IONEL GAZDARU
Nationality
Phone
EU/ROMANIA
+33(0)789 30 70 88
+40(0)747823067
john_sag@yahoo.com
john_gazdaru
yes clean
English, French, Italian
Single
24 Nov.1962
Antibes
E-mail
Skype ID
Driving license
Languages
Marital status
D.O.B
Based
Qualifications
RYA/MCA Yacht Master Offshore (commercially endorsed)
Helmsman-(Rating forming part of a navigational watch)STCW regulation II/4
Certificates
STCW 95-basic
CoC- RYA/MCA Yacht Master Offshore(commercially endorsed)
COC- CMDSS-GOC
COC-Radar-ARPA
ECDIS IMO (code section A- II/1,A-II/2) TRANSAS NTPro5000/Navisailor3000
SSD-Security awareness training (code section VI/6 STCW)
SSO –ship security officer(code section A-VI/5
Seaman”s Discharge Book
I am looking for either a permanent or seasonal position on a Motor Yacht-private or
charter, to obtain a position on deck , where I can utilize my skills and experience to the
advantage of the guests and crew ,giving 100% dedication to achieving the ultimate satisfaction
of our owner’s objectives. I worked with enthusiasm and attention to details, I am confident,
positive and diligent individual, friendly, flexible , conscientious and honest. My primary
objectives are safety, smooth operations and creating a harmonious atmosphere among owner’s,
guests and crew.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2014 August –December CAPTAIN on M/Y “Sea Lady” 29m Technomarine .Boat based in
Naples Italy ,cruising area Amalfi Coast , Ischia, Capri .
2013 Jan-2013 Dec. CAPTAIN on M/Y„JOJO” MONTE FINO 25m.Based in Malaysia.
Very busy charter boat .Cruising area around Pulau (Island )Langkawi, Pulau Besar, Dayang
Bunting,Ko Lipe( snorkeling, diving, BBQ on the beach).Move the boat very often in different
locations(as Owner request) from Langkawi Island to Port Dickson S-W of Malaysia, Singapore
or Johor South Malaysia. Navigation day& night in heavy busy traffic area like Malacca Strait or
Singapore waters. Also Captain on M/Y„Sabrina - Halvorsen’ 80- (same owner) general
refit on Shipyard Phuket Thailand. Between 16.05.2013-26.05.2013 –FIRST
OFFICER(Navigational Officer)Delivery on M/Y “MATAHARI”( same management) San
Lorenzo 52M ,delivery the boat from Pattaya(Thailand) to Singapore .Officer in charge
navigation,voyage planning ,passage plan, chart correction, GMDSS responsibility, navigation on
very busy traffic area Ref.Capt. TOM BURLAND e-mail. tomburland@gmail.com
2012 March-May I spend 3 months in Antibes looking into my possibilities of joining a crew.
Couple weeks day work (delivery boats). June the same summer I return back home. I own a boat
RIB-BWA 900 with 2 outboard engines 2x 200HP Mercury Verado and I was involved on Black
Sea in several non-profit activities during this summer. I organized free trips for underprivileged
children’s also for scuba divers. I have offered my assistance, for couple regattas competition
(sailing boats) in Romania and Bulgaria. I love being at sea.
2011 Jan - 2011 July Captain M/Y„Blue Dolphin of Sark” Versilcraft80 In May 2011 the
boat was sold and shipped to SINGAPORE. I delivered the boat from SINGAPORE to
MALAYSIA(Port Dickson) for the new owner., training the Filipino new crew. August same
year I renewed my STCW 95 certificates and spent time study for OOW exam.
2008 Feb - 2010 Dec First Mate M/Y „Blue Dolphin of Sark” Versilcraft 80 Busy charter
boat, cruising area ,French Riviera and Italian Riviera. General duties as a First mate (exterior
and engine room cleaning and maintenance), wacth keeping, day and night navigation assistance,
responsible for maintenance of water toys and tender. Good tender driver skills. Permanent
position.
2004Apr - 2007 Nov Deckhand/ Mate M/Y „4 FRIENDS” 80Mangusta M/Y „FOUR
FRIENDS”105 Mangusta Busy charter boats on French&Italian Riviera inclunding Spain.
General exterior maintenance (paint/varnish, cleaning polishing) including responsibility of
engine room (oil level main engines-generators, bilges, repair different minor problems, change
generator water pumps, belts, oil filters, fuel filters, air filters electrical minor problems, fresh
water pump, fresh water-maker, etc). On deck crane and winch operations
(repair), watch
keeper, day and night navigation assistance. Permanent position.During winter season in this
period I also worked on board of the following yachts(FRANCE,Antibes)
M/Y ,XENON”, M/Y„STARLIGHT of LONDON” (Princess 20 m), M/Y„SULLY-SULLY”
64”Sunseeker), M/Y „PERFECT WHITE’’ (Sunseeker80), M/Y„TICKETY BOO” (82
Sunseeker) while those yachts where in shipyard (preparation of those boats for the summer
season).
2004 Apr – 2004 Jun Deckhand
M/Y ,,LITTLE MISSY’’(Princess 20m)
2004 Jul – 2004 Oct Day worker M/Y,.TAIBA', M/Y,,DEANA”,,M/Y,,COCHISE”
SKILLS
Experienced navigator. Good mechanical -engineering knowledge,(MTU-Caterpillar,
Detroit, Man engines ) . Charter experience on French Riviera ,Italian Riviera, Malaysian waters
and Singapore. Good organizational, budget management and communication skills. Experienced
on yard work.
References:
ANI CHIKVINIDZE
e-mail: ani.chikvinidze@ugt.ge
TOM BURLAND Captain M/Y MATAHARI
e-mail: tomburland@gmail.com
SIMON THESEIRA Manager for M/Y JoJo & M/Y Sabrina
+6012 2971364
e-mail:simon.theseira@simpsonmarine.com
TERRY MILLS Owner ,,Blue Dolphin of Sark”
Tel +6 019 862 2359
e-mail: terrymills@hotmail.com
NADIA BJON Pioneer Yachting Ltd
Tel +377 6 786 373 60
e-mail: nadia.bjon@chaucerconsulting.com
PHILIP PENNICOTT Captain/Manager 4 Friends, Four Friends, Sully Sully
Tel +33(0) 619 449 774
e-mail: phil@ybi1.com