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Susan Neethling

@susan-neethling-4qd4o4

Experienced Bosun with Yachtmaster Offshore CE

Antibes, France
Available in < 1 week
Job Preferences
Chase Boat Captain+4
Motor
New Build+4
Expedition+1
Not Considered

About

I am an experienced bosun with over 4 years in the yachting industry, demonstrating leadership and management skills. I maintain high work standards, attention to detail, and am professional and reliable. I continuously seek to improve my knowledge and skills, recently achieving my Yachtmaster Offshore certification and aiming for OOW 3000GT. I have hands-on experience supporting a vessel through its transition from private to commercial registration, including rectifying non-conformities found in compliance gap analysis, actively involved in stability/inclination testing, and coordinating contractors during refits — so shipyard periods, refits and survey work are areas I particularly enjoy and would welcome more of. If the right opportunity came up, I'd especially love the chance to join an explorer yacht.

Personal Details

Age29 years
GenderFemale
ResidenceSouth Africa

Career Objective

While my CV reflects my most recent role as Bosun, I'm also open to other positions depending on the vessel and role specifics — including Chase Boat Captain or Deckhand positions. Having recently achieved my goal of obtaining my Yachtmaster Offshore CE, I have now set my sights on working towards my OOW 3000GT.

Passports

South Africa

Visas

Schengen

Hobbies & Interests

I enjoy hiking, exploring, adventure and action sports, photography, kayaking, and paddleboarding. I am interested in learning drone flying and videography.

Experience

Bosun

Dec 2024 - Mar 2026
Royale X50m

Promoted from Lead Deckhand to Bosun. Led and managed 2 Deckhands, green crew, and dayworkers. Planned and managed maintenance schedules and deck inventory. Operated Castoldi jet tender and was chase boat captain. Conducted bridge watches, docking, mooring, anchoring, guest operations, LSA and FFE inspections. Coordinated contractors during refit projects. Managed watersports operations including teaching and accompanying guests.

Deckhand

May 2023 - Nov 2024
Royale X50m

Performed daily deck operations, lines and fender handling, navigational watchkeeping, jet tender operations, washdowns, detailing, polishing, maintenance including sanding, filling, painting, sika work, docking, mooring, anchoring, and watersports support. Guided dayworkers and gained product knowledge.

Deckhand

May 2022 - Oct 2022
Wild Orchid I47m

Joined amid a boss trip and worked independently. Responsible for main deck aft docking procedures and fender handling. Participated in navigational watchkeeping, jet tender driving, washdowns, detailing, polishing, watersports, anchoring, and product knowledge. Organized lockers to streamline operations involving crew and dayworkers.

Certifications & Qualifications

Deckhand Certification

Efficient Deckhand

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
ENG1 Medical Certificate
Seafarer's Discharge Book
MCA Yacht Rating (II/4)
RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Power
RYA Powerboat Level 2
RYA PWC
RYA Yachtmaster Coastal/Mate Power
SRC VHF Radio
Food Health & Safety Level 2
AEC1

Skills

Other

Deck Team Leadership
Deck Management
Docking
Mooring
Anchoring
Shipyard Support
Deck Upkeep
Maintenance
Guest Interaction
Operations
Organizational Skills
Coordinating Deck Tasks
Inventory Management
Painting
Filler Application
Fiberglass Work
Sika Application
Bridge Watchkeeping
LSA Inspections
FFE Inspections
Tender Operations
Watersports Operations

Languages

EnglishFluent

References

3 references

Full reference details available through an employer account