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Grant Newton
West Ryde,AUSTRALIA
Summary
Grant Newton is reputed for his interpersonal skills with both clientele and co-workers. He is a highly motivated leader with exceptional skills in problem solving, strategic planning, negotiating and people management. He is also known for his willingness to “get his hands dirty” at all job roles wherever needed no matter how small.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Master
MX Group Holdings Pty Ltd
06.2023 - 12.2024
- Received delivery of new yacht from overseas to Sydney
- Logged & managed defect / warranty resolution with seller within agreed resolution period - ongoing
- Set up of all digital logs
- Arranged initial vessel insurances, registrations, and any statutory requirements
- Purchased all items required for setting up of brand new yacht such as fishing equipment, homewares, kitchen wares, bedding, safety gear, electronics etc
- Skipper duties as requested by owners
- Developed, Tested, Implemented and continued Monitoring of critical maintenance, planned maintenance, safety management and vessel management systems and equipment
- Development and adherence to safe operating procedures (SOPs) to meet legal requirements and owner expectations
- Employed and managed two crew members and their duties
- Provided high level privacy of owner’s needs and requirements
- Researched, Planned and Provided itineraries for owners and guests for each charter
- Creation and management of seasonal worklists (completion of small jobs in summer - larger jobs in Winter off season) ranging from managing the tender process to budgets
- Arranged Dry Docking activities and warranty works and Relocated yacht to Gold Coast for these works
- Relocated the yacht to North Queensland to conduct charters over winter and subsequent return to Sydney
- Organised water activities for owners and guests
- Maintained dive equipment
- Carried out and maintained high level of yacht cleanliness
- Oversaw day to day operations of the yacht
- Provided tender duties
Specialised Marine Management
MGO Yachting Services Pty Ltd
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Provided specialised marine management for Eureka Productions for the filming of a reality show
- Management of 36 local boats and their drivers
- Implemented the setting up of safety systems to all 36 boats to Australian standards
- Trained all drivers in how to drive safely, how to drive at night using electronic systems, how to drive to sea and weather conditions
- Trained all drivers in fuel management and how to decrease fuel budget by 50% with correct driving techniques
- Trained all drivers in basic maintenance of their vessels and outboard motor
- Set up, employ and monitor crew allocations, crew scheduling, crew accommodation arrangements and crew exchange when required
- Set up a refuelling point, trained staff on usage, ordering and purchasing of Petrol, Oils & Lubricants (POL) and all safety equipment
- Set up maintenance schedule of vessels, arrange vessel exchanges and repairs when required
- Liaised with production staff of daily scheduling of all passengers and cargo from main wharf to three different island locations. Provided 24/7 operations, which on average, there were 300-500 boat movements.
- Managed the health and safety of passengers and crew ensuring AMSA regulations were adhered to
- Provided environmental pollution awareness of the wharf and islands to all drivers, crew, production staff and contestants
- Provided weather forecasts and monitored or prohibited vessel movements based on weather and sea conditions to ensure safety of passengers, vessels and stores. In some instances, arranged for other routes and safe landings of passengers and stores.
Master
Sydney based privately owned Motor Yacht 30m
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Received delivery of brand new yacht from China to Gold Coast
- Completed handover and coordinated fitting of new equipment, installation of outstanding items and dealt with warranty issues
- Delivery of yacht from Gold Coast to Sydney
- Purchased all items required for yacht charter such as fishing equipment, homewares and kitchen wares, bedding, food and alcohol for each charter.
- Skipper duties as requested by owners
- Setting up of planned maintenance system, safety management system and vessel management system
- Maintain scheduled maintenance and repairs
- Employing and managing crew and their duties
- Provide high level privacy of owner’s needs and requirements
- Oversee children’s safety whilst on board
- Organise water activities
- Rescue diver and maintain dive equipment
- Carry-out and maintain high level of yacht cleanliness
- Oversee day to day operations of the yacht
- Tender duties
- Handover of yacht to new skipper
Master
Singapore based privately owned Sailing Yacht, now in Sydney (Commercial 20m Mono Sailing Yacht)
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Skipper duties as requested by owners
- Managing the survey of the yacht from private to commercial survey 2C & 4C
- Deliver & Return yacht to Whitsundays yearly and run charters within this region.
