Jerome Korf
Fort Lauderdale
Summary
I am an extremely motivated, hardworking, and reliable individual. Flexible and adaptable and comfortable in new situations. I can communicate well with all age groups. I have excellent leadership abilities and enjoy working as part of a team. I am fascinated with Luxury Yachts and all the aspects that makes it functioning in a successful business. I am currently looking for a position as a Bosun to further my career.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Bosun
M/Y VIBRANCE
12.2023 - 10.2024
- Deck team of 4, Maintaining exterior, Daily Job lists, main tender driver, exterior maintenance and as instructed by Chief Officer
Deckhand
ARROW (47m/154ft)
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Tender Operations with our 10 meter Iguana Tender, which include towing operations, helicopter operations, launching submersible which include heavy crane operations, high paced toy/water toy operations including offroad motorbikes, Vespas, Stand up paddle boards, Sea bobs, snorkeling and diving equipment and many beach setups/guest excursions along with this fast paced environment keeping the boat in mint condition with existing deck maintenance knowledge as well as product knowledge which was easily managed in a healthy hard working team environment
- REFERENCE: PAUL SEWELL (CAPTAIN) +64 27 355 7771 Oceandrifter99@gmail.com
Deckhand
MADSUMMER (95M/312ft)
01.2022 - 03.2022
- On-call personal trainer for the owner’s wife and her guests, teak sealing the decks with Semco, maintaining high standard of cleanliness, water toys guest set up, harness and PPE work over the side and on the mast, beach setups, helping with weekly and monthly safety/ISM inspections
- REFERENCE: KARL (FIRST OFFICER) +44 773 611 4938
Bosun
ALEGRIA (44.2M/145ft)
12.2021 - 01.2022
- Christmas / New year’s charter- back-to-back tender runs, maintaining standard of cleanliness, yacht rejuvenation, training of new crew, anchor ops & calling chain leads, mooring operations bow & stern, towing operations and chase boat operations when moving anchorage
- REFERENCE: KEN ROBINSON (FIRST OFFICER) Kenrob87@yahoo.com +44 786 316 2783
Deckhand / Mate
M.Y SILENCE (34m/113`)
01.2021 - 12.2021
- General upkeep & cleanliness on the boat, product provisioning for the exterior, maintaining the engine room, air-conditioning and sea chest maintenance, priming black water pumps, changing air handler filters, sole line handling and assisting captain into dockage and ports, anchor operations and calling chain leads as well as maintaining sump pump boxes
- We operated with a 33`(11m) Boston Whaler which was heavily used and my sole responsibility
- REFERENCE: CAPTAIN MARTIN SECOT +1 (586) 260 28 54
Deckhand / Personal Trainer
M. Y LADY A (55m/ 180ft)
08.2020 - 12.2020
- On-call personal trainer sessions with both owners and guests, maintaining cleanliness jet ski setups, assisting in water sports, tender driving for guests and owner, handling windless and anchor operations, SIKA flex repairs, mooring operations including heaving lines and stopper knots
- REFERENCE: CAPTAIN NICK RILEY +44 739 141 0838
Personal Fitness Trainer
Virgin Active Century City
03.2019 - 07.2020
- One on one training sessions tailored to clients’ needs, circuit training, group sessions, pre and post pregnancy sessions, training, and personal diet regime for requested clients, sport conditioning for sport specific clients, strength, fitness, and conditioning training
Professional Rugby Player
Boland Rugby
03.2017 - 02.2019
Professional Rugby Player
Western Province
01.2015 - 02.2017
- I undertook physical, tactical, and technical training during the week (indoors and outdoors) and over weekends we played in an Organised Competition Format
- Away trips involve overnight stays for the whole team away from home
Education
Master of Yachts Limited 200 Ton Power -
PYT
USAMaster of Yachts Limited 200 Ton -
PYT
