SKILLS
ISPS
The International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code) is a comprehensive set of measures to enhance the security of ships and port facilities, developed in response to the perceived threats to ships and port facilities in the wake of the 9/11 attacks in the United States.
ISM
The purpose of the ISM Code is to provide an international standard for the safe management and operation of ships and for pollution prevention.
MLC 2006
Global support for the International Labour Organization's Maritime Labour Conventioncontinues to increase. The Convention, known as “MLC, 2006” came into force on 20 August 2013 – effectively becoming binding in international law – and established minimum working and living standards for all seafarers on those ships.
VESSEL HANDLING
Vessel handling is the process of maneuvering a vessel in and out of port. It involves several different activities, including mooring, anchoring, docking, and undocking. Mooring is the process of securing a vessel to a pier, buoy, or other fixed object. This is typically done using heavy lines or chains.
BOAT TRANSFER
Motoryacht, Sailing Yacht and Catamaran transfers to all ports in the Mediterranean and Aegean regions with my professional team.
ACCOUNTING
Accounting is the reporting and analysis of a company's cost structure. Cost accounting involves assigning costs to cost objects that can include a company's products, services, and any business activities. I can make detailed tracking, reporting and presentation of all expenses and payments made for the boat using professional computer programs.
NAVIGATION
Navigation is a field of study that focuses on the process of monitoring and controlling the movement of a craft or vehicle from one place to another. Marine Navigation. There are four basic methods of navigation at sea—piloting, dead reckoning, electronic navigation, and celestial navigation.
SAIL INSTRUCTOR
I have been sailing and teaching for 15 years. I can provide basic and advanced sailing training, rigging training, wind training and all the necessary training to move against the wind at different angles.
SEA TRIALS
A sea trial is the testing phase of a watercraft (including boats, ships, and submarines). It is also referred to as a "shakedown cruise" by many naval personnel. It is usually the last phase of construction and takes place on open water, and it can last from a few hours to many days.Sea trials are conducted to measure a vessel's performance and general seaworthiness. Testing of a vessel's speed, maneuverability, equipment and safety features are usually conducted. Usually in attendance are technical representatives from the builder (and from builders of major systems), governing and certification officials, and representatives of the owners. Successful sea trials subsequently lead to a vessel's certification for commissioning and acceptance by its owner.Although sea trials are commonly thought to be conducted only on new-built vessels (referred by shipbuilders as 'builders trials'), they are regularly conducted on commissioned vessels as well. In new vessels, they are used to determine conformance to construction specifications. On commissioned vessels, they are generally used to confirm the impact of any modifications.Sea trials can also refer to a short test trip undertaken by a prospective buyer of a new or used vessel as one determining factor in whether to purchase the vessel. During my career, I have organized the sea trial processes of approximately 20 boats and delivered them without any problems.
RECRUITMENT
Selection of crew to work on boats is a very important issue. The crew to work must be skilled, knowledgeable and durable in their field. I can test the necessary professional competencies of all crew candidates who will work on exterior and interior and find the suitable candidate.
MANEUVERING
It is very important for a boat to maneuver safely in and out of the harbour. The consequences of the slightest mistake can be very serious. It requires experience in narrow channels, docking, leaving and bay entrances. The bottom structure of the place to berth, weather conditions and any possible dangers should be checked by the captain and
the maneuver should be planned accordingly at once. I have more than 15 years of experience in this field. I have experience in docking at more than a hundred ports and channel crossings.
LEADERSHIP
A captain must first of all, be a good leader and guide his crew. It is not enough for the crew to be professional. Things on the boat must run smoothly, the operation must not be interrupted, the crew must be directed correctly and every moment of the operation must be controlled by the captain. Ensuring hierarchy, working in healthy conditions, nutrition,
motivation and shift of the crew must always be controlled by the captain. I have worked on many boats from 15 meters to 40 meters with crew from many different countries. I have the necessary experience to meet the crew's requests and solve their problems.
CRISIS MANAGEMENT
Crisis management; To remain calm and protect the safety of life and property in emergency and undesirable situations that may occur on boats. I have struggled with many different crises so far. I have successfully overcome problems that may arise among the crew, guests in life-threatening situations and even deaths.
WEATHER ANALYSIS
Weather analysis is the most important thing a captain should know. The information we receive from different publications is always an “FORECAST". A good captain must read and smell the weather conditions very well before sailing. I have advanced meteorology knowledge and know how to use weather forecast programs successfully.
FLAG/CLASS SURVEYS
The purpose of the survey: A classification survey is carried out to ensure that the ship is in compliance with the standards set by the classification society, while a flag state survey is carried out to ensure that the ship is in compliance with the international conventions that the flag state has ratified. Most of the boats I have worked on so far have been classed boats. I have advanced knowledge about meeting the necessary security measures and
technical requirements.
