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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Industry Qualifications
Personal Information
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Daniel Hanley

Daniel Hanley

Fort Lauderdale,FL

Summary

Skilled Marine Engineer with significant experience in vessel operations and maintenance, enhanced by a keen interest in cutting-edge technology and the evolution of sea-going vessel design. Achievements include serving as Chief Engineer on six Atlantic crossings. Actively pursuing Class 1 unlimited certification, with only four months of college remaining. Open to permanent or rotational opportunities, coupled with a highly experienced chief stewardess.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Engineer

50m 1997 Feadship
Fort Lauderdale
10.2024 - Current
  • Joined Tasia during major engine room and bridge refit, overseeing commissioning of all new systems.
  • Commissioned Heinen and Hopman chiller and provisions plant, HEM water makers, and HUG exhaust systems.
  • Implemented new GENSYS seamless transfer for generators and installed brand new switchboard.
  • Maintained engine room in immaculate condition for boat shows during ongoing sale.
  • Trained 2nd engineer on operation and maintenance of all new systems.

Rotational Chief Engineer

M/Y Drizzle - Feadship
12.2022 - 03.2024
  • Maintained immaculate spaces while managing all technical aspects of vessel operations.
  • Oversaw engineering department to ensure compliance with safety and performance standards.
  • Provided guidance and delegated tasks to enhance team efficiency and workflow.
  • Ensured smooth operation of engineering systems for guest and crew comfort.
  • Managed maintenance of two 16V4000 MTU engines and three 3208 CAT generators.
  • Monitored regulatory compliance to uphold high standards of performance and maintenance.
  • Led efforts to maintain optimal functionality of all engineering equipment.

Chief Engineer

M/Y Vida - Heesen Build
11.2021 - 11.2022
  • Finalized warranty work in collaboration with shipyard to ensure compliance with specifications.
  • Maintained implementation of IDEA planned maintenance system for efficient operations.
  • Managed ordering of spare parts and tools to support ongoing projects.
  • Trained and supervised 2nd engineer to enhance team performance.
  • Oversaw maintenance of 4000 series MTU M63 mains to uphold operational standards.
  • Administered upkeep of John Deer 175kW gens to ensure reliability.

Chief Engineer

M/Y SkyFall - Trinity Build
06.2021 - 11.2021
  • Joined SkyFall to deliver her safely to Croatia via North Carolina and stayed for a heavy charter season in the Med, before delivering her back to the Caribbean for the next charter season.
  • 3516 CATS Mains
  • 7.1 CAT Gens

Chief/Sole Engineer

M/Y Home - Heesen Build (Hybrid)
08.2020 - 04.2021
  • Heavy private owner use and charter boat. Involved Friday - Monday Bahamas cruising and charters in between, Caribbean charter/owners trips.
  • Bahamas based and due to the lack of contractors 90% work was done in house.
  • Also working with the dock keeper looking after the other wake boats, jet skies, fishing boats.
  • 2000 Series MTU Mains
  • John Deer 175kW, variable speed Gens

Chief/Sole engineer

M/Y Glaze - Trinity Build
10.2019 - 08.2020
  • Joined M.Y Glaze as temp engineer for a delivery back to Fort Lauderdale. Current engineer hadn't completed any long distance steaming before on superyachts before so joined to help him out and get the boat safely across.
  • Ended up turning full time soon after departure. Heavy private use.
  • Extensive yard period getting the boar ready to cross back to Australia.

Sole Engineer

M/Y Masteka II - Monte Fino
04.2019 - 08.2019
  • Hired for my Class 2 ticket and experience to take Masteka II across to do the South Pacific charter season.
  • Joined vessel midway through yard period and ten-year survey.
  • Participated in Superyacht rendezvous at Sanctuary Cove on Gold Coast.
  • Crossed to Noumea for charter operations.
  • Successfully returned to Sydney for handover before departure to Mediterranean.

Chief engineer

M/Y Kinta - Proteksen Turquoise
09.2018 - 04.2019
  • I was hired on Kinta as a temporary Chief engineer to deliver her to the Fort Lauderdale boat show to take her to sale.
  • The vessels plan soon changed and were taken straight to charter in the Bahamas followed by numerous boss trips also in the Bahamas and around Florida.
  • In addition, I took the vessel through an Italian Port State Inspection, an Internal audit, Commercial Marshall Islands Flag state Inspection (Acquiring the vessel a 5-year licence to charter) followed by a U.S Port State Inspection.
  • Managing a 2nd and 3rd engineer also.
  • Implemented a Triton Planned Maintenance System as there was nothing onboard when I signed on.

Chief Engineer

M/Y Shadow - Damen new Build
03.2018 - 09.2018
  • 4 x 3512c Caterpillar Main Engines and 3 x Caterpillar 4.4 generators - Managing all warranty work and contractors.
  • Troubleshooting new build problems.
  • Responsible for ensuring that the technical installations on the ship function correctly and safely, including the functional testing of all safety installations at the prescribed intervals.
  • Maintain a detailed written log of all work, incidents and activities relevant to the Engineering Department.
  • Maintain a detailed computer inventory of all engineering related stores, and critical domestic system spare parts.
  • Supervision of the shipboard stores, fuel, lubricating oil and other necessary machinery supplies.
  • Coordination and execution of firefighting and damage control drills in cooperation with the First Officer.
  • Bunkering operations.

