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M/Y LAUREN L
Position: Deckhand -> Third Officer -> Second Officer -> Relief Chief Officer
Itinerary: Mediterranean, Indian Ocean, SE Asia
​Hired as deckhand onboard my first yacht, I was promoted to 3rd Officer (safety) after only a month.
Initially spending a year onboard, I was confident navigating worldwide and being in charge of LSA/FFE as well as drill planning and execution.
After another few months, I was promoted to 2nd Officer (navigation). I enjoyed being in charge of passage planning, bridge equipment and publications, as well as medical equipment.
I also stepped in as relief Chief Officer for a week during dry dock, completing various jobs onboard while leading the deck team of eight, including 3rd Officer and Bosun, making the ship ready for an Atlantic crossing.
Highlighted roles on Lauren L
Day and night watches, anchoring and mooring operations. Responsible for bridge equipment and publications, GMDSS, passage planning etc.
Navigation Officer
In charge of security systems, CCTV control, access and ISPS.
Ship Security
Officer
Medical person in charge, I took care of the crew and the onboard hospital, dealing with MedAire for severe cases
Medical
Officer
Responsible for planning and leading of Safety Meetings, SSP updates, development of new SOP's, safety drills etc.
Safety
Officer
Delegation, scheduling, operation, surveillance and maintenance.
Watersports
Working closely with Bosun with daily operations, scheduled maintenance, training, budgeting etc., -
on and off charter
Leading
Deck Team
Responsible for training, upkeeping and maintenance of Life Saving Appliances and Fire Fighting Equipment
LSA & FFE
LSA, FFE, Drills, SOPEP, Crew Training and Inductions, GMDSS, Safety Meetings, Ship Safety Officer, Ship Security Officer
ISM & ISPS
Crew inductions, drill planning and execution, safety and health training.
Drills &
Crew Training
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