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Captain Peter. D. Sandison
MCA Commercial Foreign going Ch/Mate licence, Full GMDSS / STCW
Sail and Power any Ocean
US Cell +15103752939
psandison@mac.com PSandison@protonmail.com
35 Years Experience
Antarctica, Arctic, USA, Asia, Europe, Pacific, New Zealand, Global
To whom it may concern:
I am been fortunate to have spent a life of Fun and adventure.
Navigating to the farthest corners of the globe: Antarctica, Greenland, The Amazon and Congo rivers.
Over Eighty countries.
This desire to explore moulded and directed my career. Explorations to the higher latitudes hold a
particular fascination. I am now taking my experience into the Private yachting world creating exciting
Voyages and itineraries.
Attached to this CV are several letters of reference that I hope will paint a picture of the kind of
Expertise and Leadership I offer.
Best Regards
Captain Peter D Sandison
Commercial UK Chief Mate Foreign Going
Full GMDSS and STCW Licence MCA
Ice Pilot / Navigator (9 Seasons)
ARPA Certificated
ISM and ISPS Certified
Ship Captains Medical
Mercury outboard / inboard mechanic
Fast rescue craft trainer (Commercial)
RGIT (UK) Commercial offshore Rescue craft
35 Years on commercial and private vessels
Vessel conversions and new builds
Shipyard negotiation
Advanced Fire Fighter
Project Management
Accurate Bookkeeping and Accounting
PADI rescue diver
US driver licence
Euro Drivers licence
UK Passport and Green card
Logistics planner for Polar Regions
Chemical HASMAT training
Yoga teacher 1000+ hours certification
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“I can not begin to thank you for all you have done. Where do I begin? Words insufficient.”
Paul Strachen (Owner)
2012-2014: Working in Colombian /Peruvian Amazon basin with the Shipibo, Hitoto and Kofan
indigenous tribes. Securing land rights, creating and implementation of self-sustainability and
zero-waste management practices and promotion of natural medicines.
11/10/2010- 01/02/2011
Captain RV Whale song,
Recertification as Private Ice class Research vessel
and subsequent delivery Voyage.
10/01/2014 – 06/20/2015
Managing the Tall ship s.v. Kaisei for Ocean Voyages.
Assisting in the environmental planning of “project Kaisei” htt
a non-profit with a directive Towards Ocean clean up and
the reduction of waste Plastic.
03/05/2015 – 28/09/2015
Ice Pilot - North West passage / Greenland / Iceland
Yacht “Latitude”
2/03/2016 to Present:
Project manager and Captain
6-month major refit for Ice class vessel
“Andaman Explorer” All ER and deck
systems replaced
4
29.1.2010 – 16.3.2010
Senior Ice pilot with NIWA.
Ice class research vessel. Joint science expeditions of
The Australia and New Zealand governmental
Antarctic divisions
20.4.2009 – 24.5.09
Captain / Ch/Mate of SV Pelican
20 meter research yacht based in
Australia, Extensive docking period,
Redesigning and fabrication of the stern hydrodynamic
Profiles.
February 1992 - Dec 2008
Captain and Chief Mate with Greenpeace.
Specialising in Antarctic and Arctic piloting.
River navigation of the Congo and Amazon.
July 2007 – September 2007
Captain of RV Weatherbird 2
Setting up the operational infrastructure for
RV Weatherbird 2 for Planktos Inc.
Completion of refit, crew hiring, contracts and placement.
Conformity to USCG Regulations.
5
Nov 2004 – March 2005
Marine operation manager.
Managing the daily global operational requirements of Stichting Marines fleet of 4 vessels.
Implementation of ISM, ISPS, crewing, Agency appointment, training and finance.
Jan 2003 – Jan 2004
One-year Full time Yoga teacher training in Australia and India
April 2005 – Sept 2005
Tour Logistics / Ice piloting
Logistics for 3 months expedition to Greenland
Science Expedition in collaboration between
Greenpeace international and NASA
Foundations glacial scientific team.
Nov 2001 – Feb 2002 –
Ice research vessel Espreanza.
Core conversion team to finalize all DNV surveys
and final Certification after 15 months ship
re-build and conversion
Nov 1995 – June 1996
Ice Breaker- Arctic Sunrise management team
For 8 months conversion of ice-breaker research
Vessel.
Installation of Helicopter systems, A-frame launching,
Systems. Upgrades, UMS engine room and return to full
A1+ Ice classification
6
1978 – 1988- Sea training and college
References:
Robert Graham (Ice Pilot / Master Mariner) regraham@extra.cp.nz
Arne Sorensen (Ice Pilot / Master Mariner) arne.sorensen@greenpeace.org
Andrew Leachman NIWA grandrew@xtra.co.nz
Frits de Vink. Ships Unit. Greenpeace International frits.de.vink@greenpeace.org
Miscellaneous employment
Bristow helicopter ground crew for offshore oil research.
Offshore oil exploration, diving salvage operations.
