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RAMAZAN KARA

RAMAZAN KARA

MARMARİS

Summary

incidents Industrious Captain adept at applying navigational resources to promote passenger and crew safety. Proven history of performing equipment maintenance with efficiency. Capable Yacht Captain professional with robust experience and diverse skillset in effectively navigating marine vessels. Skillful in anchoring, docking and guiding ships according to established regulations and rules. Motivated to eliminate issues and incidents by consistently following safety protocols. Experinced proffesional yacht captain with 25 years of expertise in guiding and commanding ships while following safety procedures. Adept in employing navigational equipment, preparation, communication and knowledge of weather, surroundings and obstacles. Strong leader in offering concise direction and supervision of crew members attending to ship operations. Innovative technology professional with several years of diverse experience. Skilled in enhancing systems and aligning technical solutions with business objectives. Proven success in leading projects from start to finish and contributing to organizational growth and success. with over 25 years of expertise in guiding and commanding ships while following safety procedures. Adept in employing navigational equipment, preparation, communication and knowledge of weather, surroundings and obstacles. Strong leader in offering concise direction and supervision of crew members attending to ship operations.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Yacht Captain

M/Y SOGNO
01.2019 - Current

Private Yacht

  • Private yacht using 3 family Turkey, Greece, Croatia, Italy
  • Benetti Tradition 100 Panama Flag Private Yacht
  • Private yacht using 3 family Turkey, Greece, Croatia, Italy
  • Safely navigated challenging waters through expert knowledge of weather patterns and sea conditions.
  • Built strong relationships with vendors to secure high-quality provisions at competitive prices.
  • Managed financial budgets for vessel operations, optimizing resource allocation while maintaining excellent service quality.
  • Led emergency response efforts during unforeseen incidents, ensuring the well-being of all guests and crew members.
  • Negotiated contracts with shipyards for routine maintenance or refits projects to ensure timely completion at the best possible cost.

Yacht Captain

M/Y MAJESTY 110
02.2018 - 11.2018
  • Company Overview (Majesty Yachts)
  • Attended Tuzla Boat Show 2018 and company event cruisings around Istanbul
  • UAE Flag Private Yacht
  • Belongs to Gulf Craft (Majesty Yachts)
  • Captain 5 Crew

Yacht Captain

M/Y GILAINE'O
01.2016 - 03.2018
  • Company Overview: 120 Feet Hatteras Cayman Island flag Private Yacht
  • Brought the yacht from El-Gouna-Red Sea to Marmaris-Turkey for refit and insurance electrical requirements
  • Made necessary refits and completed surveyor process successfully
  • El-Gouna –Red-Sea Turkey,Greece,
  • 6 crew

Yacht Captain

M/Y FOR FUN
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Company Overview: 88 Feet Ferretti Turkish Flag Private Yacht
  • Worked for 2 years
  • Cruised around Turkish coasts and Greek islands until the boat was sold
  • 4 Crew

Yacht Captain

M/Y M&M
03.2014 - 11.2014
  • Company Overview: 110-Feet Panama Flag Charter Yacht
  • Worked after shipyard works in Marmaris-Turkey
  • Had a very busy charter season in Turkey, Greece, Italy, France
  • Left almost 6000 miles behind in one season
  • 6 crew


Yacht Captain

M/Y ONE & ONLY
01.2008 - 01.2014
  • Company Overview: 120 Feet Panama Flag Private Yacht
  • Very busy private yacht
  • Berthed winter in Marmaris, summer cruised Turkish coast, Greece, Croatia, Montenegro until the boat was sold in 2014
  • 5 Crew

Yacht Captain

M/Y EL PARADISO, SEA VIEW
01.2004 - 01.2008
  • Company Overview: English Flag Private Yachts
  • Started working on M/Y EL PARADISO 80 Feet Ferretti yacht
  • After one year, started working on M/Y SEA VIEW 83 Feet Ferretti yacht and S/Y wings jeanneau 54 DS belonging to the same family Managed 3 yacht Budgetting,shipyards,refit
  • cruising plans & crew management
  • Cruised Turkish coast, Greece, Croatia, and Israel several times
  • English Flag Private Yachts
  • 12 Crew Total

