STEFAN BURGHELEA
Gibraltar,Spain
Summary
Maritime professional with extensive experience in yacht management and maintenance, highlighted by a pivotal role at Burgess Yachts.
Demonstrated expertise in vessel maintenance and marine communications, alongside with proven leadership in coordinating high-performing teams. Achieved consistent client satisfaction and operational efficiency, underscoring a commitment to excellence in the maritime industry.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead-Deckhand-Private Viking 72/Sun Reef 80
Burgess Yachts
Gibraltar
11.2024 - Current
- Monitored operational performance of vessels equipments to identify necessary repairs.
- Performed maintenance on all vessel systems, such as lubrication, painting, welding, and electrical jobs. Maintained a perfect level of cleanliness.
- Developed daily schedules for crew members to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.
- Coordinated with engineers and outsourced personnel to ensure that all tasks were completed efficiently and safely.
- Purchased, organized and maintained supplies and equipment for efficient operations.
- Accounting/Yachts expenses/Reporting of all yachts financial operations
- Coordinating the voyages together with the captains.
- Assisted in the operation of various deck machinery, including winches, cranes and derricks.
- Organizing and participation in Dry-Docking operations
Catamaran Captain -70ft
Private Owner
Athens
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Yacht Management , Dry-Docking , reporting , conducting maintenance and repairs operation , managing a team of Deckhand and Hostess/Chef
- Ensuring a high level of cleanliness
- Ensuring a smooth and hassle-free voyages
- Private & Charters usage
- Route Planning/Meteorology/Navionics
- Sails/Docking/Anchorage/Ropes
- Marinas bookings/Dealing with papers and marinas authorities, complying with the local regulations and laws
- Maximizing clients' and owners' overall satisfaction.
- Marina Industries and Boat Association - Accredited Yacht
Charter Skipper Catamarans - up to 60ft
Dream/Athenian/Kavas/
Greece
04.2023 - 08.2024
- Various Greek Charter Companies ( Kavas , Ble , Athenian, Dream Yacht)
- Route Planning/Meteorology/Navionics
- Ensuring a high-level of safety on catamarans
- Underway boat maintenance or needed repairs
- Sails/Docking/Anchorage/Ropes
- Ensuring a high level of satisfaction for charter clients, and positive reviews.
- No damage, no incidents.
Charter Skipper
Navigare Yachting
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Charter Skipper – 5 months – 1500nm
- Worked in the Cyclades/22 islands including night sailing
- Prepare the boats for chartering
- Prepare the passages/anchoring
- Check the route/navigation systems/meteorology
- Dealing with the port authorities and documents
- Operate dinghies
- Organizing food & drinks supply
Delivery Co-Skipper Atlantic Crossing E-W
Navigare Yachting
Atlantic Ocean
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Co-Skipper for Navigare Yachting Atlantic Crossing
- Atlantic Crossing East-West
- Lanzarote- Tortola BVI 3.505nm
- Vessel name: TEHANI Bali 3.7 Smartcat
- Passage Planning/Meteorology/Navionics
- Day-Night Watches 4hrs/3hrs
- Logbook 2 hrs
- Docking/Anchorage/Ropes
- Set Sails – Main/Reefing/Genoa
- Different Maintenances
- Cooking Arabic/Italian/Asian dishes
Boat Deliveries
Boat Deliveries Greece
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Various Itineraries/Boats – 2000 nm for companies or private
- Two times deliveries from Fountain Pajot and Lagoon in La Rochelle – France
- I can set up a mono-hull or catamaran from the factory default settings to be ready for navigation, including the installation of various systems.ious systems)
Purchasing/Logistic Manager
Philip Morris International /Hilton Bucharest
Bucharest
01.2000 - 12.2022
- I have a long business background in Purchasing, Logistics, Analysis, and Reporting for multinationals.ompanies.
- Participate in the Board Meetings, and integrate the purchasing into the hotel objectives.
- Cooperation with the hotel master chef and providing all the hotel supplies
- Improve the purchasing function, and elaborate on cost savings programs.
- Leading and supervising a team of of 6 buyers
Education
YachtMaster Shore Based Theory Certificate/Prep Week - Royal Yachting Association
Aegeas Yachting
Kavala, Greece10-2024
International Certificate of Competence - ICC Licensed Sail/Motor up to 24 meters Pleasure crafts-class
Bachelor Degree - Business Administration
Economic Studies University Bucharest
BucharestHigh School Diploma -
Engine Mechanic
RomaniaSkills
- Diving experience
- Rigging systems
- Ship security and Fire Fighting Awareness
- Cleaning techniques
- Deck equipment operation
- Water sports instruction
- Vessel maintenance
- Weather forecasting
- Yacht etiquette
- Fishing techniques
- Marine communications ( VHF Radio GMDSS)
- Crane operations
- Tender driving
- Basic engineering
- Anchor operations
Training
- RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore Theory Shorebase Certificate/Practical Prep Week RYA YM Offshore
- STCW - Basic Safety Training
- First Aid/Fire Prevention/Personal Surviving Techniques/PSSP
- ICC Licensed Sail & Power Up to 24 meters
- GMDSS/LRC VHF Radio Operator
- Medical Check for Seafarers /ENG1 - valid till 10/2026 - Athens
- Sea Experience +12.000 nautical miles
Timeline
Lead-Deckhand-Private Viking 72/Sun Reef 80
Burgess Yachts
11.2024 - Current
Catamaran Captain -70ft
Private Owner
08.2024 - 11.2024
Charter Skipper
Navigare Yachting
05.2023 - 11.2023
Charter Skipper Catamarans - up to 60ft
Dream/Athenian/Kavas/
04.2023 - 08.2024
Delivery Co-Skipper Atlantic Crossing E-W
Navigare Yachting
04.2023 - 05.2023
Boat Deliveries
Boat Deliveries Greece
01.2022 - 12.2022
Purchasing/Logistic Manager
Philip Morris International /Hilton Bucharest
01.2000 - 12.2022
YachtMaster Shore Based Theory Certificate/Prep Week - Royal Yachting Association
Aegeas Yachting
International Certificate of Competence - ICC Licensed Sail/Motor up to 24 meters Pleasure crafts-class
Bachelor Degree - Business Administration
Economic Studies University Bucharest
High School Diploma -
Engine Mechanic
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