About
Experienced and safety-focused maritime professional with a BSc in Nautical Science and extensive experience in both commercial shipping and the yacht industry. Holder of an Unlimited Officer of the Watch Certificate of Competency, with strong knowledge of bridge watchkeeping, passage planning, navigational safety, maritime regulations, emergency preparedness, and deck operations. Experienced on private and charter yachts, with a practical and hands-on approach to daily deck maintenance, washdowns, tender operations, guest support, safety equipment inspections, and vessel upkeep. A dependable team member with strong leadership skills, excellent situational awareness, and the ability to work effectively in multicultural crews and demanding operational environments.
Personal Details
Career Objective
To leverage my maritime expertise to drive innovations in safety and operational efficiency.
Passports
Visas
Experience
2nd Officer
Current* Stand navigational and bridge watches in accordance with the Master’s standing orders, company procedures, and international regulations. * Assist with passage planning, route monitoring, chart corrections, navigational publications, and voyage preparation. * Maintain navigational records, bridge logbooks, and relevant operational documentation. * Monitor weather forecasts, navigational warnings, Notices to Mariners, and voyage-related information. * Conduct routine inspections and maintenance of navigational equipment. * Assist the Chief Officer with deck operations, maintenance planning, safety equipment inspections, and crew coordination. * Participate in docking, anchoring, mooring, tender operations, and towing activities. * Carry out routine washdowns, polishing, stainless-steel maintenance, and exterior upkeep. * Support guest operations while maintaining a professional and service-oriented approach. * Participate in emergency drills and assist with onboard safety training.
Mate / Bosun
* Assisted with the safe operation and day-to-day management of the yacht’s deck department. * Supervised and participated in daily deck maintenance, washdowns, detailing, polishing, and general exterior upkeep. * Assisted with navigation, bridge operations, passage planning, and watchkeeping duties. * Coordinated deck activities and supported crew during docking, anchoring, and tender operations. * Conducted inspections and maintenance of life-saving appliances and fire-fighting equipment. * Assisted with life raft servicing, fire-extinguisher servicing, CO₂-system inspections, and safety-equipment inventory. * Supported flag-state, class, and statutory inspections. * Participated in safety drills, including man-overboard, fire, abandon-ship, and pollution-response exercises. * Maintained high standards of safety, cleanliness, and yacht presentation.
Mate/ Deckhand
Supported the Captain on weekend boss trips ensuring guest service safety and smooth deck operations . I carried out exterior maintenance including washdown,varnishing buffing sanding painting and treak scraping. I was responsible for tender driving and operation with a 32ft sea hunter
Certifications & Qualifications
Chief Mate
Master
Officer of the Watch
Other
Skills
Other
Languages
References
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