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Superyacht Captain – 50-70m Motor Yachts
Fort Lauderdale, USA · 25 years experience
Open to opportunitiesSummary
An accomplished American superyacht captain with 25 years in the industry, experienced on 50–70m motor yachts running both private and charter programmes between Florida, the Bahamas and the Caribbean. Strong in yard management, budget control and crew development, with a record of clean port state inspections. Calm, hands-on leader who balances owner expectations with safety and operational efficiency year-round.
Experience areas
Caribbean and Bahamas charter10y 10mCurrentFlorida yard periods and refits4yCurrentMediterranean summer seasons5y
Work experience
Employer names withheld for privacyCaptain, 64m Motor Yacht (Private / Charter)
2018 – 2026- Ran a crew of 16 and delivered 14 charter weeks per season at 90% occupancy
- Managed a 10-week yard period with a budget of $3.2m, finishing 2 weeks ahead of schedule
- Reduced annual fuel spend by 8% through optimised passage planning and speed profiles
Captain, 52m Motor Yacht (Private)
2013 – 2018- Managed a $4m annual operating budget and kept spend within 2% of plan
- Completed 5 seasons between the US East Coast, Bahamas and Med without a lost-time incident
Chief Officer, 55–60m Motor Yachts
2005 – 2013- Led a deck team of 5 and managed tender and water toy operations for 12+ charter weeks per season
- Prepared the vessel for five consecutive clean port state inspections
Skills
Command of 50-70m motor yachtsCharter and private programme managementYard period and refit supervisionBudget and OPEX controlCrew recruitment and trainingBahamas and Caribbean cruisingISM and ISPS administrationOwner and guest liaison
Certifications
- Master 3000GT Certificate of Competency
- USCG Master 500GT
- STCW Basic Safety Training
- ENG1 Seafarer Medical Certificate
- Advanced Fire Fighting
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