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Tiago Ferreira

@tiagoferreira

Experienced Yachting Professional Seeking mate/enginer role

Abrantes, Portugal
Available in 2 weeks
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Captain+2

About

I am an experienced and motivated yachting professional with a solid background in sailing, support operations, and yacht deliveries. I bring reliability, integrity, and a proactive mindset to every aspect of yacht operations.

Personal Details

Age39 years
ResidencePortugal

Career Objective

Actively seeking a dynamic role as Captain on a 20-30m yacht or Mate on a 30m+ vessel.

Hobbies & Interests

Surfing, snowboarding, and wing foiling.

Experience

Captain

Current
May 2024 - Present
S/Y Rosbeg

Served as Captain during a dynamic period that included both active cruising and a major technical refit. In summer 2024, prepared the yacht for owner usage following a pre-sale yard period and successfully completed a 2-month coastal cruise along Portugal, ensuring safe operations and a high standard of service. From December 2024 to June 2025, led a comprehensive refit and commercial registration process in Portimão, Portugal -- entirely without the support of a project manager. Took full responsibility for planning, budgeting, coordination, and execution of all works, overcoming challenges posed by limited local infrastructure. Key refit tasks included: Full mast service, Shaft replacement, Installation of new portholes and exhaust lines, Complete hydraulic system overhaul, Servicing of the watermaker, Fire system upgrade, including new pumps, fire detection, and suppression systems.

Mate / Engineer

Jun 2021 - May 2024
S/Y Pauline af Skanor

Carried out full responsibilities, including navigation, watchkeeping, deck maintenance, and guest support. Actively involved in two major shipyard periods (2021 and 2024), assisting with project coordination, technical works, and system maintenance. Completed two Atlantic crossings and logged over 15,000 nautical miles aboard over the Atlantic in Caribbean, Mediterranean Sea, Baleares, Amalfi coast, Spain, Italy, Malta, France. In the last two years, operated as sole crew, taking full responsibility for the day-to-day management, maintenance, and safe operation of the vessel, including passage planning, technical upkeep, preparation for the Palma boat show and managed photoshoot for the broker and liaising with owners and contractors.

Deckhand

Current
Apr 2020 - Present
S/Y Green Eyes

Served as Deckhand onboard Green Eyes, with full responsibility for daily deck operations, including washdowns, line handling, and general maintenance. Additional tasks included: Sanding and care of teak deck, Painting and detailing inside the engine room, Assisting with fuel tank cleaning and bilge maintenance, Ongoing freelance work as support boat driver, guest sailing, and delivery crew for this vessel. Demonstrated a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and hands-on ability across various technical and maintenance tasks, contributing to the overall upkeep and readiness of the vessel.

Certifications & Qualifications

Entry-Level Engineer

AEC 1
AEC 2

Yachtmaster

Yachtmaster Offshore

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate

Languages

PortugueseNative
EnglishFluent
SpanishConversational

References

4 references

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