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 owner’s project manager with a maritime career spanning over thirty nine years on vessels between 24 - 156 meter, 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

• 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

The Nautical Institute - Associate Fellow

International Institute of Marine Surveyors - Member

International Association of Marine Consultants and Surveyors - Member

Yacht Owner’s Representative Register - Member

Superyacht Alliance - Member

Royal Institute of Naval Architects - Associate Member

Hobbies and Interests

As a motorsport enthusiast, I attend MotoGP motorcycle racing events 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 September 2025

100 meters Motor Yacht Pi (Project Onward) - Royal van Lent 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 Motor Yacht Avantage (Project Hawaii) - Lürssen, Germany
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 Motor Yacht Dilbar (Project Omar) - Lürssen, Germany
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 Motor Yacht Dilar (Project Omar) – Lürssen, Germany
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:

• 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, Faversham, United Kingdom
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 - Royal van Lent 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

Sept 2000 – July 2002
38 meters M/Y Cheetah Moon - Cantieri Nicolini
Master

Oversaw numerous Lloyd’s Register surveys, a major refit and bringing the vessel up to full MCA compliance, in addition to two successful seasons with both owners and private guests.

Jan 1998 – Jun 2000
71 meters M/Y Boadicea - Amels
Chief Officer / Owner’s Representative

Owner’s representative for fourteen months during the construction and oversaw inspection of all non-engineering areas. Upon delivery, I set up and implemented safety procedures and training and bridge procedures, including cruising with owners and private guests.

May 1989 – Aug 1997

Worked my way through the ranks from Deckhand to Master on private and charter, motor and sailing vessels ranging in length from 24 meters to 56 meters.