Objective
To find an interesting and challenging vessel management / operations position with long term potential. To use my 25 years experence in the yachting industry to benefit vessel owners and crew in all aspects of safety, security and efficiency.
Experience
Highlights of recent freelance yacht management and operations projects through my company, Ridgway International, Incorporated:
October 14-November 21, 2006
172' Feadship Motor yacht / Marshall Island Flag
Repeat Client.
Supervise 6-week shipyard period at Atlantic Dry Dock
at Jacksonville, Florida. Captain on leave.
Deliver vessel from Jacksonville to Fort Lauderdale
after the completion of the shipyard period.
March 2006 - Present
63' Huckins Motor Yacht
Repeat Client.
Supervise 3-month refit after purchase of this yacht.
Deliver vessel from Florida to North Carolina
Run vessel during family cruises
Deliver vessel to Florida and supervise the addition
of a Flying Bridge. 3-month project.
August - September 2006
172' Feadship Motor Yacht / Cayman Island Flag
Repeat Client.
Deliver vessel from Poole, England to South Florida
June - July 2006
144' Burger Motor Yacht / Burger Boat Company, Wisconsin
Repeat Client.
Hired by the builder to operate the vessel during
builder's sea trials and during owner's introductory
cruise.
January - March 2006
172' Feadship / Cayman Island Flag
Repeat Client.
Hired to manage and operate this motor yacht during the
Caribbean season. Ran the vessel during owner's cruises
Delivered the vessel for Florida at end of Caribbean
Season.
Ran vessel during family cruise to Key West.
Full management of crew and daily operations.
Other projects and long term employment:
October - December 2005
172' Feadship Motor Yacht / Marshall Island Flag
Repeat Client.
Deliver yacht from Gibraltar to Palm Beach, Florida
Supervise 6-week shipyard period while captain on leave.
September 2004 - September 2005
235' Feadship Motor Yacht
Lead Captain on this new Feadship Motor Yacht
Prepared the vessel for charter operations
Assisted in the design and implementation of ISM and
ISPS systems and related crew training.
Deal with Flag State and Classification Societies during
change of flag and change from private to commercial
registry.
Full management of crew and daily operations.
Vessel sold.
March 2001 - October 2003
151' Puglia - Tacoma Motor Yacht / St. Vincent Flag
Captain of this motor yacht. Cruised US East Coast,
Bahamas, Caribbean and Mediterranean. Crew of 10.
May 1996 - September 2000
172' Feadship Motor Yacht & 130' Feadship Motor Yacht / USA
Captain for this corporate operation. Responsible for
management of crew and daily operations including
accounting tasks and crew training.
More career details available upon request.
Education
February 2002
Star Center Maritime Training Center / Dania Beach, Florida
International Safety Management Course (ISM)
Internal ISM Auditor Course
1982 - 1985
Florida Institute of Technology / Jensen Beach, Florida
Electronics Technology
1981
Chapman School of Seamanship / Stuart, Florida
4-month couse in seamanship, navigation, vessel maint.
1979 - 1980
Stockton State College / Pomona, New Jersey
Business Administration
Certification
USCG Master of power vessel not more than 3,000 Gross tons
STCW 95
United Kingdom Certificate of Equivalent Competency, Class 4
Cayman Island Endorsement
Marshall Island Endorsement
Certified Auditor of International Safety Management Systems
Skils
Vessel management
Crew management
Crew training
ISM Internal Auditor
Communication Skills / Computer Skills
Thank you for your time and consideration.