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Yurii Gumenko

@Gumenko

Newly qualified OOW unlimited with strong experience on deck.

Warsaw, Poland
Available in < 1 week
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Lead Deckhand+3

About

I am an enthusiastic, friendly, and hardworking individual with a positive 'can-do' attitude, always approaching tasks with dedication and a smile. Committed to continuous growth, I align my personal goals with those of the team while taking full responsibility for my decisions. With strong critical thinking skills and a high level of empathy, I anticipate the needs of those around me, fostering effective teamwork and a positive work environment.

Personal Details

Age23 years
GenderMale
ResidenceRomania

Career Objective

To leverage my extensive maritime experience and leadership skills in a challenging deckhand position, contributing to the success of the team and ensuring the highest standards of safety and service.

Passports

Ukraine

Visas

B1/B2

Hobbies & Interests

Sailing (dinghy, keel, foil boats), motorcycling, wakeboarding, snowboarding, cycling, reading, gym and stretching.

Experience

Deck/ OOW

Mar 2026 - May 2026
Nympheas 80m

Duties * Officer of the Watch during Atlantic crossing. * Bridge watchkeeping and voyage monitoring. * Anchoring and mooring operations. * Tender driving and guest transfers. * Watersports and inflatable setup. * Guest logistics and shore support. * Deck maintenance and exterior upkeep. * Fiberglass repairs, filler and Awlgrip applications. * Recaulking, rust treatment and furniture restoration. * Deck inventory management. Achievements * Successfully stood OOW watches during an Atlantic crossing. * Completed MT ECDIS Type Specific Course. * Improved deck inventory organization.

Lead / Senior Deckhand

May 2025 - Aug 2025
M/Y Eye

Supervised a team of five deckhands, ensuring that all deck evolutions were conducted safely, efficiently, and to the highest standard. Led anchoring, mooring, and stern-to manoeuvres, served as primary driver of two 10m Falcon tenders, and supported owners during watersports activities as both instructor and safety lead.

Senior Deckhand

Sep 2023 - May 2025
M/Y Here Comes The Sun

Responsible for day/night lookout, anchoring, mooring, and forward mooring operations. Operated various tenders and managed extensive watersports activities.

Certifications & Qualifications

Officer of the Watch

OOW Unlimited (II/1)

Yachtmaster

Yachtmaster Offshore

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate
GMDSS
Proficiency in First Medical Aid
PSCRB
HDA
Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD)

Languages

UkrainianNative
EnglishFluent

References

6 references

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