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  • JJ Taljaard

    • 22, South Africa
    • France
    • Checked in 9 hours ago

Looking for a Deckhand position

Hi - I'm interested in finding a position as a Deckhand.
The ocean is not just a place I visit; it is my true calling. As a deckhand, I have harbored a deep passion for maritime activities, and my dream of working on a ship has grown stronger over the years.
I work very well with my hands and am able to use heavy machinery. I am a qualified deckhand with experience in Full Washdowns, Painting, Stainless Polish, Teak Parts 1 & 2, Glass Polishing and Buffing, Watchkeeping, Sanding, Navigation, Tender Care, Tender Driving, and Diving. Furthermore, I have experience in painting houses; interior and exterior, buildings, and optimizing advanced camera rigs, weighing up to 1.6 tons including cutting, fitting, and doing the electrical wiring in the aluminium panels while actively contributing to the programming process.
My adventurous traits lead me to compete in the Olympic swimming trials, train horses for stunt work in films and even complete a stuntman course. I have also worked behind the scenes on multiple films in South Africa and the UK and was a featured extra in a series shot during my time working in Mauritius.
I believe that everything worth doing is worth overdoing. Moderation is for cowards. I strongly believe that I will not only be able to keep the boat clean but also help keep it running.
Please give me a chance!

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About me

  • Availability 1st June 2024

  • LocationFrance

  • NationalitySouth Africa

  • Age22

  • GenderMale

  • Fluent languagesAfrikaans, English

  • SmokerNo

  • Visible tattoosYes

  • VISAs B1 / B2 visa (or American citizenship)

  • Sea miles0 - 100

  • Required position Deckhand

  • Location preferenceEurope

  • Expected arrangement Professional

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Qualifications

13
  • Apr 2023 1st Aid Complete

  • Apr 2023 STCW Fire Fighting Complete

  • Apr 2023 STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibility Complete

  • Apr 2023 RYA Day Skipper Practical Complete

  • Apr 2023 RYA Day Skipper Theory Complete

  • May 2023 Short Range VHF / GMDSS Complete

  • May 2023 RYA Radar Complete

  • May 2023 Personal Watercraft Resue Instructor (PWCI) Complete

  • Mar 2023 MCA /RYA Approved Engine Course Complete

  • May 2023 STCW Efficient Deck Hand Complete

  • Apr 2023 RYA Power Boat Level II Complete

  • Apr 2023 ENG1 cert. Complete

  • Oct 2021 PADI - Open Water Complete

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Skills

  • Bartender
  • Barista
  • Scuba diving
  • Surfing
  • Climbing
  • Filing & Fairing
  • Rig maintenance/Set-up
  • Radio Operator
  • Navigation
  • Tender driving
  • General building
  • Varnishing
  • Polishing
  • Cleaning
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