Dewi Blight
Southampton,Hampshire
Summary
I am a hard-working, self motivated qualified Marine Engineer with over 10 years experience. Proven to be always punctual, reliable and with the ability to work well within a team environment and on sole projects.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Tender Engineer 115m Motor yacht
Moran Yacht & Ship
Miami, Florida
03.2025 - Current
- Responsible for all tenders and toys onboard and in storage. This includes a Formula 500 with four 600 horse power V12 Mercury engines. A G25 Nautique, two vanguard rescue jet boats, two Skipper 38 tenders with twin 400R mercury engines, four GTX325 seadoo jet skis, two custom built limo tenders and two Wajer 55's.
- Responsible for recording all planned maintenance using the IDEA system. This includes stock taking and adjusting inventory values as required. Also contacting suppliers to request quotes/invoices and uploading to the system, while coordinating ideal destinations for deliveries on where we will be located.
- Assist the 3rd engineers with tasks on the ship while guest off. This includes engine room maintenance, interior defects and maintaining cleanliness of the guest spaces. I will also be assigned ECR watches, and report to the 2nd engineer.
- Assist the deck team while guest on. This includes tender operations, refuelling, transom watches and maintaining a clean guest space. I am also responsible for launching and recovering tenders using our garage cranes.
Tender Engineer - 116m Motor Yacht
Manta Maritime
Southampton, Hampshire
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Solely responsible for the maintenance and repair of 20 tenders and PWCs, including 32 engines and all other systems. This includes a Princess 68 ft flybridge, a 9ft tender to the Princess, a Hydrasports 53 centre console, Naiad 40ft+ Rib, a G23 coastal Nautique, a G23 Paragon Nautique, a Riva Aquariva super, a sealver tender, two 55ft Van Dutch tenders, two 24ft blue spirit rescue boats, a 20ft sailing boat, two Yamaha GP1800 Jet skis, two Yamaha FX cruiser jet skis, two Yamaha superjet stand up jet skis, and two Milpro Ribs.
- Maintenance and repair of engines and transmissions. This includes two MAN V12 - 1900, two Cummins Onan MDK generators (9-13KW) , one Yamaha F9.9 outboard, four Yamaha 425 XTO outboards, two Yanmar 6BY and two mercruiser Bravo 2 outdrives, two Yanmar 6LY engines, two PCM ZZ5 engines, four Volvo Penta D13 engines, two Cummins Onan MDK generators (7-9kw), two Yanmar 6LF engines and two Hamilton jet 274s, three Yamaha F60 outboards, four Yamaha 1800 engines and four jets, two Yamaha 701cc 2 stroke engines and two jets.
- Responsible for the maintenance and repair of multiple water toys. This includes two large inflatable slides, three inflatable towing inflatables, four sea bobs, six fliteboards, two lift foils, six KTM electric bikes, two MATE foldable electric bikes, multiple inflatable transom docks.
- Responsible for the maintenance and repair of air conditioning and refrigeration systems. I am also responsible for the maintenance and repair of hydraulic systems. This includes hydraulic platforms, stabilisers, thrusters, biminis, and winches.
- Responsible for the maintenance and repair of electrical systems on all tenders. This includes navigation systems, battery systems, lighting, shore power and charging systems, communication systems etc.
- Responsible for all the administration and planned maintenance work for each tender. This includes contacting, sourcing parts and organising deliveries.
- Assisting on the Yacht if required. This includes assisting in the engine room, interior spaces, and the deck team if required.
- Responsible for the launch and recovery of all the tenders using the forward cranes (two 18 tonne telescopic cranes), and the six other davit cranes.
Section Lead
MARINE ENGINEERING SECTION LEAD | OYSTER YACHTS, Oyster yachts
Hythe
06.2021 - 12.2022
- To lead and work closely as part of a team assigned to a specific build stage
- This includes relaying information about daily progress to the production and build managers, while ensuring all work is quality checked upon completion in a timely manner to meet deadlines
- My main responsibilities are the installation and commission of components which include:
- Installation of engines and sail drives
- The installation of air condition units/ pumps, and the design of runs best suited to the boat
- The installation of water maker systems
- Pressure testing fuel tanks, water tanks, black tanks etc
- Refrigeration and gas system installs
- Fitting and commissioning of hydraulic systems
- Fabrication work for custom components if required
- Daily health and safety checks over the work area
- Communicating with management about any parts or quality issues
- Supplying daily tasks to all trades on the build stage
- Providing daily updates on completed tasks to the production managers
Qualified Marine Engineer - Apprenticeship served
Berthon Boat Company
Lymington
- Responsible for repairing and maintaining a variety of boats and crafts
- My main responsibilities were carrying out repairs and maintenance on Ministry of Defence vessels
- All tasks were carried out while working in a close-knit team, or solo if required
- Carrying out maintenance and repairs on HMS Bristol, which included large water pumps and motor repairs/installations
- Refit work for HMS Queen Elizabeth's passenger transport boats
- Carrying out refits on pacific 24 sea boats for the Special Forces
- Refitting 2400TD Army hovercrafts and police launches
- Removal/installation and repair of engines
- Removal and installation of propulsion systems, including Volvo Penta outdrives, servicing
- Hamilton jets and straight shaft driven boats
- Servicing/repair/installation of fuel systems
- Servicing of hydraulic systems, which included steering systems, reverse bucket control lines etc
- Small fabrication jobs with the use of TIG/ARC welding
- Carry out plumbing installations/repairs
Education
British Marine Electrical Technician
SouthamptonNVQ Level 3 - ENGINEERING MANUFACTURE, Marine Engineering
BROCKENHURST COLLEGE
07.2019
Diploma Level 3 -
Brockenhurst College
Southampton07.2015
Skills
Date of birth: 21st October 1997
Location: United Kingdom
Nationality - English
Non-Smoker
No Tattoos
Full UK Driving Licence - Clean
COVID-19 Vaccinated
Excellent Health
Certification
- STCW
- ENG1 (expires 11/03/2026)
- Security Awareness
- AEC1 & AEC 2
- Powerboat Level 2
- VHF (SRC)
- B1/B2 visa
- British Marine Electrical Technician Course
- Crowd and Crisis Management
- MCA Engine Room Watch Rating 750KW+
- Level 3 NVQ Marine Engineering apprenticeship (four years)
Interests
My current hobbies include maintaining my own 19 foot Fletcher Bravo with a 150hp outboard motor. I am very active, often going on hikes or adventure excursions with friends or solo. I keep fit by going to the gym regularly, and by spending time in the outdoors.
Referees
Andy Hrynyk - Second Engineer - +447800836560
Finlay Johnson - Chief Engineer - +1 (865)404-3264
Timeline
Tender Engineer 115m Motor yacht
Moran Yacht & Ship
03.2025 - Current
Tender Engineer - 116m Motor Yacht
Manta Maritime
01.2023 - 01.2025
Section Lead
MARINE ENGINEERING SECTION LEAD | OYSTER YACHTS, Oyster yachts
06.2021 - 12.2022
Qualified Marine Engineer - Apprenticeship served
Berthon Boat Company
British Marine Electrical Technician
NVQ Level 3 - ENGINEERING MANUFACTURE, Marine Engineering
BROCKENHURST COLLEGE
Diploma Level 3 -
Brockenhurst College
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