About
I am a reliable and competitive individual with a hard-working philosophy and a desire to succeed. After an engineering-based education and a spell as a professional Rugby player, I decided to pursue a career within the maritime industry. I have extensive sailing and invaluable super yacht experience working on various sized boats in differing positions. I'm a confident navigator/boat handler, holding an instructor's certificate for both PB's/PWC's and I have operated tenders up to 11m with differing engine configurations. I'm a self-starter with a hands-on approach, a keen eye for detail, a love for water and an understanding of how to deliver a luxurious service. I'm eager to start a new challenge within the industry where I can demonstrate longevity and utilise my skills to provide an exceptional degree of service and workmanship on-board. I'm always passionate about learning new skills and I'm excited to continue to progress within the industry. My aims for the near future include completing OOW and obtaining a Dive Masters qualification.
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Career Objective
To leverage my extensive maritime experience and skills in a challenging new role, aiming for continuous professional growth and excellence in service delivery.
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Experience
Chief Officer
CurrentLots of navigation/passage planning including solo watches, driving in and out of anchorages at night and anchoring from the bridge. Often driving chase boat(s), anchoring, carrying out GRP & paint repairs. Many instances of having to think on feet/coming up with ideas in short time frames in order to ensure positive outcomes to problems and sometimes emergencies. Job creation and mentoring junior crew to ensure decks are maintained to a high standard. Ensuring all paper/electronic charts are up to date with corrections. Monthly ISM checks and logbooks/paperwork are up to date (garbage log/ chief officer log/HOR & PTW etc). Running regular drills and carrying out familiarisations with new crew. Lots of guest/contractor interaction and logistical planning on this busy back-to-back charter vessel to ensure guest satisfaction.
Lead Deckhand & Relief Bosun
Creating/delegating jobs and leading deck crew carrying out typical maintenance duties & operating heavy machinery on a daily basis. Effectively handled Pascoe 10m limo, 10m twin screw beach lander, Williams 565, 5m rescue boat and powerful PWC's. Lots of helm time and sail trimming to best efficiency. Worked aloft on 80m+ rigs assisting in sail repairs/ replacements/ rig maintenance. Keeping up to date with ISM checks and assisting with PDC's. Regularly dropping and hauling underwater anchors and assisting with berthing manoeuvres/ radio comms.
Deckhand & Lead Deckhand
Single season vessel, very busy live aboard over summer with lots of guests and tender ops. Typical deckhand duties including teaching green crew. Dropping/raising anchor and rope handling/berthing every day.
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