About
Safety-focused yacht captain with 18+ years of experience on private and charter yachts up to 155ft in the Bahamas and Mediterranean. Master Unlimited with full STCW and a commercial background to Second Officer, holding a Yacht Surveyor Diploma. Strong leader with extensive experience in vessel operations, engineering, refits, and shipyards. Proven in crew and budget management, delivering high standards on board.
Personal Details
Career Objective
My plan is to continue developing my career as a senior yacht captain, leading high-quality private and charter programs on larger yachts. I aim to work with a professional ownership or management structure where safety, crew standards, and operational excellence are priorities, while building long-term value for the vessel and owners.
Passports
Hobbies & Interests
- Navigation & passage planning - Fishing - Watersports, Sport yachting (Laser, Finn) - Hiking, Fitness
Experience
Captain/Engineer
• Working as a Captain and as an Engineer. • Managed shipyard, which included dry dock, repairs and maintenance, contractor liaison, and equipment sourcing. • Managed Day-to-Day Operations - Clearance with Coast Guard, Click2Clear, ROAM app, Planned Itineraries, Recruited Crew. • Provided Safe Navigation for Owner, Guests, and Crew. • Provided Safety Instructions and Trainings for the Crew, ISM/ISPS • Prepared the yacht for shipping from Miami to Los Angeles. • Cruised: Miami, the East Coast of the USA, Bahamas.
Captain/Engineer
• Surveying consulting. • Deliveries and short-term contracts on different motor yachts. • Clearance with Coastguards, Recruited Crew. • Provided Safe Navigation, Safety Instructions for the Crew. • Cruised: Italy, Turkey, East Coast of the USA.
Captain
• Managed a shipyard which included dry dock, repairs and maintenance, contractor liaison, and equipment sourcing (5 years RINA survey). • Completed the shipyard ahead of schedule and under Budget. • Successfully managed a Charter Yacht booked for 6 to 8 weeks during the season. • Managed Day to Day Operations - Corresponded with the Management Company, Customs Clearance, Planned Itineraries, and Recruited Crew. • Work for a management company. • Provided Safe Navigation for Owner, Guests, and Crew. • Provided Safety Instructions and Trainings for the Crew, ISM/ISPS procedures. • Worked with IHM Maintenance, Navision, and Team Master. • Cruised: Italy, Greece, and Turkey.
Certifications & Qualifications
Master
Other
Languages
References
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