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Valeriy Kuts

Valeriy Kuts

Batumi,Georgia

Summary

As a professional engineer I have over 10 year's experience working on board of charter and private yachts. Having an 'hands-on/can-do' approach and knowledge using my package of skills in a number of areas including of operating and maintenance, improving, fault finding and problem solving. Also, I've done many shipyard refits including annual Class and Flag Surveys where I could perfectly use management and job planning proficiency.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CHIEF ENGINEER

M/Y MAVERICK (Mangusta 50m)
03.2024 - Current

CRUISING EXPERIENCE BETWEEN FORT LAUDERDALE, THE BAHAMAS, AND THE CARIBBEAN. KEEP HIGH OPERATIONAL STANDARDS IN THE ENGINE ROOM THROUGH AN EFFECTIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM TO BE SURE ALL SYSTEMS AND MACHINERY RUN WELL DURING EXTENSIVE CHARTER PROGRAMS AND OWNER TRIPS. COLLABORATED ON DECK TO ACHIEVE EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE QUALITY.

CHIEF ENGINEER

M/Y DB9 (Palmer Johnson 52m)
03.2020 - 06.2023

VERY BUSY HIGH STANDARTS WITH LIVE ABOARD OWNERS. HAS BEEN RESPONSIBLE FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE OF MTU’S AND GENS. SHIP DYNAMICS STABILIZERS GYROS HAS BEEN REBUILD BY ENGINE ROOM TEAM. MANY MAINTENANCE HAS BEEN DONE ON HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS AND CRANE REBUILD. SHAFT CLEARANCE CHECKS AND GOING OVER 10 YEARS FLAG SURVEY. PROBLEM SOLVING AND FIND SOLUTIONS TO MAINTEN EQUIPMENT IN REMOTE PLACES WITHOUT USING CONTRACTORS HELP. MADE SUCCESSFULL CHARTERS BEFORE THE YACHT GOT SOLD.

CHIEF ENGINEER

M/Y BLISS (Palmer Johnson 52m)
11.2017 - 12.2019

MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVMENT ON ENGINE ROOM DEPARTMENT. SERVICE ALL SYSTEMS AND MANY PROBLEMS SOLVING ON ELECTRICAL AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS. A LOT OF ATTENTION HAS BEEN PAYED TO MTU ENGINES AND SEAKEEPER GYRO STABILIZERS. HAS DONE 5 YEARS LLOYD’S SURVEY IN AMICO SHIPYARD INCLUDING PULLING OUT SHAFTS AND MAIN’S CHECKS. HAVE DONE A SUCCESSFUL SEASON IN THE MEDITERRANEAN

SOLO ENGINEER

M/Y INSPIRATION B (Feretti Custom Line 30m)
06.2014 - 10.2016

VERY BUSY CHARTER YACHT WITH HIGH STANDARDS OF SERVICE. HAVE DONE THREE SEASONS GOING THOUGH BIG SHIPYARD REFIT AND FIVE YEARS SURVEYOR. GOOD MAINTENANCE TO KEEP ENGINE ROOM ON A HIGH STANDARD LEVEL. SMALL BOAT TEACH YOU TO WORK AS A TEAM AND TO BE MULTITASK AT ALL DEPARTMENTS. AFTER GREAT FINISHING SEASON, STARTED TO DO WINTERS TO GET READY ENGINE ROOM FOR THE NEXT YEAR. LEFT AFTER END OF CONTRACT TO STEP UP IN MY CARRIER.

SOLO ENGINEER

M/Y QUEST R (Benetti Classic 37m)
02.2013 - 12.2013

PERMANENT CONTRACT. I JOINED JUST BEFORE THE YACHT WAS TO UNDERGO HER FIRST REFIT IN 5 YEARS. MY DUTIES INCLUDED PREPARATION OF THE BOAT IN A SHORT TIME AND WITHOUT A COMPREHENSIVE HANDOVER TO PASS A RINA SURVEY AND BE READY IN TIME FOR A BUSY SUMMER SEASON. MANY TROUBLESHOOTS WITH SYSTEMS NEVER BEEN SERVICED FOR THE LAST YEARS. AFTER FINISHING CONTRACT, I LEFT TO CONTINUE MY EDUCATION IN UNIVERSITY.