Brazil: (Amazon) Fieldwork with FUNAI, Government agency for indigenous affairs
NGO Upper Amazon (HHP) Environmental health and happiness co-ordination with the EBAMA
Yoga retreats, assisting on Yoga teachers training
Interests include:
Travel, Cycling, Guitar, Yoga, Buddhism, Sailing, Indian Philosophy,
July 1990 – August 1992
Chief Officer / Salvage officer
Sailing Commercially on Salvage and DP (Dynamic
Positioning) Vessels.
1988 – 1990
Sailing Globally as 3rd and 2nd officer on Container
Vessels, Tankers, Cargo, Oil supply and coastal
Ships.
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From!Captain!Andrew!Leachman.!!!
R.V.!Tangaroa!(DNV!–!1A1!+!Ice!1C)!
Letter!of!Recommendation!for!Peter!Sandison!!
Mr!Sandison!was!contracted!by!NIWA!as!Ice!Pilot!onboard!
RV!Tangaroa!on!our!2010!Antarctic!expedition.!
This!scientific!voyage!was!in!collaboration!with!the!AAD!
(Australian!Antarctic!division)!gaining!data!for!the!IWC!and!
also!to!Survey!and!gather!Bathymetry!around!the!Balleny!
group!of!islands!in!the!Ross!Sea.!
Mr!Sandison!carried!out!his!onboard!duties!in!a!professional!
and!highly!competent!manner.!His!abilities!and!Knowledge!
Navigating!in!Antarctica!was!apparent,!confident!and!
relaxed.!!
Highly!recommended!
!
!
!
!
!
!
NIWA!
41!Market!Place!
Viaduct!Harbour!
Auckland!Central!1010!
!
!
!
Private!Bag!99940!
Newmarket,!Auckland!1149!
General!enquiries!ph:!0800!746!
464!
New!Zealand!ph:!+64!9!375!2050!
fax:!+64!7!856!0151!
enquiries@niwa.co.nz!
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R.V. Weatherbird 2
WDD6610 United States
IMO: 652213
MMSI :367168440
To Whom it may concern:
Peter Sandison sailed in the capacity of Captain and Ch/mate
on the Planktos company research vessel Weatherbird 2
from 1/9/2007 till 18/10/2007.
This period included an extensive docking period in Florida
recertifying the vessel for the new owners.
Mr Sandison carried out all of his duties very satisfactorily
and was a pleasure to work with.
Captain Peter Willcox
Document number: USA000045967
Reference Number: 1948367
Expires: 25.01.2015
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Peter draft 3 CV copy

  • 1. 1 Captain Peter. D. Sandison MCA Commercial Foreign going Ch/Mate licence, Full GMDSS / STCW Sail and Power any Ocean US Cell +15103752939 psandison@mac.com PSandison@protonmail.com 35 Years Experience Antarctica, Arctic, USA, Asia, Europe, Pacific, New Zealand, Global To whom it may concern: I am been fortunate to have spent a life of Fun and adventure. Navigating to the farthest corners of the globe: Antarctica, Greenland, The Amazon and Congo rivers. Over Eighty countries. This desire to explore moulded and directed my career. Explorations to the higher latitudes hold a particular fascination. I am now taking my experience into the Private yachting world creating exciting Voyages and itineraries. Attached to this CV are several letters of reference that I hope will paint a picture of the kind of Expertise and Leadership I offer. Best Regards Captain Peter D Sandison Commercial UK Chief Mate Foreign Going Full GMDSS and STCW Licence MCA Ice Pilot / Navigator (9 Seasons) ARPA Certificated ISM and ISPS Certified Ship Captains Medical Mercury outboard / inboard mechanic Fast rescue craft trainer (Commercial) RGIT (UK) Commercial offshore Rescue craft 35 Years on commercial and private vessels Vessel conversions and new builds Shipyard negotiation Advanced Fire Fighter Project Management Accurate Bookkeeping and Accounting PADI rescue diver US driver licence Euro Drivers licence UK Passport and Green card Logistics planner for Polar Regions Chemical HASMAT training Yoga teacher 1000+ hours certification
  • 2. 2
  • 3. 3 “I can not begin to thank you for all you have done. Where do I begin? Words insufficient.” Paul Strachen (Owner) 2012-2014: Working in Colombian /Peruvian Amazon basin with the Shipibo, Hitoto and Kofan indigenous tribes. Securing land rights, creating and implementation of self-sustainability and zero-waste management practices and promotion of natural medicines. 11/10/2010- 01/02/2011 Captain RV Whale song, Recertification as Private Ice class Research vessel and subsequent delivery Voyage. 10/01/2014 – 06/20/2015 Managing the Tall ship s.v. Kaisei for Ocean Voyages. Assisting in the environmental planning of “project Kaisei” htt a non-profit with a directive Towards Ocean clean up and the reduction of waste Plastic. 03/05/2015 – 28/09/2015 Ice Pilot - North West passage / Greenland / Iceland Yacht “Latitude” 2/03/2016 to Present: Project manager and Captain 6-month major refit for Ice class vessel “Andaman Explorer” All ER and deck systems replaced
  • 4. 4 29.1.2010 – 16.3.2010 Senior Ice pilot with NIWA. Ice class research vessel. Joint science expeditions of The Australia and New Zealand governmental Antarctic divisions 20.4.2009 – 24.5.09 Captain / Ch/Mate of SV Pelican 20 meter research yacht based in Australia, Extensive docking period, Redesigning and fabrication of the stern hydrodynamic Profiles. February 1992 - Dec 2008 Captain and Chief Mate with Greenpeace. Specialising in Antarctic and Arctic piloting. River navigation of the Congo and Amazon. July 2007 – September 2007 Captain of RV Weatherbird 2 Setting up the operational infrastructure for RV Weatherbird 2 for Planktos Inc. Completion of refit, crew hiring, contracts and placement. Conformity to USCG Regulations.
