David Passmore
AddressP.O. Box 2410Washington, MissouriUSA 63090
Telephone+ 1 636 667 3521/ + 1 573 646 3066
Email Address
Date of BirthJune 9th, 1975
NationalityAmerican
EDUCATIONSTCW– Maritime Professional Training
BundabergMarineCollege – Certificate in Mariner Studies
Business and Law – Warsash Maritime College
Navigation, ARPA and Radar - Warsash Maritime College
Stability - Warsash Maritime College
Ships Knowledge - Warsash Maritime College
Advanced Sea Survivalincluding Lifeboatman- Warsash Maritime College/MPT
Advanced Fire Fighting - Warsash Maritime College
GMDSS - Warsash Maritime College
Medical Care Onboard Ship - Warsash Maritime College
QUALIFICATIONSAble Seaman UNLIMITED including Lifeboatman (PENDING USCG APPROVAL JAN 2012)
MCA Class IV 3000t
Chief Mate Endorsement
United StatesCitizenship
United States Drivers License
PADI Dive Instructor, Non Teaching Status
United States, Australian and British Passports
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
October ’10 – December ‘11M/Y Plan B 164ft Private Expedition Yacht Captain
- Successful cruising through Maldives and the Indian
Ocean, Indonesia, Micronesia, Australia for a small interior refit, the Pacific including New Caledonia, Vanuatu and Fiji then up the West Coast of the US.
- Extensive helicopter operations in remote areas
- Extensive and remote Diving and ROV expeditions with National Geographic and Conservation International.
April ’10 – October ’10S/Y Ethereal 200ft Private/Charter Relief Captain
- Assisted with deliveries
- Assisted with ISM Management
- Managed work periods and assisted in sea trials
May ’05 – March ‘10M/Y Plan B 164ftPrivate Expedition Yacht Captain
- 2 year extensive refit as First Officer adding Oceaneering equipment such as a Submarine, ROV and Side Scan Sonar tow winch and cable (10,000ft) and helicopter operations including refueling.
- Implementing new ISM system.
- Managing all deck related and some interior matters during the refit.
- I was heavily involved with setting up the AV system and IT system on board.
- I took over as full time Captain at short notice when the boat left the yard in June 2007. We have circumnavigated the globe twice cruising to the East Coast of the US, Mediterranean, Caribbean, Suez Canal, Indian Ocean and Maldives, Indonesia, Micronesia, Australia, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Fiji, Kiribati, Samoan Islands, French Polynesia, Easter Island, Galapagos, Panama and West Coast of the US.
- During this time we performed many research operations involving the use of side scan sonar and an ROV.
- Successfully took the boat through all annual surveys and the 5 year Special Survey and several refits.
Mar ’05 – May ’05M/Y Flinders 164ftCharter Expedition Yacht Chief Mate
- Managing ISM System.
- Managing monthly drills.
- Maintaining Inventory Control.
- Managing deck crew and day workers.
- Overseeing and performing maintenance with regards to paint work, varnishing and upkeep of the general cleanliness and appearance of the yacht.
- Operation of large and small deck cranes. Loading and unloading of tenders and toys, ships equipment and stores.
- Vessel operated in the West Caribbean and East Coast United States.
Nov ’03 – Dec ’04S/Y Georgia159ftPrivateFirst Mate
- Publication Corrections.
- Managing deck crew and day workers.
- Maintaining Inventory Control.
- Overseeing and performing maintenance with regards to paint work, varnishing, servicing of all deck hardware and upkeep of the general cleanliness and appearance of the yacht.
- Operation of large and small deck cranes. Loading and unloading of tenders and toys, ships equipment and stores.
- Vessel operated in the Caribbean, East Coast US, Mediterranean, Transatlantic.
Oct ’02 – Oct ’03S/Y Starr Trail72ftPrivateCaptain
- Management of two permanent crew and all day workers.
- Managing accounts and staying within a budget.
- Planning and organizing trips for the Owner and Guests.
- Preparing the yacht for sailing regattas such as the Heineken Regatta and Antigua Sailing Week. This included entering the races with all necessary paperwork, organizing the race crew, preparation of all race equipment and tuning the yacht.
- Managing all logistics with regards to deliveries, i.e.; hiring crew, passage planning, watch systems and dealing with Customs and Immigration procedures.
- The vessel operated in the Caribbean, Bermuda and East Coast US.
Oct ’01 – Oct ’02S/Y Windrose152ftCharterFirst Mate
- Managing deck crew and all day workers.
- Implementing and maintaining Inventory Control.
- Overseeing and performing all maintenance with regards to servicing all 28 winches, varnishing, upkeep of all racing equipment and the general appearance and cleanliness of the yacht.
- The vessel operated in the Caribbean, East Coast US, Mediterranean, Transatlantic.
Sep ’00 – Jul ’01S/Y Windsong61ftPrivateCaptain
- Managing all logistics with regards to deliveries.
- Managing accounts and staying within a budget.
- Overseeing and performing maintenance with regards to paint work, varnishing, servicing of all deck hardware and upkeep of the general cleanliness and appearance of the yacht.
- The vessel operated in the Caribbean, Bermuda and East Coast US.
Jun ’99 – Jan ’00S/Y Classic47ftCharterCaptain
Mar ’96 – Jun ’99S/Y Ragamuffin 80ftCharterCaptain
REFEREESDavid Russell
PB International Investments/Avalon Capital Group
+ 1 858 551 4400
Craig Tafoya
Penumbra Marine Logistics
+ 1 954 328 6203
Captain Blair Simmons
Bermuda Ship Management
+ 1 441505 4840
Captain Gurmeet Ahluwalia
Dynamic Yacht Management
+ 1 954 326 1135