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Miguel Silva

@Miguel_Silva

Experienced Bosun and 2nd Officer in Yachting Industry

Abrantes, Portugal
Available in < 1 week
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Bosun+2

About

Having lived by the sea most of my life, I have developed a passion for water sports and yachting. My experience includes various roles in the yachting industry, where I have honed my skills in leadership and maintenance.

Personal Details

Age36 years

Career Objective

I am looking to secure my next position on a yacht where I can gain bridge time and learn from experience.

Hobbies & Interests

I enjoy water sports such as dinghy sailing, scuba diving, surfing, wakeboarding, jet skiing, kayaking, and fishing.

Experience

Bosun

Jul 2024 - Sep 2026
M/Y Sparta

Joined this new build yacht in the Heesen shipyard in the Netherlands where we stocked the yacht from nothing, built the wash lockers, lazarette, tender garage and forepeak. Prepared the yacht for its first passage to Malta for registry, followed by a busy season with liveaboard owners. My main duties as a Bosun include leading the deck team into maintaining standards of cleanliness, organize tender runs and launching of water toys daily.

Bosun

Jan 2024 - Apr 2024
M/Y Marsa

Joined the project in the shipyard, 2 months before delivery for the final stages of the build. As a bosun I built and organized the forepeak and all wash lockers and assisted with the installation of the exterior furniture. Together with my team of 3 deckhands, we prepared the yacht for its maiden voyage from the Netherlands to Spain.

Bosun

Dec 2022 - Oct 2023
M/Y Somnium

Led a team of 3 deckhands while managing worklists, inventories and planning the day-to-day works on deck. A very hands-on yacht where I did several painting, varnishing and Sika projects.

Certifications & Qualifications

Officer of the Watch

OOW 3000 GT (II/1)

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate

Languages

EnglishFluent
PortugueseNative
SpanishConversational