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Mark Wood

@Mark2003

Chase Boat Captain / Deckhand / Close Protection Officer

Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Available Now
Job Preferences
Deckhand/ Security+3
Motor+1
80-100m+5
Private & Charter
Full-Time+3
Palma de Mallorca+1
Not Considered

About

I am a Ronin SA-trained Close Protection Officer, seeking a position onboard a private or charter yacht where I can provide professional security services in a dedicated or dual-role capacity, such as deckhand or chase boat captain. I bring a disciplined, proactive, and discreet approach to personal protection and vessel security.

Personal Details

Age23 years

Career Objective

Motivated and capable deckhand with experience captaining 12m tenders, seeking a full-time position on a professionally run motor yacht. Strong background in small craft handling, guest service, and vessel maintenance. Holds commercially endorsed Yachtmaster Offshore, STCW, ENG1, PWC, and B1/B2 visa. Brings added value through close protection and remote medical training, with a proactive approach to safety, security, and teamwork.

Passports

Ireland

Visas

B1/B2

Hobbies & Interests

Personal fitness and strength training, sailing, scuba diving, water polo, travelling, music, spearfishing, free diving.

Experience

Chase boat captain

Jun 2024 - Nov 2024
M/Y Renegade

I joined M/Y Renegade as their primary Chase boat driver. I was in command of a 12m Magazzu and the job consisted of all vessel operations, all safety measures when it came to my assisting crew and all guests present on the vessel, general maintenance of the chase boat as well as monitoring and overseeing the periodic servicing. I also performed deck duties on the mothership such as washdowns when I had the time to assist, I also took part in maintenance in the shipyard period during the winter season.

Deckhand

Mar 2024 - May 2024
M/Y Crowned Eagle

I joined M/Y Crowned Eagle, a private motor yacht, in Palma on a temporary, 2-month contract as a Deckhand, while the owners and their guests were on board exploring the Balearic, Spanish, French, Italian, and Greek islands and ports. My duties included deck cleaning and maintenance, line handling and tender duties.

Captain / First Mate / Deckhand

May 2023 - Sep 2023
S/V Baharini

I joined S/V Baharini, a private sailing vessel in July 2023 as first mate and part time captain. We sailed Greece and Turkey stopping in well-known spots such as Kos, Bodrum and Mykonos. We had a couple of the owner's private guests on board. I was given full operational responsibility of the tender duties transporting guests to and from shore.

Certifications & Qualifications

Deckhand Certification

MCA Yacht Rating

Entry-Level Engineer

AEC 1

Yachtmaster

Yachtmaster Offshore

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate
RYA PWC
Proficiency in Security Awareness (PSA)
Rescue Diver
Hostile Environment Close Protection Course

References

7 references

Full reference details available through an employer account