Bosun Job Description

A Bosun’s main responsibility is overseeing and providing guidance to the Deckhands, along with organizing and supervising deck operations, deployment and storage of toys and tenders and making sure the exterior is kept in excellent condition. Bosuns are the bridge between Deckhands and Officers, so it's up to the Bosun to oversee a team of Deckhands.

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Key responsibilities

• Planning the daily deck duties and assigning them to the Deckhand team
• Seeing that the work assigned to the crew is realised to the end
• Maintenance of the yacht exterior
• Ensuring that the mooring operations, anchoring or the vessel is carried out efficiently
• Tender driving
• Bridge watches
• Overseeing and assisting guests in water sports

 
Required Skills

• Experienced deckhand
• Maintenance skills; painting, varnishing, caulking, filling, basic outboard, some product knowledge
• Basic engineering knowledge
• Keen eye for detail
• Good tender driving
• Knowledge of water sports
• Good work ethic
• Positive attitude
• Teamwork

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