HANSIE VON SCHUTZ
Palma de Mallorca
Summary
Experienced seafarer with a passion for the water and a keen eye for detail. Committed to delivering seamless experiences for boat-owners, guests, and crew members. A versatile team player with over 20 years of experience in water sports, toys, and inflatables. Seeking an opportunity to contribute to your team.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
1st Mate
MY Atlas 38m
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Responsible for coordinating berthing arrangements when necessary.
- Ensured adherence to safety standards set by International Maritime Organization regulations.
- Prepared voyage plans according to instructions from Captain
- Inspected all areas of the vessel regularly to identify potential hazards or problems that require attention.
- Participated in fire fighting drills onboard as required by law.
- Supervised maintenance activities such as painting, cleaning, repair work.
- Conducted water sports lessons including surfing, boogie boarding, and kayaking.
Day Worker
MY Fregati 30M
11.2023 - 02.2024
- • Teak work, washdowns and detailing
• MSN Checks, grinding haul, painting, detailed bilges, climbing the to
general yard work and maintenance.
Temporary Captain/ Engineer
SY Ozelo 15m
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Familiar with the handling characteristics of the vessel (maneuvering, docking, anchoring as well as the operation of critical systems such as, electronic navigation aids, steering, safety apparatus
- Maintenance of system all board, and carry out of all repairs
- Assisted with turn around days of the fleet
1st Mate
MY Renewal-3 33m
12.2022 - 02.2023
- Assist the Captain with end of season maintenance projects and complete all day-to-day activities of the deck department
- Familiar with the handling characteristics of the vessel (maneuvering, docking, anchoring, as well as the operation of critical systems such as, electronic navigation aids, steering, dewatering, and safety apparatus
- Perform navigational watches while underway and safety/anchor/dock watches at other times
- Check mooring lines and fenders.
Deckhand
MY Paloma 60m
02.2022 - 11.2022
- The yacht was private but then sold and became charter, we had one really busy charted with 13 guests who loved doing lots water sports, a lot of tender driving which was mostly done by myself and the Bosun
- We also did stern to the rock's maneuvers
- We had a boss trip with 5 guests including babies and nannies
- The yacht is a classic motor yacht so that entailed a lot of upkeep, which included, sanding, painting, varnishing and filling
- Teak work, washdowns and detailing
- Grinding out rust
- I was the night watch-man while on anchor for 1 month
- That included a lot of work during the evenings, washdowns was done by myself.
Deckhand
MY Latona 50m
11.2024 - 02.2022
- Teak work, washdowns and detailing
- Helped with the operation of bringing the boat into dry dock
- MSN Checks, grinding haul, painting of bilges, detailed bilges, stood watch did general yard work and pump maintenance
- Took care of most engineering duties while the Chief engineer was away on holiday.
Deckhand
SY Aquijo 86m
10.2024 - 11.2021
- Teak work, washdowns and detailing
- MSN Checks, grinding haul, painting, detailed bilges, climbing the mast to clean boom, Stood watch and general yard work and maintenance.
Sole Deckhand
MY Grand Gru 27m
07.2024 - 10.2021
- Teak work, washdowns and detailing
- Docking, tender driving
- Dinner service and bartending.
Sub-contractor
Marinus Goulooze yachts
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Project Management- overseeing of boat haul outs, anti-fouling, fiber glassing, cleaning of vessel hauls, painting and general upkeep of boats
- Emergency salvage jobs.
Deckhand
Seven Seas Pleasure Cruises
12.2020 - 01.2021
- Seasonal work
Brand Ambassador/General Manager
Cork and Plunger Restaurant
07.2019 - 12.2020
Projects Technician
VTS Connect
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Installed telecommunications equipment including fire-suppression systems switches routers multiplexors and cable trays.
Director of the waterfront / Senior Coach dingy sailing
Port Washington Yacht Club
05.2013 - 08.2013
Daywork
MY Alegria 40m
- Did two days of day work where I had done teak work, washdowns and detailing.
First Mate
SY delivery
- I was First Mate of a crew of 3
- The yacht was a brand-new Catamaran that had to be delivered to the new owners
- I partook in watches, docking, trimmed the sails, did washdowns and helped keep the yacht in pristine condition.
Education
Electrical Engineering Degree (NOR) (N1) (N2) (N3) -
South Cape College Mossel Bay
12.2008
ISAF/SAS Level 2 Coach/Senior Coach ISAF/SAS Training Center Mossel Bay
Skills
- Strong knowledge in Yacht sailing
- Certifications in all major types of sailing including keel boats, powerboats, windsurfing yachts and others
- Focused on safety
- Terrific communication abilities
- Watch keeping, trimming sails, docking
- Washdowns, teak work and detailing
References
- Erno Badenhorst, Chief officer on MY Paloma, +35699367384
- Matt Allen, Captain - MY Renwal 3, +44 7841759535, mvrenewal3@gmail.com
Dualnationality
(EU and South African)
Eligibilitytowork
EU and RSA
Malteseseamansbook
True
Drivinglicenses
Full, SA, B
Vaccinated
Fully vaccinated + booster
Motivation
It gives me great pleasure to offer my services to you. I have extensive experience as a seafarer, my passion is on the water. My background is in, and around the ocean. I have an eye for detail, and can apply myself to whatever is needed to deliver a seamless experience for boat-owners, guests, and fellow crew members alike. I consider myself a team player, no job too large or small. With over 20 years' experience and love of water sports, toys and inflatables, I humbly offer these skills to your worthy team. Thank you for taking the time to read my CV below.
Personal Information
- Available: Immediately
- Dependents: None
- Date of Birth: 07/12/90
- Marital Status: Married (My wife is a 2nd Stewardess in the industry)
Tattoos
False
Languages
- English (Native)
- Afrikaans (Second Language)
Hobbies and Interests
- Sailing
- Kayaking
- Hiking
- Running
- Volunteer at the South African Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI)
Timeline
Deckhand
MY Latona 50m
11.2024 - 02.2022
Deckhand
SY Aquijo 86m
10.2024 - 11.2021
Sole Deckhand
MY Grand Gru 27m
07.2024 - 10.2021
1st Mate
MY Atlas 38m
02.2024 - 08.2024
Day Worker
MY Fregati 30M
11.2023 - 02.2024
Temporary Captain/ Engineer
SY Ozelo 15m
04.2023 - 06.2023
1st Mate
MY Renewal-3 33m
12.2022 - 02.2023
Deckhand
MY Paloma 60m
02.2022 - 11.2022
Sub-contractor
Marinus Goulooze yachts
01.2021 - 06.2021
Deckhand
Seven Seas Pleasure Cruises
12.2020 - 01.2021
Brand Ambassador/General Manager
Cork and Plunger Restaurant
07.2019 - 12.2020
Projects Technician
VTS Connect
01.2019 - 07.2019
Director of the waterfront / Senior Coach dingy sailing
Port Washington Yacht Club
05.2013 - 08.2013
Daywork
MY Alegria 40m
First Mate
SY delivery
Electrical Engineering Degree (NOR) (N1) (N2) (N3) -
South Cape College Mossel Bay
ISAF/SAS Level 2 Coach/Senior Coach ISAF/SAS Training Center Mossel Bay
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