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Justin Van Der Spuy

@JustinVanDerSpuy

Experienced Deckhand with 2+ Years in the Maritime Industry

Madrid, Spain
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About

I have 2+ years' experience as a deckhand on various sized vessels, of which over 1 year was spent on my last vessel, a 50m sailing yacht. Past crew members would describe me as a drama-free grafter who isn't afraid of hard work. I am extremely active, adaptable and fully confident in my ability on deck.

Personal Details

Age26 years
GenderMale
ResidenceSpain

Career Objective

My objective in this industry is to see how far I can go. I am currently searching for my next long-term position as an experienced deckhand position on board a motor yacht and would soon like to become lead deckhand and shortly after work my way up to bosun.

Passports

South Africa

Visas

B1/B2
Schengen

Hobbies & Interests

I am deeply passionate about physical activity and staying healthy. I spend a lot of my free time lifting weights, practicing jiu jitsu, playing padel, hiking up mountain ranges and going on fishing trips with my friends.

Experience

Deckhand

May 2023 - Jul 2024
S/Y Isarose

My responsibilities included navigational watch, tender driving (6m Castoldi jet tender), deck maintenance, sailing operations, detailing, teak repairs, painting, varnishing, anchor and mooring operations, organization of lockers and inventory, monthly inventory shopping list, lifeguard while guests are in the water, guide while guests are on land, delegation of dayworkers. As a crew we completed 2 Atlantic crossings, a shipyard period of 4 months and a handful of boss trips where we sailed in Spain, Italy, Greece, Antigua and BVI's.

Dayworker

Apr 2023 - May 2023
S/Y Meraki

My responsibilities included deck maintenance, detailing, mooring operations, organization of lockers and inventory. 2 sea trials were completed.

Deckhand

May 2022 - Nov 2022
S/Y Alethei

My responsibilities included navigational watch, tender driving, deck maintenance, sailing operations, detailing, anchor and mooring operations, organization of lockers and inventory, lifeguard while guests are in the water, guide while guests are on land, bartender, fishing, dockhand for other vessels in the fleet. As a crew we completed 18 week-long charters, sailing in Sint Maarten and Bahamas - Exuma's and Nassau.

Certifications & Qualifications

Deckhand Certification

MCA Yacht Rating

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate
Superyacht Deckhand Course
RYA PWC
RYA Powerboat Level II
Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD)

Languages

EnglishFluent

References

3 references

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