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Third Engineer (Y4) | Motor Yachts 40-65m | Durban
Durban, South Africa · 5 years experience
Open to opportunitiesSummary
An enthusiastic Third Engineer with five years of marine experience, the last four on superyachts in the Mediterranean and Caribbean. Holds a Y4 certificate and has hands-on experience of watchkeeping, generator servicing, hydraulics and tender upkeep. Quick learner with a strong work ethic who thrives in a small engineering team and busy charter programme. Based in Durban and available for a Third Engineer or Junior Engineer position on a 60m+ yacht.
Experience areas
Mediterranean2y 6mCurrentCaribbean8mShip Repair and Shipyard Work1y
Work experience
Employer names withheld for privacyThird Engineer – 64m Motor Yacht (Charter)
2023 – 2026- Completed daily rounds and maintenance on 3 generators and 4 tenders across 3 Med seasons and 1 Caribbean season
- Reduced tender downtime by 20% through a preventive servicing schedule
- Assisted in a 9-week refit including generator overhauls and a full replacement of the grey water system
Junior Engineer – 40m Motor Yacht (Private)
2022 – 2023- Supported a two-person engineering team across one Med season of 12 weeks
- Logged and completed over 150 planned maintenance tasks with 100% record accuracy
Marine Engineering Technician – Ship Repair Yard
2021 – 2022- Carried out pump, valve and diesel engine repairs on over 20 commercial vessels
- Gained 12 months of approved sea time and workshop experience for Y4 certification
Skills
Watchkeeping and Engine RoundsGenerator ServicingHydraulic SystemsTender and Jet Ski MaintenanceWatermakersWelding and FabricationPlanned Maintenance LoggingElectrical Fault-Finding
Certifications
- MCA Y4 Engineer Certificate of Competency
- Approved Engine Course (AEC)
- ENG1 Seafarer Medical Certificate
- STCW Basic Safety Training
- Powerboat Level 2
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