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Hakan Durmus

@schoonerman124

Experienced Maritime Captain with MBA and Engineering Expertise

Kocasinan, Turkey
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About

From a career that began in the Turkish Navy, sailing, ships, and boat building have become a natural way of my life. I graduated from the Turkish Naval Academy as a Deck Officer in 1989. My ambition in Electronics has made me a distinguished Captain, respected by experienced Chief Engineers and the crew. I have expert knowledge of the latest ship automation systems and have maintained various engines and generator sets. I'd like to point out that I have a solid experience, knowledge and right local contacts in whole Mediterranean cruising area including Black Sea which might be an unusual opportunity for an owner who 's keen to explore new cruising grounds . I have worked with the same owner and crew for 11 years I have perfect knowledge on RINA, LY3 Class requirements I have following Sailing and Charter experience : 1) S/Y Queen of Datcha 33 meters.2 years (New Build) 2) S/Y Bluenose 27 meters, 8 Years (New Build) I have following Motoryacht Experience: 1) BAGLIETTO, M/y D’ARTISTE, 52 meters (New Build, Relief Captain) 2) CUSTOMLINE, Hull# 28, 33 meters (New Build, Technical Consultant) 3) FERRETTI, M/y WITH LOVE, 27 meters,(New Build, Technical Consultant) 4) FERRETTI, M/y JULIE, 30 meters,10 Months,(New build, Technical Consultant) 5) CUSTOMLINE, M/Y ARGENTO, 38 meters, 9 years,(New build, Technical Consultant, Fleet Manager) 6) TANKOA,45 Meters, Technical Consultant 7) CUSTOMLINE, M/y APRIL, 42 meters (Fleet Manager, Warranty Works, Technical Consultant) 8) CUSTOMLINE, M/Y My LARA, 33 meters 2 years, (Fleet Manager, Technical Consultant, Captain) 9) AMELS, 65 Meters (Technical Consultant) 10) CRN, M/Y EVIVA 43 meters, 2 years, (New build and warranty Works) •EU Visa: Yes; I have a Turkish Special Green Passport which allows me Visa free travel for all the Schengen countries.)

Personal Details

Age58 years
GenderMale
ResidenceTurkey

Career Objective

To leverage my extensive maritime experience and engineering expertise to maintain and enhance the value of yachts, ensuring they remain in top condition for their owners.

Passports

Turkey

Hobbies & Interests

I enjoy sailing, exploring new technologies in ship automation, and mentoring young mariners.

Experience

Captain

Current
Jul 2025 - Present
M/Y D’Artiste

Currently serving as Captain of the vessel, overseeing operations and crew management.

Technical Consultant, Build Captain

Current
Jan 2025 - Present
M/Y CUSTOMLINE 106 Hull#28

Responsible for technical oversight during the build process of the yacht.

Captain

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024
M/Y JULIE

Oversaw the pre-purchase survey and technical evaluation of the vessel. Worked as a technical consultant and Captain Engineer of the vessel.

Certifications & Qualifications

Master

Master 3000 GT (II/2)

Supplementary

MTU 2000
MTU 4000
CAT C-18/C-32

Yachtmaster

Yachtmaster Ocean

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
STCW Advanced Fire Fighting
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate
ECDIS
GMDSS
ISM
Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD)

Languages

EnglishFluent
GermanConversational
ItalianBeginner

References

3 references

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