Damian Zaremba
MCA Master (Code) < 200GT · OOW Deck (Yacht) < 500GT
RYA Yachtmaster Instructor · RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Ocean
500+ days
Sea service
4 seasons
Commercial command
15.000+ nm
Sailed since 2017
5.000+ nm
Single-handed
MCA Master (Code)
- Master (Code)Code vessels less than 200GT unlimited area
- OOW DeckCommercially and privately operated yachts and sail training vessels less than 500GT unlimited area
GMDSS
- General Operator's Certificate
- GOC Endorsement
- Marine Radio Short Range Certificate
STCW Basic Safety
- Elementary First Aid
- Personal Survival Techniques
- Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting
- Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities
- Security Awareness
Navigation & Bridge
- ECDIS (Generic)Completed on NaviSailor 4000
- Small Ships ECS & Bridge Watchkeeping
- Small Ships Radar & Meteorology
Engineering & Stability
- MCA Approved Engine Course 1 (AEC1)
- MCA Approved Engine Course 2 (AEC2)
- MCA Approved Stability - workboats <24m
Leadership & Professional
- HELM (Operational Level)
- Efficient Deck Hand
- Survival Craft & Rescue Boats
- Medical First Aid
Miscellaneous
- IMDG Code Awareness
- ENG1 (Unrestricted)
RYA Certificates of Competence
- RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Ocean
- Powerboat Level 2
RYA Courses
- Radar
- Diesel Engine
RYA Theory
- Yachtmaster Ocean
- Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore
Scuba Diving
- PADI IDC Staff Instructor
- PADI TecRec Instructor
- EFR Instructor Trainer
Available For
- Master of coded vessels up to 200GT - taking full command of sail or motor vessels for charter, sail training or workboat operations, with the vessel, crew and passengers in safe hands.
- Mate and deck officer roles - supporting the Master on larger vessels, including crew transfer and workboat operations, while building towards higher-tonnage certification.
- Yacht deliveries - coastal, offshore or ocean passages, planned around weather and schedule, with the vessel handed over in the condition it left.
- RYA sailing instruction - Competent Crew through Yachtmaster, on a freelance or contract basis with recognised training centres, preparing candidates with a strong record of exam success.
- Owner support and technical work - vessel familiarisation, passage planning and hands-on coaching, plus diesel, electrical and rigging work carried out to a professional standard.