Skipper
Hello
I am seeking any commercial opportunities on sea-going vessels, specifically within the deck department. I am working towards MCA-approved OOW (II) status. I have recently attended maritime college full time and have passed the MCA approved exams in navigation, stability & structures and meteorology and others.
Please see my qualifications section detailing recent STCW certificates etc. Most recent STCW courses were crowd management, crisis management and human behaviour. Hold a valid GMDSS certification. Right now, my priority is to complete the 6 months sea time required for gaining EDH (I have already passed the EDH written and oral).
I hold a seaman's discharge book. I am ISM, MARPOL, SOLAS requirements and IRCPS aware, having studied and been examined on these at nautical college.
Paid work - Fishing sector, guard vessels, passenger/Ro-Ro ferries, deliveries, superyachting, coastal general cargo/bulkers/chemicals/containers.....anything considered.
Unpaid work - I will consider unpaid opportunities when not on commercial work as I am a reasonably well experienced sailor and I like sailing. You may be a private vessel owner or similar who is simply looking for a competent 1st mate to accompany you in transit to somewhere, so please feel free to drop me a message and we can have a discussion about your passage plans and situation.
I have been sailing yachts recreationally and professionally for a long time, I'm currently active with 4,500 nM sailed recently. That's predominantly professional deliveries some self-chartered coastal cruising and a few days out away with friends etc.
I am also experienced in the upkeep and maintenance of sailing and motor vessels in a professional capacity when I was previously a marine engineering mechanic (electrical specialist). I possess a competent knowledge of marine engineering systems on vessels up to 6000GT.
I have both crewed for skippers and obtained crew on Crewbay, please see my references/recommendations.
Thank you
Dave
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A great mate
Dave sailed with me for 9 days in September 2026 out of Oban on the west coast of Scotland. Conditions were at times challenging. Dave is a very experienced sailor and made an excellent Mate.
19th Sep 2026