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St John Steel

@St.john

MCA Chief Mate 3000 with 15+ Years Experience

Norrtälje kommun, Sweden
Available in 1 month
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Chief Officer

About

I am a dedicated maritime professional with a strong deck background and proven leadership skills. I take pride in running an efficient, motivated team and have solid references to support my work ethic and performance.

Personal Details

Age37 years
GenderMale
ResidenceUnited Kingdom

Career Objective

I am seeking a Chief Officer position on a vessel in the 55–80m range, where I can contribute stability and commitment while leveraging my extensive experience in both private and charter programs.

Passports

United Kingdom
South Africa

Visas

B1/B2

Hobbies & Interests

Fitness, boxing, and practical hands-on activities.

Experience

Temporary 1st Officer

Current
Oct 2025 - Present
M/Y Warda

Joined vessel during handover from factory. Prepped vessel for delivery from Europe to Dubai. En route started to set the vessel up for full ISM and ISPS compliance. Started the process of setting up the vessel’s planned maintenance system. Changed name and flag state from Cayman to Oman. Dealt with high security training along with taking armed forces on board for the passage through high risk areas. Carried out multiple drills and safety familiarisation as all crew were brand new to the vessel.

2nd Officer

Oct 2024 - Oct 2025
M/Y Axioma

Joined M/Y Axioma during an extensive refit in La Ciotat, which included a full repaint, complete engine and genset overhauls, a full hydraulic system rebuild, major deck upgrades, a change in management, and a full flag and class audit. In my role, I cover approximately 70% bridge and 30% deck responsibilities: overseeing navigation and passage planning, managing bridge equipment, conducting drills, ensuring ISM/ISPS compliance and garbage handling, and leading a deck team of six. I collaborate closely with the Bosun to plan and coordinate daily deck operations. During our busy charter season, I shifted into a more hands-on role: driving tenders, assisting with toy setups, and supporting the team with daily maintenance to keep pace with our very demanding schedule.

2nd Officer

Sep 2024 - Nov 2024
M/Y Kamalaya

This was a temporary position to fill in for leave while we prepared for the passage from Spain to Antigua. During this time, I was in charge of running the deck team with preparation for the Antigua Yacht Show along with all the preparation for an Internal and Flag Audit on arrival.

Languages

EnglishNative