WILLIAM ORLANDO
Dana Point
Summary
Experienced captain seeking to advance career in the maritime industry. Expanded expertise and knowledge through programs in Alaska, Hawaii, and Baja, California. Ready to utilize experience and join a dedicated and industrious team to make valuable contributions.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Captain
Captain Newport Luxury Yacht Charters
09.2024 - Current
- Operate a number of vessels ranging from 40 ft to 60 ft
- Operate yacht like, Absolute, VanDutch, Sundancer
- Manage fueling ops and pump outs
- Report any mechanical issues to head engineer
- Safely operating the yachts through narrow channels and heavily traffic areas.
First Officer
Wesport 40m M/Y Rule No. 1
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Company Overview: Charter/private yacht
- Held the position of First Officer on a Westport 40m
- Led a deck team during a massive overhaul yard period, assisting the captain for navigating from San Diego to Costa Rican waters
- Keeping renewal updates for Cayman and ABS inspections, operating the vessel while docking and departing ports and also provided a positive, safe and fun atmosphere for charter guests
- Operated for crane op's, tender driving and leading guests on excursions
- Performed monthly drills and safety checks with crew
Captain
Magic Merman Charters
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Company Overview: Charter
- Held Position of captain on a 42 ft twin screw adventure charter boat, navigating Maui and Lanai waters in Hawaii
- Led a team of 2 deckhands and assisting up to 20 guests for day charters around Hawaii
- Safely operated the vessel for snorkel charter and whale watch charters daily
- Performed monthly drills and safety checks with crew
Deckhand
Westport 40m M/Y Serengeti
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Company Overview: Charter yacht
- Held the position of deckhand on a busy Alaska Charter program
- Provided my expertise to a 2 month yard period, in preps for an Alaskan charter season
- Operated our 36 ft regulator for fishing and glacier excursions
- Led guests through the Alaska wilderness for shore hikes
- Kept the boats exterior in charter ready shape throughout the season, with wash downs, stainless polishing, 2-part teak scrubbing and overall maintenance
- Assisted in a 2 month yard period in Port Angeles, WA after the charter season
Captain
Allen Marine Tours
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Company Overview: Charter
- Held the position of captain on 78 ft Aluminium jet drive catamarans
- Navigated S.E
- Alaskan waters for glacier tours, whale watching and on shore excursions
- In charge of a 5 person crew and up to 150 guests on board at a time, operating multiple trips per day
- Performed daily safety checks and monthly drills required by the U.S Guard.
Deckhand
Icicle Seafoods
06.2010 - 09.2018
- Company Overview: Commerical Fishing
- Held the position of deckhand on a seasonal commercial fishing vessel, based around Southeast Alaska
- Operated hydraulic systems, worked with total of 5 man crew, maintained the vessel to be in working order and performed wheel watches throughout each season
- Performed safe protocols for fueling ops
Education
200 Ton Masters Course - Maritime Studies
Maritime Institute
San Diego, CA09-2023
Basic Safety Training -
Maritime Institute
San Diego, CA09-2023
High School Diploma -
Gig Harbor High School
Gig Harbor, WA06-2009
Skills
- Jet and standard propulsion systems
- Leadership
- Communicator
- Film/Photo
- Carpentry
- Team Player
Certification
- 200-Ton Masters License Near Coastal
- Basic Safety Training
- Open-Water Diver
Timeline
Captain
Captain Newport Luxury Yacht Charters
09.2024 - Current
First Officer
Wesport 40m M/Y Rule No. 1
03.2023 - 06.2024
Captain
Magic Merman Charters
01.2022 - 10.2022
Deckhand
Westport 40m M/Y Serengeti
03.2021 - 11.2021
Captain
Allen Marine Tours
04.2019 - 10.2019
Deckhand
Icicle Seafoods
06.2010 - 09.2018
200 Ton Masters Course - Maritime Studies
Maritime Institute
Basic Safety Training -
Maritime Institute
High School Diploma -
Gig Harbor High School
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