Captain Shane Reid

Nationality: South African

Passport: South African

Visas: US B1/B2 exp July 2024, EU exp October 2023

Residence: Panama

DOB: 22 November 1968

Health: Excellent Health, Non-Smoker

Vaccinated for Covid-19

Available for relief or rotation positions.

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Profile

Personable yachting professional with MCA Master Class 4 License 3000GT and a successful 16+ year track record as captain of profitable charter operations, outstanding owner experiences, and efficient shipyard projects. Diplomatic and respectful with strong leadership abilities, excellent communication skills, and history of significant longevity with owners and crew. Accustomed to handling sensitive and confidential information. Flexible and versatile – able to maintain calmness under pressure.

Qualifications & Education

  • MCA Master Class 4 License 3000 gt

  • International Safety Management (ISM) DPA Auditor Coarse

  • Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD)

  • Electronic Chart Display Information Systems (ECDIS)

  • Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA)

  • Business and Law

  • GMDSS & Radio Communications

  • Navigation & Radar

  • Ship’s Construction & Stability

  • Yachtmaster Ocean

  • Advanced Sea Survival

  • Advanced Shipboard Firefighting

  • Proficiency in Medical Care Aboard Ship

  • Medical First Aid

  • MCA ENG1 Medical Certificate

  • Construction Management Degree: Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town, South Africa

  • South African Navy National Service

Employment History

CAPTAIN: M/Y REVERIE, 164’ FEADSHIP (50M) FEBRUARY 2023 - PRESENT DAY

RELIEF CAPTAIN:

CAPTAIN: M/Y SKYFALL, 190’ TRINITY (58M) AUG 2014 – APR 2019

  • Successful 2018 Mediterranean charter season leading a new crew of 13 consisting of 7 weeks of charter and 6 weeks of owner usage in Southern France, Italy, Croatia, Montenegro and Greece.

  • Managed full ISM, ISPS, MLC 2006 Commercial Yacht programs for this Cayman Islands vessel.

  • Implemented process improvements and procedures across all departments to improve efficiency, safety and overall quality of the yacht program.

CAPTAIN: M/Y RHINO, 154’ ADMIRAL MARINE (47M)

  • Continued to build the yachting program for the owner of Rhino by assisting with the sales process of M/Y Rhino and purchase survey of M/Y Skyfall.

  • Completed a successful and cost-efficient shipyard project which included a complete paint job and multiple engineering and capital improvements.

  • Completed a very successful Mediterranean season in 2016 continuing into the 2017 Caribbean charter season.

  • Assembled a completely new crew of 9 individuals in a very short period of time that exceeded owner and charter expectations, as well hosting several broker events.

  • Took over command of a busy charter program with an aggressive shipyard maintenance plan seamlessly to prepare for multiple successful Caribbean seasons that resulted in repeat charter inquires.

CAPTAIN: M/Y ANJILIS, 161’ TRINITY (49M) JUL 2011 – DEC 2013

  • Managed and completed a successful, on-time shipyard period that included a paint job of the entire exterior of the vessel in conjunction with finalization of the 5 year American Bureau of Standards (ABS)Special Survey and sale of the vessel.

  • Accomplished 6-8 weeks of highly successful charters resulting in multiple repeat clients of 2 and 3 week trips in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean in addition to owner’s use.

  • Led a crew of 8 demonstrating strong leadership through longevity, onboard career progression and effective communication skills.

  • Worked seamlessly with the owner’s shore team to provide detailed budget and accounting information in a timely manner.

  • Multiple Atlantic crossings to reposition the vessel in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean for charter seasons.

CAPTAIN: M/Y ARIOSO, 130’ WESTPORT (40M) MAR 2005 – FEB 2011

  • Maintained an average of 16 weeks of owner’s use per year until the vessel was sold in 2011.

  • Provided world class charter experiences to extremely satisfied clients, including many repeat guests totaling 12 weeks per year from the Grenadines to Nova Scotia.

  • Managed a crew of 6 with a superb history of crew longevity.

CAPTAIN: M/Y ARIETTA, 112’ WESTPORT (34M)

  • Assisted owner in purchase and transition to M/Y Arioso in addition to the sale of M/YArietta.

  • Maintained 14 weeks of charter and 14-18 weeks of owner’s use per year.

  • Directed a crew of 4 with charter and private use on the US East Coast and the Caribbean.

CAPTAIN: M/Y KALEEN VI, 112’ WESTPORT (34M) MAR 2004 – MAR 2005

  • Continued to direct a crew of 4, chartering in the Bahamas.

CAPTAIN: M/Y KALEEN V, 95’ INTERMARINE (30M)

  • Managed the transition of crew and owner’s personal effects to the newly purchased, M/Y Kaleen VI.

  • Led a crew of 4, chartering in the Bahamas.