Sam during STCW basic safety training

ME IN STCW BASIC SAFETY TRAINING

Professional
experience.

Practical deck experience, safety training and technical preparation for dependable work aboard charter and professional vessels.

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On board & ashore

Building practical skills and developing the habits professional programmes expect—from careful preparation in the yard to reliable work under way.

Aug 2026 — Present

Inoui / 109 ft

Deckhand · Cruising / race programme

Living aboard and carrying out deckhand duties across the programme.

Jul — Aug 2026

Aegir / 82 ft

Racing yacht · Yard preparation

Vessel maintenance, preparation and servicing for a racing yacht.

Feb — Jun 2026

Boluda Offshore

Bridge training · 14–26 m motor vessels

Large motor vessel handling and practical deckhand skills.

Jul — Aug 2025

Sepcan

Maintenance vessel crew · 14 m motor vessel

Crew experience aboard a maintenance vessel.

Portrait of Sam

Sailing CV

My experience, results and certificates on one page, ready to save as a PDF.

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Training

My training has built a foundation in safe maritime operations and guest-vessel standards. I'm working towards the relevant MCA and Yachtmaster qualifications while continuing to learn from experienced crews.

2022 — 2024

Grado Medio · Ship Machinery Maintenance and Control

Machinery and boat propulsion: engines, cooling, gearboxes, lubrication and maintenance, followed by hydraulics, air conditioning and pneumatics.

Course contents

2024 — 2026

Grado Superior · Maritime Transport and Deep-Sea Fishing

Navigation, bridge watchkeeping, ship and cargo operations and maritime law, alongside the certificates the programme leads to.

Course contents

Certificates

  • 01STCW Basic Safety
  • 02ARPA / Radar
  • 03Restricted radio (VHF)
  • 04PADI Open Water (18 m)
  • 05Passenger Ship Safety
  • 06Technical Risk Prevention
  • 07Survival Craft & Rescue Boats
  • 08ENG1 equivalent · valid until May 2027