Francis Marchant is an experienced Australian maritime worker seeking a position on larger vessels. He has over 20 years of experience working on a variety of vessels in roles including master, coxswain, and able seaman in the Royal Australian Navy. His qualifications include a Skipper Coastal/Offshore certification and STCW95 training. References are available from his past employers in the tourism and maritime industries.

1. Francis Marchant
Nationality: Australian / NZ Resident
D.O.B. 19 Apr 1967
Languages: English; Basic German
Marital status: Married
AMSA Certificate of Medical Fitness
Email: marchantfcr@yahoo.com
Mobile:0204 1046420
Francis Marchant and ‘Dancing Dolphin’
Profile:
With a strong maritime background I served in the Royal Australian Navy as an Officers’
Steward, giving me skills and confidence to set up a marine tourism company; Avocet
Wildlife Cruises. With a good sense of humour, I am a team player and can handle stress
well. I like a job well done and have mastered several ferries of upto 17m carrying 110
passengers. I now wish to further my career to larger vessels.
Education:
Seafood Maritime Industries Training (SMIT) Marine Engine Driver Class 2 (MED 2)
Australasian Maritime Institute Master Class 5, STCW 95.
Fremantle TAFE Coxswain, Marine Radio Operator, Elements of Shipboard Safety.
Royal Australian Navy Firefighting, Basic Seamanship, Survival at Sea, Standard Damage
Control, Navigator Yeoman, Basic Steward, Ships Medical Emergency Team, Food and
Beverage.
Wembley College of TAFE Cartography and Surveying.
Christ Church Grammar School German, Geography, History, Maths, Biology, Human
Biology.
Qualificationsand Certificates:
 SkipperCoastal /Offshore (Pax endorsed) (Valid to 19/09/2016)
 MEC 5 (Valid to30/10/2020)
 SeniorFirstAid 23/11/2010 (Valid to 12/06/2016)
 Coxswain (Australia) 29/07/1996 (Valid to 04/06/2020)
 Elementsof ShipboardSafety 19/06/1996
 Marine Radio OperatorsCertificate 06/03/1996
 Responsible Service of Alcohol 30/05/2013 (Valid to 30/05/2016)
 Foodand Beverage (RAN) 10/07/1992

2. Present Post: Explore Group: 1st
Mate Engine room checks, engine maintenance,
start up and shutdownprocedures,fuel bunkering, sullagepumping
line handling, ticketing and till operations.
Previous Posts: Mandurah CruisesMaster of several vesselsconducting a variety of
cruises from 1 hour to full day crabbing and luncheon cruises.
Conduct fully catered charters and functions with bar service.
Provide safety briefings and running commentary. Oversee
refuelling, sullage and maintenance as well as provisioning ship.
Conductinductionsfornew mastersandcrew and co-ordinate tasks
for crew.
As Host set up for cocktail parties, bucks parties, weddings etc
ensuring passenger safety and comfort.
Apr 2015 – Sept 2015 Kimberley Discovery Cruises – Coxswain, Discovery One (22pax)
extended cruises of the Kimberley coast,. In charge of tenders,
skippering upto 4 shore excursions daily. First aid. Navigational
watch-keeping,Anchorandgeneral maintenance duties. Engineer’s
Assistant, as well as helping out in the galley and accommodation
areas. Also Responsible for fishing gear, ensuring safety and
compliance with fisheries regulations.
Sept. 2013 – Nov.2013 NingalooReefDive - Master of Bay Escape (26 pax). Conduct manta
ray swims, snorkelling and diving trips upto 30 nautical miles
offshore in and around Ningaloo Reef often through unmarked
channels. Observe manta ray, whale and whale shark interaction
protocols.Provide lifejacketdemonstrations and safety briefings to
passengers. Take directions from spotter aircraft. General
maintenance including servicing outboards.
Dec 2005-Sept 2013 Rockingham Wild Encounters - Master of several vessels including
glass bottom boat and landing barge. Deliver self-composed
commentary on wildlife. Liaise with owner ensuring smooth
operationof tours. Observe seal and dolphin interaction protocols.
Maintain moorings and rig boat pens. Prepare vessels for dry
docking.Maintainvessels to high standards (painting and polishing
etc.) Inductions for new crew and masters.
Jan 2004-Dec 2005 Rockingham Sea Tours – Master of several vessels(dutiesasabove).
Company was purchased by Rockingham Wild Encounters.

