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Erno Badenhorst

@EBaden

Captain | Master <3000GT | > 12 Years Exp. | Private & Charter

Cape Town, South Africa
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About

With over a decade of yachting experience, I excel in safe navigation, yacht handling, and crew management. My focus is always on the safety of the vessel, guests, and crew while maintaining high service standards. I foster a positive team environment and have extensive experience overseeing maintenance, repairs, and refits, ensuring regulatory compliance and cost-efficiency.

Personal Details

Age38 years
GenderMale
ResidenceSouth Africa

Career Objective

To secure a Captain position onboard a >50m Motor yacht.

Passports

South Africa

Visas

B1/B2
Schengen

Hobbies & Interests

I have a deep personal passion for sports fishing and golf.

Experience

Captain

Current
Apr 2025 - Present
M/Y Lady Victoria

Joined this heavy charter vessel days before the Monaco GP, completed 6 weeks of charter as well as owner’s trips during a busy Mediterranean season. Planned itineraries for charters and owner’s trips, managed vessel and APA accounts. Worked hand in hand with a reputable management company setting annual budgets and planned for annual shipyard maintenance periods, complied with safety audits and managing the vessel to full ISM standards.

Captain

Jan 2024 - Feb 2025
M/Y Purpose

World cruising motor yacht, private and charter. I successfully led charter operations in Greece, France, Italy and Spain, managed owners’ trips through the Northwest passage, Japan and extensive diving in the Philippines as well as the Red sea. I managed all aspects of vessel operations, from safe navigation to crew recruiting and management and financial administration. Built and implemented ISM system with new management to comply with all Cayman Island and Rina regulations as well as completed the vessel’s 20-year renewal surveys in the Philippines.

Chief Officer

Jun 2019 - Oct 2023
M/Y Paloma

Oversaw the transition from private to commercial registration and ensured survey compliance for a dual-season classic yacht. Managed daily maintenance, safety protocols, medical duties, and a 6-member deck crew. Coordinated shipyard operations in the captain’s absence.

Certifications & Qualifications

Master

Master 3000 GT (II/2)

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
STCW Advanced Fire Fighting
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate

Languages

EnglishFluent

References

5 references

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