Aitor Barbarin Laresgoiti
Bilbao
Summary
Dynamic maritime professional with extensive experience on expedition sailboats, excelling in vessel navigation, and emergency response. Proven track record in enhancing guest experiences through personalized service, and strong relationship-building. Skilled in engine maintenance and committed to marine conservation, ensuring safety and operational efficiency across diverse marine environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Skipper and engineer
Expedition Drenched
03.2024 - Current
- Skipped and navigated for a U.S based non-profit organisation (Expedition Drenched) on extensive expeditions, ensuring safe and efficient travel across diverse marine environments
- Organized and managed 4-6 weeks trips for guests, curating unique itineraries to explore new and remote destinations, enhancing guest experiences through personalized service and local insights
- Supervised a crew of six members and eight passengers, fostering a collaborative and safety-focused team environment while maintaining high standards of hospitality and service
- Developed and implemented safety protocols and emergency procedures, ensuring compliance with maritime regulations and industry best practices
- Coordinated logistics including provisioning, route planning, and maintenance for the vessel, optimizing operational efficiency and guest satisfaction
- Cultivated strong relationships with local communities and stakeholders, promoting sustainable tourism practices and cultural exchange
Skipper and boat builder
Sea Explorers
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Lead a professional team to complete the unfinished project of the luxury diving expedition boat
- This included engine room's features installation, piping system design and execution, navigation electronic devices and all general
- Led a highly skilled team in completing the construction of a luxury diving expedition boat, overseeing the installation of engine room features, designing and executing piping systems, and integrating navigation electronic devices
- Managed and supervised contracted workers, including carpenters, plumbers, electricians, mechanics, ensuring the highest quality of workmanship
- Captained the vessel with a competitive crew in South East Asia, demonstrating solid leadership and navigational skills
- Ensured the safety of the vessel and the crew by meticulously following the regulations and maritime law
- Operated and maintained all the equipment on board, guaranteeing optimal performance at all times
- Planned and executed passages to various destinations, showcasing organizational and logistical abilities
First Mate and Underwater Videographer
Expedition Drenched
South Pacific
09.2020 - 03.2023
- Proficient in navigating marine environments using advanced tools and techniques
- Oversight for missions and expeditions management
- Maintained appropriate security measures on board at all times.
- Maintained peak performance in varying conditions and researched weather, wind, current and tide conditions to avoid and manage issues.
- Safety standards, crew satisfaction, and meeting deadlines
- Used measuring tools to verify safety of planned navigational routes.
- Professional cameras operating and maintenance
- Skilled in capturing captivating footage of marine life and ecosystems
Engineering and Maintenance Work
SV Sylfia
08.2019 - 03.2023
- Analyzed, designed, coordinated outsourced production, and fit replacement parts for new/broken equipment in a fast-paced, efficient way under pressure any time of the day
- Displayed high adaptability to changing team and mission conditions
- Maintained and repaired diesel inboards and outboard engines, generators, water desalinators
- Electrical system lighting, water pumps, navigation equipment and sensors
Boat Builder and Marine Body Repairs
GC Riggers & Shipwrights and Boat Works Marina
Gold Coast
05.2021 - 04.2022
- Boat condition, diagnostic & valuation inspections
- Comprehensive boat repairs and fiberglassing
- Removal of rust stains and Polishing & waxing
- Full marine detailing & boat cleaning
- General maintenance
Founder and Director
Sokaire
Ea and Elantxobe
01.2015 - 12.2020
- Company Overview: adventure tourism center and PADI diving school
- Founded Sokaire in 2015, I started offering rental of adventure tourism equipment after identifying a gap in my local town's market
- From this, I expanded the service offering of the company to also providing instructor services whereby it has become a successful small business able to operate without significant time contribution from me
- Developing marketing strategies for the services and undertaking market research
- Securing financing from government and lending institutions to expand the business
- The day to day operation of the business including accounts, operating permits, and health and safety obligations
- Employment and recruitment of staff to maintain high levels of team morale and engagement
- Adventure tourism center and PADI diving school
Education
Master's Degree - Prevention of Occupational Hazards
University of Valencia
Spain01.2017
Post-Graduate Degree - Environmental Engineering
University of the Basque Country
Spain01.2015
Skills
- Vessel navigation
- Engine maintenance
- Emergency response
- Communication skills with customers and stakeholders
- Strong understanding of the environment and marine life
- Proficient in sailing
- Hazard identification and risk management
- Knowledge and experience in boat building and repair processes
- Celestial navigation
- Heavy weather sailing
- Relationship building
- Diving proficiency
- Committed to marine conservation
Certification
- MCA/RYA AEC1 & AEC2 Engineering
- RYA Yachtmaster Ocean
- RYA Professional Practices and Responsabilities
- RYA Yachtmaster Offshore
- STCW 95 Basic Safety Training
- RYA Marine Radio Short Range Certificate
- PADI Dive Master
- TDI Tech Diver and Rebreather Diver
- ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)
Languages
Basque
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Spanish
Proficient (C2)
C2
German
Beginner (A1)
A1
Affiliations
- Developed strong expertise in marine science and guiding principles through independent study of academic research, despite an engineering education. Skilled at translating complex facts into engaging insights
Timeline
Skipper and engineer
Expedition Drenched
03.2024 - Current
Skipper and boat builder
Sea Explorers
06.2023 - 03.2024
Boat Builder and Marine Body Repairs
GC Riggers & Shipwrights and Boat Works Marina
05.2021 - 04.2022
First Mate and Underwater Videographer
Expedition Drenched
09.2020 - 03.2023
Engineering and Maintenance Work
SV Sylfia
08.2019 - 03.2023
Founder and Director
Sokaire
01.2015 - 12.2020
Master's Degree - Prevention of Occupational Hazards
University of Valencia
Post-Graduate Degree - Environmental Engineering
University of the Basque Country
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