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Robert Lankester

@roblankester

Experienced Yacht Captain with Royal Marines Background

Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom
Available Now
Job Preferences
Captain
Motor
50-59m+4
Private & Charter
Full-Time+4
Not Considered

About

I am a dedicated and experienced yacht captain with a strong background in leadership and maritime operations. My career spans 25 years in Yachting and 14 years in the Royal Marines, where I have developed a robust skill set in managing complex operations and ensuring guest satisfaction.

Personal Details

Age55 years
GenderMale

Career Objective

Seeking a Captain’s role on a yacht 60m+, with time-for-time rotation. I am dedicated to ensuring a safe, enjoyable, and adventurous experience for an Owner who values a well-managed, hassle-free yacht and seeks a long-term relationship with the captain and crew.

Passports

United Kingdom

Visas

B1/B2

Hobbies & Interests

I enjoy road cycling, gym & fitness, motorcycling, and hiking.

Experience

Temporary Captain

Oct 2024 - Feb 2025
M/Y ECSTASEA

Temporary Captaincy role for the busy USA and Caribbean winter season; this was an exciting opportunity as Captain to command a magnificent and complex high-speed yacht with a complex drive system and Gas Turbine drive.

Captain

Jun 2023 - Oct 2024
M/Y GENESIS

I joined the Heesen new build MY Genesis at a difficult time globally, with the sole goal of completing the sale and releasing the yacht from its challenging situation.

Super Captain

Dec 2019 - Jun 2023
M/Y RAGNAR

When I was brought onto the project, it was in the final stages of the build, significantly behind schedule, and without a captain or crew.

Certifications & Qualifications

Master

Master 3000 GT (II/2)

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
STCW Advanced Fire Fighting
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate

References

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