Tyrone Sexton, Mechanic at Wind Osprey
“A vessel is like a massive clock of cogs. And a large clock, needs a lot of cogs to work!”
“A vessel is like a massive clock of cogs. And a large clock, needs a lot of cogs to work!”
I’m making sure the jacking system is in the best possible condition for what the vessel needs to do. I’m treating the systems like they are my babies, so they can handle anything Mother Nature will through at them!
I have always been highly motivated to do the best possible in life in everything I do.
My mum was working as a stewardess at sea before she gave birth to me. My dad was at sea all his life. I have a long list of family members working offshore, so I think it must be in the blood.
My first job at sea was with the cruise liner, Queen Elizabeth 2. I sailed to New York, Canada, the Mediterranean. I loved it, and I knew I wanted to spend the rest of my life at sea.
Fast forward to 2023, I’ve been working at sea on various cargo ships for 32 years and I still love it.
The team you build at sea is a brilliant thing. We work together to fix whatever is needed. I’ve met some really good people on my travels at sea that you can trust and who will watch your back when the pressure turns up. Then marrying my wife and the birth of my children.
When installing turbines, people often focus on the crane drivers. But a vessel is a massive clock of cogs.
Without the bridge officers, we wouldn’t get to the installation location. Without engineers and electrotechnical officers, we wouldn’t have engines to produce electric power. Without the deck mechanics, the jacking legs and the crane would fail. Without the AB seaman, the deck would be full of rust and dirt. Without the stewards, we wouldn’t have clean bedding and clothes. Without the cooks fueling the crew, we couldn’t work.
A large clock needs a lot of cogs to work!
I love being at sea. It’s like being in a different world. There is zero work-life-balance in my life, and I like that. When I’m at home, I’m 100% there with my family without the distraction of work. When I’m at sea, I can focus on my job. As long as you wear your PPE to protect you, you can work in any weather, and everyday is a great day onboard.
Cadeler has a GO AND DO IT attitude. Let’s get it done to the best possible quality. No messing about. I like that. It suits my character as a person.
Cadeler feels like a family company. I know that we will grow, and things will change. But it must grow, and evolve, and strive forward. And I’m looking forward to being there through yet another journey with them. Cadeler is looking to the future, and I feel lucky to be a part of that. That’s a nice proud feeling.
Join Cadeler and become part of an international company with a diverse and agile team who is constantly seeking to contribute to making the world a better place. So, come and take part in the transition journey towards clean energy. We have an open and informal working environment, and we like to welcome new colleagues with open arms, as we believe that everyone can make a difference. At Cadeler you will be able to make an impact, as we offer a workplace that empowers and gives opportunities for development – both on a personal as well as on a professional level.