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- Gender Male
- Nationality Venezuelan
- Alcohol consumption None
- Willing to take a drug test Yes
- Smoker No
- Visible tattoos No
- Criminal RecordNo
Team
- Marital Status Married
- Looking to work as a couple No
Languages
- English Fluent
- Spanish Fluent
- Portuguese Basic
Availability
- Availability Immediately
- Current country United States
- Current location Ft Lauderdale
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About & Hobbies
I am a Charter Yacht Captain with New Build experience and a strong CHARTER background.
I am a Master Mariner with 20+ years of seagoing experience aboard various types of ships with proven leadership and decision-making capabilities. Skilled in developing strong working relationships, promoting team spirit/cooperation, and delivering excellent customer service/hospitality to guests.
Over 10 years of CHARTER experience and I have navigated through the US East and West coast, Alaska, Hawaii, The Caribbean, The Bahamas, BVI, USVI, The Panama Canal, Central and South America including Patagonia, Magellan Strait and the Chilean Fjords (Cape Horn), North Europe, Norwegian Fjords and the Scandinavian countries, The Mediterranean including many Greek Islands and Turkish ports and the North of Africa. Experienced sailing The South Pacific Islands including French Polynesia, New Zealand and Australia, numerous ports in Asia from Singapore to Japan, as well as a number of Atlantic and Pacific crossings. I am proficient in navigating 100M+ vessels through the ice and am knowledgeable of IMO Polar Code requirements.
I have a broad understanding of current regulations, including, but not limited to SOLAS, MLC, ILO, STCW-10, ISPS, ISM, MARPOL, Caribbean MoU, Paris MoU, and Class Society. Proficient with various drive systems: Azipod ABB, Jet Drive, Arneson Drive, Sail, Conventional Twin Becker rudder and fixed propeller, conventional twin Becker rudder and pitched propeller, conventional twin rudder, and propeller, conventional single rudder, and propeller. Strong experience in shipyard projects, including new builds, as well as with planning, supervision, completion, and follow-up of refit projects.
I am interested in a full-time position and open to freelance as a CAPTAIN of a motor yacht or sailing yacht on a private or charter vessel, anywhere in the world, I am very interested in vessels over 40M. Also interested in CHIEF OFFICER position in vessels over 70M.
I am certain that my experience and skills will truly make me a valuable addition to your company. I want to thank you for your time and consideration, and leave you with a promise that I will never stop striving to exceed all your expectations.
Sincerely,
Captain Dimas Manrique. - Master Mariner
Experience
Detailed Experience
12th May 2021 - 29th Apr 2022 (11 months, 18 days)
- Charter Captain
- on a 40m (131ft) Motor Yacht called Locked
- for Locked
Charter yacht mainly operating in The Bahamas and The Caribbean
12th Jan 2021 - 12th May 2021 (4 months, 1 day)
- Captain
- on a 50m (164ft) Expedition Vessel called Locked
- for Locked
Expedition type of luxury yacht with helipad
15th Dec 2019 - 15th Oct 2020 (10 months, 1 day)
- Refit Project Manager / Acting Captain
- on a 35m (115ft) Motor Yacht called Locked
- for Locked
As Refit Project Manager / Acting Captain, Mr. MANRIQUE supervised all related work to be done on the yacht and tender, all personnel involved (external and internal), and was also very much involved with the selection of contractors. As Refit Project Manager / Acting Captain, Mr. MANRIQUE diligently managed the budget assigned for the project and always communicated all related matters with the Owner’s Representative and the Owner himself.
15th Aug 2019 - 30th Nov 2019 (3 months, 16 days)
- Project Manager/Captain
- on a 50m (164ft) Motor Yacht called Locked
- for Locked
Captain/Project Manager with overall responsibilities of the vessel and Owner's representative. All jobs prior to FLIBS 2020, before and after sale preparations.
