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The Relief Boat Captain will primarily be called upon when the current captain is struck with illness or due to be taking holiday. The relief period may be of short notice or for short periods of time. The Relief Captains primary duty is the safe navigation and operation of the yacht. The Captain takes full charge and overall responsibility of the vessel. All department heads report directly to the Relief Captain whilst on placement.
Qualifications, training and skills required
Will possess considerable years of training and experience either through yachting or alternative maritime career path
Qualifications dependant on the size of the vessel; Yacht master Offshore commercially endorsed 200gt, Yacht master Ocean commercially endorsed 200gt, Master 500gt, Master 3000gt, Master Unlimited
Navigation & yacht operations
Good cruising knowledge of a wide range of areas
Strong knowledge and understanding of maritime law
Personnel management
Shipyard and project management
Accounting
Calm and charismatic personality
Excellent leadership and communication skills
Possess great people skills
Exceptional ISM & ISPS knowledge
Health & Safety
Excellent engineering knowledge or have the ability to troubleshoot
