AVAILABLE FOR DAY WORK & ROTATIONAL
25°46′N  80°11′W
Curriculum Vitae  ·  Superyacht Crew  ·  STCW / ENG1

Tate
Stratton

Deckhand Lines & mooring, tender ops, exterior detail, watersports support
Stewardess Service standards, housekeeping, guest care, silver service
LOG

The profile

01 — Manifest

Twenty years old, sea-ready, and trained across both departments — a green but fully-ticketed dual-rate hire built for boats that need one crew member to cover two jobs well. STCW and ENG1 in hand, physically fit, and used to early mornings and long days.

Background in high-end hospitality and small-boat handling before making the move to yachting. Calm under a busy charter schedule, quick on instruction, and comfortable being first on deck and last off shift. Looking for a first daywork placement or entry-level rotational position on a motor yacht 40m+.

NationalityNew Zealand
LanguagesEnglish (native)
Visa / DocsB1/B2, Seaman's Book Eligible
AvailabilityImmediate
RotationDay work / 2:1 / Flexible
Home PortAuckland, New Zealand

The tickets

02 — Certifications
Maritime Qualifications
Super Yachts

Certificate of Maritime Crewing (Level 3)

Study maritime superyacht crewing and become a deckhand.
[Manukau Institute of Technology, May 26 - Jul 26]

STCW

STCW Basic Safety Training

PSSR, Fire Prevention & Firefighting, Elementary First Aid, Personal Survival Techniques, Security Awareness.
[Manukau Institute of Technology, May 26]

STCW

STCW Crowd Management Certificate

RYA

Powerboat Level 2 Certificate

Tender handling, close-quarters manoeuvring, man overboard drills.
Jun 26

RYA

Personal Watercraft Certificate

Jet ski stuff
Jun 26

MRROC

Maritime Restricted Operator's Certificate

more stuff

IAMI

Guest Approved Yacht Interior Course

Yacht interior introduction, basic food service, basic housekeeping. Introduction to wine, bartending and mixology.

Maritime Certificates
  • 01 MIT Watchkeeping Certificate
  • 02 MIT Radar Certificate
  • 03 MIT Diesel Maintenance Certificate
  • 04 MIT Outboard Engine Maintenance Certificate
  • 05 MIT Awlgrip Approved Yacht Coating Certificate
  • 06 MIT Vessel Maintenance Certificate
  • 07 MIT Competent Crew Certificate
  • 08 MIT Food Safety Certificate - Level 2
  • 09 MIT Certificate in Barista Skills
  • 10 Modules in floristry, rope work and care, sail care and repair
  • 11 ENG 1
  • 12 NZ First Aid Certificate - Expiry 23/02/2028
  • 13 Barista and Service Skills - Micro credential - 2022

The capability

03 — Port & Starboard
Port · Exterior

Deck

  • 01 Line handling, mooring & fendering
  • 02 Tender driving & general upkeep
  • 03 Exterior detailing, wash-downs, teak care
  • 04 Anchor watch & bridge support
  • 05 Knot work, splicing, rigging basics
  • 06 Watersports toy prep & deployment
  • 07 Safety drills & watchkeeping
Starboard · Interior

Stewardess

  • 01 Silver service & fine dining standards
  • 02 Cabin turn-down & housekeeping
  • 03 Laundry & wardrobe care
  • 04 Provisioning & inventory support
  • 05 Guest service, etiquette & discretion
  • 06 Table setting, flowers, presentation
  • 07 Basic bar service & mixology

The log

04 — Training & Experience
Auckland, NZ | May 24 - Present

Checkouts supervisor

Previously, online department supervisor, cash office assistant, checkout operator and multiskilled team member. Main duties include customer service, maintaining cleaniliness, cash handling, working as a team and completing paperwork. This role requires me to be well organized and have great time management, as well as adaptability to whatever is needed within the store.

Auckland, NZ | Nov 22 - May 24 & Sep 25 - Mar 26

Cafe Manly - Waitress

Duties included working in a fast-pace professional environment, providing excellent customer service, food and drink service, cash handling, cleaning and sanitation, communication and working as a team and attention to detail.

Pennsylvania, USA | Jun 25 - Aug 25

Camp America - Fashion design specialist, bunk counselor

Worked and lived at a summer camp for kids aged 11-17. Managed a classroom of up to 12 children of varying ages for 6 classes per day, 6 days a week. I taught basic sewing skills. When I was not in my classroom, my co-counsellors and I over saw a bunk of up to 17 campers. In this role I gained experience in living and working in the same place, sharing a living space respectfully, and working 16+ hour days consecutively.

Auckland, NZ | May 22 - Nov 22

L & G's Kitchen - Waitress

Duties included customer service, food and drink service, cash handling, cleaning and sanitation, communication and working as a team.

“[Space for a short reference quote from a captain, chief stew, or previous employer speaking to your work ethic and attitude.]”
— [Reference Name], [Position, Yacht / Company]

Get in touch

05 — Contact

Ready to join a program and work my way up. Available immediately for day work, trials, and rotational positions.

TATE STRATTON — DECK & INTERIOR CREW REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST