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    • 59, British
    • United Kingdom
    • Checked in 4 years ago

Mr. Alun, Deckhand/Designated Security Duties/Maintenance Crew Member.

Hello, I am a mature, diligent, travelled, experienced/qualified (valid certs) discrete, reliable & competent crew member/team player. Have some adventurous southern latitudes sailing miles & experience. Once cared for & assisted an older owner/skipper to sail & maintain his 39.5ft ketch (dive/cruise/sail & fish) from RSAfrica to Madagascar for three & a half months. Have also gained additional South Atlantic Ocean sailing miles, working a charter passage as an active helmsman, ships cook assistant/steward, deckhand, watchkeeper & maintenance crew member, aboard a bark rigged Tall Ship from Cape Town, South Africa to Ascension Isle, UK via St Helena. I am currently seeking some more working adventures with the right kind of honest, considerate & safe people. Vessel owners/skippers & crew. Accredited with SQA in Maritime Skills from University of Highlands & Islands, Argyll College, Scotland, UK. Plus + GMDSS - VHF/SRC compliant, currently hold MCA/STCW - PST, PSSR, PDSD, FP&FF, EFA & MFA valid certification, plus MCA/FITA - certified - Fire Fighting & Prevention, Sea Survival, First Aid, Basic Health & Safety, some RYA's including PB 2 certification. valid MCA-ENG1 Seafarer medical certificate - Category 1. Fit - No limitations or restrictions. REHIS-Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate (UK Level 2 food safety awards) BASP - UK Ltd, Outdoor Emergency First Aid (valid & certified) SQA - EFAW (National level 5) Emergency First Aid at Work - accredited & certified.
Over 20 years of independent adventure experiences, having travelled extensively overland through Africa, around India, Nepal & North America. Have owner run/managed an eight bed Guest House/B&B for international guests & operated small group, driver/guided camping Safari Tours throughout Southern Africa - 17 to 21 days between Cape Town, Namibia, Okavango Delta & Vic Falls. Hoping in the event that an owner/skipper/employer replies to my request & they are seeking a competent, capable, honest, mature & mechanically minded crew member, I wish it to be known that I seek only, honest, reliable & straight talking people to adventure/sail with, so here's to wishing you all warm sun & fair winds. I will take this opportunity to Thank You for your favourable & considered reply. Alun (Alpha - Lima - Uniform - November) Over?

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  • Availability Available now

  • LocationUnited Kingdom

  • NationalityBritish

  • Age59

  • GenderMale

  • Fluent languagesEnglish

  • Basic knowledge ofFrench, Afrikaans, Dutch, German

  • SmokerNo

  • Visible tattoosNo

  • VISAs RSA

  • Sea miles2,500 - 10,000

  • Required position Deckhand
    Stew/Deck
    Competent Crew
    3rd Steward/ess

  • Expected arrangement Professional / Recreational

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  • Jan 2017 STCW Basic Safety Training Complete

  • Jan 2017 STCW Fire Fighting Complete

  • Apr 2016 RYA Day Skipper Theory Complete

  • Mar 2018 STCW2010 Compliant Complete

  • Mar 2016 RYA Power Boat Level II Complete

  • Mar 2016 STCW 1st Aid Complete

  • May 2015 Short Range VHF / GMDSS Complete

  • Jun 2016 STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibility Complete

  • Jan 2017 STCW 95 Compliant Complete

  • Jul 2017 Commercial Driver Complete

  • Jan 2019 ENG1 cert. Complete

  • Mar 2018 1st Aid Complete

  • Sep 2016 STCW Maritime Security Awareness Complete

  • Mar 2016 MCA Sea Survival Complete

  • Mar 2018 CPR Complete

  • Aug 2016 GCSE nautical Studies Complete

  • Jul 2017 Certified Emergency Medical Technician Complete

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  • Bartender
  • Galley Assistant
  • Provisioning
  • Waterskiing
  • Climbing
  • Fishing
  • Line handling
  • Watch-keeping
  • Whipping and splicing
  • Helmsmen
  • Crane Operation
  • Blogger/Writer
  • Photography
  • Marine First Aid
  • Tender driving
  • Car mechanic
  • Motor Mechanic
  • Welder
  • Carpentary
  • General building
  • Varnishing
  • Polishing
  • Cleaning
  • Managerial Skills
  • Wakeboarding
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Microsoft office
  • Canyoning
  • Cooking
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