Dear hiring manager, I am writing to apply for the Captain/Engineer position and would welcome the opportunity to contribute to your program. I bring over 10 years of experience operating and maintaining high-performance commercial and private vessels, with strong hands-on expertise across Arneson Surface Drives, Jet Propulsion, IPS, straight shafts, Jolly Drives, and Mercury Racing outboards. I am equally comfortable in command, engineering, guest operations, and technical troubleshooting ensuring safety, efficiency, and reliability at all times. I hold: • MCA Yachtmaster Offshore 200GT (Commercial Endorsed) • USCG Master 100GT Near Coastal with Towing Endorsement • AEC 1 & 2, ECDIS, and Full STCW I have strong knowledge and cruising experience throughout the Mediterranean, South Florida, the Bahamas, and the Caribbean. I am currently based in Barcelona Spain and available immediately. Fluent in English, French, Spanish, and Italian, and holding dual US/French citizenship, I integrate easily into multinational crews and international operations. I am known for being proactive, calm under pressure, and highly detail-oriented, with a strong focus on preventative maintenance, safety culture, and owner satisfaction. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how I could support your vessel and program. Kind regards, Jerome Caillens.