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Errol Speers

@ErrolSpeers

Experienced Captain with 16 Years in the Yacht Industry

Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom
Available in 1 month
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About

As a seasoned Captain with an exceptional charter record, I am seeking a rotational Captain position on a large motor yacht. I take great pride in maintaining high standards and a deep passion for my job, guaranteeing that the yacht is always in pristine condition and that the owner and guests enjoy memorable times onboard.

Personal Details

Age44 years
GenderMale
ResidenceUnited Kingdom

Career Objective

My goal is to enhance onboard safety, advance crew education through mentorship, and ensure the comfort and satisfaction of both owners and guests.

Passports

United Kingdom

Visas

B1/B2
B1

Hobbies & Interests

High performance sailing, squash, kitesurfing, wakeboarding, snowboarding, tennis, rugby, cycling, and running.

Experience

Captain

Current
Dec 2024 - Present
M/Y Perfect Persuasion

Managed a busy shipyard period in South East Asia then cruising with the owner in Indonesia. Managed a major mechanical refit including shaft alignment, replacement M.E exhausts. Crew team building, management and crew recruitment. Lead a multinational crew of nine through a challenging refit with limited resources. Owner cruising and guest voyages in Indonesian waters.

Relief Captain

Current
Oct 2024 - Present
SY Cervo

Led an amazing team successfully in a busy hands on role through a successful Mediterranean season with 5 busy charters until the yacht was sold to a new owner.

Captain

Feb 2023 - Feb 2024
M/Y Sky

Managed a busy shipyard period in the US East Coast including ownership, flag and name change. Vessel ownership, flag and name change for Cayman Island with successful class and flag surveys. Crew team building, management and crew recruitment. Haul out and shipyard project management at Safe Harbor West Palm Beach, US. Procurement for deck and interior, budget and yacht accounts.

Certifications & Qualifications

Master

Master 3000 GT (II/2)

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
STCW Advanced Fire Fighting
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate
HND Built Environment
NVQ Level 3 Engineering

Languages

EnglishFluent

References

5 references

Full reference details available through an employer account