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Ryan Stephenson

@RyanStephenson

Bosun with 90% OOW modules completed

Cape Town, South Africa
Available in < 1 week
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Bosun+2

About

Yachting veteran, with an inner nuclear reactor keeping my vibe and passion for the industry alive, always bringing that extra spark/energy to keep things professionally upbeat. Continuously striving to better myself , fellow crew members and the vessel, whether its sharing knowledge or lending a helping hand to any department, (where practicable). Back to back charters, or boss trips, bring it on. Thriving off a high paced environment, I`m ready to hit the ground running and seamlessly blend in, and bring a refreshing and infectious energy to the vessel and crew.

Personal Details

GenderMale
ResidenceSouth Africa

Career Objective

To leverage my extensive experience in yachting and leadership roles to contribute positively to a dynamic crew and ensure exceptional guest experiences.

Passports

South Africa

Visas

B1

Hobbies & Interests

I enjoy fishing, hiking, spearfishing, scuba diving, and exploring new adventures with my crew.

Experience

Bosun

Current
Oct 2023 - Present
M/Y Lady Sura

Joining the vessel in Maldives, we did numerous charters over several months, followed by a yard period in Dubai then guest trips in Oman before heading to Seychelles for a few more charters spanning over several more months. Jet boots, wake boarding, jet skiing, snorkeling, fishing and spearfishing were a big part of our charter adventures.

Lead Deckhand

May 2022 - Mar 2023
M/Y Mia Elise II

Dual season heavy charter/private yacht, with up to 12 guests and 16 crew members. I joined the vessel and hit the ground running, with our first guest pick up the very next day which was the first charter out of 3 months back-to-back trips. Plenty of water sports, tender pick ups and drop offs on our 40ft Yellowfin tender, along with wake boarding/skiing and tubing behind the Novurania Chase tender. During this time, the vessel was in the Mediterranean Sea, which consisted of countless anchor operations, along with mooring and unmooring, before finishing the season and heading off to Barcelona for a 6-month yard period.

Temporary Lead Deckhand

Feb 2022 - Apr 2022
M/Y Lili

Private/Charter yacht based in Turkey -12 Guests- 11 crew. Provision runs, Daily duties, beach club setups. Istanbul shipyard for a few weeks before the end of the temporary contract.

Certifications & Qualifications

Deckhand Certification

Efficient Deckhand

Entry-Level Engineer

AEC 1

Yachtmaster

Yachtmaster Ocean

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate
HELM (O)
RYA Powerboat Level II
RYA PWC Instructor
Rescue Diver
Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD)

Languages

EnglishFluent

References

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