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Philip Smith

Hilton Head Island,SC

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Captain

Salty Dog Cruises
10.2014 - Current
  • Interacted with team members, encouraging each to be outgoing and offer excellent service to customers.
  • Achieved exceptional customer satisfaction ratings through meticulous attention to passenger needs and vessel appearance
  • Managed emergency situations effectively by remaining calm under pressure, quickly assessing risks, and executing decisive action plans.
  • Streamlined operational efficiency by regularly evaluating and optimizing crew performance, communication, and collaboration
  • manage and operate two 63' 150 charter passenger vessels
  • manage and operate a 54' Viking Sport fish charter
  • manage and operate a 49' 1941charter tug
  • manage a 36' Down East charter vessel
  • manage a 23' Grady White center consol
  • Created a culture of safety awareness by conducting regular drills, providing crew members with proper training, and enforcing strict adherence to safety procedures.

Captain

J Dock
04.2014 - 09.2014


  • arrived and readied 2 multi passenger vessels for seasonal charter fishing
  • 49' El Patron and 40' Tail Watcher
  • ran inspections with Coast Guard
  • ensured safety of passengers and crew in challenging environment

Captain

By Grace LLC
05.2009 - 09.2013
  • worked with owner and boat yard on purchase and refit of a 110' Broward motor yacht
  • hired, trained and drilled crew on vessel operations and safety
  • budgeted vessel
  • performed yearly haul outs
  • maintained vessel in Bristol condition
  • Implemented hurricane plan
  • traveled the East Coast offshore and intra coastal from the Gulf Coast, Keys, Bahamas to Maine

Captain

Freight Handlers Inc.
04.1996 - 02.2009
  • worked with owner and builders on two vessels
  • 60' Hatteras Sport Fish M' Lady Jayne
  • 70' Jarrett Bay Sport Fish Ravaganza
  • maintained in Bristol condition
  • fished marlin tournaments
  • traveled from Bahamas to New Jersey
  • ensured safety of crew and guests

Captain/ Mate

Self-employeed
04.1987 - 03.1996
  • mated and captained multiple vessels traveling from Panama, The Florida Keys, Bahamas, Gulf Coast and East Coast from Florida to Maine
  • operated two 6 passenger charter boats from Harbor Town and Shelter Cove on Hilton Head Izzy A and Catmandoo

Education

GED -

Winston Churchill High School
Potomac, MD
05.1976

Skills

  • Safety Management
  • Operational planning
  • Crew Management
  • Maintenance
  • Navigational Skills

Certification

  • 100 Ton Master 2047115
  • STCW
  • Unlimited Radar Observer
  • Advanced Shipboard Firefighting
  • Maritime Safety Officer
  • MTU - Caterpillar - Cummins diesel certificates
  • FCC licensed


Timeline

Senior Captain

Salty Dog Cruises
10.2014 - Current

Captain

J Dock
04.2014 - 09.2014

Captain

By Grace LLC
05.2009 - 09.2013

Captain

Freight Handlers Inc.
04.1996 - 02.2009

Captain/ Mate

Self-employeed
04.1987 - 03.1996

GED -

Winston Churchill High School
  • 100 Ton Master 2047115
  • STCW
  • Unlimited Radar Observer
  • Advanced Shipboard Firefighting
  • Maritime Safety Officer
  • MTU - Caterpillar - Cummins diesel certificates
  • FCC licensed


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