Michael Bunch

Michael Bunch has work experience in two different companies. Michael worked for Overseas Shipholding Group from May 2013 to November 2022 in various roles such as Third Mate, Second Mate, and Chief Mate. In these roles, they were involved in managing a fleet of Jones Act Tankers, ATBs, and Non-Jones Act Tankers. Additionally, Michael worked for the West Florence Fire Department from June 2009 to March 2020 as a Captain. Michael helped in the growth of the department, which now serves approximately 25,000 residents in Florence and Darlington Counties.

Michael Bunch attended the State University of New York Maritime College from 2009 to 2013, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Marine Transportation. In addition to their degree, they have also obtained several certifications. These include Chief Mate Unlimited from the U.S. Coast Guard in October 2022, Fire Instructor I from the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress in February 2016, Second Mate Unlimited Oceans from the U.S. Coast Guard in June 2015, TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) from the TSA in April 2015, NFPA Firefighter I & II from the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress in May 2014, and Third Mate Unlimited Oceans from the U.S. Coast Guard in May 2013. Michael has also mentioned a certification in Fire Officer I, but the specific details regarding when and where they obtained it are not provided.