Michael J. Smith is a British citizen seeking work as a yacht captain. He has over 35,000 logged miles of experience as a captain, engineer, and deckhand on various vessels. His qualifications include an RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Ocean certification, AEC Engine Course certification, and over 10,000 dives as a PADI Master Instructor. His most recent employment was as a charter captain for BVI Yacht Charters from November 2015 to present.

1. MICHAEL J. SMITH
MICHAEL JOHN SMITH
UK Mobile +44 (0) 784 266 3764
Local Mobile +1 284 5442152- BVI
mikesmith115@gmail.com
Skype: mikesmith115
Date of Birth: 11th
May 1965
Nationality: British Citizen
Marital Status: Single
Certificate of Competency: Royal Navy Radar/Ships Diver
RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Ocean 4784
AEC Engine Course
B1/B2 Visa
STCW 95 / Eng 1
Logged Miles Approx 35,000
Personal Statement
Having completed the above, I have gained valuable working knowledge and experience as
a Captain, engineer and Deckhand with fast craft, line handling and tender experience.
Previously diving instruction has given me the ability to lead and teach to a high standard.
An outgoing personality and attention to detail has developed a good working relationship
with colleagues and guests alike, I would also like to advance my career with the Master 200
certificate.
Employment
BVI Yacht Charters Charter Captain November 2015->
• In Charge of running a 50 foot Catamaran
• Running Charters on Mono hulls and Catamarans in the fleet also doing check outs
for licensed Captains on new Yachts in the fleet
• Working on the yachts doing Mechanical, Technical and Rigging Checks
Moorings Charter Captain November 2013-November 2015
• In charge of running the charter and routine maintenance
• Responsible for the route and Safety on-board
Tradewinds Charter Captain March 2013-October 2013
• In charge of running the charter and routine maintenance
• A high degree of customer service
• Selling the tradewinds product
Sunsail - Dubrovnik Croatia Flotilla Captain April – November 2012
• Responsible for safety and navigation on two week charters with 4 to 12 yachts
• Daily briefings to guests including weather and route information
• Initial yacht handover explaining internal/external systems and sail techniques
• Problem solving and solution thinking on a daily basis
Sunsail - Melina Greece Flotilla Engineer August – November 2011
• Solving mechanical, electrical and rigging problems for guests on charter
• Maintaining diesel and outboard engines

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• Flexible and pre-emptive approach to problems that occurred
Gap adventures - Cyclades
Islands Greece
Charter Skipper April – October 2009
• In charge of all aspects on 7 day charters with 4/8 guests
• High priority given to guest relations and hospitality
• Maintaining and cleaning the yacht
• Dealing with local authorities and marina staff
Voyage charters - Tortola
British Virgin Islands
Relief Charter
Skipper/Dive leader
April – October 2008
• In charge of diving services for the catamaran fleet
• Relief Skipper for Bliss 50 foot catamaran
• Driving and servicing 5 meter, twin engine R.I.B
• Working with chief engineer repairing and maintaining the catamaran fleet
Atlantic Crossing Delivery crew December 2007 – January 2008
• Seas the moment; 50 foot catamaran, from Cape Town to Tortola
Camel dive club – Sharm el
Sheikh Egypt
PADI Master Instructor December 2002 – August
2011*
• Instruction of all PADI courses
• Introducing new instructors to their duties and responsibilities
• Helping new instructors with teaching techniques and time constraints
• Guiding guests at local dive sites
* Employed at camel dive club on any intervals in between sailing contracts
Experience and Qualifications
• RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Ocean
• Diesel/Radar and VHF short range
• Marine diesel and outboard experience
• Yacht delivery and watch experience
• Logged Miles (Approx) 25,000
• PADI Master Instructor
• 10000 + dives
• PADI Specialty Instructor
• 2.5 years management experience
• Training and development diploma
• A+ computer certified professional
• Royal Navy ships diver
• Royal Navy radar operator
Interests
I am a very motivated person, keen to help others and myself by putting all my effort into
what I do. My hobbies include dingy sailing, diving, PWC, rugby and music.
REFEREES
KEITH OWEN HARVEY
Sunsail Dubrovnik base manager
Tel : +385 20 455 075
Fax : +385 20 456 486
Email: keith.owen.harvey@tuimarine.com

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*Copies of any certificates, additional references and/or any additional information
required are available on request.