About
* Marine Engineer Officer (EOOW STCW III/1) with experience in both the Navy and Merchant Marine sectors. * Former Naval Officer, developing strong leadership, discipline, teamwork, and decision-making skills in demanding operational environments. * Practical experience in diesel engines, electrical systems, maintenance planning, troubleshooting, and machinery operations. * Currently serving aboard commercial tugboats in Uruguay. * Strong safety culture, professionalism, and problem-solving skills developed through military and commercial maritime operations. * Seeking to build a long-term career in the yachting industry, with a strong commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and progression through the engineering ranks. * Accumulated over 22,000 nautical miles and 1,200+ days at sea across naval vessels, training ships and commercial tugboats.
Personal Details
Career Objective
Seeking an engineering position onboard a professional yacht where I can contribute with my technical background, practical engineering skills and strong work ethic. My goal is to build a long-term career within the yatching industry, gain international experience and progressively advance through the engineering department while maintaining the highest standards of safety, maintenance and professionalism.
Passports
Visas
Hobbies & Interests
I enjoy sailing, travelling and maintaining an active lifestyle through swimming, fitness and strength training. I have a strong interest in marine engineering and continuous personal development. I also hold a 3rd Dan Black Belt in Judo and practice Martial Arts regularly.
Experience
Engineer Officer of the Watch
CurrentCurrently serving aboard commercial tugboats, primarily Matrero and Oriental, performing engineering watchkeeping duties, machinery operation, preventive and corrective maintenance, and supporting all engine room operations. Regularly involved in harbor towing operations, vessel maneuvering and technical troubleshooting in demanding operational environments.
Chief Engineer
Served as Chief Engineer aboard a former U.S. Coast Guard Protector-Class patrol vessel, leading all engineering operations and maintenance activities. Responsible for machinery management, maintenance planning, operational readiness and supervision of a three-person engineering team. Reason for leaving: Professional Progression
2nd Engineer
Initially served as Officer in Charge of the Electrical Division, managing maintenance activities and supervising a five-person technical team. Later served as Officer in Charge of the Propulsion Division, overseeing diesel-electric propulsion systems, operational performance and maintenance planning while leading a six-person engineering team. Also participated in a two-month shipyard period, coordinating maintenance works, technical inspections and engineering projects related to vessel systems and propulsion equipment.
Certifications & Qualifications
Operational Engineer
Skills
Other
Languages
References
Full reference details available through an employer account