About
I come with a plethora of different professional and life experiences that I am happy to think will be a great addition to any crew. I am a hard worker and a proactive thinker, I adapt very easily and I am used to work long hours, over long periods. My diving experience proved very useful on my previous vessels and I am more than happy to bring my expertise on deck and in dive operations and problem solving.
Personal Details
Career Objective
I am seeking a long-term position as a deckhand or lead deckhand and also as a Deckhand / Divemaster or Dive Instructor. Confident to step up as a Mate or Bosun on smaller units (<130ft). Starting the OOW modules from January 2025, I am committed to further my career and grow in this industry.
Hobbies & Interests
Scuba diving, fishing and spearfishing, fitness, horse riding, historical reenactment, maritime literature, historical literature, music and podcasts.
Experience
Deckhand / Diver
Seasonal position. After two months in shipyard, started a summer season of 15 back-to-back charters, cruising the south Croatian coastline. The yacht is a custom build and can accommodate up to 26 guests in 13 cabins. Very busy schedule, lots of watersports: e-foil, jet skis, wakeboard, Seabobs. The chase boat was an Axopar 37, that I regularly drove, with and without guests on board. Performed several technical dives: on the anchor and bow thrusters, that included underwater work, as well as recovery of belongings that fell overboard, day and night.
Deckhand
Temporary deckhand position to cover sick leave. After joining the vessel in Nassau, we crossed the Atlantic towards Marseille via Horta, underwent a short yard period then proceeded onto a week-long charter in Sardinia then owner's usage in south of France. Responsibilities included cleaning and detailing, tender driving, crane operation, bridge and engine room watch.
Mate
Hired by a professional delivery company as mate to assist the owner sailing his vessel from southern Brittany towards Hamble, UK. Responsibilities included passage planning and skippering the vessel on several specific legs of the journey where local knowledge was very important: Western Brittany, English Channel crossing.
Certifications & Qualifications
Deckhand Certification
Yachtmaster
Other
Languages
References
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