April 2019-Present

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Captain, MY Kjos, 38m Palmer Johnson (Charter)

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• Joined the vessel in time to complete the final stages of a successful 10 year survey, ahead of time, to commence the Mediterranean summer season.

• At the owner’s request, increased both crew quality and efficiency, with replacements sourced where required, to raise vessel standards with immediate effect.

• Opened charter season with a highly commended trip to the Monaco Grand Prix; back to back Cote d’Azur/ Balearics itinerary confirmed through to October 2019.

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September 2018 - April 2019

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Captain, MY Flying Fish, 40m Princess (Private)

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• On joining the vessel in Moscow at the end of its season I organised and under took its delivery through the Russian inland waters ways to Emden, Germany via Finland.

• Commenced preparations, arranged logistical works list and ensured crew management for annual winter yard period.

• Compiled full budget for 2019.

 

June and July 2018

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Chief Officer, MY Lightning, 55m Amels (Private)

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• Temporary position covering paternity leave.

• Organised vessel preparation ahead of the summer season after the winter period.

• Worked closely with the Captain assisting in the final stages of the vessel becoming fully ISM compliant.

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April 2016-December 2017 

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Captain MY Koi, 35m McMullen and Wing Expedition Yacht

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• Full and sole Captaincy role on a commercial motor yacht with direct communication and logistical management with owners and brokers. 

• With a lack of management company, have taken full responsibilities for all human resource matters in order to source new, retain and develop a crew of seven full time staff. 

• My first role as Captain in 2016 for the Mediterranean summer charter season resulted in creating a strong brand in luxury hospitality, resulting in repeat bookings and a full itinerary for the summer 2017 charter season. 

• Throughout the winter of 2016-17 I co ordinated and successfully completed a 15 year ABS survey carrying out extensive interior and exterior in time for the 2017 charter season.

 

December 2015-March 2016

 

Chief Officer New Build MY, 74m Amels, Holland 

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• Setting up on board ISM, ships paperwork and full deck and navigation equipment ready for launch.

• During the set up I was approached to take over as captain on another vessel. 

 

November 2015 

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Watch Officer MY Mischief, 52m Baglietto, Delivery London-Livorno.

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• Assisting getting the vessel ready for departure. 

• Delivery to the shipyard. 

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May 2013-September 2015 

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Chief Officer MY Ilona, 73m Amels, Palma, Mallorca (Private)

 

• Working in partnership with current Captain, acting as such during his winter leave. 

• Frequently taking full control of the vessel for manoeuvring and berthing with and without the Captain present. 

• Ensured through diligent working ethic a full audit compliant history of concurrently run ISM and Australian OHS systems. 

• Numerous and expansive Mediterranean summer tours. 

• Full winter in Eilat, Isreal. 

• On going maintenance projects in Palma, including full paint of super structure and conversion of stores spaces to a cabin. 

• Lead role in installing voluntary ISM system. 

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April 2011-February 2013

 

Chief Officer RV Pegaso, 73m Luxury Research Yacht, Mexico & Costs Rica (Charter) 

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• Joined during final stages of the build project covering roles of Medical Officer, Security Officer and Safety and Navigation Officer. 

• Practical responsibilities included, but were not limited to: 

        - Sourcing and ordering all deck equipment,

        - Acting as Captain on ad hoc basis,

        - Employing deck crew, and

        - Orchestrating logistical loading of new vessel equipment. 

        - Following a successful first charter season in the Mediterranean Pegaso progressed onto high profile charters in Mexico and Costa Rica. 

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July 2010-February 2011 

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First Officer MY Galaxy, 58m Bennetti, Mediterranean, Indian Ocean, Australia and New 

Zealand (Charter) 

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• Initial relief position developing into full time permanent role. 

• Full season chartering the Mediterranean ahead of world tour leaving Italy for Maldives, Western Australia, Melbourne, Sydney and New Zealand over festive period. 

• Mate responsibilities included, but were not limited to: 

        - Management of watch rosters,

        - All ISPS requirements, and

        - Maintenance of navigational equipment (paper and electronic charts). 

• Additional responsibilities, at first under Captain supervision before being handed full control of yacht operations, included mooring and un-mooring, and conning under pilotage and close confined waters. 

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April - June 2010 

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Relief Mate Amorazur II 46m Palmer Johnson, Florida (Relief) 

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• Shipyard period in Ft. Lauderdale and Savannah. Responsibilities included general vessel maintenance, crew watch rosters, and shipyard management. 

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February - March 2010 

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Relief OOW MY Galaxy, 58m Bennetti, Indian Ocean and Mediterranean (Delivery) 

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• Passage from Seychelles to Genoa followed by two weeks covering the Captain and Mates holiday for an annual maintenance period ahead of new season. 

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April 2007- February 2010

 

Second Officer MY Virginian, 62m Feadship, Mediterranean (Private) 

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• Role included: 

        - Ownership of all navigation equipment, weekly chart corrections and passage planning, supply chain and procurement of equipment and maintenance needs, 

         - Managing FFE and LSA on board, including monthly checks and annual servicing. 

         - Oversight of all deck crew including Bosun and three deckhands. 

• Acted as relief First Officer, liaising with yard management, Lloyds insurance surveys and running of drills in periods of team member absence.

 

October 2006-April 2007

 

Bosun MY Virginian, 62m Feadship, Mediterranean (Private) 

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• Sole responsibility for summer season day-to-day deck management and materials maintenance, in addition to substantial degree of winter work e.g. repainting and varnishing to self-imposed high quality of workmanship standards. 

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November 2005- June 2006 

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Bosun MY Talon, 41m, Miami & Caribbean (Charter) 

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• Completed full Miami charter season, including high proportion of management during yard periods. 

• Commenced and saw to completion, including hand over to new crew, major refit and a crew turnover. 

• Daily activities included watch leader for passages and general duties of tender runs and water sports. 

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November 2004- October 2005 

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Deckhand MY Amorazur 11, 46m, Mediterranean and Caribbean (Charter/Private) 

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August- October 2004 

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Deckhand MY Aria, 49m, Mediterranean (Charter) 

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May- August 2004 

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Deckhand ‘Project 441’ MY Aidre, 52m, Vlissingen, Holland (New build in yard) 

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1997-2003 

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Captain of Thames River Cruise vessels 

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• Throughout final years of school and during University, Captained vessels on the Upper Thames for public trips and private hire, vessels ranged from 50-90 feet single and twin screw, up to 186 passengers and 10 crew.

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