1st May 2019 - 1st Aug 2019 (3 months, 1 day)
- Captain
- on a 41m (135ft) Motor Yacht called Locked
- for Locked
Overall responsible of the vessel and Owner's representative
1st Jun 2018 - 4th Mar 2019 (9 months, 4 days)
- Captain
- on a 43m (141ft) Motor Yacht called Locked
- for Locked
Overall responsible of the vessel and Owner's representative
28th Sep 2017 - 30th Apr 2018 (7 months, 3 days)
- CAPTAIN
- on a 35m (115ft) Sailing Yacht called Locked
- for Locked
Overall responsibly for the vessel's operation. Privately owned foreign flagged (Cayman Island)
15th Aug 2016 - 28th Feb 2017 (6 months, 14 days)
- CAPTAIN
- on a 125m (410ft) Motor Yacht called Locked
- for Locked
24th Sep 2002 - 1st Jul 2016 (13 years, 9 months)
- CAPTAIN, Staff Captain, Chief Officer, OOW
- on a 150m+ (492ft) Commercial Vessel called Locked
- for Locked
10th May 2000 - 25th Jan 2002 (1 year, 8 months)
- Safety Officer & Second Officer
- on a 150m+ (492ft) Commercial Vessel called Locked
- for Locked
10th Jun 1998 - 30th Apr 2000 (1 year, 10 months)
- Chief Officer
- on a 60m (197ft) Sailing Yacht called Locked
- for Locked
8th Apr 1997 - 5th May 1998 (1 year)
- Second Officer & Third Officer
- on a 150m+ (492ft) Commercial Vessel called Locked
- for Locked
10th Jun 1994 - 30th Jul 1995 (1 year, 1 month)
- Apprentice Officer
- on a 150m+ (492ft) Commercial Vessel called Locked
- for Locked
Qualifications
- Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent) STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
Updated STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
ENG 1 (Medical)
Proficiency in Security Awareness (A-VI/6)
Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (A-VI/6-2)
Drivers License - Master/Skipper Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent) RYA Start Yachting
RYA Competent Crew
RYA Day Skipper Theory
RYA Day Skipper
RYA Coastal Skipper
MCA Navigational Watch Rating Certificate
MCA Able Seafarer Deck Certificate
RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Theory
RYA Yachtmaster Offshore
RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Theory
RYA Yachtmaster Ocean
MCA Master <200gt / OOW <500gt
MCA Coc Master Workboats <500gt
MCA CoC Officer of the Watch <3000gt
MCA CoC Chief Mate <3000gt
MCA CoC Master <500gt / Class 5
MCA CoC Master <3000gt / Class 4
Reg II/1 CoC Officer of the Watch (Unlimited)
Reg II/2 CoC Chief Mate (Unlimited) / Master <3000gt
Reg II/2 CoC Master (Unlimited) / Class 1 - RYA/MCA Deck Modules (OR Short Courses) Navigation & Radar (OOW Yachts)
General Ship Knowledge (OOW Yachts)
Seamanship & Meteorology (Master Yachts)
Celestial Navigation (Master Yachts)
Stability (Master Yachts)
Business & Law (Master Yachts)
Navigation, Radar and ARPA (Master Yachts)
Navigation Aids, Equipment and Simulator Training – Operational Level – NAEST (O)
Navigation Aids, Equipment and Simulator Training – Management Level – NAEST (M) - Instructor Qualifications Train the Trainer (IMO)
- Diving Qualifications (or Beesac, CMAS or PSAI equivalent) PADI - Open Water
- Helideck Modules Helideck Team Safety Training
- STCW Modules (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent) Personal Survival Techniques (A-VI /1-1)
Updated Proficiency in Personal Survival Techniques
Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (A-VI /1-2)
Updated Proficiency in Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting
Elementary First Aid (A-VI/1-3)
Updated Elementary First Aid (A-VI/1-3)
Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (A-VI/1-4)
Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats (A-VI/2 1-4)
Updated Proficiency in SCRB (other than FRB)
Fast Rescue Boat (FRB) Training
Updated Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats
Human, Element, Leadership & Management (Operational)
Human, Element, Leadership & Management (Management)
GMDSS Restricted Operators Certificate (ROC)
GMDSS General Operators Certificate (GOC)
GMDSS Long Range Certificate
Electronic Chart Display (ECDIS)
Advanced Fire Fighting (A-VI/3)
Updated Advanced Fire Fighting
Proficiency in Medical First Aid (A-VI/4 1-3)
Proficiency in Medical Care
Updated Proficiency in Medical Care
Entry Into Enclosed Spaces - Specialised Interior Qualifications & Courses (or equivalent) Introduction to International Safety Management (ISM)
Crisis Management & Human Behaviour
Crowd Management on Passenger Ships - Food & Hygiene Qualifications Managing Food Safety in Catering
- Maritime Training Academy (MTA) Diploma(s) & Short Courses (or equivalent) Marine Salvage
Marine Insurance Claims - Specialised Security Courses Proficiency as Ship Security Officer (SSO)
Company Security Officer (CSO)
Shipboard Safety Officer
Maritime Security Operator (MSO)
Security and Risk Management - Specialised Deck Courses Dynamic Positioning Induction Course
- Education (or equivalent) Degree with honours (BA or BSc)/ NVQ level 6 or graduate diploma/ certificate