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Ivan Pires

@IFP

3rd Engineer

Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom
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2nd Engineer+2
Motor
50-59m+1
Charter+1
Rotational+3
French Riviera+24
Single Season+15
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About

Marine Engineer with over 10 years of combined marine and land-based engineering experience, bringing a diverse technical background and recent motor yacht experience on vessels from 30m to 78m, stepping into temporary Chief, 2nd, and 3rd Engineer roles. These positions provided valuable practical experience with a wide range of engineeringsystems, technical operations. Skilled in vessel machinery system, planned maintenance, troubleshooting, and shipyard periods. Seeking a permanent 2nd/3rd Engineer position aboard a 30+ motor yacht where I can add value to the engineering team, further develop my skills, and work towards achieving EOOW certification.

Personal Details

Age44 years
GenderMale
ResidenceUnited Kingdom

Career Objective

To successfully achieve my EOOW III/2 ticket and further develop my engineering experience onboard yacht as 2nd Engineer.

Passports

Portugal

Visas

B1/B2

Hobbies & Interests

I enjoy fishing, scuba diving, martial arts, swimming, hiking, hanging out with friends, cycling, and canoeing.

Experience

Chief Engineer

Oct 2025 - Dec 2025
M/Y Noyata

* Joined the vessel during the initial shipyard period to oversee warranty claim identification and resolution, ensuring all build defects were rectified to Azimut and Class standards before sea trial * Maintenance and troubleshooting for MTU 16V2000 M96L main engines and Kohler generators Supervised Engineering contractors during warranty and repair works * Maintained and tested onboard safety systems * Daily machinery checks and completed Engine Room logs * Kept machinery spaces clean, organized & oil-free * Daily operational checks, including visual leak scans, oil level verification, and analysis of abnormal running noises or exhaust gas colour to ensure peak engine performance * Assisted with deck operations, including docking, undocking, and mooring procedures during Mediterranean passages

3rd Engineer

Jun 2025 - Jul 2025
M/Y Kensho

*Engine Room watches (4/8) during crossings from Mallorca to Canne, ensuring the safe operation of twin engines and triple generator setups * Assistedt he 2nd Engineer with fuel and fresh water bunkering operations inport of Mallorca before departure, ensuring strict MARPOL compliance * Hourly "high-detail" walk throughs of all technical spaces (Engine Room, Steering Flat, Pump Room) to detect leaks, unusual vibrations, or thermal hotspots * Maintained two main engine 970 Kw each and three generators of 310 Kw each, performing all scheduled oil services, fuel filtration swaps, and load-testing * Full overhauls of Alfa Laval centrifugal purifiers, including bowl disassembly,disc stack cleaning, and seal replacement to ensure fuel hygiene

3rd engineer

Apr 2025 - May 2025
M/Y Rocinante

* Executed 10,000 hours maintenance on the HUG unit, replacing converter cassettes and conducting post￾maintenance check’s * Assisted the Chief engineer with the isolation of the Engine Room for the 10,000- hours maintenance * Managed risk mitigation as Safety Officer during hot work * Maintained cleanliness and order in the Engine Room * Managed the large-scale drainage and replacement of engine oils and coolants * Inspected all vessel watertight door in accordance with SOLAS regulations * Executed routine and safety inspections for seven AHUs to maintain strict vessel ventilation standards

Certifications & Qualifications

Entry-Level Engineer

AEC 2
AEC 1

Yachtmaster

Yachtmaster Coastal

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate
Open Water Diver
Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD)
NVQ Level 5 Mechanical Technology

Skills

Other

knoledge of safety equipment
Engine room operations
Hands-on tools proficiency
preventive maintenance

Languages

EnglishFluent
PortugueseFluent
FrenchConversational
SpanishConversational

References

3 references 1 verified

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