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Captain – 80m+ Motor Yachts, Private & Charter
Monaco · 32 years experience
Open to opportunitiesSummary
An experienced superyacht captain with over three decades at sea, the last twelve commanding motor yachts above 80m for private owners and high-end charter. Known for leading crews of 30+, managing multi-million-euro refit periods and maintaining flawless flag state, ISM and ISPS compliance. Comfortable with demanding owners, guest-heavy Mediterranean and Caribbean seasons, and long-range expedition-style itineraries.
Experience areas
Mediterranean private and charter programmes12y 6mCurrentCaribbean winter seasons10yCurrentRefit and shipyard management5yTransatlantic and long-range passages3y
Work experience
Employer names withheld for privacyCaptain, 92m Motor Yacht (Private / Limited Charter)
2019 – 2026- Commanded a crew of 34 through seven seasons covering roughly 120 operational days per year
- Led a 14-week yard refit with a budget of over €6m, delivered on time and 3% under budget
- Achieved zero deficiencies on all annual flag state and port state inspections
Captain, 83m Motor Yacht (Charter)
2014 – 2019- Delivered 20+ charter weeks per season in the Med and Caribbean with a 95% repeat-broker rating
- Oversaw two Atlantic crossings per year, safely logging over 60,000 nm in total
Chief Officer / Relief Captain, 65–75m Motor Yachts
2005 – 2014- Managed a deck team of 8 and the full ISM documentation system on a 72m yacht
- Covered captain leave for 6 months a year with no safety incidents
Skills
Command of 80m+ motor yachtsISM / ISPS complianceRefit and yard period managementCrew leadership (30+ crew)Budget and OPEX controlOwner and charter guest relationsPassage planning and ocean crossingsPort state and flag state inspections
Certifications
- Master 3000GT (Unlimited) Certificate of Competency
- STCW Basic Safety Training
- ENG1 Seafarer Medical Certificate
- GMDSS General Operator's Certificate
- Advanced Fire Fighting
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