STEFAN NORTJE
MATE / ENGINEER
Fort Lauderdale, USA
+27 63 760 6289
+1 954 330 2322
stefannortje42@gmail.com
Experienced Mate with hands-on operational background across private yachts up to 58m.
Strong in deck operations, vessel handling, and full engineering responsibility on board.
Proven ability to maintain high exterior standards, manage onboard systems independently, and deliver high-level guest service. Reliable, adaptable, and confident, working across both deck and engineering roles.
PERSONAL
DOB – 28 July 1990 (35)
Health: Excellent (ENG1 Medical)
Visible tattoos: None
Seaman’s Book: Yes
LANGUAGES
English – Fluent
Afrikaans – Fluent
VISAS
USA (B1B2) – 2034
Drivers License: Yes
Motor Vehicle
CERTIFICATES
- ENG1 Medical
- AEC 1
- AEC 2
- STCW – PDSD
- STCW – PSSR
- STCW – PST
- STCW – Elementary First Aid
- STCW – Marine Fire Fighting (Exp. May 2029)
- MasterTech 3D Fabricator
- Rockford Fosgate Marine Audio Installer
SKILLS
- Engine Room Management
- Advanced Carpentry
- Tender Driving (up to 42ft)
- 12v & 24V Electrical
- Teak maintenance
- Sanding & Varnishing
- Painting
- Fiberglass Repairs
- Engine maintenance
- General maintenance
- AV/IT troubleshooting
- Hospitality
- Welding MIG & ARC
- Technically minded
- Tender maintenance
- Crane operation
CHARACTERISTICS
- Strong work ethic
- Career driven
- Attention to detail
- Team player
- Physical fitness
- Adaptability
- Positive attitude
- Problem-solving skills
- Good communication
- Willingness to learn
- Honest
- Attentive
HOBBIES
- Photography
- Carpentry
- Cycling
- Wake-boarding
- Music
- Food Festivals
- Cooking
- Off-road 4×4 exploration
- Motorbike racing
- Vehicle racing
EXPERIENCE
Mate/Engineer
M/Y Destination (113ft) 34.4m
- Carried out daily exterior maintenance: washdowns, detailing,
stainless polishing, and teak care to superyacht standards. - Operated and managed tenders for guest transfers, towing duties,
and general vessel logistics. - Delivered high-level guest service, including beach setups, water
sports assistance, and guest interaction. - Assisted with docking, line handling, mooring, and anchoring
operations in varying conditions. - Managed full engineering responsibilities on board, including
engine room operations, system monitoring, and maintenance. - Conducted preventative maintenance and fault diagnosis across all
mechanical, electrical, and auxiliary systems. - Troubleshot and resolved onboard system issues to ensure the vessel
reliability and readiness. - Executed crane operations for the launching and retrieval of tenders
and water toys. - Maintained and operated deck machinery, including windlass,
capstans, and washdown systems. - Performed lookout and watch duties during passages.
Lead Deckhand
M/Y Skyfall (190ft) 58m
- Carried out daily exterior maintenance: washdowns, detailing, and brightwork care & teak maintenance.
- Operated and maintained tenders including guest transfers and towing duties (37′ Intrepid tender & 19′ 2021 Williams Jet Tender)
- Delivered exceptional guest service, including luggage handling and water toy assistance with Bahamas beach set-ups.
- Assisted with docking, line handling, mooring, and anchoring operations.
- Glass & Stainless steel polishing and paint machine polishing.
- Executed crane operations for launching/retrieval of toys and tenders.
- Assisted with lookout & watch duties during passage.
Deckhand
M/Y Prodigality (87ft)
Temp Position
- Deck Maintenance
- Assisting with Operations
- Inventory Maintenance
- Line Handling
Maritime Anti-piracy Officer
MSC PASSION III (225m) & CATHERINE C (276m)
Mano Security & Personnel
- Navigational Night Watch Duties
- Radar monitoring for suspicious Vessels
- Conduct Security Assessments & Risk analysis to ensure the safety of the vessel, Cargo and crew.
- Implement & enforce the Ship Security Plan (SSP) in Compliance
with ISPS Code. - Conduct Regular security Drills & training sessions
Deckhand
S/Y Annabella
- Deck Maintenance
- Assisting with Operations
- Inventory Maintenance
- Line Handling
- Equipment Maintenance
- Guest safety & satisfaction
Managing Director & Operator
SND Audio (Pty) Ltd
- Owner/operator
- Customer Relations & Sales
- Automotive interior Fabrication & custom panel design and
fabrication - Marine Audio sales, fitment and custom Fabrication
- Marine Audio acoustics development
Armoured vehicle rebuilding & wiring - Vehicle detailing & Vinyl application
- Full Vehicle Wrapping
- Speedboat Decal Design & Application
- Auto Electrical fault finding
- Rewiring of armoured vehicles
Tactical Officer
Vetus Schola Protection Services
- Upkeep and Maintenance of 9m Tender
- Riot Control, Crowd Control
Washdowns, Line Handling - Installation of Armoured Vehicle electrical systems
- Fabrication & Maintenance of Armoured Trucks
- Tender Rewiring & Maintenance
- Launching & Towing
- Armed Escort for high-value products
REFERENCES
Written references on request
Captain – Chris Lyon
M/Y Destination
+1 954 336 2494
Chief Officer – Brad Roodt
M/Y Skyfall
+27 83 609 2033
Captain – Nick Hofman
M/Y Prodigality
+1 954 326 6412
Justin Claassens
First Mate of Annabella
+33 (76) 675-1439
parleysavvy01@gmail.com
Mr Greame Yates
Manager LOK Mining/Vetus Schola
+27 76 922 6434
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