Marine Engineer

Commercial Shipping TOLL SHIPPING RORO
06.2011 - 01.2018
  • Permanent Rotational second engineer, relieve first engineer when required.
  • Reporting to the Chief Engineer. Responsible for coordinating and supervising the maintenance of engine room plane equipment.
  • Engine room watch-keeper duties every third day.
  • Initiate action for the safe and efficient operation of engine room plant when on duty.
  • Ensure safety checks and maintenance is carried out as scheduled on AMOS.
  • Participate and oversee preparation work for surveys and audits by local/statutory authorities.
  • Manage contractors on work to be carried out onboard.
  • Use of Planned Maintenance system (AMOS).
  • AV/IT experience.
  • 4x Wartsila 8L32 3840kW Main propulsion.
  • 2x Wartsila 6L20 960kW Power generation.
  • 2x 1200kW Shaft Alternators.
  • 1x 6BT Cummins Emergency Generator.
  • Hamworthy Sewage Treatment Plant.
  • Kangrim Vertical water tube boiler.

Freelance charter engineer

M/Y Quantum - Warren Yacht
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Sydney based charter yacht/ Regularly freelance.
  • 2x 2000Series MTU 16V M93 2400kW.
  • 2x 6068TFM76 John Deere 110kW Generators.
  • GYR 098 Gyroscopic stabilisers.
  • FCI Aquamiser Water Maker.

Freelance charter engineer

M/V SeaDeck - Turkish custom Build
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Sydney based charter yacht/ Regularly freelance.
  • 2x 12v 222TI 882kW.
  • 2x 4BT Cummins Generators.

Marine Mechanic

Marine Mechanic - Machians Marina
01.2009 - 06.2011
  • Vessel maintenance/Slipway hand/ Mechanic.
  • Outboard/inboard service and repairs.
  • Jet Ski maintenance and servicing.

Marine Mechanic

Marine Mechanic - Killcare Marina
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Vessel maintenance/Slipway hand/Mechanic.
  • Outboard service and repairs.
  • Jet Ski maintenance and servicing.

Diesel Fitter

Diesel Fitter - Great Adventures/Quicksilver Port Douglas
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Refit experience.
  • 16V 396 MTU.
  • 8v and 12v 183 MTU.
  • 16v Deutz.
  • Tender maintenance, outboard services and repairs.
  • Maintaining a fleet of dive vessels, ferries tenders, Island/pontoon generators.

Marine Technician/Fitter Machinist

Marine Technician/Fitter Machinist - Royal Australian Navy
01.2002 - 01.2006

Education

Advanced Diploma of Maritime Operations - Marine Engineering Class 2

Newcastle Maritime College
01.2015

Diploma of Maritime Operations - Engineer Watchkeeper

Newcastle Maritime College
01.2012

Fitter Machinist -

Royal Australian Navy Trade School
01.2002

Skills

  • System commissioning
  • Engine maintenance
  • Safety compliance
  • Regulatory monitoring
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Team leadership

References

  • James Duggan, Captain, MY Drizzle, +33 643 912 657, Reefsail@hotmail.com
  • Timothy C Jacques BSc (Hons), Captain, MY Shadow, MY Home, +1 954 512 7563, timoffshore@gmail.com
  • Erwin Hock, Captain, MY Kinta, +39 328 539 3450, erwinhock@aol.com
  • Adam Hanson, Chief Engineer, Toll Shipping, +61 438952669
  • Glen Gray, Captain, MY Quantum, +61 408 081 651

Industry Qualifications

  • AMSA Endorsed Class 2 Unlimited Engineer/Chief >3000kW III/2 & III/3 Certificate, 2016
  • Caterpillar Engine specific course 3500 series
  • AMSA Certificate of Medical Fitness, 2025
  • STCW95, 02/16/26

Personal Information

  • Hobbies: Enjoys water sports, Fishing and camping, Currently rebuilding a 1975 mini clubman, 1981 Dodge B250 Custom van, 1985 Chevy C10, Travelling and seeing the world, Emerging Technology and the future of sea going vessel design.
  • Date of Birth: 07/19/84
  • Nationality: Australian
  • Driving License: New South Wales, Australia
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Visa Status: American Employment Authorization, Pending Green Card

Timeline

Chief Engineer - 50m 1997 Feadship
10.2024 - Current
Rotational Chief Engineer - M/Y Drizzle - Feadship
12.2022 - 03.2024
Chief Engineer - M/Y Vida - Heesen Build
11.2021 - 11.2022
Chief Engineer - M/Y SkyFall - Trinity Build
06.2021 - 11.2021
Chief/Sole Engineer - M/Y Home - Heesen Build (Hybrid)
08.2020 - 04.2021
Chief/Sole engineer - M/Y Glaze - Trinity Build
10.2019 - 08.2020
Sole Engineer - M/Y Masteka II - Monte Fino
04.2019 - 08.2019
Chief engineer - M/Y Kinta - Proteksen Turquoise
09.2018 - 04.2019
Chief Engineer - M/Y Shadow - Damen new Build
03.2018 - 09.2018
Freelance charter engineer - M/Y Quantum - Warren Yacht
01.2016 - 01.2017
Freelance charter engineer - M/V SeaDeck - Turkish custom Build
01.2016 - 01.2017
Marine Engineer - Commercial Shipping TOLL SHIPPING RORO
06.2011 - 01.2018
Marine Mechanic - Marine Mechanic - Machians Marina
01.2009 - 06.2011
Marine Mechanic - Marine Mechanic - Killcare Marina
01.2008 - 01.2009
Diesel Fitter - Diesel Fitter - Great Adventures/Quicksilver Port Douglas
01.2006 - 01.2008
Marine Technician/Fitter Machinist - Marine Technician/Fitter Machinist - Royal Australian Navy
01.2002 - 01.2006
Newcastle Maritime College - Advanced Diploma of Maritime Operations, Marine Engineering Class 2
Newcastle Maritime College - Diploma of Maritime Operations, Engineer Watchkeeper
Royal Australian Navy Trade School - Fitter Machinist,

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