KORTNEY HENDRIX
Miami
Summary
Dynamic electrical engineer with 15 years of experience in Atlanta, now thriving in the yachting industry as a dependable Captain. Expertise in operating a diverse range of vessels, combined with a strong foundation in mechanical and electrical systems. Proven track record as an engineer, manager, and captain on numerous charter and private vessels underscores a commitment to excellence and safety on the water. Extensive hands-on experience ensures seamless operation and maintenance of complex systems, establishing effectiveness as a leader behind the helm.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
First Officer/Engineer
M/Y PALODIN
Miami, FL
- Private Charter.
Mate
M/Y OLD SPORT II
Miami, FL
Capt/Engineer/Management
MY LTD
- Charter/Private.
Captain
M/Y MASTER CRAFT
Miami, FL
- Current
- Free lance, wake School.
Capt/Engineer/Management
M/Y RESET
Aventura, FL
06.2023 - 09.2024
- Charter/Private.
Capt/Engineer
MY CERULEAN
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Charter.
First Officer, Engineer
MY RENEGADE
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Private.
Captain/Engineer
M/Y LIVING THE DREAM
Miami, FL
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Managed custom refit in the yard.
- Supervised daily operations and made functional improvements.
- Set up voyage preparations including passage, route planning and provisions.
- Performed daily maintenance.
- Performed major repairs electrically and mechanically.
Captain
M/Y HAPPYPLACE
Miami, FL
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Free lance, Charter.
Captain
M/Y OLYMPO
Miami, FL
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Free lance, charter.
- Managed and overseen interior refit, yard period, and day to day operations.
Captain/Engineer
M/Y NEWPAGE
Miami, FL
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Organized team with back to back schedules and large guest charters.
First Officer Mate/Engineer
M/Y WOODEVER
Miami, FL
10.2020 - 11.2020
- Private.
SOLE Captain
M/Y CONCEPCION
Aventura, FL
01.2020 - 09.2020
- Collaborated with owner to manage boat independently.
- Daily maintenance (interior/exterior).
- Managed voyage preparations including passage, route planning and provisions.
- Brokered and managed successful Charter program.
Captain/Engineer
Princess 78S, Owls Nest Holdings.LLC
Miami, FL
02.2024 - Current
Private
Education
Master 200 ton - Near Coastal
MPT School
Skills
- Team management
- Leadership
- Tender handling
- Wakeboarding, tubing and all water sports
- Electrical engineer
- Budget management
- Provisioning
- Radio communication
- Towing
- CPR
- Ship navigation
- Route planning
- Marine safety procedures
- Geographic knowledge
- Deck and boat seamanship
Certification
200 Ton Master USCG
Timeline
Captain/Engineer
Princess 78S, Owls Nest Holdings.LLC
02.2024 - Current
Capt/Engineer
MY CERULEAN
08.2023 - 01.2024
Capt/Engineer/Management
M/Y RESET
06.2023 - 09.2024
First Officer, Engineer
MY RENEGADE
03.2023 - 06.2023
Captain
M/Y HAPPYPLACE
02.2022 - 12.2022
Captain
M/Y OLYMPO
02.2022 - 12.2022
Captain/Engineer
M/Y LIVING THE DREAM
01.2022 - 01.2023
Captain/Engineer
M/Y NEWPAGE
09.2021 - 01.2022
First Officer Mate/Engineer
M/Y WOODEVER
10.2020 - 11.2020
SOLE Captain
M/Y CONCEPCION
01.2020 - 09.2020
Mate
M/Y OLD SPORT II
Capt/Engineer/Management
MY LTD
Captain
M/Y MASTER CRAFT
- Current
First Officer/Engineer
M/Y PALODIN
Master 200 ton - Near Coastal
MPT School
Freelance Experience
- Darth 38’ Midnight Express
- Cold brew 40’ Pardo
- More than 10 Boats