I am a highly motivated, reliable, punctual and honest, approachable professional person with a positive, warm and open attitude, who always strives to deliver a great service to the owner & guests, Captain & Crew and Management. As Chief Engineer I encourage the members of my team to voice their ideas and opinions so that we may improve our performance and generate a good team spirit.
I enjoy working under pressure and to tight deadlines and budgets, always conduct myself professionally, with a fair and firm leadership approach.
A trustworthy professional Chief Engineer with a ‘hands-on-can do’ approach, with almost 31 years of experience within the worldwide maritime and yachting industry, I have developed excellent extensive technical expertise on private and commercial yachts, and other different type of vessels, working on and offshore. This work has taken me through various phases through the fields of electrical maintenance, diesel engine maintenance, steam plant and various other ancillary machinery types over the years.
I also have large new build and refit background on yachts in different shipyards. I have the experience of running various vessels and their systems safely, in a cost-effective way, whilst adhering to the stringent environmental regulations and legislation.I have a comprehensive knowledge of main engines and electrical generation, hotel services and auxiliary equipment. My naturally enquiring mind has enabled me to anticipate emergencies and my problem-solving skills have identified and rectified problems safely and quickly.
All the crew members who came on board, whatever rank they were, were joined by me to get to know the motr vessels, boiler maintenance, fuel purifiers, generators and main engine systems maintenance. My professionalism always at the highest level every time in every situation with the performance of my Chief Engineer activities to perfection.
Excellent knowledge and skills in the maintenance of on-board instrumentation and in the Engine Room Department