Below is an overview of my maritime experience, see bottom of page for a text summary. You can click on all pictures to see larger versions and more information on most boats is available on my Pictures page.
M/F Løvøy (June-August 2011) |
Position |
Deckhand/Engineer, as well as extensive skippering (see details) |
Type of vessel |
Passenger ferry (85 passengers capacity) |
Size |
19 m (62 ft), 59 tons GRT |
Propulsion |
Volvo Penta TMD102A, 296 hp (single screw, no bowthruster) |
Waters sailed |
Serving six islands, south coast of Norway |
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R/V Hans Hansson (June 2010) |
Position |
Chief Mate |
| Distance |
800 nm |
Type of vessel |
Ice class research vessel, private cruising and charters |
Size |
26.5 m (87 ft), 145 tons GRT |
Propulsion |
Bergen Diesel 8 cyl. 525 hp.
Controllable pitch propeller, hydraulic bow thruster. |
Waters sailed |
Arendal, Norway to Portland, UK via Alderney (Channel Islands)
Skagerak, North Sea, English Channel |
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M/F Løvøy (June-August 2010) |
Position |
Deckhand/Engineer, as well as extensive skippering (see details) |
Type of vessel |
Passenger ferry (85 passengers capacity) |
Size |
19 m (62 ft), 59 tons GRT |
Propulsion |
Volvo Penta TMD102A, 296 hp (single screw, no bowthruster) |
Waters sailed |
Serving six islands, south coast of Norway |
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M/Y Ile Flottante (August 2008) |
Position |
Mate
(including engine room duties and hospitality for up to 100 guests) |
Type of vessel |
Charter yacht, built in 1961 by Cantieri-Riva, Italy |
Size |
40 m (131 ft), 190 tons GRT |
Propulsion |
2 x Detroit Diesel 500 hp + three auxilliary engines |
Waters sailed |
South coast of Norway and Oslofjord |
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M/V Alevok (May 2008) |
Position |
Chief Mate (including some engine work) |
| Distance |
600 nm |
Type of vessel |
Turkish gulet, built 1991 in mahogany |
Size |
27 m (89 ft), 43 tons GRT |
Propulsion |
Yanmar 540 hp |
Waters sailed |
Delivery from Malta to Šibenik, Croatia via Otranto, Italy.
(Mediterranean and Adriatic Seas) |
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M/V Torsk (December 2007 to January 2008) |
Position |
Captain |
Type of vessel |
Romsdal Trawler (steel trawler yacht, built in Norway in 1965) |
Size |
17 m (55 ft), 41 tons GRT |
Propulsion |
Gardner 182 hp |
Waters sailed |
British Columbia, Canada |
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M/V Rembrandt (November 2007) |
Position |
Chief Mate (sea trials and preparations for atlantic crossing) |
Type of vessel |
Former fishing vessel to be converted to expedition yacht |
Size |
40 m (132 ft), 498 tons GRT |
Propulsion |
Deutz 628, 9-cyl. 2400 hp |
Waters sailed |
Haringvliet, The Netherlands |
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M/Y Saga (January to April 2007) |
Position |
Chief Engineer and Mate |
Distance |
3,000 nm |
Type of vessel |
Private motor yacht cruising European waters (launched 2002) |
Size |
34 m (111 ft), 271 tons GRT |
Propulsion |
2 x Caterpillar 3406E (475 hp each) |
| Experience |
Click here for details about my responsibilities on Saga |
Waters sailed |
Canary Islands, Atlantic Ocean, English Channel, North Sea, Skagerrak, Oslofjord. |
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M/Y Fredrikstad (October to November 2006) |
Position |
Chief Mate (including engine duties) |
Distance |
4,000 nm |
Type of vessel |
Private and charter yacht (converted rescue cruiser) |
Size |
23.5 m (77 ft), 99 tons GRT |
Propulsion |
2 x Detroit Diesel 225 hp |
Waters sailed |
Transatlantic from Falmouth (UK) to Antigua via Tenerife (Canary Islands) |
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R/V Hans Hansson (September 2006) |
Position |
Chief Mate (including some engine duties) |
Distance |
1,500 nm |
Type of vessel |
Ice class research vessel mainly used for passenger cruises and charter |
Size |
26.5 m (87 ft), 145 tons GRT |
Propulsion |
Bergen Diesel 8 cyl. 525 hp.
