James Michael McCrae
Poole, United Kingdom
Summary
I am a highly adaptable hardworking maritime professional with a strong nautical background, both growing up and in my maritime career. Recognised for my friendly outgoing personality, ability to complete tasks in an effective and timely manner, as well as strong leadership and team member attributes. I possess the ability to quickly learn routines and tasks, demonstrating great integration. I’ve been fortunate enough to spend a lot of time working on jetskis and 30-50ft pleasure craft, I have strong tender driving skills on both high speed planing hulls and displacement hull types. Carrying out routine basic servicing and maintenance on these engine types. The last two years, have been spent in the commercial sector and now I’m very much looking to enter the yachting world to expand and fine tune my skill set.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Class 1 Powerboat Rigger
Kaama Aeromarine
, Dorset
03.2023 - 09.2024
- Responsible for rigging two 36 foot Class 1 Raceboats as part of a four man team.
- Strong familiarity with problem solving and troubleshooting engineering issues.
- Basic wiring
- Detailing, painting and preparation of raceboat for events.
- Loading, launching and manoeuvring of race craft.
- In charge of timeline and managing team outcomes.
- I was also part of the three man team that raced these craft in offshore conditions, often 200 nautical mile courses, my role in this was the navigator.
3rd Officer
Trinity House
05.2024 - 07.2025
- Carried out day-to-day planed maintenance duties.
- Ensured compliance with vessels ISM system
- Conducted watchkeeping duties.
2nd Officer
Trinity House
07.2025 - Current
- Managed inventories of navigational charts, publications and instruments to ensure up-to-date resources available at all times.
- Delegated Passage Planning officer.
- Assisted the Chief Officer in handling administrative tasks thus improving overall management efficiency aboard the ship as well as running of the deck team.
- Conducted regular and routine inspections of ships LSA & FFE, ensuring equipment is ready for immediate use at all times and in the best condition.
- Ensured daughter craft and rescue craft ready for immediate use at all times
Education
Higher National Diploma - Nautical Science
Warsash Maritime Academy
Southampton 01/2019 - 05/2022
Skills
- Strong & efficient communicator
- Completes tasks within time frame, budget and high quality
- Calm under pressure
- Effective and mature team member
- Strong nautical comprehension
- Picks up routines and tasks quickly with strong adaption skills
Certification
- UK OOW CoC Unlimited Certification II/I.
- ENG 1 (No Restrictions).
- DP Basic Operator Certificate (Kongsberg KP2 Class 2 DP).
- Powerboat Level 2 and PWC Certification.
- GMDSS GOC.
- Basic STCW.
- Advanced Fire Fighting STCW.
- Designated Security Duties.
- ECDIS General & Type Specific (Vision Master).
- Human Element & Leadership Management (O Level).
- Working at Height Certification.
- Enclosed Space Working & Rescue Certification.
Timeline
2nd Officer
Trinity House
07.2025 - Current
3rd Officer
Trinity House
05.2024 - 07.2025
Class 1 Powerboat Rigger
Kaama Aeromarine
03.2023 - 09.2024
Higher National Diploma - Nautical Science
Warsash Maritime Academy
01/2019 - 05/2022