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Basic information
- Current location Johannesburg
- Date of birth 26 Feb 1999
- Height 175cm
- Relationship status Single
- Smoker No
- Visible tattoos Yes
- Military service No
- Criminal record No
- COVID-19 fully vaccinated Yes
About me
I’m an adventure seeker and I’ve always been drawn to the ocean so if the opportunity to travel and work is possible count me in. I’m seeking permanent/contract Deckhand position onboard a Private or Charter Motor Yacht. I am highly motivated, fast learning and enjoy being challenged. I enjoy working as part of a team, and I am easy going and good-natured individual. My fitness levels and strength are both excellent and I cope well with physically challenging work. I aim to do every at most all tasks given and fulfil to the best of my ability and improve wherever possible. I believe I would be a great asset to a professional yacht crew and look forward to being part of a team and the industry.
Work experience
Deckhand (Full time) at 71m Motor Yacht
September 2021 - March 2022 (6 mons)
The vessel consists of 15 crew with 5 deck crew, My duties onboard consist of Painting/fairing, Varnishing, Sika as well as General deck maintenance consisting of line work, washdowns, scrubbing teak,
Deckhand (Full time) at 90m Motor Yacht
April 2022 - November 2022 (6 mons 24 days)
Assisted with wash downs, scrubbing teak, detailing of windows, stainless as well doing line handling and working aloft. I have worked with both Tenders and jet ski’s onboard as well detailing
Qualifications
- Car Driving License
- ENG-1
- Proficiency in Designated Security Duties
- Proficiency in Security Awareness
- RYA Personal Watercraft
- RYA Powerboat Level 2
- RYA VHF Short Range
- STCW 2010
- Superyacht Deckhand Course
References
Captain at Motor Yacht
Chief Officer at Motor Yacht
Certificates
- Fire prevention and fire fighting (Expiry: 20 Apr 2026)
- Elementary First Aid (Expiry: 22 Apr 2026)
- Proficiency in Designated Security Duties
- Personal Safety and Social Responsibility (Expiry: 17 Apr 2026)
- Personal Survival Techniques (Expiry: 15 Apr 2026)
- GMDSS Short range certificate
- MCA ENG medical 1 certificate (Expiry: 27 Apr 2023)
- Deckhand course
- PADI Advance diving certification
Languages
- Afrikaans
- English
- Italian
Hobbies & Interests
In addition to my passion for diving and the maritime industry, I also have a creative side. I am an accomplished photographer and drone videographer, and have a strong appreciation for music. As a self-taught guitarist with 8 years of experience, I write my own songs in my free time, which I believ