2ND ENGINEER

M/Y GALAXY (Benetti 56m)
09.2011 - 04.2012

WAS EMPLOYED BEFORE THE LAST CHARTER AS SHE WAS PLANNED TO DO A BIG REFIT IN AMICO SHIPYARD. MAINTENANCE AND REBUILD OF EVERY SINGLE UNIT INCLUDING RESPRAY ENGINE ROOM, TANKS CLEANING AND PAINTING. EMPLOYMENT FINISHED AFTER SHE HAS BEEN LAUNCHED

2ND ENGINEER

M/Y EXCELLENCE III (Abeking & Rasmussen 57m)
04.2011 - 06.2011

TEMPORARY CONTRACT TO DO THE CROSSING. ENGINE ROOM DUTIES AND REGULAR SERVICE FOLLOWING IDEA MAINTENANCE PROGRAM.

SOLO ENGINEER

M/Y TEE-DJE (Bilgin Yacht 32m)
03.2010 - 10.2010

JOINED ON FINAL STAGE OF CONSTRUCTION FOR COMMISHENNING. GREAT SEASON WITH OWNERS ON BOARD. WAS INVOLVED IN WARRANTY JOBS AND IMPROVEMENT FOR FUTURE EASIER YACHT OPERATION.

SOLO ENGINEER

M/Y YIANIS (Mangusta 130)
04.2009 - 12.2009

FIRS EXPERIENCE AS SOLO ENGINEER. REGULAR MAINTENANCE ALL OVER ENGINE ROOM DEPARTMENT. ORGANISE MYSELF AND MY WORKING TIME. HELP ON DECK DURING TRIPS WITH GUESTS. FAMILARISE MYSELF WITH JET POWERED YACHT

2ND ENGINEER

M/Y VICTORY V (Golden Yachts 52m)
01.2008 - 04.2009

BROKE INTO THE INDUSTRY ENJOYING GIVEN OPPORTUNITY. WAS IN CHARGE OF IT EQUIPMENT AND TOYS MAINTENANCE. DONE FULLY BOOKED CHARTER SEASON AND BIG REFIT IN VIAREGGIO

Education

Fourth Class Engineer -

Kherson Maritime College
01-2005

Chief Engineer qualification - undefined

Kherson Maritime Academy
01-2014

Second Class Engineer - undefined

Kherson Maritime Institute
01-2007

Skills

  • Generally MTU engines V16 4000 and 2000 series also experienced with CAT
  • CAT, Kohler, and Onan generators driven with John Deere engines
  • Gyro stabilizers
  • Hydraulic systems
  • HVAC systems, specially Condaria, Frigomar
  • Vacuum systems JETS, Planus, Sanisplit
  • Headhunter and Hamann AG systems
  • Idromar water makers
  • AV systems, Kerio, Peplink, Crestron
  • Shore power converters ASEA, Magnus, Atlas
  • Tenders with in-board and outboard engines

Personal information

Ukrainian nationality

No visible tattoo

No Smoker

Willing take a drag test

Certification

  • Chief engineer officer 111/2 on ships by main propulsion machinery of 3000kW propulsion or more
  • High voltage electrical equipment
  • Designated security duties of shipboard personnel
  • Advanced fire fighting Engine-room resource management (management level)
  • Medical first aid on board ship
  • Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats
  • Security - related training and instruction for all seafarers
  • Safety familiarization, basic training and instruction for all seafarers
  • Training in carrying of dangerous and hazardous substances
  • MTU (full-time course) 2000 CM2/M CR Operator and Maintainer

Timeline

CHIEF ENGINEER

M/Y MAVERICK (Mangusta 50m)
03.2024 - Current

CHIEF ENGINEER

M/Y DB9 (Palmer Johnson 52m)
03.2020 - 06.2023

CHIEF ENGINEER

M/Y BLISS (Palmer Johnson 52m)
11.2017 - 12.2019

SOLO ENGINEER

M/Y INSPIRATION B (Feretti Custom Line 30m)
06.2014 - 10.2016

SOLO ENGINEER

M/Y QUEST R (Benetti Classic 37m)
02.2013 - 12.2013

2ND ENGINEER

M/Y GALAXY (Benetti 56m)
09.2011 - 04.2012

2ND ENGINEER

M/Y EXCELLENCE III (Abeking & Rasmussen 57m)
04.2011 - 06.2011

SOLO ENGINEER

M/Y TEE-DJE (Bilgin Yacht 32m)
03.2010 - 10.2010

SOLO ENGINEER

M/Y YIANIS (Mangusta 130)
04.2009 - 12.2009

2ND ENGINEER

M/Y VICTORY V (Golden Yachts 52m)
01.2008 - 04.2009

Chief Engineer qualification - undefined

Kherson Maritime Academy

Second Class Engineer - undefined

Kherson Maritime Institute

Fourth Class Engineer -

Kherson Maritime College
Valeriy Kuts