3. Summary of vessels (and primary role) worked on to date:
D5, D6 & D7 (249, 228 & 170pax repectively) 1st
Mate duties;startup/shut down
engine room checks, line handling, navigation watch keeping,
onboard ticketing
Discovery One (22pax) Coxswain duties, Master of 6.5m tenders with 135hp 4
stroke Honda outboard engines. Tour guide & first aid officer on
daily excursions, during extended voyages of the Kimberley Coast.
Dancing Dolphin (70 pax) Master (Mandurah Cruises) 17m, 2 X 135hp 4 stroke Honda
outboardsDaily cruises and catered functions throughout inland
waters of Mandurah.
Rebecca Sue: (25 pax) Master (Mandurah Cruises) 12m, 2 X 60hp 4 stroke Honda
outboards. Crabbing Tours, Christmas Lights Cruises, Charters and
Functions.
Dolphin Discoverer: (29pax) Master (Manurah Cruises) 8m, 2 X 90hp 4 stroke outboards.
Daily Cruises, Christmas lights and River Luncheon Cruises.
Mandjar: (100 pax) Host (Mandurah Cruises) 16m, 2 X Yanmar 200hp diesels.
Day cruises and functions throughout inland waters of Mandurah.
Super Cat: (50 pax) Host (Mandurah Cruises) 12.5m – 2 X Volvo 200hp diesels.
Daily Cruises, Christmas lights and functions.
Bay Escape: (26 pax)Master (Ningaloo Reef Dive) 11m, 2 X 135hp mercury
outboards. Dive and snorkel trips. Manta ray swims.
Queanbeyan (49pax) Master (Rockingham Wild Encounters) 11.5m, 2 X 90hp 4
stroke Mercury outboards.Dailyunderwater(glass bottom) and sea
lion viewing cruises.
Penguin Express (75pax) Master (Rockingham Wild Encounters) 10m, 2 X 75hp 4
stroke Mercury outboards. Passenger transfers to Penguin Island.
MV Penguin Island (60pax) Master (Rockingham Wild Encounters) 10m, 2 X 60hp 4
stroke Mercury outboards. Passenger transfers to Penguin Island.
MV Shoalwater (42pax) Master (Rockingham Sea Tours) 10m, 2 X 60hp 4 stroke
Mercury outboards. Seal swim cruises. Island maintenance work.
MV Coolanup (12 pax) Master / Owner (Avocet Wildlife Cruises). 8m, 2 X 175hp
Mercury 4 stroke outboards. ½ Day wildlife cruises throughout
inland waters of Peel Region.
HMAS Swan (Compliment 198) Able Seaman (Royal Australian Navy) 2750t.
113m. 2 X Babcock & Wilcox steam turbines. 15 000hp per shaft.
Anti submarine Destroyer Escort.
HMAS Derwent (Compliment 198) Able Seaman (Royal Australian Navy) 2750t.
113m. 2 X Babcock & Wilcox steam turbines. 15 000hp per shaft.
Anti submarine Destroyer Escort.
Interests and Hobbies:
Food and cooking. kayaking, snorkelling, free-diving, surfing, mountain biking and hiking.
References:
Aaron Heath (Director)
Rockingham Wild Encounters
Mob +61 409 091 590
Rod Bishop (Manager)
Mandurah Cruises
Mob +61 400 339 215
Chris Archer
Explore Group
029 244 2003