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Goran Novak

@goranovak

Experienced Captain Seeking Permanent or Rotational Position

Tivat, Montenegro
Available in < 1 week
Job Preferences
Captain+2

About

Experienced yacht Captain with over a decade of professional service on private and charter yachts up to 65m+. I combine strong command presence with a structured, detail-oriented management style, shaped by formal education in economics and accounting. I am highly effective in coordinating between owners, guests, yacht managers, shipyards, and crew, ensuring vessels operate safely, efficiently, and within budget. My focus is on delivering a seamless owner and guest experience while maintaining the highest professional and regulatory standards.

Personal Details

Age40 years
GenderMale
ResidenceMontenegro

Career Objective

Seeking a permanent or rotational Captain position on a 30m+ motor yacht where strong leadership, operational excellence, and financial discipline are valued. I aim to contribute long-term stability, safe yacht operation, and exceptional owner and guest satisfaction through proactive management, clear communication, and meticulous attention to detail.

Hobbies & Interests

Skiing

Experience

Unknown

Current
Jun 2025 - Present
M/Y "Ambrosia"

Voyage planning and navigation, itineraries, safety training and procedures, deck operations, supervising shipyard works,

Captain

Mar 2025 - Jun 2025
M/Y "69"

Voyage planning and navigation, guest relations, administrative duties and finances, supervising shipyard works, oversight of engineering systems onboard, including diagnostics, maintenance, and emergency repairs

Captain

Mar 2024 - Oct 2024
M/Y "Aquila"

Voyage planning and navigation, guest relations, administrative duties and finances, budget management, charter operations and itineraries, supervising shipyard works.

Certifications & Qualifications

Chief Mate

Chief Mate 3000 GT (II/2)

Deckhand Certification

Efficient Deckhand
MCA Yacht Rating

Master

Master 3000 GT (II/2)

Yachtmaster

Yachtmaster Offshore

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate
GMDSS
ECDIS

Languages

CroatianNative
EnglishFluent

References

11 references

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