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.
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:
M/Y BIG SKY, 157’ OCEANFAST (48M) December - January 2023
M/Y OCEAN CLUB, 164’ TRINITY (50M) October - November 2022
M/Y MILESTONE, 146’ CHRISTENSEN (45M) November 2019 to June 2022
M/Y OMAHA, 160’ HEESEN (49m) July - August 2022
MI-AMORE, 157’ CHRISTENSEN (48M) March - May 2022
M/Y LADY S, 151’ BENETTI (46M) October 2020, April - July 2021
M/Y HODOR, 216’ ASTILLEROS ARMON (66M) May 2020 – July 2020
M/Y LATITUDE, 173’ BENETTI (53M) February 2020
M/Y BACCHUS, 146’ TRINITY (45M) December 2019
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.