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Antanina Gircyte

@Antanina

Dedicated Deckhand with Military Background and Maritime Skills

City of Westminster, United Kingdom
Available in < 1 week
Job Preferences
Lead Deckhand+2
Motor+1
50-59m+4
Private+2
Rotational+2
French Riviera+24
Single Season+15
Not Considered

About

I'm seeking a deckhand role where I can apply hands-on skills, discipline, and passion for the sea. My military background, including deployment to Afghanistan, built strong teamwork, resilience, and leadership. I've worked as a Close Protection Officer and led teams under pressure. I lived aboard a 26ft lifeboat in the UK for 18 months, navigating approximately 160+ miles of canals and gaining practical experience in vessel handling, lock operation, maintenance, and repairs. Colleagues describe me as proactive, dependable, and calm under pressure. I'm currently studying Marine Navigation and I'm eager to grow, contribute, and build a long-term career in the maritime industry.

Personal Details

Age40 years
GenderFemale
ResidenceUnited Kingdom

Career Objective

To secure a deckhand position where I can leverage my maritime skills and military experience to contribute effectively to a team and further develop my career in the maritime industry.

Hobbies & Interests

I enjoy staying active and learning new skills. My interests include basketball, volleyball, hiking, rock climbing, and underwater photography. I also have a passion for reading and painting, which allows me to express my creativity.

Experience

Marine Navigations Student

Current
Sep 2024 - Present
Vilnius Tech/ Lithuanian Maritime Academy

Currently completing a Professional Bachelor of Technological Sciences in Maritime Technology, working toward a Certificate of Competency (CoC) as Officer in Charge of a Navigation Watch. Gaining practical sea-time experience as part of the cadet training program. Completed first academic year with excellent results (grades 9-10, equivalent to A-A+).

Supervisor/ CCTV Operator

Oct 2021 - Nov 2021
Atalian Servest

Worked as Radiation Protection Supervisor and CCTV Operator during the COP26 event in Glasgow, one of the UK's largest high-security international events. I was responsible for overseeing personal searches, managing X-ray and CCTV operations, and ensuring full compliance with radiation protection and event-specific safety protocols. Acted as a key link between frontline staff, event security, and law enforcement.

Manager

Current
Apr 2018 - Present
British Airways PLC

Key member of the ARC team responsible for supporting and delivering offshore operations, including flight management, ticketing, baggage tracing, and compensation handling. Led service level performance, disruption management, and continuous improvement initiatives across global offshore teams. Collaborated closely with onshore and offshore stakeholders, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Certifications & Qualifications

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate
RYA Powerboat Level II
RYA VHF Operator
RYA PWC
Superyacht Deckhand Course

Languages

EnglishFluent
LithuanianNative
SpanishBeginner

References

2 references

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