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Carl Welte

Captain / Professional Mariner
Ft. Lauderdale,Fl

Summary

Captain seeking advancment in the maritime industry ready to seek opportunities , and long term positions where I can utilize my experience managing crew, safety operations and protocols, compliance, maintenance, and program operations to provide a five star yacht experience for the cruise line. I bring proven expertise in the marine environments. Successful, tested leader and manager of personnel equipped with the right mariner skills to handle any conditions and responsibilities.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Captain

S/V Tres Suenos 92 Ton
St.Thomas U.S.V.I, Virgin Islands
12.2021 - 07.2022
  • S/V Tres Suenos
  • Crew management : Chef and a stew
  • Commanded private charter in USVI, Puerto Rico and surrounding islands and Florida Keys.
  • Charters included weeklong charters , weekend charters, day charters to include dinner end sunset excursions. Activities included night scuba and snorkeling , day time pull toys, water skiing , paddle boards , water tubes, kayaks , float pads , e foils , fishing by trolling , deep drop electronic reels and jigging and spear fishing.
  • Docked, undocked and maneuvered vessel through channels and crowded harbor spaces and marinas without the assistance of bow or stern thrusters.
  • Kept vessel well-stocked, clean and ready for expected five star demands.
  • Verified safety and readiness of vessel with regular inspections.
  • Organized and coordinated work for two crew members, and monthly safety drills.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with fast, knowledgeable local information.
  • Troubleshot problems and developed successful solutions.
  • Trained junior team members and mentored on important boat procedures, safety drills, garbage and fuel management.
  • Collaborated with crew members and contractors to meet daily demands and handle challenging projects in and out of charter.
  • Project managed refit of engines, 16 underwater LED lighting, solar arch with eight 450 watt LG solar panels , Victron controllers, two Victron 8000 watt inverters, new Bauer SCUBA compressor, mooring installation, new isotherm freezers , refrigerators , new venting for optimal refrigeration. New electronics, too much too mention and scheduled yard time and dealt and managed all contractors. ( Heras Marine and Stainless Steel Fabricators / John Brault Ft. Lauderdale, Nance and Underwood Riggers Ft. Lauderdale, Tim Dabbs Nanny Cay, Tortolla B.V.I
  • Docked, undocked and maneuvered vessel through locks, channels and crowded harbor spaces
  • Kept vessel well-stocked, clean and ready for expected demands
  • Verified safety and readiness of vessel with regular inspections
  • Organized and coordinated work for two team members
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with fast, knowledgeable local information
  • Troubleshot problems and developed successful solutions
  • Trained junior team members and mentored on important procedures
  • Collaborated with team members to meet daily demands and handle challenging projects
  • Project managed refit of engines, mooring installation, and scheduled yard time.
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Captain

M/Y Eagles Nest 175 Ton
Dania Beach, FL
07.2021 - 07.2021

Captain july 26th -July 31st 2021

M/Y Eagles Nest 105’ custom motor yacht. 175 TON

Delivered said M/Y from Dania Beach too Newport, Rhode Island


Captain

S/V Spirit Of Ft.Lauderdale 12 Ton
Ft.Lauderdale , FL
09.2020 - 11.2021
  • Captain September 2020–November 2021
  • SV Spirit Of Ft. Lauderdale 12 ton
  • Ft. Lauderdale , Florida
  • Day Captain responsible for all aspects of day outings in and around ft. lauderdale party catamaran to include operations participating in snorkel , sunset and afternoon sails.
  • Set up provisioning, inventory, maintenance, accounting, and reporting systems for daily tours.
  • Managed all preparations for day outings and voyage preparations, including passage and route planning through lift bridges , Intra Coastal waterway, port channels and moorings on sensitive reefs and provisioning.
  • weekly and monthly maintenance

Captain

S/V Caribbean Spirit 36 Ton
Miami , USA
09.2020 - 11.2021
  • Captain September 2020–November 2021
  • SV Caribbean Spirit 36 ton
  • Miami, Florida
  • Day Captain responsible for all aspects of day outings in and around Miami party catamaran to include operations participating in snorkel , sunset and afternoon sails.
  • Set up provisioning, inventory, maintenance, accounting, and reporting systems for daily tours.
  • Managed all preparations for day outings and voyage preparations, including passage and route planning through lift bridges , Intra Coastal waterway, port channels and moorings on sensitive reefs and provisioning.

