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Chris Adams

@Chrishando

Experienced Maritime Professional with Deckhand Expertise

Cape Town, South Africa
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About

I am a practical, trustworthy, and adaptable individual with a friendly and caring nature. I value longevity and look forward to being a valuable crew member.

Personal Details

Age35 years
GenderMale

Career Objective

I have 5 years of experience on heavy Charter/Private yachts and am eager to further my qualifications. I am adaptable and enthusiastic about new challenges.

Passports

South Africa

Visas

B1
Schengen

Hobbies & Interests

I enjoy mountain cycling, weight training, forest hiking, jetskiing, swimming, and motorbike rides.

Experience

First Mate

Feb 2025 - May 2025
M/Y EUPORIA

Assisting My Captain and the yacht designers and engineers with inspecting the last phase of the building progress. Chase boat operator. Delegating deck duties, managed and trained deck stew on deck and water toys. Drawing up watch schedules and watch duties. Doing safety checks and drills. Ensuring the yacht is always in pristine condition.

Mate

Current
Feb 2024 - Present
M/Y ANASTASIA V

Worked in both the pre-season shipyard period and completed a busy Med Year. My duties included unsupervised night navigation during crossings, engine oil checks, teak sanding, and maintaining deck and interior areas as needed.

Deckhand

Apr 2021 - Sep 2023
M/Y NAMI

Worked mainly on deck, assisting in all departments as required. My duties included general deck cleaning, tender driving, and maintaining the engine room.

Languages

EnglishFluent
AfrikaansFluent

References

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