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Basic information
- Current location Spain
- Date of birth 25 Dec 1969
- Height 178cm
- Relationship status Single
- Smoker No
- Visible tattoos No
- Military service Yes
- Criminal record No
- COVID-19 fully vaccinated Yes
About me
I have close to 10 years of experience in the yachting industry including 4 full seasons ( 3 on Arneson drive yachts) as captain encompassing all aspects of yacht captaincy and day to day management. This included cruising in South Florida and the Bahamas, Spain, Italy, South of France, Croatia, Montenegro and Turkey. This was mostly private yachting with some guest charter as well as new build take over and delivery and yard refit periods. I am currently in Spain and am available for an immediate start should a suitable opportunity ariser. My goal is to become employed as a captain on a motor yacht of up to 200 tons in the 80 to 120 foot size range (24 to 36m)
Work experience
Captain (Full time) at 28m Motor Yacht
May 2011 - March 2012 (10 mons 30 days)
Initially shipyard work in Italy, undertook/supervised all tasks required to prepare the vessel for owners use. Maintenance / servicing of all machinery and equipment (no records on board).
Captain (Full time) at 27m Motor Yacht
August 0007 - December 2009 (2002 years 4 mons 30 days)
Supervised engine replacement post season as well as minor interior modifications at Florida shipyard. Extensive owner use in US,Bahamas, Med, Adriatic.
First Officer (Full time) at 60m Motor Yacht
January 2005 - February 2006 (1 year 1 mon)
Preparation for delivery of this yacht from Turkey to Georgia, USA for the new owner. Sale fell through and project was abandoned after 13 months.
Deckhand then Mate (Full time) at 41m Motor Yacht
April 2003 - December 2003 (8 mons 23 days)
Employed initially to assist as deckhand for short trip from Palma to Antibes and subsequently hired as first mate for the upcoming season of busy guest charters and yacht shows.
First Officer (Temporary) at 45m Motor Yacht
February 2007 - July 2007 (5 mons 27 days)
Joined this yacht on a short contract for refit period at Benetti shipyard in Livorno, Italy. Assisted captain with all aspects of crew, work management, documentation, safety equipment and protocols,
Captain (Temporary) at 26m Motor Yacht
April 2006 - September 2006 (5 mons 28 days)
Hired for 1 season, joined this new build in Holland to oversee the final month of the build. Delivered yacht to Spain (Mallorca) for full provisioning and final preparation for extensive owner use.
Qualifications
- Car Driving License
- ENG-1
- MCA Master 200GT
- MCA Yacht Master Offshore
- Motorcycle Driving License
- Personal Trainer
- Personal Trainer
- RYA Ocean Master
- RYA Radar Operator
- RYA VHF Short Range
- RYA Yacht Master
- STCW 2010
- STCW 95
References
Owners Representative at Motor Yacht
Fleet Captain / Captain at Motor Yacht
Vessel Manager at Motor Yacht
Certificates
- YM Ocean
- ENG1 (Expiry: 31 May 2025)
- Fire Fighting (Expiry: 30 May 2028)
- First Aid
- PSSR
- SURVIVAL
Languages
- Afrikaans
- English
Hobbies & Interests
My hobbies consist of several physical pursuits of which CrossFit ( I am a level 3 CrossFit Trainer) and recreational touch rugby are the two I participate in regularly and most often. I am also an avid chorister having been part of the New Apostolic Church recording and performance choirs.