What to expect of delivery captains
- Delivery captains undertake all necessary inspections and checks before the delivery- Delivery captains should provide you with an itinerary and map of the expected delivery route.Ò Enroute, the delivery captain should update you to any changes to the intended route.
- Delivery captains continually assess weather conditions through the delivery journey
- Delivery captains should update you regularly throughout the delivery journey
- Delivery captains have the responsibility for all staff and passengers on board including their safety and staff supervision.
- Delivery captains take care of the finances onboard for the duration of the delivery.
- Delivery captains are responsible for the general maintenance of the vessel during the delivery.
- Delivery captains should complete all necessary documentation for the delivery.
- Delivery captains should communicate with the boatò€™s owner or management company regularly throughout the journey.
- Following the journey, delivery captains generally provide a report to the owner or manager.
Skills and traits of delivery captains
- Delivery captains should first and foremost, have a passion for professional boating and ideally have a love of the ocean.
- Delivery captains require relevant and current qualifications.Ò Captain Stuart Carter holds a number of qualifications including Master Class 4-3000 gross tonne.
- Delivery captains might be licensed to skipper a certain maximum sized vessel, however you should enquire as to their experience of skippering a vessel the size of your own.
- Delivery captains should hold a current passport, and the flexibility to travel regularly etc.
- Delivery captains should have a thorough understanding of weather, sea-crossings, channels, and customs and immigrations requirements.
- Delivery captains should be good people managers and communicators.
- Delivery captains should be professional, reliable and experienced.
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