical skills, leadership, and operational knowledge.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
3rd engineer / Cadet
Princess Cruises
11.2024 - 07.2026
- 6 hours of engine watch, along with 4 hours of over times assisting the senior daywork engineers with planned maintenance
- Starting and stopping main and auxiliary machinery plant including; main engines, air compressors, fresh water generators, purifiers etc
- Normal routine watch keeping duties included general safety checks and walk arounds making sure everything is running properly
- Full crew safety and emergency duties, part of the first stage response for fire and flooding
Sole engineer / Deckhand
Island Ferries
Galway, Ireland
07.2021 - 07.2026
- 400 pax ferry working on my own initiative.
- Keeping main engines running and generators maintained
- Dealing with hundreds of passengers daily and involved in safety drills on board while familiarizing new crew members.
- Daily deck maintenance, rope work and washing of vessel and general house cleanliness.
Sole Engineer / Deckhand
Atlantic Towage
12.2025 - 03.2026
- Daily morning inspections of Engine room & Deck equipment
- Carry out maintenance as per the PMS
- Loading, securing and unloading of various supplies such as stores, jack up barge equipment/machinery and 20 tonne buckets of stone
Education
Bachelors - Marine and Plant Engineering
National Maritime College Of Ireland
01.2020 - 01.2025
Skills
- I approach tasks with a logical, meticulous, problem solving mindset and professional attitude I am experienced in plant maintenance and maritime legislation
- CAT C32S, Volvo Penta and Wartsila & MAK MEs
- Maintenance & servicing
- System tracing
- Labouring
Certification
- EOOW unlimited
- LNG Management Course Level 1
- Certificate of Proficiency in Advanced fire fighting
- Certificate in of Proficiency in fire prevention and fire fighting
- Certificate of Proficiency in designated security duties
- Certificate of Proficiency in elementary first aid
- Certificate of Proficiency in medical first aid
- Certificate of Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats
- Certificate of Proficiency in personal safety and social responsibilities
- Certificate of Advanced Training for service on ships subject to the IGF Code
- Advanced Training for ships subject to the IGF Code (Including 2 simulated Bunker Operations)
- Diesel Electric Propulsion (DEP1)
Affiliations
- Surfing
- Biking
- Sailing
- Puzzles & Crosswords
Timeline
Sole Engineer / Deckhand
Atlantic Towage
12.2025 - 03.2026
3rd engineer / Cadet
Princess Cruises
11.2024 - 07.2026
Sole engineer / Deckhand
Island Ferries
07.2021 - 07.2026
Bachelors - Marine and Plant Engineering
National Maritime College Of Ireland
01.2020 - 01.2025