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Liall Struckman

@Liall-Struckman

Professional Yacht Captain

La Celle-sous-Gouzon, France
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About

I am a dedicated and experienced yacht captain with a strong focus on guest satisfaction and operational efficiency. My background includes extensive experience in both private and charter programs, ensuring seamless operations and exceptional guest experiences.

Personal Details

Age26 years
GenderMale
ResidenceCyprus

Career Objective

To leverage my maritime expertise and leadership skills in a challenging captaincy role, providing outstanding service and ensuring safety on board.

Passports

South Africa

Visas

B1/B2
Schengen

Hobbies & Interests

I enjoy water sports, fishing, and exploring new destinations while ensuring a memorable experience for my guests.

Experience

Captain

Current
Dec 2023 - Present
S/Y Epiphany

End-end running of luxury crewed Bali catamaran. Hosted up to 10 guests on weekly charters. Responsible for navigation, onboard safety, maintenance, and full charter execution. Managed itinerary planning, provisioning, guest logistics, and post-charter feedback. Ensured seamless communication with brokers and consistent client satisfaction.

Senior Deckhand

Jun 2023 - Sep 2024
M/Y La Tania

Professional yacht captain with strong seamanship, leadership, and technical awareness. Experienced across private and charter programs, with a safety-first mindset and a focus on efficient operations and exceptional guest experiences. Responsible for operational and guest tender runs on a 11m Wahoo chase boat and its maintenance. Instructed watersports on board ensuring safe practice, mooring and anchoring procedures, and bridge watches. Lots of repair work during med winter, including carpentry projects and refit work.

Temp Deckhand

Mar 2023 - May 2023
M/Y Nord

Joined to cover a medical leave. Skippered a 16m Windy SR52 Blackbird tender and operated additional inboard/outboard tenders. Supported guest operations, including beach setups and fishing excursions, and watersports activities.

Certifications & Qualifications

Yachtmaster

Yachtmaster Offshore

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate

Languages

EnglishFluent

References

3 references

Full reference details available through an employer account