Kevin Flew
Charleston,SC
Summary
Experienced engineer with 12+ years of expertise on yachts ranging from 130ft to 200ft. Possesses extensive knowledge working on diverse vessels such as fuel barges, ferries, yachts, and paddle wheel vessels. Actively involved in major refits, collaborating closely with class and flag authorities to ensure industry-standard compliance. Demonstrates expertise in overseeing projects and developing a deep understanding of maintaining and optimizing vessel performance.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Relief Engineer
M/Y Avalon (151’ Delta)
Fort Lauderdale, USA
06.2022
- LMC Shipyard work and paint job
- 2x Caterpillar 3508, 2x John Deere generators
Project Manager/ Quality Control
Safe Harbor City Boatyard
Charleston, USA
02.2023 - Current
- Oversee all project scheduling
- Working with sub-contractors
- Successfully managed project budgets
- Met all billable hours targets.
Subcontractor
Mason Marine
Fort Lauderdale, USA
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Repairing all vessels, specializing in Princess Yachts
- Numarine USA warranty dealer
Chief Engineer
M/Y Rochade (156’ Delta)
Bahamas - Ft Lauderdale, USA
08.2020 - 11.2021
- Shipyard 10-year Lloyds, major refit and sale survey
- 2xMTU 4000 main 2xJohn Deere 6068 Generators
Chief Engineer
M/Y Big Sky (165’ Oceanfast)
Ft Lauderdale - Bahamas, USA
02.2019 - 07.2020
- Busy charter vessel
- 10-year Lloyds, Major refit
- 2xMTU 2000 2xJohn Deere 6081
Chief Engineer
M/Y Rochade (156’ Delta)
World traveling
07.2016 - 09.2018
- Lloyds 5 year (remote locations)
- 2xMTU 4000 main 2xJohn Deere 6068 Generators
Chief Engineer
M/Y Misunderstood (165’ Mangusta)
Ft Lauderdale – Bahamas, USA
01.2016 - 07.2016
- 3xMTU 4000 main 2x Northern lights Generators
Chief Engineer
M/Y Just Enough (145’ Custom Build)
Ft Lauderdale, Florida - New England, Bahama and Caribbean, USA
01.2014 - 07.2015
- 2x Caterpillar C32 2x John Deere 6068 Generators
3rd Engineer
M/V Itasca (Smit J&K 176’)
Base Genoa Italy, Atlantic crossing to Jacksonville, Florida
03.2013 - 02.2014
Chief Engineer
P/S Harbour ballroom (Showboat 1) 35.9m
Sydney Harbour, Australia
03.2012 - 05.2013
Chief Engineer
P/S Showboat 39.5m
Sydney Harbour, Australia
03.2012 - 05.2013
Chief Engineer
M/V Magistic 34.9m
Sydney Harbour, Australia
03.2012 - 05.2013
Engineer
M/Y Never Enough (50m Feadship)
Lauderdale Marine Centre, USA
02.2013 - 04.2013
Engineering Manager
Australian Cruise Group
Sydney Harbour, Australia
05.2012 - 01.2013
Deck/engineer
M/V harbor Trader (fuel barge)13.5m
Sydney Harbor, Australia
02.2011 - 09.2012
- Also working in shipyard on Goat Island, Sydney Ship Repair
Deckhand
M/V Simply Magistic 32.5m
Sydney Harbour, Australia
05.2011 - 02.2012
Motor Mechanic
KTAS- Auto repair
02.2005 - 05.2010
Education
Skills
- Project Management
- Project Planning
- Technical reporting
- Engineering Documentation
Certification
- A.M.S.A Seafarer Medical Certificate STCW
- A.M.S.A Commercial Class 3 Engineer (3000Kw)
- STCW III/3 Endorsement
- Cayman Island endorsement
- A.M.S.A Commercial M.E.D 1 (1500Kw)
- A.M.C Confined space entry certificate
- Qualified Motor Mechanic
- Qualified Diesel Fitter/Mechanic
- MTU CM2-4000 manufacture training
- A.M.S.A STCW (refreshed)
- STCW Security Awareness
- STCW Advanced Fire Fighting
- Senior First Aid, Defibrillation and CPR
- PADI Advanced diver
- PADI Rescue diver
- PADI Enriched air diver
- PADI Tec gas blender
- Peopletek management course (in progress)
Legaltowork
USA
Maritalstatus
Married
Personal Information
- Title: Marine Engineer
- Date of Birth: 02/25/87
- Nationality: Australian
References
References upon request
Hobbies and Interests
- Motorcycles
- Diving
- Surfing
- CrossFit
Timeline
Project Manager/ Quality Control
Safe Harbor City Boatyard
02.2023 - Current
Relief Engineer
M/Y Avalon (151’ Delta)
06.2022
Subcontractor
Mason Marine
01.2022 - 12.2023
Chief Engineer
M/Y Rochade (156’ Delta)
08.2020 - 11.2021
Chief Engineer
M/Y Big Sky (165’ Oceanfast)
02.2019 - 07.2020
Chief Engineer
M/Y Rochade (156’ Delta)
07.2016 - 09.2018
Chief Engineer
M/Y Misunderstood (165’ Mangusta)
01.2016 - 07.2016
Chief Engineer
M/Y Just Enough (145’ Custom Build)
01.2014 - 07.2015
3rd Engineer
M/V Itasca (Smit J&K 176’)
03.2013 - 02.2014
Engineer
M/Y Never Enough (50m Feadship)
02.2013 - 04.2013
Engineering Manager
Australian Cruise Group
05.2012 - 01.2013
Chief Engineer
P/S Harbour ballroom (Showboat 1) 35.9m
03.2012 - 05.2013
Chief Engineer
P/S Showboat 39.5m
03.2012 - 05.2013
Chief Engineer
M/V Magistic 34.9m
03.2012 - 05.2013
Deckhand
M/V Simply Magistic 32.5m
05.2011 - 02.2012
Deck/engineer
M/V harbor Trader (fuel barge)13.5m
02.2011 - 09.2012
Motor Mechanic
KTAS- Auto repair
02.2005 - 05.2010