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Mark Kennedy

@Markk

Professional Captain with Extensive Maritime Experience

Rome, Italy
Available in < 1 week
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About

I am a professional captain qualified globally, seeking a permanent position onboard an amazing program. I have extensive experience on a vast range of motor and sailing vessels and a comprehensive knowledge of the commercial maritime industry, professional yachting, and deliveries. I possess great interpersonal skills, excellent mechanical knowledge, and am a water sports and diving enthusiast, as well as a lifelong sailor.

Personal Details

Age30 years
GenderMale
ResidenceIreland

Career Objective

To secure a permanent captain position on a prestigious yacht, utilizing my extensive maritime experience and leadership skills.

Passports

Ireland

Hobbies & Interests

I enjoy kitesurfing, wakeboarding, surfing, and drone photography and videography.

Experience

Captain/Engineer

Oct 2024 - Jan 2025
S/V Sylfia

Captain/Engineer of an expedition sailing vessel from Timor Leste - Sorong Indonesia. The vessel focused on videography and underwater photography, with an intense diving program. The expedition was run over two months. When not on passage we were diving twice a day or exploring some remote islands and villages.

First Mate/Engineer/Lead Deckhand

Dec 2023 - Sep 2024
S/V Camira

Taking 60 guests out daily on a high-performance 26mtr sailing catamaran with snorkeling and excursions to Whitehaven beach. Oversee daily duties on deck, crew inductions, and training. Carrying out pre-departure and shutdown procedures of vessels. Conducting engineer's operation and maintenance logs. Provided a relief watch for the skipper while underway.

Bosun/Engineer

Apr 2023 - Aug 2023
M/Y Gone Away

Bosun/Engineer for this Private/Charter Motor Yacht for the 2023 Med season. Assisted with deck duties and crew management. Carried out maintenance and engineering checks. In charge of navigational watch when under passage.

Certifications & Qualifications

Yachtmaster

Yachtmaster Ocean

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate
Rescue Diver

Languages

EnglishNative

References

2 references

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