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since Jun 2017
last sign in 15 Dec 2024
viewed 1,484 times
since Jun 2017
last sign in 15 Dec 2024

Availability ready now

Embark (Boarding)
ready now to embark anytime
Duration
for any duration
Disembark
flexible, no specific date

Locations

 My current location where I'm in person
United Kingdomcrewscene.com - England - visible to Boat members only
Your vessel's boarding location is around ? away from this location
 Boarding location
anywhere
Your vessel's boarding location is ? within this Crew member's boarding area
Destinations I'm interested in
anywhere
 Home location usual 'Place of residence'
Francecrewscene.com - Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur - visible to Boat members only

Personal details

L5   native
speaking natively like a local without a noticeable foreign accent
L4   fluent
speaking fluently with an extensive vocabulary, but with a foreign accent
L3   competent
speaking competently with a solid vocabulary on almost any topic
L2   elementary
speaking enough to get by, but may get lost in a conversation
L1   learning
not speaking the language, but learned enough to say simple sentences
L0   not proficient
may know a few words, but cannot form sentences or ask questions
Languages
speaks native Dutch
fluent English
competent German
elementary French
learning Italian
Nationality
Dutch
Gender
male
Age
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Civil Status
Partner
Children
1 child who is over 18 years of age
Height
187 cm / 6' 2"
Weight
90-95 kg / 198-209 lb

Countries

Countries I've resided in (5)
Arubacrewscene.com Francecrewscene.com Netherlandscrewscene.com Norwaycrewscene.com Spaincrewscene.com
Countries I've visited (32)
Austriacrewscene.com Belgiumcrewscene.com Belizecrewscene.com Bosnia & Herzegovinacrewscene.com Caribbean Netherlandscrewscene.com Croatiacrewscene.com Cubacrewscene.com Curaçaocrewscene.com Denmarkcrewscene.com Francecrewscene.com French Guianacrewscene.com Germanycrewscene.com Greececrewscene.com Grenadacrewscene.com Hondurascrewscene.com Israelcrewscene.com Italycrewscene.com Lithuaniacrewscene.com Luxembourgcrewscene.com Martiniquecrewscene.com Monacocrewscene.com Saint Martin (FR)crewscene.com San Marinocrewscene.com Singaporecrewscene.com Sint Maarten (NL)crewscene.com Spaincrewscene.com Surinamecrewscene.com Swedencrewscene.com Switzerlandcrewscene.com Türkiyecrewscene.com United Kingdomcrewscene.com United Statescrewscene.com

Lifestyle

Eating
I eat any available diet and I'm fine with any or no specific diet aboard
Drinking
I'm generally a non-drinker and I'm fine with any or no drinking aboard
Smoking
I'm a strict non-smoker and I'm fine with any or no smoking aboard

Experience

Coastal/Ocean sea time
spent at least 7 years at sea
Coastal/Ocean sea miles
logged at least 50,000 nm at sea

Qualifications

Maritime Qualifications & Certificates
show expiredhide expired (2)
Issued or renewed
2021 Apr
Expiry
2023 Apr
Accredited by
MCA Maritime Coastguard Agency
Issued or renewed
2017 Jun
Expiry
2022 Jun
Accredited by
NMA Norwegian Maritime Authority / Sjøfartsdirektoratet
issued or renewed during 2022 & 2021
Issued or renewed
2021 Apr
Expiry
2026 Apr
Accredited by
MCA Maritime Coastguard Agency
issued or renewed during 2020 & 2019
Issued or renewed
2020 Sep
Expiry
Unlimited (no expiry)
Accredited by
RYA The Royal Yachting Association
Issued or renewed
2019 Oct
Expiry
Unlimited (no expiry)
Accredited by
RYA The Royal Yachting Association
Issued or renewed
2017 Jun
Expiry
Unlimited (no expiry)
Accredited by
NMA Norwegian Maritime Authority / Sjøfartsdirektoratet

Boat wanted

Journey
any
Vessel main propulsion
preferably sail
Vessel hull type
any
Vessel length
preferably between 12.2 metres (40 ft) to 30 metres (98 ft) in length
Crew & guests aboard
any

Position

Professional    paid positions, experience and/or qualifications are usually required

Commercial    commercially endorsed maritime qualifications are required

positions of interest
preferably for
 Captain / Skipper   commercially endorsed
 1st Mate / Officer   commercially endorsed
 Crew   experienced and qualified
 Competent Crew   experienced and qualified
paid
- visible to Free & Premium members only
crew is looking for paid work

Team

Team status
Just me, I'm not bringing any crewmates

Dear Shipmates

Introduction

I am a 52 years old Dutchman,

I have 40 years of experience and, over 50000 miles at sea, in pleasure craft, on Navy - and Commercial ships.

Furthermore, I do yacht delivery and hired Skipper & crew work in Europe and the Caribbean.

Furthermore, I hold a Norwegian Deck officer certificate D5LA equivalencies to a RYA Yacht master Ocean.
And A RYA Yacht master Offshore Sail & Power certificate, Commercially approved Master of Yachts <200GT
I also hold current STCW safety course certificates, a medical health certificate, and a Dutch passport.

I am fluent in English, Dutch and Norwegian, and have a basic understanding of German and French.
Available on short notice.

Please let me know if you require additional information

Greetings and Happy Sailing
Harold

A little about myself, my interests and my plans

clean & tidycommitteddiligentdiscreeteasy-goingenthusiasticfit & healthyfriendlyorganisedrespectfulskilledtrustworthyconfident swimmerrarely/unlikely seasickgood listenergood communicatorno body piercingsno facial piercingstravel light (little luggage)eager to learn & workpoliteLGBTIQA+ respectfulpositive outlookopen mindedsense of humoravailable on my ownenjoy cookingdon't mind cleaninggood with maintenancecan follow ordersenjoy teachinginterpretingbuy my own boat one daylive on little moneylearn a language

My motivation and reasons to crew on a boat

have a holidayshare experiencevisit remote placesseek adventurefulfill a dreamface challengescareer changeearn moneygain experiencesustainable traveltravel

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