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Kenneth Fordred

@Kenny-Fordred

Experienced Yacht Engineer with 21 Years in the Industry

Antibes, France
Available Now
Job Preferences
Sole Engineer+4
Motor+1
30-39m+5
Private & Charter
Full-Time
French Riviera+24
Considered

About

I am a hardworking, articulate, reliable, entrepreneurial, and determined individual with over 21 years of experience in yachting. I have a solid knowledge of systems used in boats, maintenance tasks, and yachting etiquette. I maintain high standards on vessels and have a good rapport with owners and crew.

Personal Details

Age58 years
ResidenceFrance

Career Objective

My objectives are to have longevity with my next endeavour and build the vessel up to the standards I am used to.

Passports

South Africa
France

Visas

B1/B2
Schengen

Hobbies & Interests

My hobbies include longboarding and skiing.

Experience

Engineer

Current
Jan 2022 - Present
M/Y YTL Princess

Full refit almost 12000 Nm run

Engineer

May 2020 - Sep 2021
M/Y SEADAR

Full refit and East Med nav

3rd Engineer

Jan 2018 - Feb 2018
M/Y SEA RHAPSODY

Pump servicing, painting, tank cleaning, engine servicing

Certifications & Qualifications

Entry-Level Engineer

MEOL (Y)
AEC 2

Yachtmaster

Yachtmaster Offshore

Other

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

Languages

EnglishFluent
FrenchFluent

References

6 references

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