
Captain Tony DeFore
Professional Commercial Yacht Captain
Relief/ Crossing/ Jet Boat Captain
Refit/New Build, Project Manager, Trainer



Qualifications:
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USCG Masters 3000GT Oceans/GMDSS, II/5, VI/4
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Cayman Masters COC 3000ITC/Oceans/GMDSS
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Marshall Islands Masters 3000Ton/Oceans/GMDSS
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Maltese Islands Masters 3000Ton/Oceans/GMDSS
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STCW 2010 Compliant
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Current ENG1
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AEC Engineering Certificate.
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Ship Security Officer/Company Security Officer
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HELM Management and Leadership, ECDIS
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Business Administration; Bachelors of Science, University of Florida
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Vaccinated
Location:
-5 GMT USA, Based between South Florida and Sardinia
Cell:
USA +1 954-604-4500
Email:
Languages: English, Functional Spanish, Courses in Italian
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40 years in the Marine industry, and licensed over 33 years.
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9 Med seasons, 10 East Coast Seasons, 12 Bahama/Caribbean Seasons, 1 Pacific N.W. Alaska, and 1 South Pacific
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9 Atlantic crossings, 1 Panama Canal, 1 St Lawrence Seaway, 2 Great Lakes seasons, 2 Erie/Welland Canal.
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Jet Drives (Ka Me Wa), Series 63, Large single drive, Arneson, Gas turbine, IPS POD Drives.
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Flawless insurance record.
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Exemplary weather routing record.
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Refit forecasting, and time line planning.
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Multiple large tender towing experiences.
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Multiple warranty close out periods.
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Project management, Insurance Repairs, inspections.
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Well established in South Florida and the Mediterranean.
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Forecasting and Accounting experience beyond yachting.















