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Farid Sabban

@Faridsbbn

Engineer with 5 Years in the Yachting Industry

Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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Chief Engineer+2
70-79m+4
Full-Time+1

About

Strong and reliable Engineer with merchant navy background and 5 years in the Yachting industry. Ensuring proper operations, maintenance, service and repairs on the propulsion plant, auxiliary machinery and boat systems; demonstrating knowledge, strong skills and problem-solving abilities, with excellent verbal/written communicating skillset. Committed to continuous learning and staying updated on the marine industry advancements.

Personal Details

Age34 years
GenderMale
ResidenceSpain

Career Objective

To leverage my engineering skills and experience in the yachting industry to contribute to high-quality vessel operations and maintenance.

Hobbies & Interests

I enjoy watersports and staying active, as well as engaging in continuous learning related to marine technology.

Experience

Sole Engineer

Mar 2024 - Nov 2024
M/Y EURUS

General operation of the boat machinery and systems and maintenance. Navigational and engine room watch keeping; I helped on deck with maneuvering, lines, chase boat, watersports and anywhere required. I also worked on organizing the necessary changes to suit the owners' preferences including upgrading watermakers, installing a stern thruster and upgrading bow thruster among other works to improve the boat.

Sole Engineer

Nov 2022 - Jan 2024
M/Y SH MAGIC

Completed a long shipyard period for the five year survey where the boat went through an extensive maintenance program. Replacement of diesel generators exhaust, exhaust valves and PTO'S. Removal of the main propulsion shafts for rectification and alignment together with shaft seals replacement (PSS). Reconditioning of the sewage treatment plant and Completing pre-season maintenance, operation and maintenance for the ship systems, as well as repairs and ongoing works to improve the boat.

Sole Engineer

Mar 2021 - May 2022
M/Y ASYA

Full responsible for the engineering department on board. Completing pre-season maintenance, operation and maintenance for the ship systems, year surveyor as well as repairs and ongoing works to improve the boat. Gained experience planning and carrying out yard and maintenance periods, sourcing parts and building rapports with various manufactures and service agents in the South of France.

Certifications & Qualifications

Entry-Level Engineer

Engine rating (III/4)
AEC 1
AEC 2

Operational Engineer

EOOW (III/1)

Other

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

Languages

SpanishNative
EnglishFluent
FrenchConversational

References

5 references

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