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Paul Dewhurst

@PaulDew

Experienced Second Officer in the Yachting Industry

City of Westminster, United Kingdom
Available in < 1 week
Job Preferences
2nd Officer+1
50-59m+3
Private & Charter
Rotational+4

About

I am a highly motivated and ambitious Second Officer with over 13 years of experience in the yachting industry. I excel in managing tasks efficiently and learning quickly. I enjoy working both independently and as part of a team, and I value building relationships with fellow crew members.

Personal Details

Age42 years
GenderMale
ResidenceSouth Africa

Career Objective

To secure a rotational position as a Second Officer, leveraging my extensive experience and skills in the yachting industry.

Passports

South Africa
Italy

Visas

B1/B2

Hobbies & Interests

I enjoy music, surfing, golf, football, cycling, hiking, climbing, and camping.

Experience

2nd Officer

Feb 2026 - Apr 2026
Slipstream62m

2nd Officer

Oct 2025 - Nov 2025
Slipstream62m

2nd Officer

Jan 2025 - Jun 2025
M/Y Seanna

Managed and created worklists for day-to-day operations on deck, handled crane tender and toys operations, maintained all LSA, FFE, and Bridge equipment, responsible for crew radios and monthly watch schedules, and managed passage planning and navigation watch.

Certifications & Qualifications

Deckhand Certification

Efficient Deckhand

Officer of the Watch

OOW 3000 GT (II/1)

Yachtmaster

Yachtmaster Offshore

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate
ECDIS
GMDSS
HELM (M)
RYA PWC Instructor
RYA PWC
RYA Powerboat Level II
Advanced Open Water Diver
Proficiency in Security Awareness (PSA)
Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD)
Proficiency In Fast Rescue Boats (PFRB)
Proficiency in Medical First Aid

Languages

EnglishFluent
AfrikaansFluent

References

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