BASIC ENGINEERING
Every captain must have sufficient technical knowledge about the engine room. On nonengineered boats, the engine room is the responsibility of the captain. I have sufficient technical knowledge about Caterpillar, MAN, Mitsubishi, MTU, Volvo Penta and YANMAR engines. Apart from this, I can successfully use and repair hydraulic, pneumatic and electric boat systems.
CHARTS
The chart systems we use on boats today are becoming more and more electronic systems. Devices such as ECDIS give us extremely detailed and sufficient information within seconds. Although this provides much convenience for the captain in cruise planning, there is always the possibility of malfunction. Therefore, captains must have the knowledge to plan and route on paper charts. It is essential to have mathematical and oceanographic map knowledge that can calculate the current point or the route to be taken on paper maps in case of any screen failure.
SAFETY PROCEDURES
There are many safety procedures that must be implemented on boats during construction, in the port and during navigation. These procedures are vital for the safety of the boat and passengers. All safety procedures that must be implemented before and during the cruise must be checked by the captain.
NEW BUILDS
A newly built boat has hundreds of details that need to be checked during the manufacturing phase. Any mistake will disrupt the balance of the boat on the water or prevent it from moving forward. The manufacturing of the boat hull, the mechanical parts, electronic parts and design defects to be used should be checked by the captain in advance and all problems that may arise should be reported to the responsible persons.
SHIPYARD EXPERIENCE
The shipyard process is a process that every captain should know and manage. There are many operations that need to be done on boats that are landed at the end of the season. This is called the wintering process. The work that needs to be done to prevent the boat, which will be on land for a long time, from being affected by winter conditions, is organized and followed up by the captain. The timing and order of the work to be done is very important. This process must be managed very well. Because it may not be possible to eliminate any deficiencies that may arise at the beginning of the season. Any mechanical work that needs to be done is outsourced to professional companies determined by the captain. It is very important to follow the process.
MARITIME KNOWLEDGE
Maritime knowledge is a very detailed subject and is not just technical maritime. Maritime ethics, crew management and social responsibility, agency management, guest relations, technical and mechanical knowledge, and advanced medical care knowledge are also very important issues that should be included under this heading.
BOAT SHOW EXPERIENCE
Boat show is a very important event where the most important dynamics of the industry come together. It is an event where the latest developments in the industry, the newest technologies, the best crews and the latest model boats produced by the brands are showcased. At every fair, new people meet each other, and agencies have the opportunity
to examine all newly built boats in detail. There are many boat shows that I have attended for about 10 years. The most important of these are Monaco, Cannes, Genoa, Croatia, Dubai, Palma De Mallorca, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Mediterranean, TYBA and MYBA. I still maintain my relationships with the new people and agencies I met at these fairs.
VOYAGE PLANNING
One of the most important things to do before going on a trip is to plan the cruise route. There are very important points that the captain should pay attention to when making this plan. Planning the cruise route on the map, calculating the current, evaluating the current weather forecast reports on the route, the traffic situation of the destination port, the
structure of the port and the depth of the docking area are the most important of these.
CREW MANAGEMENT
Expert crew is the most important element required for the boats to sail smoothly and for the operation to be uninterrupted. However, all responsibility for the crew belongs to the captain. Work distribution, daily routine, living conditions and nutrition of the crew are the responsibility of the captain. In order to strengthen the social relationship between the crew and ensure hierarchy, the captain must be in constant coordination with the crew. Arguments that may occur among the crew and rebellion on the boat must be prevented by the captain. Boat crew may sometimes lose personal control as a result of working under harsh conditions and pressure. This may cause the operation to be disrupted and sometimes criminal events to occur. Drug use, family and social relationships of the boat crew should be kept under constant control.
TEAM BUILDING
Selection of the crew that will work on the boat is very important. Working with professionals in the field is very important for the safety of the operation and the smoothness of work. Therefore, in crew selection, people who can meet the captain's expectations should be selected. If an amateur crew is working on the boat, the captain must give them the necessary training and orient them on deck.
VSAT / IT / AV
With the development of technology, very innovative systems have begun to be used for communication on boats. All controls were connected to computer-aided systems. Uninterrupted television broadcasts, satellite-connected communication devices and computers that control electronic systems onboard have become very common. Any
malfunction that may occur in these systems will compromise the safety of the boat and the comfort of navigation. Therefore, the captain needs sufficient technical and software competence regarding these systems.
WATER SPORTS
Entertainment is one of the most important elements for guests on the boat. They seek maximum entertainment while on board. One of the most important ways to do this is water sports. Today, there are many different equipment for water sports on commercial and private boats. Some of these are; jet-ski, seabob, e-foil, canoe, sup, sea scooter and
pedalo. The captain must be able to use all these water sports equipment without any problems and repair them when necessary.