Jiri Callens
Antwerpen,Belgium
Summary
Motivated carp
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Deckhand/Cadet Inland Skipper
Utopia/ Pouwel Jonas
Waddenzee
2026.07 - 2026.07
- Temporary contract, inland passenger sailing barges
Fabricator welder
Self-employed
Belgium & Netherlands
2012.01 - Current
- Completed projects to ensure customer satisfaction through high-quality workmanship and repeat business opportunities.
- Operated various power tools proficiently, enhancing overall productivity levels.
- Constructed durable metal structures for long-term structural integrity.
- Demonstrated flexibility by adapting quickly to new project requirements.
AB ≥ first officer
Tallship X
, Europe
2023.08 - 2026.04
- Dutch flagged 49.9m 3 mast schooner, carrying up til 120 passengers
- Festivals in Germany, Netherlands
- 2025-2026 shipyard, maintenance, welding & plumbing repairs, engine swap
AB/engineer
Reederij De Hydrograaf B.V. - m/v Hydrograaf
, Europe
2025.05 - 2025.06
- Festivals in France, Belgium, Netherlands
- Engine repairs
AB
Jan de Nul - DN97 (no limit)
Zeebrugge
2024.03 - 2024.04
- Temporary contract
AB > first officer
Searanger service - Fantastiko.NL & Janet Taylor
, Europe
2023.06 - Current
- Sailing crew, in charge of manoeuvring the vessel maintaining the vessel overall (engine room & deck)
- Wind-powered hydrographic surveying (multibeam)
- Observations for ILnT (Dutch government) and crown estate (British government)
AB/Cook
Van Wijngaarden Marine Service B.V. - multicat Kilstroom
, Denmark
2023.03 - 2023.05
- Temporary contract
Cadet AB
Fast Lines - fast herman coaster
, Europe
2022.10 - 2022.12
- Seagoing service for 10 weeks for stcw AII/4
- Maintenance on deck & engine room, cargo handling
Sales, repairs & maintenance
Self employed
France, Belgium, Netherlands
2012.01 - Current
- Buying, restoring and selling sailing vessels since 2012
Shop assistant -> shop manager
Optiteam.be
Antwerp
2017.01 - 2022.01
- Custom splicing 3-strand, 12-strand, double braid, dyneema
- Fibreglass polyester/epoxy repairs
- Sales, advice, repairs, sailmaking
Boyscout - team leader - material master
1st seascouting Georges de Hasque
Antwerp
2012.01 - Current
- Ship maintenance and repairs - (steel and wooden ships) carpentry and welding
- Team management
- Learning sailing and maintenance from a young age
Sailing instructor
VVW galgenweel
Antwerp
2016.01 - 2018.01
- Teaching kids how to sail
Cadet
De vloot/Mercator instituut
Ostend
2014.01 - 2017.01
- Sea familiarization on vessels: Ter Streep (hydrographic survey) , Zeehond (survey), O29 (fishing)
- Weekly training on manoeuvres
Vrouwe Nele - sailing barge
2006.01 - 2012.01
- Learning life on a ship as a kid
Education
Kapitein/stuurman kleine zeilvaart
Enkhuizer zeevaartschool
EZS Enkhuizen 2023.01 - 2024.01
radar navigator operational level -
Nova college
ijmuiden 2025.01 -
generic ecdis course -
nova college
Ijmuiden 2025.01 -
A-II/4 Rating forming part of a navigational watch
VDAB Zeebrugge
Zeebrugge 2022.01 -
Basic Safety STCW - undefined
VDAB Zeebrugge
Zeebrugge 2016.01 -
Certificaat basisopleiding veiligheid deksman -
Brabo academy
Antwerpen 2025.03 -
grote zeilvaart - to be finished in 2026-2027
Enkhuizer zeevaartschool
Enkhuizen 2025.10 -
algemeen secundair onderwijs - maritime science - mathematics
Maritiem instituut Mercator
Ostend 2014.01 - 2018.01
Skills
- Problem solving
- Sailing and navigation
- Practical minded ~ hands-on
- Flexible
- Ship maintenance and repairs since 2006
- Metalwork: welder and fitter since 2012
- Sales, shop management, dinghy/yacht repairs - optiteam
