Steve Scott

• Command Emerald Class, River Class, and RiverCat passenger ferries across Sydney Harbour, maintaining safe and reliable operations within one of Australia's busiest commercial waterways.
• Exercise command of high-capacity passenger ferries operating in confined waters, congested traffic, and challenging environmental conditions.
• Conduct precision berthing and unberthing maneuvers alongside public wharves while maintaining passenger safety and schedule reliability.
• Operate ZF ClearCommand propulsion systems, together with integrated bridge electronics, including radar, AIS, and electronic navigation systems.
• Coordinate directly with Ferry Control, Port Authority NSW, and maintenance teams to manage operational risk, vessel defects, and service continuity.
• Lead vessel crews while maintaining compliance with AMSA, NSCV, Transport for NSW, and company safety management systems.

• Commanded Paluma Class offshore support vessels across North Queensland, supporting Tier 1 government, renewable energy, and specialist marine projects.
• Commanded MV Benalla and MV Toanui during offshore operations in coastal and open-water environments.
• Conducted coastal towage, crew transfers, hydrographic, geophysical, and environmental survey operations.
• Managed heavy-lift operations using 12–20-ton A-frames for subsea equipment deployment and recovery.
• Coordinated offshore logistics, vessel positioning, and project execution with engineers, survey teams, and shore management.
• Led crews through dynamic offshore operations where weather, sea state, and operational risk required continual assessment.
• Maintained compliance with AMSA legislation, client procedures, and project-specific safety requirements.

Master of a 35m AMSA Class 1C commercial charter yacht operating on a 4:4 roster between Sydney and the Whitsundays.

•Led a crew of seven while maintaining safe vessel operations, charter schedules, and guest experience.
• Project managed the preparation for the RINA 10-year Class Survey, coordinating contractors, surveyors, and technical documentation.
• Oversaw the Brisbane shipyard refit, working closely with the Chief Engineer and external contractors.
•Managed vessel maintenance, budgeting, and planned maintenance systems to maximize operational reliability.
• Directed onboard safety drills, emergency preparedness, and regulatory compliance.
• Maintained operational readiness for commercial charter and private operations.

Master of Hamilton Island's RoRo supply barge transporting freight, plant, dangerous goods, and essential supplies between the mainland and Hamilton Island.

• Managed the loading, stability, and safe transport of heavy machinery, semi-trailers, containers, and commercial freight.
• Oversaw the transport of dangerous goods, including A1 Jet Fuel, LPG, chemicals, and refrigerated cargo, in accordance with IMDG requirements.
• Coordinated vessel operations with VTS, shore logistics, forklift operators, truck drivers, and vessel crew.
• Supervised daily maintenance and operational readiness of the vessel.
• Led a small crew while maintaining safe and efficient cargo operations.

Pilot/Cutter Boat Observation – Port Authority NSW

• Observed pilot transfer operations on Sydney Harbour and Port Botany on Cutter/ Pilot vessel

• Exposure to pilot boarding procedures, communications between tugs and Pilot, harbour movements, and operational decision-making.

• Commanded RiverCat, River Class, and Freshwater Class ferries across Sydney Harbour and the Parramatta River.
• Developed extensive experience operating in high-density traffic, restricted waterways, and alongside busy public wharves.
• Progressed from General Purpose Hand to Master, demonstrating consistent professional development and leadership.

Horizon Elegance – 24m

• Managed all aspects of vessel operations, maintenance, budgeting, annual slipping, crew management, and voyage planning for a private vessel based in Sydney.

• Oscar II Superyacht.
• Fantasea Cruising.
• Manly Fast Ferries.
• M/Y Indian Empress (312 ft, Oceanco)
• Built more than 15 years of commercial maritime experience across passenger transport, luxury vessels, and commercial operations.