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Bradley Nelson

@Brad

Experienced Yachting Professional with Leadership Skills

Kareeberg Local Municipality, South Africa
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2nd Officer+1

About

With eight years of experience in the yachting industry, I have progressed from deckhand to officer aboard vessels of various sizes, gaining invaluable knowledge of diverse procedures and operations. This hands-on experience has equipped me with the adaptability and problem-solving skills essential for managing challenges at sea. I am a dedicated and driven professional, committed to excellence in all aspects of operations. I strive to continue expanding my expertise, contributing to the vessel's success, and advancing toward my ultimate goal of captaincy.

Personal Details

Age28 years
GenderMale
ResidenceSouth Africa

Career Objective

To leverage my extensive experience in the yachting industry to contribute to vessel operations and advance towards a captaincy role.

Passports

South Africa

Visas

B1/B2
Schengen

Hobbies & Interests

Diving, Surfing, Outdoor Activities, Fitness and Sport, Drone Photography

Experience

Relief Captain

Nov 2024 - Mar 2025
M/Y N/A

Crew management - employment & vacation organizing, Monthly budgets and payroll, Communications between Ownership and Management company, Shipyard project management, Class and Flag surveys.

Chief Officer

Apr 2024 - Jun 2025
M/Y N/A

Safety and Medical Officer, Maintenance schedules and shipyard project management, Running of drills and heading safety committee meetings, Passage planning, Upkeep of bridge equipment and documentation, Capturing monthly expenses, Ensuring compliance with ISM.

Second Officer

Dec 2022 - Nov 2023
M/Y N/A

Management and scheduling of deck maintenance schedules, Manoeuvring a 7m, 5gt multipurpose twin jet drive, Passage planning, Navigational watches, General upkeep of bridge equipment, Management of yard projects when Chief officer was on leave, Large paint repairs, Crew development.

Certifications & Qualifications

Chief Mate

Chief Mate 3000 GT (II/2)

Deckhand Certification

Efficient Deckhand

Master

Master 500 GT (II/2)

Officer of the Watch

OOW 3000 GT (II/1)

Yachtmaster

Yachtmaster Ocean
Yachtmaster Offshore
Yachtmaster Coastal

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
STCW Advanced Fire Fighting
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate
ECDIS
GMDSS
HELM (M)
HELM (O)
Open Water Diver
Proficiency in Security Awareness (PSA)
Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD)

Languages

EnglishFluent

References

3 references

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