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Philip Pienaar

@philipfpienaar

Experienced Yacht Engineer

Kareeberg Local Municipality, South Africa
Available in 2 weeks
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Sole Engineer+2

About

I am a professional Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience in yacht engineering and maintenance management. I have a strong background in risk assessment and the development of maintenance schedules, particularly in the maritime and mining sectors.

Personal Details

Age44 years
GenderMale
ResidenceSouth Africa

Career Objective

To leverage my mechanical engineering expertise and yacht engineering experience in a challenging role within the maritime industry.

Passports

South Africa

Visas

B1/B2

Experience

Sole Engineer

Dec 2024 - May 2025
M/Y Cofina

Employed as Sole Engineer from January 2025 to June 2025. Joined the vessel in the Bahamas and completed 5 charters and 3 owner's trips in the period from January to June 2025.

Chief Engineer

Oct 2022 - Oct 2024
M/Y Zeal/Sea Class

Employed as Chief Engineer from November 2022 to November 2024. Performed all regular maintenance and repair tasks as per Seahub and Fairport (MMV) maintenance schedules.

Sole Engineer

Jun 2021 - Mar 2022
M/Y Ariadne

Employed as Sole Engineer from July 24, 2021 to April 4, 2022. Performed all maintenance and repairs and assisted in all departments including solo navigation watches.

Certifications & Qualifications

Entry-Level Engineer

AEC 2
AEC 1

Other

Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD)
Certified Motor Mechanic
Certified Diesel Mechanic
Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Languages

EnglishFluent
AfrikaansFluent

References

4 references

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