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Andrii Kalenik

@a.kalenik96

Experienced Chief Officer with Strong Navigation / Deck Skills

Chișinău, Moldova
Available Now
Job Preferences
Chief Officer+2
Motor
100m++5
Private & Charter
Full-Time+2
French Riviera+24
Single Season+15
Not Considered

About

Chief Officer with over 10 years of experience at sea. A hands-on and responsible officer with a strong practical background built through progressive experience on board yachts up to 85m.Calm and confident in day-to-day operations, while able to take responsibility and make sound decisions when required. Combining practical deck experience with solid knowledge of navigation, yacht operations and safety management. Used to working closely with the Captain while taking ownership of my department, its crew and daily standards.Strong believer in clear communication, good organisation and maintaining a professional and respectful atmosphere on board. Thank you for your time and consideration. I am looking forward to working with you.

Personal Details

Age30 years
GenderMale
ResidenceUkraine

Career Objective

My goal is to contribute to a safe, well-organised and enjoyable yacht operation while continuing to develop as an officer.

Passports

Ukraine

Visas

B1/B2

Hobbies & Interests

Fishing GYM & Outdoor activities Backgammmon

Experience

Chief Officer

Oct 2024 - Aug 2026
I AM 42m

2nd Officer

Apr 2021 - Dec 2023
M/Y Voice

During my work on the m/y Voice as a 2nd officer, my responsibilities included: navigation, watchkeeping, working with all navigation equipment and GMDSS equipment on the bridge, route planning, working and updating charts, preparing arrival and departure documents, mooring and anchoring the vessel , work in compliance with all ISM, ISPS and MLC requirements. I mastered such programs as: IDEA, C-map ECDIS, TimeZero, OneOcean and others. I have gained extensive experience in cruises and navigation in countries such as: Greece, Turkey, Italy, Spain, Croatia, Montenegro, Oman, UAE, Maldives. I was responsible for medical equipment and medicines, namely: control of regular medicines and their certification, filling first aid kits for the entire ship, medical record book, monitoring the expiration dates of medicines, helping crew members choose treatment if necessary. Was directly involved in the management of the yacht and logistics support such as: working with the company management, ordering the necessary supply, working with ashore agents and organizing maintenance. Over the entire period of work, I gained experience working at a shipyard and in a dry dock namely: control quality of the work of asshore specialists, ensuring safe work on board the vessel,preparation of reporting documents on the work done. Working with guests on board, together with the captain and chief mate, took part in the organization and planning of the cruise program for the guests. I have proven myself to be an experienced and professional driver of a large jet￾powered tender in a variety of weather conditions. My experience as a deckhand helped me together with the Chief officer and Bosun ensured the planning and realize of the work of the deck department: washing, detailing, polishing, maintaining good condition of teak and other generally accepted yachting industry works.

Deckhand/Lead Deckhand

Aug 2015 - Oct 2020
M/Y Valerie

Working on m/y Valerie as a Deckhand and Lead deckhand throughout my employment I have worked and developed in directions such as: carpentering and varnish work, painting with AWL Grip and International kinds of paint, restoration and sanding of teak, replacing sikaflex, polishing stainless and stone. Participated in two dry docks and surveys with extensive restoration and paint jobs. When working with guests on board my responsobilities included: navigational duties with an officer on the bridge, anchoring and mooring of various complexity, general maintenance of cleanliness in my department, driving tenders 8,10 meters and sports boat with propeller and jet engines . Providing guests with a comfortable and safe time on board, assistance in all activities and operation with water toys on board

Certifications & Qualifications

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate
Chief Officer Unlimited II/2
ECDIS
GMDSS
RYA Powerboat Level II
RYA PWC
Radar Plotting and Use of ARPA
Medical First Aid
Basic Safety Training
STCW Advanced Fire Fighting
STCW Ship Security Awareness Training

Languages

EnglishFluent
RussianFluent
UkrainianNative
RomanianConversational

References

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