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Dieter Burger

@DieterBurger1

Qualified Deckhand/Engineer with Yachting Experience

Antibes, France
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Sole Engineer+2

About

I am a Qualified Deckhand/Engineer eager to make a positive and proactive impact within a dignified crew. I am assertive in my work and confident enough to be left to get the job done without supervision. I love to be busy and I'm always on my feet, with a positive attitude. Heavy workloads or pressure are nothing less than exciting to me and I strive to increase the value of something rather than to only maintain it. While I have a strong appreciation for both Deck and Engineering roles, I am particularly eager to advance my yachting career in the engineering department.

Personal Details

Age25 years
GenderMale
ResidenceSouth Africa

Passports

South Africa

Visas

B1/B2
Schengen

Hobbies & Interests

Travelling, spending time outdoors, music, cooking, working out and keeping active, socialising with different people.

Experience

Sole Engineer

Dec 2023 - Sep 2024
M/Y Lauren V

My duties Included: Electrical fault finding, Installation of new Starlink wifi, Engine room checks, Navigational Watch, AC Maintenance, Anchoring, Light vinyl repairs, Bunkering, Sanding and oiling of the teak, Installation of new navigational unit, General service of both engines and generators, Disassembling of hydraulic PTO pump and repairs, Assisted with replacement of the Kamewa couplings for the shafts, Assisted with the MTU coolant system disassembling and repair, Being solely in charge of the 2 MTU 396s engines and both Kohler generators.

Sole Engineer

May 2023 - Sep 2023
S/Y Ribelle

My duties included: Heat exchanger maintenance, Night and day navigation while at sea, AC unit repairs and service, Sailing, Oil and fuel filter replacements, Engine belt tension adjustment, Daily engine room checks and logs, Electrical and mechanical fault finding, Sea water and fresh water pumps maintenance, Hydraulic system maintenance and repair, Maintenance of both Kohler generators and Volve ME.

Deckhand

Apr 2023 - Apr 2023
M/Y Lelou

My duties included: 2 part chemical scrub for teak, Varnishing of the railing caps, Deep clean of the tender, Washdowns, Tender driving, Stainless steel polishing.

Certifications & Qualifications

Entry-Level Engineer

AEC 1
AEC 2

Supplementary

RYA Diesel Engine Course

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate
RYA VHF Operator
RYA Powerboat Level II

Languages

EnglishFluent
AfrikaansFluent
DutchConversational

References

6 references

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