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Rudolph Van Wyk CHIEFMATES 3000

Rudolph Van Wyk CHIEFMATES 3000

PALMA

Summary

My Objective is to step into the Chief positon progressing into Captian. Working with very competent Captains and Chief officers, i rely on my skills i have developed to create a memorable experience tgo our guests. My goal is to improve my leadership skills daily and be a good example to crew and creating a healty enviroment to work in. I believe we are priveledged to be able to work in this industry, respecting it and taking responsiblity is a value of mine

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

SECOND OFFICER

M/Y Explora
11.2023 - 06.2024
  • Navigational duties as Officer of the Watch (OOW) ensuring safe crossings and guest trips, assisted with mini ISM, ISPS
  • Operated Transas ECDIS
  • Conducted daily maintenance and essential deck preparations to uphold operational excellence
  • Managed Dive Master responsibilities, help orchestrating preparations for daily dive operations
  • Supervised beach and water toy setups, enhancing guest experiences, assisted with personal training for guests and crew fitness
  • Operated cranes of the launch of tenders and jetskis
  • Painting

TEMP DECKHAND

M/Y Savanah 83m
07.2023 - 08.2023
  • Assisted with Charters, Tender driving, Water sports, Charter preparations

TEMP BOSUN/OOW

M/Y Fidelis 56m
04.2023 - 07.2023
  • Served as Temporary Officer of the Watch (OOW) during transit from Qatar to Turkey, ensuring safe navigation
  • Assisted with deck maintenance, cleanliness and preparations for guest trips

MATE

M/Y LAZY ME 40M
09.2021 - 01.2023
  • Passage planning and publications information
  • Maintaining certificates and compliance with class regulations. ABS
  • Safety Officer, conducting regular drills and overseeing maintenance
  • Crew management, profiles and immigration logistics
  • Coordinated anchor and watch schedules
  • Managed ECDIS updates and maintenance, ensuring up-to-date navigational data
  • Weekly updates on paper charts and publications
  • Led exterior maintenance and operations
  • Organized guest trips and operations alongside the captain during OOW watches
  • Itinerary: Red Sea, Mediterranean

LAUNCH BOSUN

M/Y BLISS 95M OCEANCO
07.2021 - 09.2021
  • Collaborated with the Captain to efficiently plan and arrange locker and deck setups
  • Oversaw in-yard storage logistics and facilitated smooth transitions onboard
  • Assisted with new build launches, ensuring seamless transitions for first owner trips
  • Deck operations, cranes, tenders, toys

BOSUN

M/Y TRANQUILITY 93M OCEANCO
07.2019 - 06.2021
  • Responsible for 6 on deck
  • Planning and arranging with C/O the setup of lockers and decks
  • Responsible for in yard storage and moving onboard
  • Inventory of all toys, products and equipment
  • Anchoring and mooring operations
  • Lookout duties
  • Responsible for 2 twinscrew limo tenders
  • Painting and Varnishing

Senior Deckhand

M/Y MARYAH 125M
07.2018 - 12.2024
  • Lead tender driver and operations
  • Helicopter and seaplane operations
  • Deck maintanence and painting
  • Lookout duties

Lead Deckhand

M/Y MAGNA GRECIA 60M
03.2019 - 08.2019
  • Lookout duties and bridge procedures
  • Painting , varnishing, maintence
  • Watersports instrutor
  • Tender driver
  • Organising washlockers and storage

SENIOR DECKHAND

M/Y Symphony
, Caribbean, Mediterranean
01.2015 - 04.2018
  • Served as Watersports Kitesurf Instructor, actively maintaining water activities
  • Tender Driver for a Pascoe 10m twin prop and two 7m Pascoe Jet drives
  • Proficient in crane operations for tenders and lifeboats
  • Executed anchoring procedures and maintained lookout watches on 6 Atlantic crossings
  • Gained hands-on experience during shipyard periods, skilled in painting, sanding, varnishing, and application of Sika products
  • Extensive travel itinerary in the Mediterranean and Caribbean, delivering exceptional service in luxury yachting environments

Education

RYA
POWERBOAT LEVEL 2

RYA
WATERCRAFT INSTRUCTOR

PYT
COMPOTENCE IN SECURITY DUTIES

PADI
DIVE MASTER

MARLINS
CRISIS MANAGEMENT AND HUMAN BEHAVIOR

IIFT
PERSONAL TRAINING

IKO
KITESURF INSTRUCTOR

Skills

  • KITESURFING
  • SURFING
  • HIKING
  • GYM
  • SPORTS MASSUESE
  • PERSONAL TRAINER

References

  • Mathys Lotz, Motoryacht Explora, +1 619 228 1826, Mathys.lotz8@gmail.com
  • Capt Chris Durham, Motor Yacht MY Savannah, +44 7579 600011, captain@yachtsavannah.com
  • Capt Grant, SY Fidelis, +61 478 844 804, captain@sy-fidelis.com
  • Capt Osama, M/Y Lazy Me, +20 128 1203333, captain@mynadia.com
  • Lawrence Heith, M/Y Bliss, +44 7521 058131, chiefofficer@blissyacht.com
  • Capt. Rory Hogan, M/Y Symphony/Tranquility, +353 87 654 9766, roryhogan@gmail.com
  • Capt. Mikko Vaisanen, M/Y Symphony, +33 620 745177, captain@tqayacht.com

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 08/27/84
  • Nationality: South African
  • Marital Status: Single
  • Visa Status: Schengen

Languages

ENGLISH
Native language

Timeline

SECOND OFFICER

M/Y Explora
11.2023 - 06.2024

TEMP DECKHAND

M/Y Savanah 83m
07.2023 - 08.2023

TEMP BOSUN/OOW

M/Y Fidelis 56m
04.2023 - 07.2023

MATE

M/Y LAZY ME 40M
09.2021 - 01.2023

LAUNCH BOSUN

M/Y BLISS 95M OCEANCO
07.2021 - 09.2021

BOSUN

M/Y TRANQUILITY 93M OCEANCO
07.2019 - 06.2021

Lead Deckhand

M/Y MAGNA GRECIA 60M
03.2019 - 08.2019

Senior Deckhand

M/Y MARYAH 125M
07.2018 - 12.2024

SENIOR DECKHAND

M/Y Symphony
01.2015 - 04.2018

RYA

RYA

PYT

PADI

MARLINS

IIFT

IKO

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