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Third Officer | OOW 3000GT | Cape Town Based
Cape Town, South Africa · 6 years experience
Open to opportunitiesSummary
A conscientious Third Officer with six years in yachting, now holding OOW 3000GT after progressing from deckhand on 50–60m motor yachts. Experienced in bridge watchkeeping, safety equipment checks, tender operations and guest-focused deck service during Mediterranean and Caribbean seasons. Based in Cape Town and looking for a Third or Second Officer position on a 55m+ yacht with a strong training culture.
Experience areas
Mediterranean charter2y 6mCurrentCaribbean charter1y 6mShipyard refit support8m
Work experience
Employer names withheld for privacyThird Officer, 58m Motor Yacht (Charter Programme)
2024 – 2026- Kept bridge watches on over 60 coastal passages and 1 Atlantic crossing
- Ran weekly safety equipment checks, bringing outstanding items down to zero before an annual survey
Lead Deckhand, 52m Motor Yacht
2022 – 2024- Supervised 2 deckhands during guest operations for around 16 charter weeks per season
- Completed 150+ tender and PWC guest transfers a season with no incidents
Deckhand, 45m Sailing Yacht
2020 – 2022- Contributed to a 6-week refit, including deck prep, varnishing and rigging support
- Logged over 1,500 sea miles towards the OOW qualification
Skills
Bridge watchkeepingECDIS navigationSafety equipment checksTender driving and PWC operationMooring and anchoringDeck maintenance and detailingGuest water sports supervisionChart corrections
Certifications
- MCA OOW 3000GT (Yacht)
- STCW Basic Safety Training
- ENG1 Medical Certificate
- STCW Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD)
- PWC and Powerboat Level 2
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