Captain

SV DEAR LYNN 410 HUNTER
PUNTA GORDA, USA
02.2019 - 09.2019
  • SV DEAR LYNN 410 HUNTER 25 TON VESSEL
  • Docked, undocked and maneuvered vessel through locks, channels and crowded harbor spaces
  • Kept vessel well-stocked, clean and ready for expected demands
  • Managed vessel operations, including navigating routes, controlling steering and resolving propulsion issues
  • Maintained schedules by adapting navigation plans based on current and expected weather conditions
  • Verified safety and readiness of vessel with regular inspections
  • Troubleshoot problems and developed successful solutions.

Captain

SV PUFFIN
West Palm Beach, USA
02.2019 - 11.2019
  • SV Puffin 90 ton 70ft steel vessel

Captain

M/Y Dave’s Dream 40 Ton
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
02.2015 - 10.2015

Captain M/Y Daves Dream | Palm Beach Garden, FL, USA M/Y Daves Dream 50' Striker Sportfish 40 ton aluminum vessel Delivery Captain from St.Petersburg, Florida down west coast of Florida to the Okeechobee waterway /canal " the Ditch " to Stuart, FL down to the Ways Boat yard for a refit, custom paint, and maintenance. Project managed and participated in the entire refit from diesel mechanics, electronic techs, painters, and varnish craftsman, installation of new teak and holly flooring, and turning the tuna door into a fully functioning dive door to exit boat. Captain for private family and carried out all duties and responsibilities from passages, provisioning, and routes Transport guest to and from fishing, SCUBA and shore trips launching tender, driving tender, towing and re-securing tender to yacht Kept vessel well stocked, clean and ready for five star experience Verified safety and readiness of vessel with regular inspections Docked, undocked and maneuvered vessel through locks,channels, and crowded harbor spaces.

Education

Advanced and Nitrox -

PADI

USCG certificate - Captain School OUPV And 100 Ton Certificates

Sea School
Tampa, Fl
02.2019

PADI Open Water -

Padi
Jupiter, FL
01.2009

MS Special Education - Special Education

Nazareth College
Rochester NY
05.1998

Signal Corps - Tactical And Theater Wide Signal Communications

U.S Army Signal Corps
Augusta , GA
02.1992

BA - Political Science /History

St. John Fisher College
Rochester NY
12.1990

Commissioned 2nd Lt. U.S.Army - Military Science

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester NY
12.1990

Airborne Trooper - Airborne Trooper

U.S ARMY Airborne School
Columbus, GA
06.1989

U.S ARMY Artilleryman - Artillery Tactical / Tactical Nuclear Ordinance

US ARMY Artillery School
Lawton, OK
05.1987

Skills

Yacht & Cruise Leadership

Crew Hiring & Onboarding

Owner & Stakeholder Relationships Team Leadership & Development Budgeting & Accounting Oversight Charters & Project Management

Certification

Skilled Navigator/Boat Handler Crew Management Yard Period Management Diesel Engine Maintenance Yacht Operation and Compliance Safety Protocol/Training Claim Free Insurance History PADI Certified/Openwater /Advanced/Nitrox Guest Focused Hospitality Experienced Large weapons and small weapons expert

Timeline

Captain

S/V Tres Suenos 92 Ton
12.2021 - 07.2022

Captain

M/Y Eagles Nest 175 Ton
07.2021 - 07.2021

Captain

S/V Spirit Of Ft.Lauderdale 12 Ton
09.2020 - 11.2021

Captain

S/V Caribbean Spirit 36 Ton
09.2020 - 11.2021

Captain

SV DEAR LYNN 410 HUNTER
02.2019 - 09.2019

Captain

SV PUFFIN
02.2019 - 11.2019

Captain

M/Y Dave’s Dream 40 Ton
02.2015 - 10.2015

Advanced and Nitrox -

PADI

USCG certificate - Captain School OUPV And 100 Ton Certificates

Sea School

PADI Open Water -

Padi

MS Special Education - Special Education

Nazareth College

Signal Corps - Tactical And Theater Wide Signal Communications

U.S Army Signal Corps

BA - Political Science /History

St. John Fisher College

Commissioned 2nd Lt. U.S.Army - Military Science

Rochester Institute of Technology

Airborne Trooper - Airborne Trooper

U.S ARMY Airborne School

U.S ARMY Artilleryman - Artillery Tactical / Tactical Nuclear Ordinance

US ARMY Artillery School
Carl Welte Captain / Professional Mariner