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LLIAM SMIT

LLIAM SMIT

Fort Lauderdale

Summary

Experienced maritime professional with 9 years aboard cruise ships, fishing vessels, and catamaran charters, seeking a deckhand position on a private or charter yacht. Skilled in vessel maintenance, mooring operations, guest service, and safety procedures. STCW and ENG1 certified (if applicable), with a strong work ethic, adaptability across vessel types, and a dedication to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and teamwork at sea.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Guide Escort

NCL
02.2022 - 06.2025
  • Tasked with all ship to shore operations.
  • Managing dispatch of tours and operations at various ports around the world.
  • Dealing with operators and keeping communication with the bridge, operators and port authorities via radio to ensure all tours and guests are back by all aboard.
  • Managed unexpected challenges with flexibility and creative problem-solving, maintaining seamless experiences for guests.
  • Guided groups of up to 1500 people on scheduled tours.

Deckhand

Laplaya 60ft
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Tasked with assisting the captain directly with operations of day trips.
  • Maintenance of vessel, cleaning of vessel, serving guests drinks and snacks onboard.
  • Refitting vessel in port as well as entire new deck and structural repairs.
  • Repaired, maintained and cleaned 60 feet of decking.
  • Laid and transferred rigging, safely handled lines, and checked tow for vessel
  • Collaborated with crew members to maintain cleanliness and organization of the vessel.
  • Supported loading and unloading operations, ensuring proper handling of cargo and supplies.
  • Conducted regular inspections of deck areas, identifying maintenance needs for timely resolution.

Skills

  • Surface preparations
  • Teak Maintenance
  • Varnish
  • Sanding
  • Stainless Steel polish & detailing
  • Fairing
  • Primer
  • Topcoat prep & application
  • Caulking
  • Yacht Terminology, communication & Signals
  • Heaving lines, Common knots and Bends
  • Washdowns

Certification

  • RYA Powerboat Level 2
  • RYA Advanced Powerboat
  • RYA PWC and PWC Instructor
  • RYA Tender Operator
  • RYA Day Skipper Theory
  • RYA Radar
  • RYA Diesel Engine
  • SRC Radio
  • Deckhand Certification
  • STCW
  • ENG 1
  • Crowd Management

LANGUAGES

English | Native
Dutch | Intermediate

Timeline

Guide Escort

NCL
02.2022 - 06.2025

Deckhand

Laplaya 60ft
01.2021 - 01.2022

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