Brian Kobrys

Over the past 30 years I have maintained a United States Coast Guard 100 ton Masters License authorizing me to operated a passenger vessels for hire. Other than the formal jobs listed below, I have freelanced for the following other boats;

-Lake Mead Cruises (1998 to 2003 seasonally)

-Lake Las Vegas (60' cabin cruiser 1998 to 2003)

-Callville Bay Marina (house boat rentals)

-The Rendevue (54' cabin cruiser for private owner 1999 to 2004)

-Desert Duck, a 49' trawler designed delivered to Wrangle Alaska from San Diego. (2021)

Duties all included;

• Supervised crew activities, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational standards.
• Conducted regular training sessions for crew members, enhancing skills and maintaining certification compliance.
• Executed meticulous voyage planning, incorporating weather forecasts and navigational charts to ensure safe travel.
• Coordinated routine maintenance schedules, ensuring vessel readiness and operational efficiency.

• Coordinated training sessions for officers, enhancing skills in conflict resolution and emergency response.
• Conducted performance evaluations for team members, providing constructive feedback for professional growth.
• Executed operational plans during incidents, ensuring effective resource allocation and response strategies.

• Operated passenger vessels safely while navigating busy waterways of the Los Angeles Harbor to Catalina Island and adhering to maritime regulations.
• Executed emergency drills to ensure crew readiness and passenger safety during unforeseen circumstances.
• Coordinated with crew members to deliver excellent customer service and enhance passenger experience.
• Conducted regular safety inspections of equipment and vessel to maintain compliance with safety standards.

• Crew/Captain of a themed dinner cruise boat that was a replica of a 90' 18th century pirate ship. Duties included routine maintenance, food and event catering, customer service of boat charters.