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Justin McCalgan

@JustinMcCalgan

Versatile Yacht Engineer with Extensive Experience

Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Available in 1 month
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Sole Engineer

About

I am a versatile yacht engineer with over 4 years of solo engineering experience across motor and sailing yachts. I have a strong technical acumen with a focus on smooth operations and safety. I am currently pursuing my SV 2nd Engineer/EOOW certification and am seeking a 2nd or 3rd Engineer role on a larger vessel, preferably charter.

Personal Details

Age45 years
GenderMale
ResidenceSpain

Career Objective

To secure a 2nd or 3rd Engineer position on a larger vessel, preferably in the charter sector, where I can continue to grow and expand my skills.

Passports

South Africa

Hobbies & Interests

I enjoy SurfSki paddling, rowing, wing foiling, surfing, fishing, mountain biking, and reading.

Experience

Engineer

Current
Mar 2023 - Present
M/Y Sahasa

Responsible for maintenance and watchkeeping duties on the vessel, including stocking parts and coordinating warranty work.

Engineer

Sep 2021 - Feb 2023
M/Y Callisto 2

Managed service contractors and performed regular deck duties while overseeing a full paint job and winter maintenance.

Deckhand/Relief Mate

May 2020 - Jul 2021
S/Y Guillemot

Performed navigational watch duties, general deck maintenance, and assisted the engineer as required.

Certifications & Qualifications

Deckhand Certification

Efficient Deckhand

Entry-Level Engineer

AEC 1
AEC 2

Yachtmaster

Yachtmaster Ocean

Other

ECDIS
HELM (O)
1DAY@SEA

Languages

EnglishFluent