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Chris McCoy

Fort Lauderdale,FL

Summary

Knowledgeable boat Captain with robust background in underwater instruction and marine safety. Successfully led numerous diving courses, ensuring high standards of safety and student satisfaction. Demonstrated expertise in equipment maintenance and emergency response, fostering secure and enjoyable learning environment.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

First Mate

M/V Nina Lu
07.2021 - Current
  • Maintain and service all exterior vessels to include two jet skis, 17' RIB and 38' Intrepid.
  • Update, Test and log all safety equipment to include four 20 man life boats, 4 EPIRBS, medical bags, fire extinguishers and Fire Response Suits
  • Help Maintain all General logs to include Discharge, Garbage, Crew and Radio Log
  • Schedule and plan weekly and monthly safety meetings to include fire stations, Muster Stations and Man over Board Drills
  • Oversee daily maintenance of the 141' vessel

Owner/Operator

Gondolas West
05.2011 - 09.2019

Originated the first Eco Tour through the canals of Fort Lauderdale utilizing an Electric Boat that focused on the flora and fauna of the local area


Grew the business from one to three


Cleaned and Maintained all boats


  • Managed day-to-day business operations.

PADI Dive Instructor

Low Key Watersports
  • Lead Diver of 8 instructors and four Dive Masters
  • Briefed 1000's of dives with respect to currents, local fish and other marine life that would be seen
  • Assisted with loading and unloading various dive boats
  • Received my captains license while diving so I drove part time
  • Cleaned and maintained the dive boat

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Univrsity of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Captains License

USCG
Puerto Rico
01-2001

Dive Instructor

PADI
Lahaina, HI
01-1999

Skills

  • Strong communication skills
  • Proficient Nautical Handling
  • Customer Service-oriented

Timeline

First Mate

M/V Nina Lu
07.2021 - Current

Owner/Operator

Gondolas West
05.2011 - 09.2019

PADI Dive Instructor

Low Key Watersports

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Univrsity of Idaho

Captains License

USCG

Dive Instructor

PADI
Chris McCoy