Steve's Credentials

Last Updated: Monday, 04 April 2022 Written by Steve Bawks
captain steve bawksQualifications:

-USCG Master 200 ton Motor & Sail

-US Citizen & Passport

-Inland, Great Lakes, Coastal, with Commercial Towing

-STCW 

-Proficiency in Survival Craft/Fast Rescue Boat/Lifeboatman

-AB Limited

-Advanced Marine Firefighting

-Radar Observer Unlimited

-ARPA (Automatic Radar Plotting Aids)

-Maritime Consortium Drug Testing Member

-Radio Operator License

-Red Cross Professional CPR/AED/1st Aid (infant/child/adult)

-Medical Background

-TWIC (transportation worker identification credential)

-Vessel Security Awareness/ Vessel Security Officer

-US Sailing Member

-Great Lakes Captain Association

-Non Smoker/No Tattoos/No Piercings

-No Physical Limitations

 

Vessel History:

November 2021 to Present (Part-time)

Mate: 100' Motor Yacht "WATER LILLY"

         Crew: 4

         Florida, USA

 

August 2017 to October 2021 (Seasonal)

Captain: Seadog Cruises/ Hornblower Cruises & Events (Chicago)

 

June 2016 to March 2018

Mate: 100' Motor Yacht "IRRESISTIBLE TOO"

         Crew: 3-4

         Florida, USA

 

April 2008 - May 2016

Captain: 80', 55', 50', 41', 32', 27', 25' Research Vessels

            Crew: 2-6

            Muskegon, Michigan

            N.O.A.A./G.L.E.R.L./Dept. of Commerce - USA

 

October 2015 - May 2016 (Relief)

Mate: 78' Motor Yacht "IRRESISTIBLE"

          Crew: 3

          Sarasota, Florida

 

September 2013 - May 2014

Mate: 61' Motor Yacht "RUFFIAN"

          Crew: 2

          Palm Beach, Florida

 

September 2008 - September 2013

Mate: 75' Motor Yacht "CRU"

          Crew: 2-3

          Palm Beach, Florida

 

June 2006 - December 2010 (Relief)

Mate: 70' Motor Yacht "TAITTINGER"

          Crew: 2-3

          Manalapan, Florida

 

August 2007 - April 2008

First Officer/Mate: 61' Dinner Cruise Ship "PORT CITY PRINCESS"

          Crew: 6     Passengers: 125

          Muskegon, Michigan


May 1986 - May 2007

Captain/Mate/Crew: 42', 41', 36', 34'  Sailing Vessel "ERLEICHDA"

          Crew: 2-12

          Muskegon, Michigan