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Jason Smith

@Jasonsmith

Experienced Captain with 25 Years in Yachting Industry

Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom
Available in < 1 week
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About

I am a professional and experienced seafarer with over twenty-five years in the maritime industry, specializing in private and charter yachts. I have extensive experience in navigation, crew management, and vessel maintenance, and I am eager to return to work after resolving family matters.

Personal Details

Age126 years
GenderMale
ResidenceUnited Kingdom

Career Objective

To leverage my extensive maritime experience as a captain in a challenging and rewarding position within the yachting industry.

Hobbies & Interests

I enjoy swimming, hiking, and DIY projects at home.

Experience

Captain

Mar 2021 - Jun 2022
M/Y Zeus

Organising the setting up of the vessel for the season including renewing all certification and hiring of crew. Operating a two-month owner trip to Cyprus, Greek islands and Italy and then trips every weekend out of Monaco until the extensive over winter yard period refit.

Captain

Jul 2011 - Dec 2019
M/Y Platinum 77

Overseeing the final stages of the build in Italy, the handover and shipping of the vessel to Hong Kong. Operating the vessel for guest trips and corporate entertainment in HK waters with all the associated maintenance and administration involved with running a Yacht.

Chief Officer

Sep 2008 - Aug 2011
M/Y Meduse

Regular relief Chief Officer for Meduse plus delivery voyages on Aviva and Paloma and four months chartering with Martha Ann, giving me experience in new operating styles and some new operating areas.

Certifications & Qualifications

Master

Master 3000 GT (II/2)

Other

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

Languages

EnglishNative

References

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