Relief Captain & Refit Manager

S/Y QS ATLANTIC
01.2003 - 01.2004
  • Company Overview: 114 Feet English Flag Charter Yacht
  • Managed refit of the yacht, changed 2 masts, riggings, deck replacements, interior refits, engine generator overalls in Raybovich shipyard
  • After refits, cruised to Bahamas and Caribbean and back to West Palm Beach-Florida
  • 114 Feet English Flag Charter Yacht
  • 6 Crew

Captain

M/Y 5 SHINNING STARS
01.2001 - 01.2003
  • Company Overview: 82 Feet Horizon Cayman Island Flag Private Yacht
  • Managed commissioning process, warranty process under control of Horizon Yacht
  • Attended 2003-2004 Ft Lauderdale boat shows and Bahamas superyacht & jet shows in Nassau Bahamas
  • Cruised Bahamas and Caribbean several times until the yacht was sold
  • 82 Feet Horizon Cayman Island Flag Private Yacht
  • 5 Crew

Yacht Captain

M/Y IRMAK
01.1998 - 01.2000
  • Company Overview: 90 Feet Azimut Turkish Flag Private Yacht
  • Worked on M/Y IRMAK for 2 years private use yacht Turkish coast, Greek islands
  • 5 crew

1st Mate & Sailor

S/Y AIRIN
01.1993 - 01.1997
  • Company Overview: 105 Feet Sangermani English Flag Charter Yacht
  • Started working on Airin during refit work in Marmaris Turkey as day worker
  • After became crew member, made major refit works in Marmaris
  • Cruised to Greece, Italy, and France and made charter around for 4 years


Deckhand & Service

CATAMARAN CONAN
01.1990 - 01.1993
  • Company Overview: English Flag Charter Yacht
  • Started working on CONAN during yacht charter show in Marmaris-Turkey and became full time crew
  • Responsible for service and sailing
  • Chartered in summer Turkish and Greek coasts, winter cruised to Red Sea and diving chartering around Sudan and Egypt coasts
  • 4 crew

Education

MBA -

TECHNİCAL HİGH SCHOOL
İSTANBUL

TURKİSH YACHT MASTER EDUCATİON -

IYT OCEAN MASTER EDUCATION -

MTU ENGİNE COURSE 200-4000- SERİES -

FT LAUDARDALE

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Excel
  • Quicken Accounting
  • Budget planning
  • Technical Reporting
  • Cruising
  • Chartering planning
  • Vessel navigation

    Maritime Regulations

    Route Planning

    Technical knowledge

    Guest Relations

    Anchoring techniques

    Crew Management

    Emergency Procedures

    Diving Experience

    Menu Planning

    Water Sports Instruction

    Yacht Systems

    Fishing expertise

Languages

Turkish
English

Personal Information

  • Place of Birth: Istanbul
  • Date of Birth: 12/15/68
  • Nationality: Turkish

Visas

  • B-1 B-2 (USA)EXP 08/2034
  • SHENGEN VİSA EXP 09/2025

References

Available upon request.

Certification

  • Yacht Captain 500 Grt License - Valid
  • STCW licences (14 Certificate )- Valid
  • Seafarer Medical examination certificate - Valid
  • Short Range Radio operatör licence- Valid
  • Cmas 2 Star Diving licence -Valid

Timeline

Yacht Captain

M/Y SOGNO
01.2019 - Current

Yacht Captain

M/Y MAJESTY 110
02.2018 - 11.2018

Yacht Captain

M/Y GILAINE'O
01.2016 - 03.2018

Yacht Captain

M/Y M&M
03.2014 - 11.2014

Yacht Captain

M/Y FOR FUN
01.2014 - 01.2016

Yacht Captain

M/Y ONE & ONLY
01.2008 - 01.2014

Yacht Captain

M/Y EL PARADISO, SEA VIEW
01.2004 - 01.2008

Relief Captain & Refit Manager

S/Y QS ATLANTIC
01.2003 - 01.2004

Captain

M/Y 5 SHINNING STARS
01.2001 - 01.2003

Yacht Captain

M/Y IRMAK
01.1998 - 01.2000

1st Mate & Sailor

S/Y AIRIN
01.1993 - 01.1997

Deckhand & Service

CATAMARAN CONAN
01.1990 - 01.1993

MBA -

TECHNİCAL HİGH SCHOOL

TURKİSH YACHT MASTER EDUCATİON -

IYT OCEAN MASTER EDUCATION -

MTU ENGİNE COURSE 200-4000- SERİES -

FT LAUDARDALE
RAMAZAN KARA