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Joseph Hughes

@JosephFHughes

Experienced Yacht Professional seeking Bosun/First Mate Position

Soest, Netherlands
Available in 2 months
Job Preferences
Bosun+2

About

I am a dedicated maritime professional with a passion for leading high-performing teams and delivering exceptional service to yacht owners and guests. My experience spans various roles in yachting, where I have honed my skills in deck operations, navigation, and team management.

Personal Details

Age37 years
GenderMale
ResidenceUnited Kingdom

Career Objective

To secure a full-time Bosun/First Mate position on a busy yacht under 65m, where I can contribute my leadership skills and passion for excellence.

Passports

United Kingdom

Visas

B1/B2

Hobbies & Interests

I enjoy weight training, cardio workouts, hiking, scuba diving, skiing, and playing ball games. I also like to study and learn Italian during my downtime onboard.

Experience

First Mate/Sole Engineer

Mar 2024 - Sep 2024
M/Y Eightseas

Responsible for proposing new crew candidates, managing shipyard inspections, overseeing final stages of completion, and navigating from Gdansk to Mediterranean.

Lead Deck/Chase Boat Captain

Dec 2023 - Feb 2024
M/Y Eternal Spark

Prepared lines, sourced deck equipment, and assisted with creating Mini-ISM and Crew Manual.

Bosun/First Mate

May 2023 - Sep 2023
M/Y No Stress Two

Created inventories for FFE, LSA, and deck equipment, and delivered exceptional experiences onboard.

Certifications & Qualifications

Deckhand Certification

Efficient Deckhand

Entry-Level Engineer

AEC 1
AEC 2

Yachtmaster

Yachtmaster Ocean
Yachtmaster Offshore

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate
ECDIS
GMDSS
HELM (O)
RYA Powerboat Level II
RYA VHF Operator
RYA PWC Instructor
RYA PWC
Rescue Diver
Advanced Open Water Diver
Open Water Diver
Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD)
Proficiency in Security Awareness (PSA)

Languages

EnglishNative

References

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