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Matthew Collier

@SeaDog
Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom
Available in 2 weeks
Job Preferences
Captain
Motor
40-49m+1
Private & Charter
Rotational+5
Single Season+7
Preferred

About

I have been on a lifelong nautical journey - both professionally and recreationally; I grew up sailing in the Irish sea for the first 17 years of my life up the west coast of Scotland and around southern Ireland, the last 30 + years have been spent in a professional capacity. My biggest achievement was rowing across the Atlantic from the Canaries to Antigua, putting a 17 year old in the Guinness book of world records.

Personal Details

Age61 years
GenderMale
ResidenceUnited Kingdom

Career Objective

Ideally I am looking for a Seasonal/rotational position with my wife on an established program, as Captain and Chief Stewardess.

Passports

United Kingdom

Visas

B1

Hobbies & Interests

Wake boarding, scuba diving, Foil boarding, exploring new destinations, calisthenics/crossfit

Experience

Captain

Sep 2023 - Oct 2025
solemates v

I took solemates v through it's flag survey of the Cayman Islands and the American Bureau of shipping to pass its commercial registration as it had numerous non-compliance failures. An MLC survey was also completed and all were passed for 2024. During this last year I have retained a cohesive settled crew of 8 and we have cruised the East coast of the USA, Bahamas and the Caribbean for both private and charter guests.

Certifications & Qualifications

Entry-Level Engineer

AEC 1

Master

Master 3000 GT (II/2)

Yachtmaster

Yachtmaster Ocean

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
STCW Advanced Fire Fighting
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate
GMDSS
ISM
Advanced Open Water Diver
Proficiency In Fast Rescue Boats (PFRB)
Proficiency as Ship Security Officer (PSSO)

Languages

EnglishNative

References

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