Patriot Contract Services, LLC.
Keith Deirup has had a varied career in the maritime industry. Keith began their work experience in 2004 as a Marine Engineer at MEBA Dist 1-PCD (AFL-CIO) where they worked until 2012. Then, they joined OSG Ship Management as a First Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer and remained there until 2014. In 2012, they also worked at Foss Maritime Company as a Chief Engineer. From 2014 to 2015, Keith worked as a Ship Repair Estimator at Mare Island Dry Dock, LLC. Keith'sresponsibilities included preparing price proposals and obtaining quotes from subcontractors. In 2015, they moved to APL as a Port Engineer before joining American Ship Management LLC in the same role in 2016. Currently, they are working as a Port Engineer at Patriot Contract Services, LLC.
Keith Deirup earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering from California State University Maritime Academy, attending from 2000 to 2004. Keith also obtained a Chief Engineer Motors Unlimited HP certification from the U.S. Coast Guard in March 2012.
Patriot Contract Services, LLC.
Patriot Contract Services, LLC is a leading maritime contractor to the U.S. Government, managing and operating vessels. PCS currently manages three Ready Reserve Force (RRF) ships for the United States Maritime Administration (MARAD); eight Watson class Large Medium Speed RO-RO vessels for the United States Navy, Military Sealift Command (MSC); one special mission ship for MSC; and a shallow draft tanker for Schuyler Line Navigation Company. PCS also provides crew-members for vessels operated by Kwajalein Range Services and other ship operators. PCS has managed a wide range of vessel types for MARAD and MSC, including RO-RO vessels, LASH vessels, and general cargo vessels, powered by steam propulsion, slow speed diesels, medium speed diesels, and gas turbines. PCS maintains a network of highly experienced mariners and vessel managers who are capable of skillfully operating a wide range of vessels used for both rapid military support and active special military operations. PCS has a conducted over 40 on-time vessel activation's for the US Government fleets. These activation's often occur with no advance notice, to test PCS’s ability to respond rapidly to the needs of the US Military. In each case we leveraged our experience, skilled staff, effective work processes and efficient structure to fulfill all commitments and requirements and ensure that the vessels were ready for full operations in the allotted time. PCS's methodology for ship operations is based on the international model for ship management. This model is founded upon a qualified well-trained shipboard management team and crew. This professional, sea-going cadre is supported by a core team of shore side professionals dedicated to a specific group or fleet of ships, which in turn is supported by a well-trained, experienced administrative staff and sophisticated information technology systems.