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Dedicated and hardworking yacht deckhand with over four years of experience aboard private and charter superyachts ranging from 24m to 108m. Experienced in exterior maintenance, tender operations, docking, anchoring, line handling, washdowns, teak care, guest service, watersports setup, and watchkeeping. Calm under pressure, safety-conscious, and a strong team player who takes pride in maintaining high standards while delivering exceptional guest experiences. Available immediately and willing to travel worldwide.

Joshua
Swaby
Deckhand/Diver
Contact
About Me
Skills
Kingston, Jamaica
jswaby530@gmail.com
+1-904-531-8769
My mission is to continue building a solid
career in the yachting industry while
specializing in underwater services. I bring
experience from working on a renowned
private super yacht over 100 meters, as well
as valuable charter experience on smaller
vessels. This background has given me both
the discipline of large-yacht operations and
the adaptability required in dynamic
charter settings. With my diving
certifications and passion for the marine
environment, my long-term goal is to
bridge my yachting career with advanced
underwater hull cleaning, propeller
maintenance, and other marine support
services.
Tender Operations
Line Handling/Docking Assistance
Watchkeeping
Guest Services
Safety & Emergency Response
Time Management
Passage Preparation
Watersports Assistance
Adaptability
Strong Work Ethic
Spearfishing
Focus: Routine Maintenance, Guest setup & Operational Watch Duties.
Key Duties: Full wash downs, detailing, hull cleaning, line handling, teak &
paint maintenance, waxing, caulking, beach and water toy setups for
guests including wave runners, sea bobs, e-foils, slides, and supporting the
engineering department with engine room cleaning & maintenance tasks
Focus: Routine Maintenance & Operational Watch Duties
Key Duties: Comprehensive exterior maintenance and detailing,
line and fender handling, participated in monthly fire drills,
operated anchors, cranes, performed ISM checks on LSA &
Firefighting equipment.
Managed inventory, restocked supplies, supported prep for sales
presentations
Focus: Exterior Detailing and Metal Polishing
Key Duties: Wash downs, detailing, line handling, teak maintenance,
polishing stainless
Focus: Foundational Maintenance & Engineering Support
Key Duties: Full Wash downs, teak maintenance, line handling, and
assisting the Captain with engine room maintenance
March 2025 - June 2025
January 2023 - November 2024
October 2022 - December 2022
February 2022 - June 2022
M/Y Island Heiress 144'/ 44m
M/Y Amadea 348'/ 108m
M/Y Double Down 214'/ 65m
M/Y Safe Passage 80'/ 24m
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
San Diego, California
Jacksonville, Florida
Long Island, Bahamas
Experience
References
Denneys Niemandt
Bosun - M/Y Amadea
+1 -754 -971 - 0932
Dustin Jackson
Phone:
+27- 824- 210- 177 WhatsApp:
First Mate M/Y Island Heiress
Certifications
Updated STCW & Basic Firefighting
Powerboat Level 2
Yacht Rating
ENG1 Medical
PADI Advanced Open Water
M.I. Seafarers Record Book
Jamaican Passport & B1B2 US Visa
+1 -754 -971 - 0932 US:
Edward Malcolm
2nd Officer - M/Y Amadea
Phone:+44-7834-594240
bridge@projectgumby.com
M/Y Kaiser 196'/ 60m
West Palm Beach, FloridaFocus: Routine Maintenance & Guest set-up for FLIBS
Key Duties: Full wash downs, Teak maintenance, general detailing, hull cleaning,
line handling & prepping for the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
February 10, 2026 - February 28, 2026
+ 385-99-732-4625
Luksa Plecas
Phone:
Captain - M/Y Kaiser
captain@my-kaiser.com
M/Y Rio 203'/ 62m
Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten
Focus: Routine Maintenance & Operational Watch Duties
Key Duties: Full wash downs, Teak maintenance, general detailing, Painting and
Polishing Stainless
October 2025 - November 2025
+33-6439-15536
Alfie Chamberlain
Phone:
Chief Officer - M/Y Rio
chiefofficer@yachtrio.com
September 18, 1995
Immediately
Jamaican
Delphine EstebeUSCG Master Mariner - M/Y AmadeaPhone:+1 321 - 323 - 6321

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