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Chief Officer – 60-75m Motor Yachts
Antibes, France · 17 years experience
Open to opportunitiesSummary
An experienced South African chief officer with 17 years in yachting, currently serving on a 68m motor yacht on a mixed private and charter programme. Strong in deck department leadership, safety management, ISM and ISPS administration and refit coordination. Holds Chief Mate 3000GT and is working towards Master 3000GT, with solid Mediterranean and Caribbean seasons behind him.
Experience areas
Mediterranean charter and private seasons8yCurrentCaribbean winter seasons5yCurrentYard periods and refits2y 6m
Work experience
Employer names withheld for privacyChief Officer, 68m Motor Yacht (Private / Charter)
2020 – 2026- Managed a deck team of 7 and ran watchkeeping for a 20-crew vessel
- Coordinated a 10-week refit covering 2,000 m² of exterior paintwork, completed on schedule
- Passed all annual flag state and port state inspections with zero deficiencies
Second Officer, 62m Motor Yacht (Charter)
2016 – 2020- Handled safety equipment and the planned maintenance system for 3 seasons without a missed service
- Supported 15+ charter weeks per season, including tender and toy operations for up to 12 guests
Bosun / Deckhand, 45–55m Motor Yachts
2009 – 2016- Led a team of 4 deckhands and maintained 1,200 m² of teak and exterior surfaces
- Operated tenders and jet skis safely across 6 Med seasons
Skills
Deck department leadershipOfficer of the Watch and navigationISM / ISPS administrationSafety drills and auditsTender and water toy operationsRefit and yard coordinationPlanned maintenance and exterior careCharter guest liaison
Certifications
- Chief Mate 3000GT Certificate of Competency
- STCW Basic Safety Training
- ENG1 Seafarer Medical Certificate
- Advanced Fire Fighting
- Powerboat Level 2
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