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Patrick Simon

@patricks

Experienced Yacht Captain with Expertise in Luxury Yachting

Monaco, Monaco
Available in < 1 week
Job Preferences
Captain
Motor
30-39m+2
Private & Charter
Full-Time+3
French Riviera
Single Season
Not Considered

About

I am an experienced yacht captain with a strong background in luxury yachting. I have extensive experience managing crews and ensuring the smooth operation of various vessels. My commitment to safety and efficiency is paramount, and I take pride in my mechanical knowledge and technical skills. Dear Sir, As a Monaco Yacht Club Member, I have gained extensive experience as a private yacht Captain (MCA 3000 GRT) on vessels - up to 60 meters (200 feet) - as well as build Captain for shipyards ( 2 builds for Benetti , 1 for Princess , and 1 for Palumbo ) during more than 20 years now. I have always been employed by very demanding owners who gave me the great opportunities to be their representative during all the building process of their future yacht (dealing with the designer, architect, shipyard, etc...). Moreover due to a good professional technical background, i have always been able to understand, assess and handle any aspect of engineering on board. The ocean taught me the most important point to focus on board was security at each level (passengers, crew members, engineering...). My experience will certainly be a huge asset for my next employers. In that respect, thank you for your consideration. I remain at you disposal for any further information, Looking forward to hearing from you soon, Best regards P.S After sailing the oceans for years, I would like to enjoy my family more, and find a boat more in line with this new lifestyle. My passion is intact and I am ready for a new challenge to share my experience and knowledge with a new owner.

Personal Details

Age64 years
GenderMale
ResidenceFrance

Career Objective

I wish to secure a long term captain position on a professionally run charter or private motor yacht, offering unparalleled expertise in luxury yachting.

Passports

France

Hobbies & Interests

I enjoy diving, wind surfing, and jet skiing. I also have a passion for painting and history, and I am always involved in new maritime high technology development.

Experience

Captain

Feb 2025 - Jun 2025
M/Y Toy

Commissioning from private to commercial. I had to resign due to a temporary health problem concerning my wife.

Captain

Apr 2023 - Oct 2024
M/Y Night Fury II

Owner's representative and built Captain. Delivery mid June 2024. Commissioning, delivery of the yacht, flag, class surveyor and insurance. 3500 NM logged during 1st summer season.

Captain

Jun 2022 - Feb 2023
M/Y Equity

Extensive cruise in west med. The yacht has a lot of major technical problems due to low level of maintenance these last years.

Certifications & Qualifications

Other

MCA Class 4 3000 GT

Languages

FrenchNative
EnglishFluent
ItalianConversational