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Antonio Tardiola

@antonio.tardiola

Experienced Deck Officer with 9 Years in Yachting Industry

Rome, Italy
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About

With over 9 years in the yachting industry, I am dedicated to providing exceptional experiences for Owners and Guests on private and charter motor yachts. My expertise in the Mediterranean Sea, combined with a hands-on management style focused on safety and operational efficiency, underscores my commitment to excellence.

Personal Details

Age36 years
ResidenceItaly

Career Objective

I am eager to leverage my skills in a permanent or rotational Deck Officer position to contribute to a successful program.

Passports

Italy

Visas

B1/B2

Hobbies & Interests

I have always been an active person who loves to travel. I've played sports like soccer and swimming for years, and I also practice CrossFit, calisthenics, and gym workouts. Recently, I started taking kite surfing lessons and enjoy using all water sports.

Experience

Relief Chief Officer

Current
Oct 2024 - Present
M/Y Al Mirqab II

Temporary contract as First Officer in Doha, Qatar, on a motor yacht owned by the Qatari Royal Family. 8 crew total. Responsible for safety, full ISM, LFA & FFE, DeepBlue Yacht Management Software, Ecdis Transas 4000 and nautical paper charts.

Mate/Deckhand

Jul 2024 - Aug 2024
M/Y Bel 1

Temporary contract on a newly built yacht with heavy use by the owner in the Mediterranean. I was actively involved in tender operations and played a significant role in assisting guests with various water sports. My responsibilities included tender's maneuvering operations, watchkeeping and water toys, as well as setting up and maintaining the deck to perfection.

Chief Officer

Jan 2024 - Jul 2024
M/Y R23

I joined R23 during the winter shipyard period, followed by a busy charter season with high guests usage. Responsibilities included GMDSS checks, planned maintenance of safety equipment, tender driving, mooring, anchoring, lookout duties, painting and varnishing. Managing watch-keeping schedules and duties activities during sea and shipyard, leading and collaborating with a bosun and two deckhands.

Certifications & Qualifications

Officer of the Watch

OOW Unlimited (II/1)

Yachtmaster

Yachtmaster Offshore

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
STCW Advanced Fire Fighting
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate

Languages

ItalianNative
EnglishFluent

References

4 references 1 verified

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