Michael Hlihor
Boca Raton
Summary
Experienced in vessel navigation and operations, with a strong background in delivering motor yachts ranging from 30 to 72 feet along the southeastern coast of Florida. Demonstrated proficiency in equipment maintenance, safety regulations, and emergency response procedures while providing offshore fishing trips that enhance guest experiences. Skilled in mooring operations, route planning, and weather assessment, ensuring safe and enjoyable journeys for passengers. Proven ability to manage crew dynamics and maintain yacht systems effectively, contributing to overall operational success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Delivery Captain
Multiple boats
Boca Raton
01.2022 - Current
- Years of experience delivering boats around south Florida. As captain or mate.
- Motor vessels from 30-72 foot
- Trips up the coast line to the north east
- Trips down and around Florida and across the state through the lock systems at Lake Okeechobee.
Fishing Captain
Self Employed
Boca Raton
01.2020 - Current
- Provided offshore fishing trips for guests catching fish and having memorable experiences with guests.
- 13 years of experience fishing offshore southeast Florida giving guests confidence in their captain.
Mate
Motor Yacht Amor Mio
Boca Raton
03.2022 - 01.2024
- Maintained navigational equipment such as radar and gyrocompass.
- Performed daily maintenance on vessel systems including engines, electrical systems, pumps and valves.
- Assisted in loading and unloading of cargo from ships or dockside facilities.
- Inspected all navigational lights to ensure they are functioning properly.
- Ensured proper stowage of cargo aboard the vessel according to safety regulations.
- Checked mooring lines for security when docking or undocking a vessel.
- Responded promptly to orders from senior officers in order to maintain efficient operations.
- Conducted regular inspections of the vessel's engine room and machinery spaces.
- Monitored and ensured the safety of passengers, crew, and cargo.
- Maintained an accurate inventory of lifesaving appliances onboard the vessel.
- Operated deck machinery such as windlasses, capstans, mooring winches and anchor handling gear.
Captain First Officer
Play a way - 50 foot motor yacht
Boca Raton
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Captain day trips locally around south Florida with up to 12 guests on board.
- Conducted vessel inspections and regular maintenance of all systems on board
Mate / Captain
L&H 33 sportfish
West Palm Beach
02.2022 - 03.2022
- Delivered 6 day trip west palm beach to north new jersey
- Checked mooring lines for security when docking or undocking a vessel.
- Maintained an accurate inventory of lifesaving appliances onboard the vessel.
- Conducted regular inspections of the vessel's engine room and machinery spaces.
Education
High School Diploma -
Roosevelt High School
Sioux Falls, SD05-2013
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FLSkills
- Vessel navigation
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety regulations
- Mooring operations
- Passenger management
- Communication skills
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Customer service
- Time management
- Emergency response
- Inventory management
- Weather assessment
- Route planning
- Maritime regulations
- Weather forecasting
- Engine operation
- Crew management
- Guest relations
- Provisioning coordination
- Water sports instruction
- Anchoring techniques
- Fishing expertise
- Emergency procedures
- Yacht maintenance
- Yacht systems
- Tender operations
- Diving experience
Languages
English
Full Professional
Romanian
Professional
Certification
- USCG captains license OUPV
- First aid training
- 100T USCG license classes and exam passed
Affiliations
- Fishing
- Diving
- Boating
- Exercise
- Outdoors
- Motorcycles
Timeline
Captain First Officer
Play a way - 50 foot motor yacht
05.2022 - 05.2023
Mate
Motor Yacht Amor Mio
03.2022 - 01.2024
Mate / Captain
L&H 33 sportfish
02.2022 - 03.2022
Delivery Captain
Multiple boats
01.2022 - Current
Fishing Captain
Self Employed
01.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Roosevelt High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Florida Atlantic University