Matthew Garas

Matthew Garas is a skilled mariner with extensive experience in the maritime industry, currently serving as a 3rd Mate Tankerman at Crowley since December 2021. Prior roles include Deckhand at Reinauer Transportation Companies and Able Bodied Seaman at Schuyler Line Navigation Company and KEY LAKES, INC, where responsibilities encompassed daily maintenance, tanker operations, and ensuring adherence to safety practices. Earlier experience as a Vessel Operator and Operations Coordinator at Reynolds Shipyard Corp involved managing ship provisions and coordinating schedules. Matthew holds a Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation from the State University of New York Maritime College, earned between 2016 and 2019.