USAPersonal Water Craft Instructor -
RYA
South AfricaFitness (Lead And Instruct): Personal Trainer -
ETA College
Rondebosch, South AfricaSeafarer Medical Certificate Valid Until Nov 2025 -
SAMSA Maritime Safety Authority
Cape Town, South AfricaFULL STCW Valid Until November 2028 -
Maritime Safety Training And Development
Cape Town, WCEfficient Deck Hand (EDH) -
PYT
USADay Skipper Sail Practical -
RYA
South AfricaDay Skipper Sail Theory -
RYA
Cape Town, South AfricaYacht Rating -
PYA
Antibes FranceAdvanced Engine Course 1 (AEC1) -
Maritime Professional Training (MPT)
Fort Lauderdale Competent Crew -
RYA
Cape Town, South AfricaTender Operator -
RYA
Cape Town, South AfricaPower Boat Level 2 -
RYA
Cape Town, South AfricaVHF SHORT RANGE RADIO -
RYA
Cape Town, South AfricaSkills
- Effective
- Calm under pressure
- Pro-active
- Anchoring Procedures
- Guest Tender Operations
- Good communication
- Deck Maintenance
- Time efficient
- Problem solver
- Endurance
- Knots
Languages
English
Afrikaans
Specialachievements
World Champion - Youth Raw Powerlifting, 10/01/12, Las Vegas, USA
Visas
- Valid Schengen
- Valid b1b2
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 02/05/96
- Nationality: South African
References
- ARROW (47m/154ft), Captain Paul Sewell, Oceandrifter99@gmail.com, +64 27 355 7771
- Courtney Robertson (Chief Officer), courtneyvrobertson@gmail.com, +1 954 991 1656
- MADSUMMER (95M/312ft), Karl (First Officer), +44 773 611 4938
- ALEGRIA (44.2M/145ft), Ken Robinson (First Officer), Kenrob87@yahoo.com, +44 786 316 2783
- M.Y SILENCE (34m/113`), Captain Martin Secot, +1 (586) 260 2854
- M. Y LADY A (55m/ 180ft), Captain Nick Riley, +44 739 141 0838
Hobbies and Interests
- Luxury Yachts
- Sport fanatic
- Going to the gym
- Swimming
- Hiking
- Achieving new goals whether it be health, spiritual or career driven moves
Qualificationscertificates
- Master of Yachts 200ton Practical
- Master of Yachts 200ton Theory
- Efficient Deckhand Module
- Tender Operator Certificate
- Dayskipper Practical Certificate
- Jetski Instructor Certificate
- PYA Yacht Rating, PYA945, 11/16/21
- MPT Approved Engine Course – 1(AEC1), 11/05/21
- Personal Watercraft Certificate of Proficiency (RYA), 03/27/19
- Powerboat Level 2 (RYA), 03/26/19
- GMDSS Short Range Radio Certificate (RYA), 04/03/19
- Elementary First Aid, 03/04/24
- Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting, 03/07/24
- Designated Security Duties, no expiry
- Personal Safety & Social Responsibility, 03/21/24
- Personal Survival Techniques, 03/23/24
- STCW 95 – Complete Training (PDSD)
- Super Yachting Deckhand (PYA), 04/07/19
- Sailing Practical RYA Competent Crew, 12/02/22
- ENG 1 Seafarer Medical Certificate (ENG 1), 02/14/24
- Fitness (Lead and Instruct: Personal Trainer), 05/01/17
Timeline
Bosun
M/Y VIBRANCE
12.2023 - 10.2024
Deckhand
ARROW (47m/154ft)
02.2023 - 11.2023
Deckhand
MADSUMMER (95M/312ft)
01.2022 - 03.2022
Bosun
ALEGRIA (44.2M/145ft)
12.2021 - 01.2022
Deckhand / Mate
M.Y SILENCE (34m/113`)
01.2021 - 12.2021
Deckhand / Personal Trainer
M. Y LADY A (55m/ 180ft)
08.2020 - 12.2020
Personal Fitness Trainer
Virgin Active Century City
03.2019 - 07.2020
Professional Rugby Player
Boland Rugby
03.2017 - 02.2019
Professional Rugby Player
Western Province
01.2015 - 02.2017
Master of Yachts Limited 200 Ton Power -
PYT
Master of Yachts Limited 200 Ton -
PYT
Personal Water Craft Instructor -
RYA
Fitness (Lead And Instruct): Personal Trainer -
ETA College
Seafarer Medical Certificate Valid Until Nov 2025 -
SAMSA Maritime Safety Authority
FULL STCW Valid Until November 2028 -
Maritime Safety Training And Development
Efficient Deck Hand (EDH) -
PYT
Day Skipper Sail Practical -
RYA
Day Skipper Sail Theory -
RYA
Yacht Rating -
PYA
Advanced Engine Course 1 (AEC1) -
Maritime Professional Training (MPT)
Competent Crew -
RYA
Tender Operator -
RYA
Power Boat Level 2 -
RYA
VHF SHORT RANGE RADIO -
RYA
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