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Hanco Taljaard

@hanco-taljaard-58jtwd

Deckhand, Assistant Engineer, Dive Instructor, Painter

Fort Lauderdale, United States
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Job Preferences
3rd Engineer+2
Motor
50-59m+4
Private & Charter
Rotational+3
Alaska+4
Single Season+4

About

I am a dedicated and hardworking yacht crew member with experience as a deckhand, assistant engineer, dive instructor, and painter. I hold multiple maritime qualifications including MCA AEC1/2 as well as PADI Dive Instructor status. I am committed to professional growth and delivering high standards on board. My goal is to join a professional yacht program and commit long term.

Personal Details

Age28 years
GenderMale
ResidenceSouth Africa

Career Objective

I am seeking a rotational Engineer role on a private or charter yacht to leverage my skills and advance my yachting career in a professional environment. I am committed to further developing my knowledge and accumulating the necessary sea time to attain my next engineering qualification.

Passports

South Africa

Visas

B1/B2

Hobbies & Interests

I am passionate about traveling and maintaining an active and fit lifestyle. I enjoy boxing, running, gym workouts, MotoGP, Formula 1, scuba diving, and socializing.

Experience

Deckhand/Assistant Engineer/Dive Instructor/Painter

Oct 2024 - May 2026
Danzante Bay50m

Performed deck maintenance, tender operations, dive equipment maintenance, and assistant engineering duties including servicing generators and minor repairs.

Deckhand/Yacht Paint Supervisor

Mar 2024 - Jun 2024
Cacique46m

Managed exterior maintenance, paint finishing, tender driving, water sports, and watchkeeping on a private yacht.

Carpenter/Handyman

Feb 2024 - Feb 2024
Freelance

Performed repairs, sanding, varnishing of wooden decks and furniture, and exterior house painting.

Certifications & Qualifications

Entry-Level Engineer

AEC 1
AEC 2

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
ENG1 Medical Certificate
Seafarer's Discharge Book
PADI Dive Instructor
Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (PSCRB)
Certificate of Proficiency in Medical First Aid
RYA PWC
RYA PWC Instructor
PB2
PADI Diving Instructor
RYA Day Skipper Shore-based Course
RYA Radar Operator
PYA Yacht Rating Certificate

Skills

Other

Basic Navigation Principles
Knowledge of Paints and Chemicals
Wash-downs
Color Matching and Aesthetics
Sanding
Paint Repairs
Filling
Polishing and Varnishing
Teak Maintenance
Mooring
Tender Operations
Knot Tying
Boat Cleaning and Maintenance
Tool Proficiency
Surface Preparation
Manual Dexterity

Languages

AfrikaansNative
EnglishFluent

References

6 references

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