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Technical Superintendent | Superyacht Fleet Management
Genoa, Italy · 32 years experience
Open to opportunitiesSummary
A seasoned technical superintendent with over 30 years in yachting, progressing from engineer officer to Chief Engineer on 60–90m motor yachts before moving ashore to manage fleets of private and charter superyachts. Experienced in planned maintenance, dry-dock budgeting, class and flag compliance, and ISM audits, with a hands-on approach to troubleshooting and supervising shipyard contractors.
Experience areas
Technical superintendence (fleet)11yCurrentChief Engineer, private and charter motor yachts9yEngineer officer, 40–70m motor yachts12yShipyard and dry-dock supervision (Med)15yCurrent
Work experience
Employer names withheld for privacyTechnical Superintendent, Yacht Management Company
2015 – 2026- Oversaw the technical management of a fleet of 7 yachts of 45–85m, covering both private and charter programmes
- Ran 11 dry-dock periods with budgets of €300k–€2.5M, all completed within 5% of estimate
- Cut unplanned engine room downtime by about 30% through a revised planned maintenance schedule
Chief Engineer, 72m and 85m Motor Yachts
2006 – 2015- Led an engineering team of 4 on a busy Med and Caribbean charter programme of about 14 weeks per year
- Managed two major refits with over €3M of engineering scope
- Passed all ISM and flag state audits with zero major non-conformities
Engineer Officer, Motor Yachts 40–65m
1994 – 2006- Progressed from Third Engineer to Second Engineer across 3 yachts
- Carried out all routine maintenance on propulsion, stabilisers and HVAC for a 55m yacht
Skills
Planned maintenance systemsDry-dock and refit supervisionISM Code compliance and auditsClass and flag state surveysOperating and capital budgetsMain engine and genset diagnosticsVendor and contractor managementDefect and breakdown managementCrew technical support
Certifications
- Chief Engineer Y1 Certificate of Competency (under 3000GT)
- ISM Code Designated Person Ashore (DPA)
- ISPS Company Security Officer
- STCW Basic Safety Training
- ENG1 Seafarer Medical
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