Welcome to Caribbean Marine Surveyors Ltd
located in the beautiful British Virgin Islands
Tel (1)284 494 2091 Fax (1) 284 494 2092 Cell (1) 284 499 8105 email brett@caribsurveyors.com
Box 281 Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Brett Stillman DipMarSur SAMS SA AssocIIMS
Address: PO Box 4431, Road Town, Tortola BVI
Nationality: New Zealand
Date of Birth: 21 October 1968 Marital Status: Single
PROFESSIONAL LICENCE
RYA/MCA Yacht Master Ocean # 4314 with Commercial Endorsement. IIMS Diploma in Marine Surveying
P.A.D.I Divemaster SAMS Surveyor Associate
EMPLOYMENT
2006 - Current Caribbean Marine Surveyors Ltd Staff Surveyor. Responsible for evaluating the structural and overall condition of the vessel and all its associated systems. Surveys include:- Insurance, Pre-purchase, Phase-out, Stability, Tonnage and Damage surveys.
2003 - 2006 Interaction Marine, Charter Captain
Captain aboard prestige Catamaran ‘Re-action’. Responsible for maintenance of all yacht systems, including Yanmar Turbo Engines, Northern Lights Generator, Watermaker, Mermaid and Cruiseair Air Conditioning System and Dive Compressor.
2001 - 2003 Charter Captain - The Moorings, British Virgin Islands
Captain aboard S/Y ‘Moondance of Cowes’. Responsible for maintenance of all the yachts systems, including twin Yanmar Engines, Westerbeke Generator, Cruiseair Air Conditioning, Seafrost Refrigeration and Electrical Repairs.
1999 - 2000 Sunsail Antigua Catamaran Marina
Head Base Engineer Responsible for upkeep and maintenance of 22 plus yachts, ranging from 40ft - 51ft. Briefing of clients on operational procedures of the yachts, delivery of yachts to various Caribbean islands, and Captain for Chartered Yachts.
1997 - 1999 Sunsail Porthouse, Portsolent
Flotilla Engineer and Crew Member. Working alongside a Captain and Hostess in Greece (Sporades) as well as liaising with Base Manager and Staff. Duties included Maintenance off all 15 Flotilla Yachts. Deliveries of yachts around Greece and Turkey.
1995 - 1997 Eveready Equipment Hire Ltd, London, England
Engineer. Repair, Service and Maintenance of Earth Moving Equipment. Bobcat, Diggers, Rollers, Hydraulics and Pneumatics.
1993 - 1995 West Auckland Engine Reconditioners, V8 Specialists, New Zealand
Automotive Machinist. Machine, Grind, Mill, Hone and Assemble Engine Components, including Crankshaft, Pistons, Pumps, Block, Heads and all working parts of a Combustion Engine. Also including Transmissions and Differentials.
1986 - 1991 North Shore Engine Reconditioners
Automotive Machinist, 9000-hour apprenticeship completed in Automotive Machining. Trade Certificate obtained.
ADDITIONAL YACHTING EXPERIENCE
Second Engineer aboard 150ft Fedship VAVA. Deliveries around the Mediterranean, Caribbean and USA.Racing in local regattas including Antigua Race Week, B.V.I Spring Regatta. Interest in All Water Sports, Kite boarding, Fitness, Martial Arts, Golf and Travel
QUALIFICATIONS
New Zealand Trade Certificate in Automotive Machining
Master Grade II B.V.I 2005
Sea Survival Certificate
First Aid Certificate
VHF Radio Operators License
STCW 95
Certified in Welding (Oxy,Arc,Mig,Tig)
Certified in Hydraulic and Pneumatic Repairs |
VISAS
United States C1/D Seaman’s Visa
United States B1/B2 Visitors Visa
British Virgin Islands Employment Visa
EDUCATION
1981 - 1985 - Takapuna Grammar School
1977 - 1985 - Takapuna Intermediate School
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