Benjamin Grant
Ft Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Industrious Captain adept at applying navigational resources to promote passenger and crew safety. Proven history of performing equipment maintenance and maintaining yacht cleanliness with utmost efficiency. Seeking opportunities that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Captain/Assistant Manager
Ft Lauderdale Water Taxi
2021.04 - Current
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
- Operated vessels in Ft Lauderdale Intercostal Waterway and New River including:
- M/Vs Rio Vista, Bayview, Lauderdale: Length 38' Twin screw
- M/Vs Riverwalk and Dale R: Length 42' Single Screw Azipod drive
- M/V Fiesta: Length 60' Twin Screw
- M/Vs Island Discovery and Island Expedition: Length 64.2' Twin Screw Catamaran
Yacht Captain
Bella Tu Private Yacht
2023.03 - 2023.08
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Prioritized safety procedures when operating vessels, controlling speed, berthing and unberthing, giving optimal protection to crew and equipment.
- Thoroughly inspected boats before each embarkment to verify maximum reliability.
First Officer
Bella Tu Private Yacht
2019.06 - 2021.04
- Overseeing work order items and vendor organization to complete maintenance projects
- Good working knowledge of boat systems including Octoplex Maretron system, Headhunter, AC, Hydraulics, and Power Load Management
- Stood navigational watches night and day on nonstop trips from Florida to Puerto Rico and Florida to New Jersey
- Set up/Break Tow Tender Operations
- Assisted with launching and retrieving tenders and other watercrafts.
Mate/Deckhand
Captain's Choice Yacht Management
2018.11 - 2019.06
- Engine Room maintenance experience under seasoned professionals
- Provided professional cleaning services for exterior and interior spaces
- Participated in yacht deliveries and charter cruises as mate
- Assisted with maintenance of fuel systems and associated components.
Boatswain's Mate/ Deckhand
American Cruise Lines
2016.01 - 2018.10
- Received formal training in basic deck operations and safety
- Experienced in daily ship operations and upkeep maintenance
- Oversaw daily operations of deckhands in a leadership capacity
- Taught and guided new deckhands in safety and seamanship
- Conducted Launch Operations when needed, operating vessels 40 to 45ft both single and double screw
- Stood Navigational watches under supervision on Inland and Near Coastal waters both night and day including maneuvering vessels 150ft+under direct supervision of the captain
Education
200 Ton Near Coastal Captain's License - 100 Ton And 200 Ton Captain's Courses
Marine Professional Training
Fort Lauderdale, FLBachelor of Arts - History
The Citadel
Charleston, SC05.2015
Skills
- Strong Integrity
- Courteous demeanor
- Active Learning
- Passenger Service
- Adaptive to all conditions
- Customer service oriented
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Safety minded
- CPR Certified
Accomplishments
- Years of experience on large vessels from large cruise ships to small private charters
- Supervised and managed large numbers of people getting the best out of those working with me
- Protect my customers at all times; maintain safest conditions aboard my vessels
- Do everything within my power to give my passengers the best experience while on board
Experienced
Safety is number one priority
Customer Service
Timeline
Yacht Captain
Bella Tu Private Yacht
2023.03 - 2023.08
Captain/Assistant Manager
Ft Lauderdale Water Taxi
2021.04 - Current
First Officer
Bella Tu Private Yacht
2019.06 - 2021.04
Mate/Deckhand
Captain's Choice Yacht Management
2018.11 - 2019.06
Boatswain's Mate/ Deckhand
American Cruise Lines
2016.01 - 2018.10
200 Ton Near Coastal Captain's License - 100 Ton And 200 Ton Captain's Courses
Marine Professional Training
Bachelor of Arts - History
The Citadel
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