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Elite Vessel Command & Global Strategic Operations Dr. Captain Tristan Zinhard | Master Mariner
Are you seeking a command team that offers more than just navigation? I provide a premium, data-driven approach to maritime operations, specializing in the management, relocation, and technical oversight of high-value marine assets. My philosophy—the "Architect of Systems"—ensures that your vessel isn't just "driven," but is managed as a high-performance organization where safety, compliance, and efficiency are hardcoded into every mile.
A Proven Command Partnership: The Captain & First Mate Duo
I operate as a permanent, turn-key bridge team with my long-term First Mate, Antonio. Hiring us as a unit offers a massive strategic advantage: We function with a "shared brain," eliminating the friction and communication gaps of newly formed crews. Our established protocols ensure seamless handovers and constant vigilance over your asset. We act as your eyes and ears, protecting the vessel’s physical integrity and legal standing through rigorous "Toolbox Talks" and systematic maintenance.
From Performance Cats to Private Yachts My career is built on a foundation of diverse, high-stakes maritime environments. 50,000+ Nautical Miles: A strategic combination of high-performance smaller vessels and large-scale luxury yachts. This blend gives me unique agility in handling and a deep understanding of varied hull forms. 2,000+ Days of Private Yacht Sea Service, My extensive time in the private sector means I understand the "Gold Standard." I prioritize discretion, immaculate maintenance, and the "owner-first" mentality required in the yachting world.
Recent command of the Windora (Damen FCS 2610 Twin Axe), managing complex prototype deployments and high-output Twin Caterpillar C32 TTA B systems.
Professional Qualifications & Technical Depth I maintain a rigorous certification portfolio to ensure uncompromising standards:
Spanish Capitán de Yate (3000 GT Unlimited) with PPER Commercial Endorsement.
Yachtmaster Ocean/Offshore (Commercially Endorsed).
GOC (GMDSS) Radio License, HELM (Operational), and AEC 1 & 2 (Approved Engine Course). Expert implementation of MCA Workboat Code Edition 3, ISM/ISPS auditing, and full STCW compliance.
Valid ENG1 (UK) and Spanish Medical Certificates.
What We Bring to Your Project, We are looking for diverse, challenging engagements where precision and high-impact outcomes are the priority. We are ready for:
Specialized in transoceanic passages (Atlantic/Pacific) where vessel preservation is as important as the ETA. Bringing order to complex yard periods or setting up Safety Management Systems (SMS) for new acquisitions. Proven experience leading technical test-beds and commercial patrol operations (e.g., 54m Damen 5009).
Leveraging my background in Marine Surveying (IIMS) to ensure your asset is "inspection-ready" at all times. We communicate fluently in English, Spanish, and German, with conversational Italian, allowing us to navigate international bureaucracies and local shipyards with ease.
Your asset deserves a command team that treats maritime law as a tool and safety as a science.
Contact Captain Tristan Zinhard today for a confidential consultation. Let’s discuss how we can bring professional, systemic excellence to your next maritime project.
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