Kian Hargan

• I have been responsible from working on small repairs all the way to laying 100m2 of a new teak decks and ripping out and fitting new cabins
• Leading big teams and keeping up motivation and spirit whilst taking on the responsibility of quick decision making and problem solving
• The challenges I have faced here have really tested my innovative to resource plans and solutions to quickly and efficiently finish projects to a high standard

• Working with several shipyards in Spain and Sri Lanka
• Taking on major exterior projects including; fitting and restoring teak decks, fitting and installing new deck heads, capping rails, re-seaming making mast and spars
• Employed as a team leader and often work with teams in a second language

After building up enough experience and knowledge I felt confident enough to go self employed and started my own company.

This has been the start of the biggest growth in my skills and knowledge as I have learnt and experienced working with so many teams from around the world understanding different ways to do things and perfect them in my own way.

• The companies I have contracted with include Teak solutions, Nauteka, SMS, Pendennis, Persico, Privilege marine, Woodstock boatbuilders.
• Type of boats 100+ mega yachts , sailing yachts, AC75 america cup yachts.
• Installing, repairing and resealing teak decks
• Leading mass deck resin infusing projects
• Vacuum bagging
• Interior cabin installations
• fiberglass and carbon fiber lamination

• I was responsible for fitting out multiple cabins and exterior substructure works on a 48 ft and 52 ft yacht line production
• My duties consisted of fibreglass lamination, fitting of pre-assembled furniture and upholstered panels, cutting in lacquered timber, fitted hatches, portholes/ portlights and gained more experience in boat moves
• Demonstrated versatility in carpentry techniques, working proficiently with both hand tools and power tools to achieve fine high end results.

• At Sunseeker I starting my career as an apprentice specialised in carpentry and composites on different sized yachts ranging from 55 - 116 ft
• I worked on every stage of the boatbuilding process from start to finish
• My job role included observing and making fiber glass hull's, painting, window sealing, teak decking, the assemble of hatches doors and moulded furniture
• The last 2 years consisted of fitted cabins, galleys and heads, as well as fitting the decks and restoring lacquer
• At the technology centre I built various pieces of furniture with different methods, finishing them off with the required upholstery
• All of my work had to be done with 100% accuracy using custom specification and scaled plans in order to meet the standards and requirements of the customers