Controllable pitch propeller, hydraulic bow thruster. |
Waters sailed |
Atlantic Ocean, Outer Hebrides, Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness through Scotland, North Sea. |
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M/Y Marlin and M/Y Zoë Due (February to May 2006) |
Position |
Skipper trainee (extensive skipper training including both long passages and intensive training in confined spaces maneuvering) |
Distance |
900 nm |
Type of vessel |
Fairline Phantom 38 and Azimut 42, flybridge motor yachts |
Size |
11.6 m (38 ft) and 12.8 m (42 ft) |
Propulsion |
2 x Volvo Penta 270 hp and 2 x Man. Electronic engine controls. |
Waters sailed |
Solent, English Channel. |
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M/V Hatherleigh (April 2006) |
Position |
Skipper trainee (full navigational watches in busy waters under captain's supervision, as well as engine room duties) |
Distance |
1,700 nm |
Type of vessel |
Yacht (converted trawler) |
Size |
32 m (104 ft), 197 tons GRT |
Propulsion |
Ruston 6 cyl. appr. 500 hp |
Waters sailed |
Solent, English Channel, Irish Sea, North Sea. |
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M/Y Rutland III (1983 - 1986) |
Position |
Skipper and owner |
Distance |
~ 2,000 nm (estimate) |
Type of vessel |
Converted pilot vessel, Colin Archer type, built in wood in 1918 |
Size |
12.5 m (41 ft), 16 tons |
Propulsion |
Volvo Penta 6 cyl. |
Waters sailed |
Norwegian coast |
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M/V Agnes (1970 - 1976 Summer Seasons) |
Position |
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Distance |
Min. 20,000 nm (conservative estimate) |
Type of vessel |
Cargo ship (coaster) |
Size |
58 m (190 ft), 800 tons deadweight |
Propulsion |
Werkspoor 8 cyl. reversible |
Waters sailed |
North Sea, English Channel, Irish Sea, Atlantic Ocean.
Estuaries and sea ports in The Netherlands and Belgium. |
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| Details |
My maritime training started when working as a young man (from age 15) on the M/V Agnes (500 tons at first, the next one 800 tons). My father was captain and owner of these ships, as well as an excellent mentor. Over time he and his crew provided me with a very thorough education in professional seamanship and all aspects of operating a commercial vessel.
Skills I acquired included maintenance, rope work, loading and unloading operations, navigation, pilotage, maneuvering, operating radar, radio and other navigational aids and extensive watchkeeping in busy waters. On the technical side I gained experience from working with main engines, auxiliary engines, winches, generators and pump systems. This enabled me to take charge of engine watches as well.
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My sailing experience has had a lot of influence from growing up in a maritime family. My father was captain and owner of a cargo ship, my grandfather a pilot, my uncle a Chief Engineer. I had my first dinghy at age 7, was confidently handling small outboard and diesel-powered boats at age 9 and developed as a professional sailor on commercial ships from age 15. Later in life I skippered my own 12.5 metre (41 ft), 16 ton classic ex pilot vessel for several years.
In more recent times I have had the pleasure of working closely with several highly experienced captains. This has given me valuable skills and practice in handling large yachts and running them to the high level of standards expected by owners and guests.
I have sailed the North Sea, English Channel, Irish Sea and Atlantic Ocean, mostly in a capacity of Chief Mate, including a transatlantic crossing. I also know my way about the Norwegian coast, as well as estuaries and sea ports in The Netherlands and Belgium. I am comfortable with demanding weather, tidal conditions and currents.
Since my early days at sea I have confirmed my maritime skills by aquiring a Yachtmaster Offshore certificate, passing the Deck Officer Class 5 (Master 500 tons) exams and receiving other formal qualifications as shown on my Skills and Qualifications page.
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