Tankut Tas (@Tankut)

About

A highly disciplined and safety-driven British maritime professional with a 23-year career (2001 – 2024) commanding commercial charter and private hire vessels. Fully legal and ready to operate immediately on EU and Spanish-flagged yachts, holding a valid Spanish NIE, a Spanish OOW Unlimited Endorsement, and a Malta Master 500 GT (Commercial) Endorsement. Possesses extensive operational and high-end guest relations expertise from successful charter seasons in the Aegean Sea. Actively seeking roles as CAPTAIN on vessels up to 25 meters, or as a technical, hands-on FIRST MATE / CHIEF OFFICER on vessels up to 35 meters within the Western Mediterranean sector. While new to specific Western Med cruising itineraries, I offer exceptional technical proficiency in advanced passage planning, meteorological analysis, chartwork, and safe navigational execution. A versatile "Captain-Engineer" profile capable of managing both bridge operations and physical onboard mechanical/electrical troubleshoot.

Personal Details

Age49 years

GenderMale

ResidenceUnited Kingdom

Career Objective

"UK-citizen Master 500 GT & Engineer with active Spanish NIE, seeking Captain, First Mate, or Dual-Role roles in Barcelona/Palma. Offer 23 years of solid boatyard refit mastery and hands-on 12V/24V DC electrical troubleshooting. Zero-ego utility, ready for day-charter or private programs with immediate relocation."

Passports

United Kingdom

Hobbies & Interests

Fitness, Swimming, Outdoor Activities, Culinary Arts

Experience

Captain

Feb 2001 - Oct 2024

S/Y SU-3SAILING • 24m

Yacht Management, meeting the needs of the boat, preparing for tours, maintenance, and refit works during winter. etc.

Certifications & Qualifications

Master

Master 500 GT (II/2)

Officer of the Watch

OOW Unlimited (II/1)

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training

STCW Advanced Fire Fighting

ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate

RYA Powerboat Level II

GMDSS

Food Hygiene Level II

Proficiency in Security Awareness (PSA)

Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD)

Proficiency In Fast Rescue Boats (PFRB)

Skills

Other

Commercial Command (<35m): Extensive experience in close-quarter maneuvering, passenger day-charter safety, and high-density marine traffic navigation.

Technical Passage Planning: Expert navigation using modern ECDIS, radar plotting, and real-time meteorological analysis.

International Legal Compliance: Fully legal for EU/Spanish flags with a British Passport and active Spanish NIE

Marine Electrical Systems: Hands-on experience with 12V/24V DC onboard networks, marine battery banks, and charging systems.

Refit & Dry-Dock Management: 23 years of continuous winter refit execution, including hull antifouling, composite cosmetic detailing, and traditional teak maintenance

Onboard Mechanical Troubleshooting: Competent in servicing heavy-duty bilge pumps, plumbing layouts, marine generators, and general engine room support

Zero-Ego Crew Utility: Fully capable of jumping seamlessly between commanding the bridge, managing the deck, or conducting technical repairs down below.

Malta Master 500 GT, Spanish OOW Unlimited, MCA GMDSS -23 years of dry-dock preparation, hull antifouling, traditional teak care-British Passport, active Spanish NIE, fluent English - Hands-on 12V/24V DC troubleshooting, marine electrical systems, bilge/plumbing overhauls- Commercial passage planning, luxury day-charters, tender operations-

Languages

EnglishFluent

TurkishNative

SpanishBeginner

References

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