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Peter Riley

Peter Riley

Tewantin,QLD

Summary

Dynamic Skipper with a proven track record at Habitat Noosa, enhancing safety protocols and customer satisfaction through strategic leadership and effective training. Expert in celestial navigation and crew management, successfully reducing operational costs while fostering teamwork and high morale among crew members. Committed to excellence in marine safety and service delivery.

Also have experience in building and ground maintenance from my many years in building Trades and own Maintenance business.

Vast experience in all concreting applications.

Overview

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Certification

Work History

Skipper

Habitat Noosa
  • Enhanced safety protocols by implementing rigorous training sessions and emergency drills for crew members.
  • Reduced operational costs through effective budget management and strategic allocation of resources.
  • Optimized fuel consumption by implementing smart routing strategies and regular engine maintenance checks.
  • Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered teamwork among the crew while maintaining high morale.
  • Improved customer satisfaction rates by providing exceptional service during charter trips and excursions.
  • Ensured compliance with maritime regulations, consistently passing inspections without violations.
  • Safely transported passengers and cargo by adhering to strict safety guidelines and weather monitoring.
  • Trained new crew members in critical skills such as knot tying, navigation, and safety procedures, raising overall team competency levels.
  • Enhanced onboard guest experience by providing personalized services ensuring their comfort throughout the trip.
  • Managed vessel maintenance tasks for optimal performance, ensuring timely inspections and repairs.
  • Thoroughly inspected boats before each embarkment to verify maximum reliability.
  • Kept watch aboard vessels to identify changing conditions or potential issues and implement corrective actions.
  • Prioritized safety procedures when operating vessels, controlling speed, berthing and unberthing, giving optimal protection to crew and equipment.
  • Navigated vessel routes and used navigation equipment to verify accuracy of calculations.
  • Maintained boat logs and oversaw cargo storage on or below decks, securing items, and protecting products from damage or loss.
  • Inspected and assessed telecommunication systems and navigational instruments to prepare for and manage safe piloting.
  • Interacted with team members, encouraging each to be outgoing and offer excellent service to customers.
  • 53 years knowledge of the Noosa River system. Vast knowledge of Everglades and Gubbi Gubbi history within.
  • Have worked for Everglades Eco tours for 4 years.

Education

Trade Certificate And Coxswain 1 - Building And Boating

Trades And Certificates

Skills

  • Marine safety
  • Diesel engine repair
  • Collision avoidance
  • Marine communications
  • Marine surveying
  • All aspects of concreting
  • Building and garden maintenance
  • Splicing techniques
  • Route planning
  • GPS navigation
  • Emergency management
  • Anchoring techniques
  • Electrical systems
  • Crew management
  • Fire safety procedures
  • Mooring techniques
  • Boat maintenance
  • Water sports instruction
  • VHF radio operation
  • Multihull handling
  • Man overboard drills
  • Weather forecasting
  • Seamanship abilities
  • Outboard engine repair
  • Marine conservation
  • Customer relations
  • Strategic leadership
  • Team management
  • Safety management
  • Training facilitation

Certification

Coxswain 1

First Aid including Resuscitation

MED

Communication Radios

Qualified Concretor, Bricklayer

Certificate 3 in Machine operation

Certificate 3 in Road construction and maintenance

Hobbies

Fishing, boating, camping.

Nature, walks in nature.

Martial arts.

Football both AFL and Rugby League.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Skipper

Habitat Noosa

Trade Certificate And Coxswain 1 - Building And Boating

Trades And Certificates
Peter Riley