Captain Michael E. Dias
US Citizen/Current Passport | Claim Free Insurance History
Clean Drivers License | Non-Smoker/No Tattoos
COVID-19 Vaccine – 4x | Full Medical Benefits
Non-Marine Industry Retiree
Captain Michael E. Dias
US Citizen/Current Passport
Claim Free Insurance History
Clean Drivers License
Non-Smoker/No Tattoos
COVID-19 Vaccine – 4x
Full Medical Benefits
Non-Marine Industry Retiree
Seeking a long-term Captain position on motor or sail yacht between 75’-125’ where I can utilize my 40+ years of experience managing and directing diverse sizes of yachts both private and charter to continue providing a great Ownership experience. Preference would be given to a family program with light charter use.
USCG MASTER 500 ALL OCEANS WITH MASTER OF TOWING | AB UNLIMITED | FULL STCW | RADAR | ECDIS | ARPA |
HELO FIREFIGHTING | SHIP FIREFIGHTING | FAST RESCUE |
RIB RESCUE BOAT | COXSN | PADI RESCUE DIVER | OICNW
Hobbies & Interest
Outside of work, I enjoy traveling, fishing both domestically and internationally, mountain biking in the US and Asia, and scuba diving. I also have participated in worldwide yacht racing for 40+ years.
Skills
— Yacht Operations & Compliance
— Trip Planning/Itineraries
— Guest Services & Concierge
— Hospitality Experience
— Sport-fishing
— Sport-fishing Tournaments
— Fishing Guide
— Accounting & Budgeting
— Budget Creating/Forecasting
— Inventory Management
— Crew Training Programs
— Crew Management/Development
— Crew Paperwork
— Safety Training and Drills
— Troubleshooting
— Refit/Yard Period Management
Professional Profile
Experienced Captain with 35+ years of worldwide cruising, chartering, sailing, and sail racing/regatta experience with over 450,000 ocean miles.
Leadership Style: Hands-on, team player, passionate, open, leads by example. Take pride in my ability to problem solve effectively in all areas of the world.
20+ years of ocean and inland experience particularly US West Coast. Other areas sailed include Europe, Bermuda, Hawaii, South Pacific, Mexico, Panama Canal, Costa Rica, the Caribbean, Pacific Rim, Korea to Australia, and all points in between.
Proven ability to set up and/or refine SOPs, protocols, service standards, inventory, reporting, and training processes to improve vessel operations and guest experience.
Excellent interpersonal communication and ability to build relationships with vendors as well as Owners, guests, and agents.
Strong working knowledge of yacht outfitting, management, sales, and brokerage.
Solid background in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and navigational systems.
14 years experience an Operating Engineers union operating tugs and various heavy equipment.
Proficient use of Excel, Manage My Vessel, and project management programs to provide detailed reports and accounting.
Former member of St. Francis Yacht Club.
Experience
Experience
VARIOUS VESSELS | 15M - 35M
MASTER | 2024 | West Coast, USA Baltimore to Miami, Ocean & ICW
• Safely completed West Coast deliveries onboard various programs including sportfishing and charter programs
ALASKAN CRUISES - ADMIRALY DREAM | 143’
MASTER | Apr 10, 2023 – Jun 10, 2023 | South East Alaska
• Master for 22 crew/49 passenger ship that completed 8-10 day charters and travel for guests, exploring various areas including Glacier Bay.
M/Y IL SOGNO | 30M Extra X99
1ST OFFICER | Jan 12-23, 2023 | Baltimore to Miami, Ocean & ICW
• Served onboard 34 knot jet drive vessel during delivery
M/V STR CRAZY | 19M
CAPTAIN | Oct 2022 – Jan 2023 | Florida/East Coast USA/Bimini
WHALE WATCHING VESSEL
SAFETY OFFICER | May 2022 | San Francisco Bay/Ocean
• Safety Officer onboard 100 passenger boat
TAIPAN VIKING | 92’ Sportfish
MASTER | 2021 – Present | West Coast USA
• Completed coastal delivery of vessel
• Oversaw full survey of vessel after delivery including yard period, sea trials, hand over to new Captain, and offshore delivery
GIZMO | 50’ Catamaran
MASTER | Mar 2022 | San Francisco
• Completed coastal delivery to San Francisco Bay
M/V ALL MOST THERE (FORMER MAXIMUS 2) | 105’ Horizon
MASTER | Oct 2021 | San Francisco
• Oversaw fleet week in San Francisco onboard 2 crew/20 guest vessel
SAILGP
MASTER | March 2022 – 10 Day Event
• In charge of operations of a pro photo boat on a course with some of the top photographers in the world
• Participated in Season Final with $1M prize money, backed and funded by Larry Ellison
M/Y WATER WIZARD | 20M
CAPTAIN/PROJECT MANAGER – REFIT | 2018 – Present
• Captain for Offshore High Speed, Record Setting and Ocean-Going Film Platform Catamaran powered by Hamilton jets, 35 knot top speed, 2600-mile range at 25 knots, foil assisted
• Completed 5-day trip from San Diego to Panama alongside crew, Owner, and Pro team
M/Y MAXIMUS 2 | 105’
ASSISTANT CAPTAIN | 2012 – 2020 | Florida/Mexico/Alaska
• Served as Relief Captain/Mate on coastal deliveries, primarily West Coast from Mexico to Alaska, including ports in between
• Hosted up to 12 guests for various trips
• Logged thousands of miles on vessel serving as 2nd Captain
M/V | OPERATING ENGINEERS UNION 3
• Served in Operating Engineers Union 3 and operated tugs, crew boats, and work boats
• Successfully balanced other marine jobs with times in between my union
BLUE AND GOLD FERRIES | 80-130’
CAPTAIN | 2016 | San Francisco Bay
• Operated high speed ferries
M/Y EL DORADO 3 | 60’ Catamaran
CAPTAIN | 2015 | San Francisco Bay & Offshore
• Oversaw operations for daily sports fishing and charters for up to 40 guests
M/Y SUN COAST | 145’
CAPTAIN | 2015 | Southern California
• Completed charters onboard 6 crew/50 guest vessel primarily used for photoshoots and commercials
• Executed multiple trips to Catalina lasting up to 7 days in duration
AMERICA’S CUP RACE MANAGEMENT (ACRM, M/Y)
VIP CAPTAIN | 2013 | San Francisco
• Worked at the 34th America’s Cup San Francisco with the top tier VIP sponsors and VIP quests, as well as the America’s Cup SuperYacht Regatta
LARRY ELLISON
ORACLE TENDER CAPTAIN | 2011 – 2014
• Operated tenders to 40’ for Larry Ellison on call as needed
S/Y USA 76 | 82’
CAPTAIN | 2010 – 2012 | San Francisco
• Captain for Americas Cup Boat. Ex-Oracle that hosted charters, corporate events, and team building
ADDITIONAL POSITIONS (1998 – 2010) AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
References Available Upon Request
(954) 257-8504