Objective
Work on a private or charter boat
Experience
Work history:-
12/2008 – 05/2009 M/Y “Daniella”. Captain/Engineer and instructor to new owner entering pleasure boating in
Marbella, Spain.
Duties were to oversee and assist in the refit and install navigation equipment on “Daniella”,
Also, instruct the new owner on basic navigation, boat handling and harbour regulations.
06/2008 – 07/2008 Temp: Captain/Engineer. M/Y “Splash” Sunseeker 72 Predator on charter in Southern France.
General duties, including wash downs and provisioning.
11/2006 – 05/2007 Captain/Engineer. M/Y “Katherine”. Private, Princess 67 based in Florida, then Rio de Janeiro.
I sourced and purchased the yacht in May 2006 in Turkey, and arranged her shipment
to Moscow, where the owner resides. When the owners other yacht, “Maria Teresa”
based in Spain was damaged while being loaded onto the ships deck for shipment causing
£485,000 damage in 2006, I arranged the shipment and custom clearance of “Katherine”
from Moscow to Florida, USA. The owner then decided to have her shipped to Rio de Janeiro
where she remained. All shipment, custom clearance and insurance claim was conducted by
myself.
08/2005 – 11/2006 Captain/Engineer M/Y “Maria Teresa” New Princess 75, cruised all Med Ports, Gibraltar to
Monaco, Portugal, Canary & Balearic Islands.
Normal Captain duties, including, maintenance, wash downs and interior cleaning,
provisioning, arranging hotel accommodation and transport of guests and overseeing
warranty issues.
02/2003 – 06/2005 Captain/Engineer M/Y “Maria Teresa I” New Princess 65. Commissioned and delivered from
Plymouth, UK, to Moscow by sea, 2800 sea miles/198 engine hours.
Duties were to, oversee final completion process at the factory, equip with safety equipment
In accordance with S.O.L.A.S, arrange KVH satellite systems for phone, internet and sky TV,
provisioning of domestic equipment, purchasing electronic, paper charts and pilot books for
passage planning for the voyage.
02/1998 – 01/2003 Owner/Captain. M/Y “ Sargon” based in Spain. Running half & full day charters, also
fishing trips.
My duties were to maintain and carry out repairs, provision for clients, entertain and serve
customers with snacks/beverages and to ensure everyone was happy, felt save and
confident.
1994 – 1997 1st Mate. M/Y “Yazzi” Squadron 59 corporate charter boat in The Solent and Isle of White
Normal deck duties and some provisioning.
1990 – 1993 Owner/Captain M/Y “Gullwing” Princess 38 based on The Medway and river Thames UK.
Cleaning, repairing and maintenance.
Education
GCSE English, Geography, Math's History and Art.
4 years College City & Guilds Engineering
Certification
RYA/MCA Master Commercial Endorsement. MCA STCW95. City & Guilds Engineer. RYA/MCA Radio telephony. PADI Diver. Full clean Car & Motorcycle license
Skils
Good computer skills, big game fishing, yacht refits, project management
To continue offering my employment within the marine industry and improve my knowledge and experience in all sectors, either deck or shore based. I am an all rounder without limitations and am prepared to deal with any situation in a professional manner and always thrive to create a happy work environment with others.