- Leadership - 1e zeescouts Georges de hasque
- Ship handling, manoeuvring and watchkeeping
- Route planning expertise
- Engine maintenance and repairs
- Technical knowledge of hydraulics, pumps, plumbing, electrics, etc
- Yacht racing experience
- Sail rigging knowledge
- Use of nautical instruments
- Multilingual
- First Aid certification
- Quick learner
Certification
- Marcom A - certificate / GMDSS GOC (also VHF license since 2013)
- Drivers License B
- HACCP level 1 - cetificate (food hygiene and safety)
- Medical health certificate
- International cruising certificate -ICC
- STCW certificates
- AII/4 Rating forming part of a navigational watch
- A-VI/6-2 ISPS Ship Security for Designated Duties
- STCW A-VI/1-4 Basic Safety Training
- STCW A-VI/4-1 Certificate of proficiency of medical first aid
- STCW A-VI/4-2 Certificate of proficiency of medical care
- All/3 officer all commercial coastal sailing ships (all areas)
Language
Dutch excellent
Native
French excellent
Native
English excellent
Fluent
German mediocre
Elementary
Well-skilled Deck Officer
Seasoned mariner with extensive experience in ship maintenance and repairs since 2006, and welding and fitting skills developed since 2012. Practical experience from the school of life: engineering, technical knowledge (hydraulics, electrics, pumps, etc.). Repairs in: carpentry, metalwork and fibreglass (polyester and epoxy raisins). Strong leadership capabilities in ship handling and watchkeeping, with a comprehensive understanding of sailing, navigation, and yacht racing. Experienced in sales and shop management, providing high-quality repairs for dinghies, yachts and commercial vessels. Focused on advancing technical skills in maritime operations.
Hobbies and interests
Sailing, speedsailing, surfing, travelling, oldtimers
Values
- Respect
- Eager to learn
- Trust
- Honesty
welding portfolio
If interested, request my welders/fitters portfolio for pictures of my custom MMA, MIG/MAG, FLUX creations for customers and private purposes. construction steel S235 & S355 and stainless steel AISI 304L & 316L only
Timeline
Deckhand/Cadet Inland Skipper
Utopia/ Pouwel Jonas
2026.07 - 2026.07
grote zeilvaart - to be finished in 2026-2027
Enkhuizer zeevaartschool
2025.10 -
AB/engineer
Reederij De Hydrograaf B.V. - m/v Hydrograaf
2025.05 - 2025.06
Certificaat basisopleiding veiligheid deksman -
Brabo academy
2025.03 -
radar navigator operational level -
Nova college
2025.01 -
generic ecdis course -
nova college
2025.01 -
AB
Jan de Nul - DN97 (no limit)
2024.03 - 2024.04
AB ≥ first officer
Tallship X
2023.08 - 2026.04
AB > first officer
Searanger service - Fantastiko.NL & Janet Taylor
2023.06 - Current
AB/Cook
Van Wijngaarden Marine Service B.V. - multicat Kilstroom
2023.03 - 2023.05
Kapitein/stuurman kleine zeilvaart
Enkhuizer zeevaartschool
2023.01 - 2024.01
Cadet AB
Fast Lines - fast herman coaster
2022.10 - 2022.12
A-II/4 Rating forming part of a navigational watch
VDAB Zeebrugge
2022.01 -
Shop assistant -> shop manager
Optiteam.be
2017.01 - 2022.01
Basic Safety STCW - undefined
VDAB Zeebrugge
2016.01 -
Sailing instructor
VVW galgenweel
2016.01 - 2018.01
algemeen secundair onderwijs - maritime science - mathematics
Maritiem instituut Mercator
2014.01 - 2018.01
Cadet
De vloot/Mercator instituut
2014.01 - 2017.01
Fabricator welder
Self-employed
2012.01 - Current
Sales, repairs & maintenance
Self employed
2012.01 - Current
Boyscout - team leader - material master
1st seascouting Georges de Hasque
2012.01 - Current
Vrouwe Nele - sailing barge
2006.01 - 2012.01