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Ari Davidson - Hill

@AriDavidsonHill

Chief Mate 3000GT

Rome, Italy
Available in 2 weeks
Job Preferences
2nd Officer+1
50-59m+4
Private & Charter+2
Rotational

About

I have spent my life around boats and have a huge passion for the ocean, particularly diving, sailing, and power boating. I completed my Chief Mate 3000GT in New Zealand in 2021 and have over 10 years of experience in the maritime industry.

Personal Details

Age31 years
ResidenceNew Zealand

Career Objective

I am seeking a permanent position as a Second Officer or Chief Officer on a 60m+ motor yacht to further develop my knowledge and gain sea time.

Hobbies & Interests

Diving, sailing, photography, rugby, football, exercising, fishing, golf, surfing, watersports, music, cooking, and traveling.

Experience

Second Officer

Current
Sep 2022 - Present
M/Y Stella Maris

Responsible for passage planning, checking, testing and coordinating maintenance of LSA, FFE & GMDSS, updating navigation equipment, publications and logbooks, crew & guest familiarisations, running and assisting with drills, managing the deck team, HLO duties, ISM / SMS management, preparing for audits and assisting the C/O and Captain with what was required.

Chief Officer

Mar 2022 - Aug 2022
M/Y Mahoenui

Responsible for all LSA and FFE weekly and monthly checks. Navigation officer, responsible for passage planning, navigation equipment, GMDSS equipment, pre departure/arrival checks. Monitored and kept official logbook, GMDSS logbook and garbage record book up to date. Inducted all new crew members and ran all drills onboard including fire, abandon ship, MOB, emergency steering, enclosed space entry and security drills.

Mate

Nov 2021 - Jan 2022
M/Y Aquabella

Temporary contract as mate, cruising around the North Island in New Zealand with guests onboard the whole time. Completed navigation watches as OOW and anchor watches. In charge of the overall care of the exterior. Guest tender driver and heavy guest interaction.

Certifications & Qualifications

Chief Mate

Chief Mate 3000 GT (II/2)

Deckhand Certification

Efficient Deckhand
MCA Yacht Rating

Officer of the Watch

OOW 3000 GT (II/1)

Yachtmaster

Yachtmaster Offshore

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
STCW Advanced Fire Fighting
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate
ECDIS
Shipboard Safety Officer
HELM (M)
RYA Powerboat Level II
RYA PWC
Helicopter Landing Officer
Helideck Assistant
GMDSS
Divemaster
Proficiency as Ship Security Officer (PSSO)
Proficiency in Security Awareness (PSA)
Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD)
Rescue Diver
Advanced Open Water Diver
Open Water Diver

Languages

EnglishNative

References

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