Curriculum Vitae
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PROJECT MANAGER - REFIT/REPAIR of Large Yachts - 2017 – Present
Vessels ranging in length from 26m to 57m
Heesen, Westport, Trinity, Broward, Sterling Yachts
Ethically represent clients interests while managing the day to day operations of Refits on large yachts. Working with Flag State, Classification societies & other regulatory bodies, Insurance, Management Companies, Yacht Brokers, Captain & crew, shipyards, vendors, vessel manufacturers, as well as others in order to meet the owner's expectations and deliver the vessel safely back into service.
CHIEF MATE - Private Yacht - 2014 – 2017
M/Y RASA – 40m, 394GRT
Cruising: Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, Panama, Costa Rica, Mexico, US West Coast, British Columbia, Alaska , Cuba, US East Coast.
This program had an extensive and often remote cruising itinerary. A 30ft tender was towed at all times. Active role in operations and project management durning the shipyard periods, insuring each project stayed on time and on target. Some of these projects included 15 year Class Survey, an insurance renewal inspection and a paint job of exterior and machinery spaces.
SHIP OPERATOR - Stolt-Nielsen Chemical Tankers - 2010 – 2014
Connecticut – Texas – The Netherlands – Singapore
Commercially managed chemical tankers trading globally, which demanded skills in logistics and strategic planning.
THIRD MATE / Ship Operations - Stolt-Nielsen Chemical Tankers - 2008 – 2010
M/T STOLT AQUAMARINE– 177m, 23964GRT
M/T STOLT TOPAZ – 177m, 23964GRT
M/T STOLT CONFIDENCE – 177m, 2483GRT
Served on navigational and cargo watches on board various chemical tankers. Attended several ship yard periods.
Trading: US Gulf to Northern Europe and Mediterranean, Trans pacific to North and South East Asia
MATE – Private Yacht - 2005 – 2007, Summer Seasons
S/V NIETH – 20m, 1907 Classic Herreshoff Sloop
Cruising: The Coast of New England in the summer months
Responsibilities included watch standing, navigation, varnish, paint, maintenance, and rigging.
LICENSES & QUALIFICATIONS
CAPTAIN, USCG 1600 GT / 3000 GRT INT
SECOND MATE, USCG UNLIMITED TONNAGE
STCW / ECDIS / RADAR UNLIMITED / OONW / GMDSS /FCC RADIO OPERATOR / TWIC
Project Management Certified - ABBRA, American Boat Builders and Repairers Association
EDUCATION
BS Marine Transportation, New York Maritime College 2007
MS Intl Transportation Management New York Maritime College 2008
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Effective manager of projects and personnel
Well-versed with ISM, ISPS, Class and Flag State Regulations
Repair and Maintenance in cosmetic applications of fairing, paint, and varnish
Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and engineering ship systems
Over 100,000NM of sailing experience
