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Jorge (George) Izquierdo

@CaptainGeorge

Experienced & Active Yacht Captain - Charter & Private - 4 x New Builds

Madrid, Spain
Available in < 1 week
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Captain
Motor
40-49m+3
Private+2
Rotational+2
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About

Warshash Trained Yacht Captain 3000gt MCA, background check, excellent references. Seeking long term role. * Spearheaded 4 x New Build Yachts as Captain. * 3 years with one Owner, I was the Surveyor on his 2nd New Build. * Successful charters with very pleased clients, great relationships with Owners. * ISM, PMS and a management company, I consider key to running a good vessel. Sailing yacht background including racing, many Atlantic crossings. * Engineering experience enables me to check and support the Engineering Department. * Presenting vessels at many yacht shows, part of the successful sales of 4 vessels. * VOLY, Quicken, Microsoft, Cenntrip, IDEA, adapting to new Yacht * Management Platforms as required. An involved and hands on Captain with first rate leadership and interpersonal abilities believing the most experienced seaman onboard, must also be present on deck. Dedicated and approachable, fostering a great crew morale while ensuring the focus for all crew, is always the wishes of our Owners and Guests. I have passion and talent for driving and am naturally very strong in the bridge and navigation, enjoying exploring new destinations with all the diligence and study this requires. Completing the majority of my courses in the Warsash Maritime Academy in England and many years working within the British System, my aim always, is to maintain the high standards of the MCA with pride. Thank you very much indeed, for your kind consideration.

Personal Details

GenderMale
ResidenceSpain

Career Objective

Looking for a long-term Captain position on a M.Y. 40m+ up to 85m. I am dedicated, energetic, and Owner and Guest oriented, aiming to create a happy and high-level crew, ensuring service, safety, maintenance, and presentation are top-notch.

Passports

Spain

Visas

B1/B2

Hobbies & Interests

Motorbiking, Horse Riding, Diving, Sailing, Hiking, Travelling, Martial Arts & Fitness, Passionate about History and Music.

Experience

Captain

Mar 2023 - Aug 2024
M/Y Alpha Waves

NEW BUILD • Benetti Oasis, Set up and follow build for Owner. • VOLY & set up and running of Mini ISM & PMS • Cruising Balearics for initial Owners trip. • Preparing loading of the vessel for 2 DYT crossings • 2 Owners events in Miami both for about 85 Guests. • Managing a Chase Boat Invincible 14m, diving & fishing • Navigating Bahamas, D.R. & West Caribbean off the beaten track, for 5 months with Owners & family & friends onboard. • Intensive shipyard, completing all warranty and other jobs. • Busy & successful summer Charter season in the Med.

Captain

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021
M/Y Cécile B

NEW BUILD Set up the yacht from early stages. Worked closely with C&NI Brokers and agency as after M.Y. MOKA was sold they hired us again for this project. • Mini ISM with C&NI and PMS & others in DEEP BLUE. • Managing and towing of a 12m chase boat. • Cruising Italy, France and Balearics • Set up of shipyard for all warranty items and other works.

Certifications & Qualifications

Entry-Level Engineer

AEC 1

Master

Master 3000 GT (II/2)

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
STCW Advanced Fire Fighting
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate
ECDIS
GMDSS
HELM (M)
ISM
Shipboard Safety Officer
Divemaster
Proficiency as Ship Security Officer (PSSO)
Proficiency In Fast Rescue Boats (PFRB)
Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD)
Medical Care Onboard
Stability Yacht Master
Business & Law
Celestial Navigation
Navigation ARPA & Radar
Seamanship & Meteorology
Cayman Island Endorsement

Languages

SpanishFluent
EnglishFluent
ItalianFluent
PortugueseConversational

References

4 references 2 verified

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