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Bülent Yurtal

@captaain_bulent

Senior Yacht Captain with 30+ years commanding motor and sailing yachts

Marmaris, Türkiye
Available Now
Job Preferences
Captain
Motor
70-79m+5
Private & Charter
Full-Time+4
French Riviera+21
Single Season+13
Not Considered

About

I am a Senior Yacht Captain with over 30 years of maritime experience commanding motor and sailing yachts from 13m to 70m across multiple global regions. I specialize in private and charter yacht operations, new build supervision, refit periods, and transoceanic deliveries. I am recognized for calm authority, structured decision-making, and strong crew leadership ensuring safe and efficient operations.

Personal Details

Age58 years
GenderMale
ResidenceTurkey

Career Objective

To secure a Captain or Fleet Captain position within a professional yacht operation where my extensive experience in worldwide cruising, owner operations, charter management, crew leadership and safety management can add value to the vessel, ownership team and crew. My objective is to contribute to a safe, efficient and positive onboard culture while delivering the highest standards of operational and guest excellence.

Passports

Turkey

Visas

B1/B2
C1/D
Schengen

Hobbies & Interests

**Hobbies & Interests** Passionate about sailing, horseback riding and scuba diving, with a strong appreciation for outdoor adventures including mountain and forest camping. Enjoy reading philosophy and personal development literature, as well as following Formula 1 and MotoGP. Interested in travel, exploration and experiencing different cultures around the world.

Experience

Captain

Jan 2024 - Jan 2025

Full command on owner deliveries, relief captaincy and operational handovers across several private yachts including Sanlorenzo, Benetti Classic and performance sailing yachts. Managed voyage planning, crew coordination, yard periods and safe international passages including Oman–Italy and Mediterranean routes.

Captain

Jan 2023 - Jan 2024
Nadhira38m

Commanded private owner programme following post-delivery recovery phase. Led refit oversight, yard coordination and full operational management with multicultural crew.

Captain

Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

Provided command support across royal fleet operations including key vessels up to 70m. Oversaw navigation planning, crew leadership, protocol operations and high-level owner programmes.

Certifications & Qualifications

Other

Yacht Master Unlimited (STCW II/2)
GMDSS General Radio Operator (GOC)
ENG1 Medical Certificate
Advanced Fire Fighting (STCW A-VI/3)
Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats (STCW A-VI/2)
Ship Security Officer (STCW A-VI/5)

Skills

Other

Large Yacht Command (30m–70m)
New Build & Refit Project Management
Transoceanic & International Deliveries
Private & Charter Yacht Operations
Crew Leadership & Multicultural Team Management
Owner Liaison & Program Coordination
Safety Management & Compliance (ISM / ISPS)
Advanced Navigation & Passage Planning

Languages

EnglishFluent
TurkishNative

References

2 references

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