Steve's Credentials
-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