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Chris Harbinson

@chrisharbinson85

Junior Captain and more than 16 years in the industry.

Kareeberg Local Municipality, South Africa
Available in < 1 week
Job Preferences
Captain+1

About

I am looking to work alongside a great team on a private or charter yacht. I have over 15 years’ experience in the industry and feel I am a valuable member of a busy program. I am confident in maneuvering vessels from berth to berth, repositioning between anchorages, planning itineraries for guests, passage planning and training new crew. I have been in command of 72m and 63m vessels and have done extensive travelling in my career. Having worked on Private and busy charter vessels, I have gained the knowledge required to ensure guests' expectations are met.

Personal Details

Age40 years
GenderMale
ResidenceSouth Africa

Career Objective

To leverage my extensive experience in yacht management and navigation to contribute to a successful team on a private or charter yacht.

Passports

South Africa

Visas

B1/B2

Hobbies & Interests

Golf, snowboarding, wakeboarding, skydiving, running, property investments, fishing, videography.

Experience

Captain/Chief Officer

Current
Jan 2022 - Present
M/Y Lucky Lady

Joined Lucky Lady while she was undergoing an extensive refit and 20-year survey. Duties included all that is expected from a chief officer as well as Captain, training of new crew, handling the monthly accounts, recruitment of new crew and preparing the vessel for her flag and class surveys and Internal audits from our management company. Successfully completed 6 Atlantic Crossings as Master as well as several owners’ trips in the Med and Caribbean.

Chief Officer

Jun 2021 - Jan 2022
M/Y Constance

Carried out all duties as expected from a chief officer. Responsible for relocating the vessel from anchorage to anchorage with the owners and guests on board and successfully navigated through the shallow channels of the Exumas during day and night.

Captain

Dec 2019 - May 2021
M/Y Kogo

Promoted to Captain and held command for 18 months. Arranged bunkers and was confident to move the vessel to a small floating dock in the bay. Carried out all budgeting forecasts, crew recruitment and taking the vessel through her 15-year survey.

Certifications & Qualifications

Master

Master 3000 GT (II/2)

Other

Proficiency as Ship Security Officer (PSSO)
ECDIS
Open Water Diver
SDB CI

Languages

EnglishFluent

References

4 references

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