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Franco Kritzinger

@Franco

Qualified Deckhand with Passion for the Ocean

Gunnison County, United States
Available Now
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Deckhand+1
30-39m+2
Private & Charter+2
Full-Time+2
USA East Coast
Considered

About

I am a qualified Deckhand with a profound love for the ocean and outdoor activities. I have extensive experience in tender operations, maintenance of the exterior, docking, watchkeeping, and training junior crew.

Personal Details

Age22 years
GenderMale

Career Objective

My ultimate goal within this industry is to establish a long-lasting career where I can learn and showcase my abilities within a positive work environment.

Passports

South Africa

Visas

B1/B2

Hobbies & Interests

Freediving, Spearfishing, Exercising, Fishing, Hunting, Music

Experience

Deckhand

Apr 2024 - Nov 2024
M/Y Sweet Emocean

Responsible for taking guests on tender excursions, assisting with water toys, docking, anchor operations, towing operations, and maintaining cleanliness of the exterior and engine room. Conducted oil changes and maintained water makers. Played a role as solo deckhand off charter, responsible for upkeep and safety equipment checks.

Deckhand

Mar 2024 - Apr 2024
M/Y Sea Dream

Responsibilities included prepping lockers, mold remover, painting bilges, cleaning inflatables, Bosun inventory, fenders, coiling lines, and wash down top-bottom.

Deckhand

Feb 2024 - Feb 2024
M/Y In the Zone

Role included Teak STEP 1/2, all stainless, waxing the whole boat, rain x on windows, repacking all lockers, cleaning engine room, delivering the boat to West Palm.

Certifications & Qualifications

Deckhand Certification

Efficient Deckhand
MCA Yacht Rating

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate
RYA Powerboat Level II
RYA VHF Operator
Open Water Diver
Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD)
RYA PWC Instructor

Languages

EnglishFluent
AfrikaansFluent

References

3 references

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