Christopher Andrews

I joined M/Y La Mirage in Genoa following its extensive 10-month shipyard period, preparing the yacht for a fully booked charter season. My role involved ensuring that all engineering systems and equipment were serviced and fully operational. I oversaw planned maintenance through IDEA software, managed the conversion of exterior lighting to energy-efficient LED, and coordinated Flag, Class, and Management audits to uphold compliance standards. Additionally, I took full responsibility for all AV/IT systems onboard, contributing to the success of two busy charter seasons.

I joined M/Y JEMS in France for a 2-month shipyard period ahead of the upcoming season. With my familiarity with the yacht, I was able to immediately contribute by helping the Chief Engineer manage the work list and coordinate with contractors to ensure the work was completed on schedule.

After my first period in yachting, I returned home and transitioned into project management, where the skills I had acquired in yachting transferred seamlessly. It felt like a natural progression. As a key member of a large company, I managed the construction of factory outlets and stores, overseeing the entire process from a white box to a full turnkey solution. This involved coordinating wet works, shopfitting, 3-phase electrical systems, plumbing, refrigeration design and installation, signage, equipment design, manufacturing, storage, inventory solutions, as well as handling drawings and design.