Yacht Management – Rivers Projects

ALCIBIADES III 14th May 2018

ALCIBIADES III PROJECT BRIEF To organise for this vessel to be delivered from Italy and to carry out extensive works ready for a season of racing in preparation for a Fastnet Campaign. A comprehensive WBS was drafted upon its arrival to LYH comprising of multiple tasks. On completion of the planning and commissioning works the timeline was calculated and the tasks were categorised into Summary Tasks comprising of:- Decommissioning works, Mechanical works, Yard works, Rigger works, Electrical works, Safety servicing…

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50′ YACHT TRANSFORMATION PROJECT 20th October 2017

50′ YACHT TRANSFORMATION PROJECT PROJECT BRIEF To transform this 2006 50′ performance cruising yacht back to her former glory ready for brokerage. RESPONSIBILITIES Director of Operations | Project Manager | Quality Control. I was responsible for the creating the initial work breakdown structure (WBS), appointing all specialists including surveyors, shipwrights, sailmakers, yard hands, electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, safety equipment servicing, brokers and riggers. Co-ordinating all works from inception to completion with all final detailing including teak restoration, prop burnishing and…

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PROPELLER BURNISHING SAILING YACHTS 18th October 2017

PROPELLER BURNISHING SAILING YACHTS PROJECT BRIEF To remove all fouling and crustacean deposits from sailing yacht propellers for both cruising and racing yachts. Works included all preparations and burnishing to a mirror finish in order to reach optimum performance and improve the overall efficiency of the yachts. RESPONSIBILITIES Director of Operations | Project Manager | Polisher and Finisher. All works were carried out with the props and shafts in situ, with all prep work undertaken by hand due to the intricate nature…

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SUPERYACHT METALWORK PROJECTS 18th October 2017

SUPERYACHT METALWORK PROJECTS PROJECT BRIEF Initial involvement was specifically related to the office which was under pressure and behind schedule due to a significant number of large projects requiring attention to detail in order to make the fabrication process seamless. Having an understanding of the detailed projects and a practical mindset I was quickly tasked to operate between the office and the workshop floor in an effort to bring the projects back on track due to skilled staff shortages. RESPONSIBILITIES I…

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MV FLYING FISH 17th October 2017

MV FLYING FISH PROJECT BRIEF Make her look pretty again! To rejuvenate this tired old motor vessel that required stripping back to the gel coat, prepping, priming and respraying. To also fabricate new reinforced flooring sections in the wheelhouse area and design/draft new trim pintles for the outdrive unit ready for re-fabrication. RESPONSIBILITIES Director of Operations | Project Manager | Restorer. I was responsible for all works from inception to completion. The deck areas had significantly deteriorated along with multiple…

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MOTOR YACHT TEAK RENOVATION 16th October 2017

MOTOR YACHT TEAK RENOVATION PROJECT BRIEF To rejuvinate tired teak deck on motor yacht RESPONSIBILITIES Director of Operations | Project Manager | Restorer. I was responsible for all works from inception to completion. Despite these decks being over 10 years old I was able to bring them back to life with significant results before finishing them with a high grade sealer to help protect them throughout the year. CLIENT Private Client CHALLENGES With a previous application of tinted sealer being…

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PROPELLER BURNISHING MOTOR YACHT 16th October 2017

PROPELLER BURNISHING MOTOR YACHT PROJECT BRIEF To remove all fouling and crustacean deposits from twin screw motor yacht. Works included prepping all running gear including shafts, trim tabs, rudders and burnish props to a mirror finish in order to reach optimum performance and improve the overall efficiency of the vessel by reducing running costs. RESPONSIBILITIES Director of Operations | Project Manager | Polisher and Finisher. All works were carried out with the props and shafts in situ, with all prep work undertaken by…

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RE-ENGINEER INTERIOR MAST SUPPORT COLUMN 5th October 2017

RE-ENGINEER INTERIOR MAST SUPPORT COLUMN PROJECT BRIEF To rectify distorted interior mast support column on 50′ sailing yacht highlighted during survey. I appointed and co-ordinated 6 skilled specialists to carry out each phase of the works which included riggers, yardmen, shipwrights, fabricators, engineers, and of course the yacht brokers that were marketing the yacht for sale. This was a bespoke project with the initial works to identify why the unit had failed so drastically. It was identified that this issue…

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MARINE CONSULTANCY 3rd June 2015

SEA SCHOOL AND YACHT CHARTER MANAGEMENT PROJECT BRIEF To review all existing systems and implement new innovative systems to accommodate this rapidly growing company that specialised in the charter of high performance racing and cruising yachts. I also incorporated a successful sea school on behalf of the company to facilitate a comprehensive contract for a well known law firm based in the city. The sea school carried out RYA theoretical training to candidates in their Fleet Street offices during the…

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SY MISS MOLLY CIRCUMNAVIGATION 28th April 2015

SY MISS MOLLY CIRCUMNAVIGATION PROJECT BRIEF Overseeing new build of Oyster 66, commissioning period sailing around the Baltic and Swedish Archipelago and completion of maintenance programs for all electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems prior to the owner engaging on a circumnavigation program. RESPONSIBILITIES As first mate and engineer I was responsible for all onboard systems and their continual functionality. With a pre-planned circumnavigation program I wrote up all maintenance schedules for the vessel and was responsible for ensuring that…

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MV ESK VIII YACHT MANAGEMENT 28th April 2015

MV ESK VIII YACHT MANAGEMENT PROJECT BRIEF To undertake the winter maintenance program for this vessel RESPONSIBILITIES I was responsible for undertaking the winter maintenance programs for this vessel and all previously owned vessels for this client. My methodical and meticulous approach was regarded as unparalleled. CLIENT Private client CHALLENGES None REPORTING I compiled a comprehensive report covering all works undertaken including a gallery of images before and after which was forwarded to the owner on completion. The report also…

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SY DEXTERITY YACHT MANAGEMENT 27th April 2015

SY DEXTERITY YACHT MANAGEMENT PROJECT BRIEF To take delivery of the yacht from the Isle of Wight and project manage the entire winter works program. RESPONSIBILITIES I was responsible for compiling a works list and project managing the entire winter works program for this vessel as well as co-ordinating all operations through various sub-contractors. I carried out the majority of works myself and was responsible for the overall appointment of specialist suppliers to ensure that both the owner and vessel…

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SY ALCIBIADES II YACHT MANAGEMENT 27th April 2015

SY ALCIBIADES II YACHT MANAGEMENT PROJECT BRIEF To take delivery of the yacht from the Isle of Wight and project manage the entire winter works program. RESPONSIBILITIES I was responsible for compiling and executing the winter maintenance programs for Alcibiades II which included works in the following areas:- mechanical, electrical, rigging, safety, paintwork and gel repairs, polishing and sealing, antifouling, teak cleaning, detailing and general maintenance. I carried out the majority of works myself over a 3 week period with the…

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