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Bosun | 60m+ Motor Yachts | Yachtmaster Offshore
Fort Lauderdale, USA · 8 years experience
Open to opportunitiesSummary
An experienced Bosun with eight years on superyachts from 48m to 67m, managing deck teams of up to five across Mediterranean and Caribbean seasons. Skilled in exterior teak, paint and varnish maintenance, tender and toy operations, mooring and anchoring, and running efficient yard periods. Holds Yachtmaster Offshore and PDSD, with a strong safety record and a calm, organised leadership style on both private and charter programmes.
Experience areas
Mediterranean4y 6mCurrentCaribbean3yRefit and yard periods1y 4m
Work experience
Employer names withheld for privacyBosun, 67m Motor Yacht (Private/Charter)
2022 – 2026- Led a team of 4 deckhands through two 10-week yard periods, finishing both on schedule
- Cut tender and toy maintenance downtime by roughly 30% with a weekly planned-maintenance schedule
- Ran deck operations for 12+ charter weeks per season with zero lost-time incidents
Lead Deckhand, 58m Motor Yacht (Private)
2020 – 2022- Supervised 3 deckhands on daily washdown and a 6-week exterior varnish programme
- Handled all guest tender transfers, covering 200+ operations a season
- Maintained deck stores and inventory with under 5% overspend against budget
Deckhand, 48m Motor Yacht (Charter)
2018 – 2020- Worked two Mediterranean and one Caribbean charter season, 25+ charter weeks a year
- Assisted with watersports setup and recovery for up to 10 guests daily
Skills
Deck team leadershipExterior paint and varnishTeak deck careTender and toy operationsMooring and anchoringYard period and refit managementDeck inventory and storesPlanned maintenance systemsGuest watersports safety
Certifications
- STCW Basic Safety Training
- ENG1 Seafarer Medical Certificate
- Yachtmaster Offshore
- PDSD (Proficiency in Designated Security Duties)
- Powerboat Level 2
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