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Juan Gomez

@JuanGomez

Experienced Superyacht Captain

Madrid, Spain
Available in 1 month
Job Preferences
Captain
Motor
40-49m+1
Private & Charter+2
Rotational+1
Considered

About

I am an experienced and proactive Superyacht Captain with over a decade of experience in commercial and private motor yachts. I have a strong record in refit, new build supervision, warranty management, ISM/SMS compliance, charter delivery, and crew leadership. I am calm, organized, solutions-driven, and guest-focused, with excellent owner relations and a consistent history of superior safety standards and efficient operations.

Personal Details

Age47 years
ResidenceSpain

Career Objective

Seeking a long-term rotational Captain position on a 50m+ commercial or dual-season program.

Visas

B1/B2

Hobbies & Interests

Padel tennis, reading (self-awareness), bodyboarding, hiking

Experience

Captain

Sep 2024 - Sep 2025
M/Y Andala

Supervised Baglietto DOM133 new build: construction log tracking, technical reporting, and monthly 360° video updates to ownership. Established start-up systems: SMS/ISM, procedures, crew recruitment, onboard management workflows. Oversaw warranty works and shipyard coordination. Delivered initial Med season and represented vessel at MYS 2025.

Captain

Apr 2023 - Mar 2024
M/Y Maverick (Former Giraud)

Managed full flag and class re-registration following ownership change. Oversaw survey renewals, RYA centre renewal, shipyard period and Med–Caribbean seasonal preparation. Migrated SMS and accounting systems (Xero) into new management structure. Delivered 4 charter weeks and 2 owner trips in first season. Ran successful Caribbean season (St Barths, Anguilla, Guadeloupe, Dominica).

Captain

Oct 2018 - Apr 2023
M/Y Giraud

Promoted to Captain after 8 months as Chief Officer. Rebuilt entire SMS from scratch; Flag deficiencies reduced from 26 to 0 for four consecutive years. Managed 10-year class survey and multiple technical compliance projects. Led crew of 9 and completed 30+ successful weeks of charter across 4 seasons. Oversaw 5 winter yard periods, delivering high maintenance standards. Maintained excellent owner and charter broker relationships.

Certifications & Qualifications

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
STCW Advanced Fire Fighting
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate
Company Security Officer
Medical Care Onboard
Advanced Open Water Diver
ISM Advanced Training
Proficiency as Ship Security Officer (PSSO)
Proficiency In Fast Rescue Boats (PFRB)
Passenger Ship Safety
RYA PWC Instructor
Rescue Boats
GMDSS GOC
HELM (M)
ECDIS
ARPA
Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities

Languages

EnglishFluent
ItalianFluent
SpanishFluent
GermanConversational

References

3 references

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