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Brian Pern

@Briandsp

Experienced 2nd Officer Seeking Rotational Role on Private/Charter Vessel

Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Available in 1 month
Job Preferences
2nd Officer
Motor
80-100m+3
Charter+1
Rotational

About

I am a dynamic and experienced 2nd Officer with a passion for maritime operations and safety. I have worked on prestigious vessels, ensuring high standards of service and safety for both crew and guests.

Personal Details

Age37 years
GenderMale
ResidenceSouth Africa

Career Objective

To secure a rotational officer role aboard a Private/Charter Vessel where I can leverage my extensive experience in navigation and safety management.

Passports

South Africa

Visas

B1/B2
Schengen

Hobbies & Interests

I enjoy surfing, boxing, fitness, free diving, cycling, scuba diving, hiking, and skateboarding.

Experience

2nd Officer

Mar 2024 - May 2025
M/Y Solange

Safety officer/Navigational officer. Duties include ISM/SMS compliance and management, passage planning, navigational updates, publication updates/orders, G.M.D.S.S. checks & maintenance, bridge equipment maintenance, preparing & executing all safety drills onboard, responsible for all planned maintenance, filing & maintaining all ships certificates and documents.

3rd Officer/Relief 2nd Officer

Jan 2023 - Feb 2024
S/Y Aquijo

Holding bridge navigational watches, including ice navigational watches. Managing inventory, ordering deck/sailing supplies, deck caulking repairs, garbage operation & disposal, managing deck team, delegating deck duties, watch/shift schedules, L.S.A & F.F.E checks.

Bosun/Lead Deckhand

Jul 2020 - Mar 2023
M/Y A+

Running a team of 12 deckhands, crew representative & deck safety representative. Driving tenders, managing/assisting with all maintenance operations on deck, monthly safety & maintenance checks, creating S.O.P.s.

Certifications & Qualifications

Chief Mate

Chief Mate 3000 GT (II/2)

Deckhand Certification

Efficient Deckhand

Officer of the Watch

OOW 3000 GT (II/1)

Yachtmaster

Yachtmaster Ocean

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate
ECDIS
GMDSS
HELM (M)
ISM
RYA PWC Instructor
Helicopter Landing Officer
Proficiency in Security Awareness (PSA)
Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD)
Rescue Diver
Basic Training for Ships Operating in Polar Waters
Raytheon Anschütz Synapsis ECDIS

Languages

EnglishNative

References

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