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Nicholas Van Zijl

@NicholasVanZijl

Experienced Deckhand with Strong Tender driving ability.

La Ciotat, France
Available in 1 month
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Chase Boat Captain

About

I started my career in 2022 and have since been developing my skills both on deck and in the bridge at a navigational level. I have a good understanding of the expectations of guests and what they look to experience onboard. I am confident handling tenders of all sizes and am experienced with daily activities onboard including beach setups, excursions and various water sports. I aim to join a strong crew and use my experience and knowledge to help better the vessel and her operation in order to create the best possible guest experience.

Personal Details

Age24 years
GenderMale
ResidenceSouth Africa

Career Objective

To complete the Master 500/OOW 3000 ticket in the near future and continue developing my maritime skills.

Passports

South Africa

Visas

B1/B2
Schengen

Hobbies & Interests

I enjoy fishing, trail running, hiking, free diving, and various watersports. I also maintain a healthy lifestyle through weightlifting.

Experience

Deckhand

Current
Nov 2024 - Present
M/Y Ahpo

Gained experience with operations onboard a larger vessel on deck and as a lookout in the bridge. Proficient driving a 38ft twin outboard, a single screw inboard nautique as well as Jet drive rescue tenders. Assisted with guest excursions during charters including free diving, fishing, trail runs, hikes, various watersports, beach setups and inflatable waterpark setups.

Deckhand

May 2024 - Nov 2024
M/Y Coral Ocean

Completed a Mediterranean season with a busy itinerary which consisted of back to back charters. Assisted with vessel maintenance and did water sports operations daily including a large inflatable setup and the use of sea bobs, flight boards and jet skis. Stood as lookout in the bridge and did anchor operations.

Deckhand

Oct 2022 - May 2024
M/Y Rocket

Involved in maintenance work on the vessel as well as the tenders including general repairs, caulking and painting. Gained navigational experience and am familiar with bridge watch duties and passage monitoring.

Certifications & Qualifications

Deckhand Certification

Efficient Deckhand
MCA Yacht Rating

Yachtmaster

Yachtmaster Offshore

Other

Helideck Assistant
RYA Powerboat Level II
RYA VHF Operator
Proficiency in Security Awareness (PSA)
Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD)

Languages

EnglishFluent

References

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