Mark Rudd CV
Date of birth: 07 June 1965
Nationality: British
Health: Excellent
Driving licence: British Current
Current location: Europe
Availability: Immediate
Profile
As a professional yachtsman, marine surveyor and highly experienced project manager with a maritime career spanning over thirty five years on vessels between 24 - 156 meters, and as a manager on major build projects, I bring a wealth of knowledge and an extensive skillset to my next position. Having countless sea miles across the Mediterranean, Caribbean and Pacific on both private and charter yachts, I carry an in-depth understanding of the diverse industry and the requirements for success. Furthermore, with extensive large superyacht new build, refit and warranty experience, I have a strong background in people management. I pride myself in being a personable, hands-on leader, and work closely with my teams to get the best out of their performance. My approachability and organisation skills help to deliver a first-class, smooth operation in every project.
Qualifications and Certificates
ISM Lead Auditor
MCA Master of Yachts <3000gt
GMDSS GOC
Stage III Command & Control Firefighting
Helicopter Firefighting & Operations
Shipboard Safety Officer
Shipboard Security Officer
Competence in Fast Rescue Craft
Crisis Management & Human Behaviour
Master of Science (MSc) Marine Surveying
Lloyds Martime Training Diploma in Marine Surveying
IBC Academy Fundamentals of Project Management
Lloyds Register Ship New Construction
Lloyds Register Classification & Statutory Surveys
BGAS CSWIP Painting Inspector
CSWIP Visual Welding Inspector
Lloyds British Inspection of Lifting Equipment & Accessories
Fisher Maritime Port Engineer’s Course
Additional Accomplishments
Personally developed a now standardized method of installation for the Harken External Access System (EAS) horizontal fall arrest system. This method was approved by the MCA for installation on board UK flagged vessels.
Memberships
International Institute of Marine Surveyors - Member
The Nautical Institute - Associate Fellow
Professional Yachting Association - Member
Royal Institute of Naval Architects - Associate
The Welding Institute - Associate
Hobbies & Interests
As a motorsport enthusiast, I attend a MotoGP motorcycle racing event internationally each year. I also have a passion for American football and I am an avid collector of vinyl records.
Employment History
Decmber 2020 to Date
100 meters Project - Feadship Holland
Owner's Project Manager
Owner’s representative for the construction of this 100 meter motor yacht. Responsible to the yacht’s Owner and Owner’s Representative. My responsibilities for this project include, but are not limited to:
Liaison with the Owner and Owner’s Representative to develop and implement the Owner’s expectations for the yacht
Developing the build specification pre-contract
Developing the technical and functional layout of the yacht pre-contract
Assiting in selection of a suitable shipyard to undertake the project
Reviewing the shipbuilding agreement (build contract)
Coordinating the Owner’s designers and consultants
Build team manager
Build supervision
Drawing and documentation approval
Safety and statutory compliance
Tender specifications
March 2017 - July 2020
87 meters Project Hawaii - Lürssen
Owner's Project Manager
Owner’s representative for the construction of this 87 meter motor yacht. Responsible directly the yacht’s Owner. My responsibilities for this project include, but are not limited to:
Liaison with the Owner to develop and implement the Owner’s expectations for the yacht
Developing the technical and functional layout of the yacht
Coordinating the Owner’s designers and consultants
Build team manager
Build supervision
Drawing and documentation approval
General inspections
Welding inspections
Coatings inspections
Safety and statutory compliance
Tender specification and build supervision
May 2016 – March 2017
156 meters M/Y Dilbar - Lürssen
Warranty Manager
As Warranty Manager, my responsibilities were to project manage warranty works during shipyard and extended vessel downtime, to ensure a smooth and expedited resolution of all issues.
Liaised with shipyard to coordinate and manage all warranty items
Lead warranty operations following build
Communicated effectively between shipyard and vessel operations
Ensured timely resolution of warranty items
Operated as vessel representative
Mar 2012 – May 2016
156 meters Project Omar (M/Y Dilbar) – Lürssen
Owner’s Build Supervisor
Successfully lead an on-site owner’s build team of fourteen to supervise the construction of one of the largest super yachts in production at the time. This was a major role including many facets of new-build management. Including, but not limited to:
Interior outfitting
Coatings inspection
Safety compliance
Helicopter compliance
Tenders specification and build
Build team manager
Build supervision
Drawing approval
General inspections
Deck equipment and outfitting
Apr 2007 – Mar 2012
TLC Refit and Repair / Tender Lifts and Cranes
Operations Manager
Initially as a production manager I oversaw the construction of cranes, shell doors and light masts. This included scheduling, labour management and drawing approvals. Further work with quotes, purchasing, logistics and liaising with class and flag followed as I progressed to an Operations Manager role with TLC ltd.
Oversaw construction on rescue boat cranes, linear beam cranes, shell doors and more
Managed labour, materials purchasing and drawing approvals
Quotes and purchasing
Logistics and liaising with class and flag
Jul 2003 – Jan 2007
86 meters M/Y Ecstasea - Feadship
Master
Joined as member of owner’s build team. On delivery, served as Chief Officer, Relief Master and Master where responsibilities included:
Responsible for design concepts and final outfitting
SOLAS, MCA, flag state classification society and ISM compliance
Commissioning protocols and all aspects of on board safety
Two full seasons cruising with owners and guests around the Mediterranean, North Atlantic and the Caribbean