Alek Loudakis
Stuart,FL
Summary
Seasoned 100 Ton Master Captain, upgrading to 200 Ton, with 15 years of experience as a captain, and 35 years on the water. Has Captained multiple large passenger vessels, and has fished many countries as far as Western Samoa. Holds a decade of experience in the towing, salvage, and rescue industry, and is no stranger to large Motor Yachts up to 120'. 1000's of sea miles through deliveries and private voyages. Capable professional with robust experience and diverse skillset in effectively navigating marine vessels. Motivated to eliminate issues and incidents by consistently following safety protocols.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Coastal Yacht Management And Delivery
Stuart, FL
05.2022 - Current
- Responsible for preventative maintenance, and operation of multiple vessels of all sizes up to 120'.
- Provide Captains, mates, and technicians for hire for Yacht deliveries, private trips, and ship repair.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions for their yachts.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Evaluated service providers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Last five deliveries: June 10, 2023 V60' Viking princess yacht "Haute Vie" from Miami to Sag harbor. June 27, 2023 58' Sea Ray Sedan Bridge "Yoda" from Fort Lauderdale to Destin Florida. August 15 2023, 52' Prestige Hull #294 from Port of Palm Beach to Stuart FL. September 5, 2023 78' Fleming Yacht from Stuart Fl to Annapolis MD. Oct 10, 2023 72' Marlow from Fort Pierce Fl to Stuart Fl.
Rescue/Towing/Salvage Captain
TowBoatUS West Palm Beach
Vero Beach To Boynton Beach, Fl
01.2019 - Current
- Captain of 28' Silvership/Ambar 800 rescue vessels and multiple other ridged hull inflatable boats. Single Captain Crew.
- Responsible for preventative maintenance of vessels, equipment and gear.
- Monitor for, answer to, and quickly form action plan, to respond to any distress call, mayday, pan pan, or request for assistance.
- Performed safely navigating precarious situations, adhering to risk management, situational awareness, and safety protocols.
- Consult various maps, charts, weather reports, and navigational equipment to determine and direct float plan for short and long distance towing
- Correspond by phone and VHF radio, with USCG, Sheriffs, Police, and FWC during Mayday assistance and search operations.
- Correspond with local fire departments, before, during, and after boat fires.
- Exercise proficiency in customer service during all phone calls, radio correspondence, and rescue/towing and salvage operations.
- Exercise caution during all operations day, night, and wee hrs.
- Engage in wreck removal, dock side sinkers, vessels taking on water, run away boats, and active boat fires.
- Correspond with insurance companies about value lost, and valued saved in reference to insured vessels
- Tasked with managerial duties, such as crew scheduling and training
- Tasked with marketing, membership sales, and advertising campaigns
- Administrative duties such as billing customers, non members and insurance companies
Passenger Vessel Captain
Fort Pierce Lady
Fort Pierce And Stuart Fl
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Captain of 80' 87 gross ton Bottom Fishing Vessel
- Responsible for vessel, crew, and up to 50 passengers.
- Prioritized safety procedures when operating vessel, controlling speed, berthing and unberthing, fishing, and giving optimal protection to crew, equipment and passengers.
- Thoroughly inspected boat before each embarkment to verify maximum reliability.
- Adhered to Fishing laws and regulations based on voyage locations.
- Maintained boat logs and reported catch to South Atlantic Fishery Management Counsel.
- Consulted maps, weather reports or navigation equipment to determine and direct boat movements.
- Navigated vessel routes and used navigation equipment to verify accuracy of calculations to the best fishing grounds.
- Took responsibility for ship operations in cases of injury or illness.
- Provided exceptional customer service to guests on board to, from, and during fishing trips
Education
Upgrade Master 100 Tons To Master 200 Tons
Chapmans School of Seamanship
Stuart, FL07.2023
Fire Fighter, EMT, Paramedic
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL01.2016
Master Up To 100 Gross Tons
Maritime Professional Training
Fort Lauderdale, FL07.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL08.2005
Real Estate License
IFREC School of Real Estate
Orlando, FLSkills
- Seasoned 100 Ton Master Captain
- PADI Certified Scuba Diver and Zero Viability Search
- USCG Tow Assist Seasoned Towing, Salvage and Rescue
- Professional Fishing Mate and Captain
- Customer Service
- Administration
- Management
- Computer
Timeline
Owner
Coastal Yacht Management And Delivery
05.2022 - Current
Rescue/Towing/Salvage Captain
TowBoatUS West Palm Beach
01.2019 - Current
Passenger Vessel Captain
Fort Pierce Lady
01.2018 - 12.2019
Upgrade Master 100 Tons To Master 200 Tons
Chapmans School of Seamanship
Fire Fighter, EMT, Paramedic
Indian River State College
Master Up To 100 Gross Tons
Maritime Professional Training
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
University of Central Florida
Real Estate License
IFREC School of Real Estate