  • 5. 5 Nov 2004 – March 2005 Marine operation manager. Managing the daily global operational requirements of Stichting Marines fleet of 4 vessels. Implementation of ISM, ISPS, crewing, Agency appointment, training and finance. Jan 2003 – Jan 2004 One-year Full time Yoga teacher training in Australia and India April 2005 – Sept 2005 Tour Logistics / Ice piloting Logistics for 3 months expedition to Greenland Science Expedition in collaboration between Greenpeace international and NASA Foundations glacial scientific team. Nov 2001 – Feb 2002 – Ice research vessel Espreanza. Core conversion team to finalize all DNV surveys and final Certification after 15 months ship re-build and conversion Nov 1995 – June 1996 Ice Breaker- Arctic Sunrise management team For 8 months conversion of ice-breaker research Vessel. Installation of Helicopter systems, A-frame launching, Systems. Upgrades, UMS engine room and return to full A1+ Ice classification
  • 6. 6 1978 – 1988- Sea training and college References: Robert Graham (Ice Pilot / Master Mariner) regraham@extra.cp.nz Arne Sorensen (Ice Pilot / Master Mariner) arne.sorensen@greenpeace.org Andrew Leachman NIWA grandrew@xtra.co.nz Frits de Vink. Ships Unit. Greenpeace International frits.de.vink@greenpeace.org Miscellaneous employment Bristow helicopter ground crew for offshore oil research. Offshore oil exploration, diving salvage operations. Brazil: (Amazon) Fieldwork with FUNAI, Government agency for indigenous affairs NGO Upper Amazon (HHP) Environmental health and happiness co-ordination with the EBAMA Yoga retreats, assisting on Yoga teachers training Interests include: Travel, Cycling, Guitar, Yoga, Buddhism, Sailing, Indian Philosophy, July 1990 – August 1992 Chief Officer / Salvage officer Sailing Commercially on Salvage and DP (Dynamic Positioning) Vessels. 1988 – 1990 Sailing Globally as 3rd and 2nd officer on Container Vessels, Tankers, Cargo, Oil supply and coastal Ships.
  • 7. 7 -
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  • 9. 9 ! From!Captain!Andrew!Leachman.!!! R.V.!Tangaroa!(DNV!–!1A1!+!Ice!1C)! Letter!of!Recommendation!for!Peter!Sandison!! Mr!Sandison!was!contracted!by!NIWA!as!Ice!Pilot!onboard! RV!Tangaroa!on!our!2010!Antarctic!expedition.! This!scientific!voyage!was!in!collaboration!with!the!AAD! (Australian!Antarctic!division)!gaining!data!for!the!IWC!and! also!to!Survey!and!gather!Bathymetry!around!the!Balleny! group!of!islands!in!the!Ross!Sea.! Mr!Sandison!carried!out!his!onboard!duties!in!a!professional! and!highly!competent!manner.!His!abilities!and!Knowledge! Navigating!in!Antarctica!was!apparent,!confident!and! relaxed.!! Highly!recommended! ! ! ! ! ! ! NIWA! 41!Market!Place! Viaduct!Harbour! Auckland!Central!1010! ! ! ! Private!Bag!99940! Newmarket,!Auckland!1149! General!enquiries!ph:!0800!746! 464! New!Zealand!ph:!+64!9!375!2050! fax:!+64!7!856!0151! enquiries@niwa.co.nz!
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  • 11. 11 R.V. Weatherbird 2 WDD6610 United States IMO: 652213 MMSI :367168440 To Whom it may concern: Peter Sandison sailed in the capacity of Captain and Ch/mate on the Planktos company research vessel Weatherbird 2 from 1/9/2007 till 18/10/2007. This period included an extensive docking period in Florida recertifying the vessel for the new owners. Mr Sandison carried out all of his duties very satisfactorily and was a pleasure to work with. Captain Peter Willcox Document number: USA000045967 Reference Number: 1948367 Expires: 25.01.2015
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