About me
I’ve built my career, both personal & professional, in a variety of roles. I hail from Johannesburg South africa, a long way from any ocean,so you may be wondering how i ended up here in the maritime industry. Yes I have made sure to have mastered the art of looking like I know what I am doing. Moving forward i took my lively sense of humour, my experience, a few courses and got involved in an industry where no two work days are the same & I still love it. Last but certainly not least, I want you to know that I’m a passionate about moving forward with my career. I was out of the race for a bit, however as soon as the gates opened. I took my opportunity and Jumped on the first Vessel I could. In May 2021 I joined M/Y Sherpa for a Indian ocean crossing to Europe, M/Y Alfa Nero out of Yard and straight into Preparation for boss trip & then onto M/Y lady lara to finish off a Boss trip. All jobs one after eachother. In closing, I am thrilled at the possibility of joining a new Yacht family and would love the opportunity to discuss this further. I appreciate your consideration and look forward to hearing from you.
Experience
Temp Deck(Temporary) at
July 2018 - August 2018 (1 mon)
This was a military sting operation hidden inside a yacht delivery Job. This job requires a chat.
Deckhand(Rotational) at
January 2016 - July 2018 (2 years 5 mons 22 days)
Junior Deckhand on this prestigious 100 m+ private superyacht. We began a world cruise, for a UHNWI, including family guests. We have completed a large number of crossings through our extensive trip
Deckhand(Full time) at
October 2018 - May 2020 (1 year 7 mons 13 days)
Experienced Deck crew on one of the world's must expensive & luxurious Charter Superyachts. Our job was to facilitate the needs of our guests, maintain all necessary equipment & study!.
Experienced Deckhand(Temporary) at
May 2021 - July 2021 (2 mons 6 days)
Flown in quickly as experienced Deck crew needed for a long crossing from the Maldives to the Netherlands for yard period. Skeleton crew journey through a tropical depression. Ready for boss trip.
Senior Deck(Full time) at
August 2021 - February 2022 (5 mons 25 days)
First senior role on this private vessel. Very prestigious & well run. My job was to come in and help them finish off an extended boss trip and then when possible train any new crew.
Qualifications
- Cocktail Making Course
- Fishing/Deep Sea Fishing
- Large Crane Ops
- MCA AEC 1
- MCA Yacht/Deck Rating
- MCA Yacht Master Offshore
- MCA Yacht Rating
- RYA Coastal Skipper
- RYA Day Skipper
- RYA Personal Watercraft
- RYA Powerboat Level 2
- RYA VHF Short Range
- Wakeboard Instructor
Hobbies & Interests
Covid related time in South Africa to further personal studies in urban Farming & Freelance Illustration. For now he is Planning to get back on track with his OOW training & service.
Certificates
- AEC
- RYA Competent crew
- Day skipper license
- Advanced fire fighting
- Heli Deck assistant
- RYA YACHTMASTER OFFSHORE
- Navigational watch rating
- Passenger Safety and Crowd management
- PWC
- Stcw95 (Expiry: 16 Feb 2023)
- Eng1 (Expiry: 21 Oct 2023)
- Vaccination certificate
- Proficiency in Designated Security Duties
- Rope access course
- Powerboat level 2
- PSCRB