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Laura Erichsen

@Lauraerichsen

Experienced Bosun/deckhand and Watersports Instructor

Antibes, France
Available in < 1 week
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Bosun+2

About

I have a strong passion for the maritime industry, seeking a Deckhand/Bosun or Chase Boat Captain position. I am motivated, reliable, and possess excellent organizational skills. My extensive experience as a senior watersports instructor has equipped me with natural leadership abilities and a calm demeanor to handle various situations effectively.

Personal Details

Age25 years
GenderFemale
ResidenceNew Zealand

Career Objective

To leverage my maritime skills and qualifications in a challenging Deckhand/Bosun or Chase Boat Captain role, contributing to a high standard of service and safety on board.

Passports

New Zealand
Denmark

Visas

B1/B2

Hobbies & Interests

I enjoy water sports, sailing, fitness and anything outdoors!! I also love videography and photography and have really enjoyed playing around with a Dji drone, osmo pocket 3 and an Insta 360 cameras!

Experience

Bosun

Jun 2025 - Jul 2025
M/Y Last Call

Safety officer on-board, mini ISM & managing SOP's for on-board drills. Lead of Deckhand and organising day to day operations, including general upkeep. Skipper of the secondary 65ft chase vessel when required. Organising in correspondence with captain of a shipyard period.

Customer Sales & Water Sports Boat Servicing Administrator

Nov 2024 - Dec 2024
Marine & Sport Wanaka

Product knowledge & customer sales of inventory - Towables & flight boards, fishing gear, maintenance products, etc. Boat/Jet ski service customer check in for servicing and 'on-the-spot' problem solving mechanical issues. Data log entry of vessel, issue(s) to solve & general maintenance required into company system for engineers to view. Creating customer service rapport and upsell of companies products & servicing plans.

Bosun

Nov 2024 - Jan 2025
M/Y Oceans Seven

2-Month Passage (Florida - Galapagos), including 12-day expedition Boss trip within the Galapagos Islands. Jet Tender Operations. Planning with Chief Officer of duties & tasks, maintenance and boss on/off requirements. Passage watch underway, both Coastal & Ocean. General maintenance & upkeep of the vessel.

Certifications & Qualifications

Yachtmaster

Yachtmaster Offshore

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate
RYA Powerboat Level II
RYA Powerboat Instructor
RYA VHF Operator
RYA PWC
ECDIS
GMDSS
RYA Senior Dinghy Instructor
Dinghy Foiling Instructor
Multihull Instructor
Start Windsurf Instructor
Keelboat Instructor
Racing Instructor
RYA Safety Boat Instructor

Languages

EnglishFluent
DanishFluent

References

4 references

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