Dual-Role Deckhand / Dive Instructor / Engine Watchkeeper
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AVAILABLE: Immediately
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VISAS & MEDICAL: US B1/B2 Visa in hand | ENG 1 Medical (Valid)
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PASSBOOK & CLEARANCES: Cayman Islands Seaman’s Discharge Book | Police Clearance Certificates (Apostilled) | Int’l Driver’s License
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LIFESTYLE & COMPLIANCE: Non-Smoker | Zero Tattoos | Shared Cabin Compliant | Male
SUMMARY & CAPABILITIES
Versatile, safety-focused Deckhand, active PADI Diving Instructor, and certified Marine Engine Watchkeeper with multi-season experience spanning liveaboards, resort catamaran yachts, high-performance racing yachts, and commercial vessels. Fully equipped for deck operations, sail trimming, tender skippering, guest water sports, in-water hull maintenance, and auxiliary engine room watchkeeping.
ENGINEERING QUALIFICATION (STCW III/4)
Formally certified to stand autonomous engine room watches on commercial propulsion plants. Capable of independently performing machinery rounds, monitoring temperature/pressure logic, overhauling centrifugal purifiers, replacing 4-stroke diesel filters, servicing auxiliary generators, and supporting shipyard refit periods without needing constant supervision.
MARITIME & LOCAL FOUNDATION
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Commercial Diveboat & Skippering: Dive instructor and commercial dive boat excursion practical testing completed under a SAMSA-appointed examiner, with 50+ logged skippering hours on Category B vessels.
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PADI Instructor: Completed PADI Diving Instructor qualification with 250+ logged dives.
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Coastal Skipper: South African Sailing (SAS) Certificate of Competence for Coastal Skipper (Sail & Power) (~2,500 NM offshore sea time).
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RYA Certification Suite: RYA Yachtmaster Offshore (Commercially Endorsed), RYA Powerboat Level 2, and RYA Personal Watercraft (PWC / Jet Ski).
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Dual MCA Engineering Tickets: MCA Approved Engine Course 1 (AEC 1) and MCA AEC 2.
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Yacht Racing Seamanship: Active racing yacht crew member (winch operations, sail trimming, line handling, and regattas).
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Compressor Certification: CMAS Diving Compressor Operator certified.
SPECIALIZED GLOBAL QUALIFICATIONS & VESSEL EXPERIENCE
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PADI & Medical Instructional Suite: Active PADI Diving Instructor and Emergency First Response Instructor. Certified to teach PADI Care for Children AED, Emergency Oxygen Provider, AWARE Coral Reef & Shark Conservation, and Snorkel Guide Instructor credentials.
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Customer Service: Awarded a Certificate of Excellence for outstanding customer service, guest safety, and liveaboard operations aboard luxury charter vessels.
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Commercial Subsea Diver: Qualified for in-water hull running gear visual inspections, sacrificial anode replacements, and sea chest/propeller clearings.
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Vessel & Shipyard Range: Extensive sea time on vessels ranging from 30m+ charter liveaboards to 60m+ commercial marine engineering vessels, including active shipyard support and machinery refits.
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Full Safety & Operations: STCW 2010 BST (PST A-VI/1-1, FFA A-VI/1-2, EFA A-VI/1-3, PSSR A-VI/1-4), ClassNK ECDIS, GMDSS Restricted Operator Certificate.