Daniel Nicola

Captain

About

I am a very enthusiastic person looking for new challenges and new experiences. Having managed crew of many different nationalities I am a calm and effective leader, able to inspire loyalty and enthusiasm in my team. I have cruised extensively worldwide, giving me a broad knowledge of different destinations and a great respect for the sea.

Country

Italy

City

La Spezia

Industry

Maritime

Skill

ISM, Maritime, Maritime Operations, Navigation, Ports, GMDSS, sailing, Shipbuilding, Charter, Marine Engineering, Yachting, Ocean, Boat, Ships, Sailing, Boating, Shipping, International Shipping, ISM Code, Air Charter

Experience

Captain

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2026-1 - Present · 9 mos

Italy

Captain

M/Y Ocean Pearl

2016-4 - 2025-12 · 9 yrs 9 mos

Chief Officer

M/Y Ocean Pearl

2012-2 - 2015-10 · 3 yrs 9 mos

42 m Rodriguez, IOM-Douglas flag, RINA - MCA LY2 ( 12 guests, 7 crew, multi-share owner and charter ) I was in charge of full navigation and passage planning, all safety equipment on board, ISM documents, charts/publications corrections. All the time assisting Captain with docking and responsible for all daily routine checks and conducting all drills. Being a very busy boat with back to back charter I was responsible also for the detailing of exterior, tender driving, water sports, etc. Mediterranean season 2013/2014/2015Mediterranean season 2012 - All the shipyard work in between

Chief Officer

M/Y Ocean Emerald

2010-8 - 2012-1 · 1 yr 6 mos

42 m Rodriguez, IOM-Douglas flag, RINA - MCA LY2 ( 12 guests, 7 crew, multi-share owner and charter ) This is a twin sister of M/Y Ocean Pearl with similar program, so my duties were the same as above. Mediterranean season 2011 - Caribbean season 2010-2011 - Mediterranean season 2010

Chief Officer

M/Y Commitment

2010-4 - 2010-8 · 5 mos

40 m CarpNavi, UK flag, Lloyds, MCA LY2 ( 11 guests, 7 Crew, charter ) My responsability was to ensure cleanliness of the exterior side of the vessel and ensuring all deck operations and equipment was run efficiently and in safe maner. Full navigation and passage planning.

Engineer/Mate

M/Y Northlander

2009-9 - 2010-2 · 6 mos

38 m Moonen, Netherlands, Lloyds, Cayman Is Flag, MCA LY2 ( 10 guests, 6 crew, private-charter ) Bridge and engine watch keeping 4500nm Rotterdam Monaco Yacht Show and return. Responsible for yacht presentation during and after show; managed shore crew. Assisting yard workers completing conversion work. Responsible to Moonen Shipyard for night watch mans duties. Assisting Captain prepare the yacht for operations.

Engineer/Mate/Supervisor

M/Y True North

2009-4 - 2009-8 · 5 mos

37 m fibre glass motor yacht in construction ( San Lorenzo, Viareggio ) Difficult circumstances which required great tact and diplomacy

Mate/Asst Engineer

M/Y Limoncello

2008-2 - 2008-12 · 11 mos

35 m Benetti, Genova, Italian Flag, Rina ( 9 guests, 6 crew, charter and private ) Owner and charter trips Greece, Turkey, Malta. M.Y.B.A 2008 Charter meeting Genova Responsible for the deck maintenance and deck operations. Full navigation and passage planning. Assisting engineer with all duties

Deckhand/Bosun/Asst engineer

M/Y Mizar

2005-3 - 2008-1 · 2 yrs 11 mos

30 m Benetti, London, British Flag, ( 9 guests sleep aboard, 15-20 dining, 7 crew, private ) Very demanding private boat, I was responsible for cleaning, tender driving, carriage of guests, toys and water sports; varnishing, filling, fairing and painting; as well as assisting the captain in voyage planning, navigation and docking.