Gerhard Van Der Merwe

Daily beach setups and prepared all water toys and recreational equipment for guest use. Night shift - wash down, cover and uncover all deck furniture. Prepared and maintained tenders for daily water sports and guest activities. Watch keeping duties while underway and at anchor. Teak restoration and silicone removal. Scuba training and certification, Yachtmaster training daily with the Chief Officer. Standard deckhand duties completed on a daily basis - worked off a checklist system.

Worked under high pressure and a very short time frame. Reassembled deck heads, deck tables, and seating areas. Conducted diagnostic and mechanical servicing on two wave runners, ensuring full functionality. Repaired and serviced a 9M tender in poor condition, conducting thorough fault-finding and implementing effective solutions. Led a team of 4 dayworkers as Lead Deckhand, coordinating tasks and ensuring all work was completed to a high standard. Reinstalled navigational lights, radar, and other critical electrical components. Oversaw and completed various maintenance and installation projects, consistently meeting deadlines. Prepared the vessel to be guest-ready, meeting all operational and aesthetic requirements.

Detailed the Engine room & Generators. Replacing MTU Starter motor. Assisting Engineer with fixing and replacing tender awning system. Rearranged tools and engineering equipment.