JUSTIN HODGES
Lake Placid,FL
Summary
Professional hardworking Yacht Captain with over 25 years of work experience in marine navigation, vessel operation and leadership. Committed to managing passengers and crew safety according to federal regulations. Demonstrated success in overseeing equipment maintenance. Skilled at communicating with vendors and crew on maintaining high standards of vessel integrity.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Relief Captain/ Bahamas Captain
Various Vessels
01.2017 - Current
- 116' Benetiti 'Oli' and 116' Benetiti 'Mr
- Loui'
Relief Captain/Bahamas Captain
Various Vessels
01.2017 - Current
- 96' Hargrave 'My Angel'
Relief Captain/ Bahamas Captain
Various Vessels
01.2017 - Current
- 87' Johnson Raised Pilothouse 'Aquasition'
Relief Captain/ Bahamas Captain
Various Vessels
01.2017 - Current
- 92' Riva 2023 'Kiyomizu' (2022 - Current)
Freelance Captain
Various Vessels
01.2016 - Current
- 116' Benetti; 87' Johnson 72'/53'Azimut, 50' Absolute, 48' Mote Carlo, 45' Sea Rey and various other vessels, charter, private trips and delivery service in Miami/Key West/ Bahamas/New England, new yacht owner instruction, and yacht management maintenance service
Captain
Various Vessels
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
03.2005 - Current
- Full-time Captain - 82' Pershing 'Vixen' (January 2021 - Current)
- Managed the maintenance of the yacht, ensuring it is in safe working order at all times.
- Ensured compliance with applicable regulations regarding safety, security, customs and immigration laws.
- Assessed navigational conditions and planned courses accordingly, taking into consideration weather patterns and other potential hazards.
- Scheduled regular maintenance checks by qualified technicians for all systems aboard the yacht.
- Organized recreational activities for passengers aboard the vessel including fishing trips, beach excursions.
- Collaborated with team on upcoming event timelines, dates and required equipment.
- Inspected equipment and completed basic repairs to maintain safety and efficiency of each trip.
- Inspected boat and recommended improvements to maintain safe operations, protect passengers and secure equipment.
- Purchased, organized and maintained supplies and equipment for efficient operations.
- Oversaw ship operations during travel and kept watch for hazards.
- Maintained peak performance in varying conditions and researched weather, wind, current and tide conditions to avoid and manage issues.
- Coordinated fueling, repairs and other port activities to properly maintain ship.
- Arranged for ship to be fueled, restocked with consumable supplies and repaired.
- Used measuring tools to verify safety of planned navigational routes.
- Developed emergency procedures and drills for crew members to follow in case of an emergency situation at sea.
Captain
M/Y My Girl
01.2012 - 01.2016
- 53'Azimut M/Y My Girl - North Fl, Miami, Key West, Bahamas
Captain
M/Y Knotorious
01.2008 - 01.2012
- 68S Azimut M/Y Knotorious - Miami, Key West, Bahamas
Law Enforcement Officer
Florida Fish and Wildlife
Key West, FL
05.2004 - 05.2005
- Florida Marine Patrol Officer for Special Enforcement Area Florida Keys.
- First Officer for 50' offshore patrol boat Dry Tortugas Sanctuary.
- Certified State Law Enforcement Officer
- Federal Officer US Fish and Wildlife
- Federal Officer National Marine Fisheries
Financial Advisor
Morgan Stanley Dean Witter
Aventura, FL
12.1997 - 04.2004
- Financial Advisor/Retirement Planning Specialist.
- Designed strategies to help clients achieve their financial goals through comprehensive financial planning and investment strategies.
- Created and implemented marketing plans to increase client base.
- Participated in Morgan Stanley's equity, fixed-income, mutual funds, and insurance programs.
- Strong water knowledge of South Florida, Key West, and Caribbean Islands USVI/BVI & Bahamas
- Eastern Seaboard deliveries from Connecticut south to the Caribbean.
- Perform all care and maintenance of boats from detailing and cosmetic work to running and ensuring they were in tiptop shape for owners as preventive care.
- Extremely professional and clean-cut captain who takes pride in providing excellent service.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Art History
University of Florida
Gainesville, FLBachelor of Arts - Art History
Florida International University
Miami, FL05.1997
High School Diploma -
Ransom Everglades Preparatory School
Coconut Crove, FL06.1991
Skills
- US Coast Guard Requirements
- Vessel Security and Maintenance
- Marine Safety Equipment, Procedures and Protocols
- Ship Navigation and Route Planning
- Route Navigation Software
- Guests Trip Planning and Services
- Map Reading and Interpretation
- Radar Information Interpretation
- Crew Oversight
- Relationship Building
- Problem Analysis
- Geographic Knowledge
Certifications/Licenses
▪ United States Coast Guard Licensed Captain (200 Ton Master)
▪ STCW 95 Endorsement
▪ Towing Endorsement
▪ American Red Cross Certified CPR/AED and First Aid
▪ 25 years boating in Florida’s waterways: Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, the Florida Keys, Biscayne Bay, Bahamas and Caribbean Islands (Lesser and Greater Antilles, Windward and Leeward Islands)
▪ PADI Certified Diver
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Relief Captain/ Bahamas Captain
Various Vessels
01.2017 - Current
Relief Captain/Bahamas Captain
Various Vessels
01.2017 - Current
Relief Captain/ Bahamas Captain
Various Vessels
01.2017 - Current
Relief Captain/ Bahamas Captain
Various Vessels
01.2017 - Current
Freelance Captain
Various Vessels
01.2016 - Current
Captain
M/Y My Girl
01.2012 - 01.2016
Captain
M/Y Knotorious
01.2008 - 01.2012
Captain
Various Vessels
03.2005 - Current
Law Enforcement Officer
Florida Fish and Wildlife
05.2004 - 05.2005
Financial Advisor
Morgan Stanley Dean Witter
12.1997 - 04.2004
Some College (No Degree) - Art History
University of Florida
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
Florida International University
High School Diploma -
Ransom Everglades Preparatory School
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