- Maintain scheduled maintenance and repairs
- Managing crew and their duties
- Provide high level privacy of owner’s needs and requirements
- Oversee children’s safety whilst on board
- Organise water activities
- Rescue diver and maintain dive equipment
- Carry-out and maintain high level of yacht cleanliness
- Oversee day to day operations of the yacht
- Tender duties
Master
SY Delphines (commercial in survey)
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Skipper duties as requested by owners
- Overall in charge of technical, marine and crew requirements
- Overseeing day to day operations of charters
- Maintain cleanliness of yacht
- Carry out scheduled maintenance and repairs
- Loading and unloading of passengers, luggage and yacht stores
- Provide customer service
- Tender duties
Covid related break
03.2020 - 01.2021
Master
Private Motor Yacht 36m
05.2014 - 11.2019
- Captain’s duties as requested by owner
- Overall in charge of technical, marine and crew requirements
- Carry out scheduled maintenance and repairs
- Provide high level privacy of owner’s needs and requirements.
- Monitor and supervise security of owner and children whilst onboard, when driving them on occasions and when travelling with them on holidays
- Oversee children’s safety whilst onboard
Retired
02.2009 - 05.2014
Senior Project Manager
Spotless
05.2007 - 01.2009
North QLD Area Manager
J Mac Constructions PTD LTD
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Senior Project Manager/Contracts Administrator
Australian Army
01.1986 - 01.2007
- Aviation supervisor (traffic control and maintenance)
- Transport supervisor (road and sea)
- Parachute rigger
- Sniper
- Special Forces Operator
Project Manager – Logistics and Procurement
Australian Army
01.2003 - 01.2006
Supervisor – 35 Water Transport Squadron
Australian Army
01.2000 - 01.2003
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marine Science
University of Tasmania
TAS12-2026
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Collaborative teamwork
- Service excellence
- Analytical problem-solving
Accomplishments
numerous military awards thought-out my career.
Certification
- Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master >45 metres)
- Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master >24 metres)
- AMSA Master 45 NC151-2189 3 unrestricted
- AMSA Master 24 NC151-2189 3 unrestricted
- Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver grade 2 Near Coastal) # NC324495
- AMSA MED GD 2 NC –6152-2189 3 unrestricted
- Master Of Yachts Power & Sail 200 Tonne # MLPS-A369041
- STCW (COST) 139960
- GMDSS 139960
- ECDIS 139960
- AMSA Medical (Dec 2024)
- LROCP – OMC 101060
- Rescue Diver
- Provide Advanced resuscitation 22/02/25
- Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training
- Certificate IV in Frontline Management
- Certificate IV in Material Supervision
- Project Management, Logistic Management, Resource Management, Risk Management, Budget & Costing
- Close Quarter Protection Military training
- Australian Defence Force Top-Secret Clearance
- Working With Children Check – WWC1767247V
Interests
Timeline
Master
MX Group Holdings Pty Ltd
06.2023 - 12.2024
Specialised Marine Management
MGO Yachting Services Pty Ltd
12.2022 - 03.2023
Master
Sydney based privately owned Motor Yacht 30m
10.2022 - 12.2022
Master
Singapore based privately owned Sailing Yacht, now in Sydney (Commercial 20m Mono Sailing Yacht)
10.2021 - 10.2022
Master
SY Delphines (commercial in survey)
02.2021 - 10.2021
Covid related break
03.2020 - 01.2021
Master
Private Motor Yacht 36m
05.2014 - 11.2019
Retired
02.2009 - 05.2014
Senior Project Manager
Spotless
05.2007 - 01.2009
North QLD Area Manager
J Mac Constructions PTD LTD
01.2006 - 01.2007
Project Manager – Logistics and Procurement
Australian Army
01.2003 - 01.2006
Supervisor – 35 Water Transport Squadron
Australian Army
01.2000 - 01.2003
Australian Army
01.1986 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Science - Marine Science
University of Tasmania