Diego Corona

Captain

PERSONAL INFO

+1 (954) 554-6932
corona1920@gmail.com
US Citizen
Non-smoker|No Tattoos
Excellent Health
Clear Driver’s License
USCG 200 GT MASTER LICENSE | STCW | GREAT LAKES, ATLANTIC, AND CARIBEAN NAVIGATION MARINE RADIO OPERATOR | FIRST AID & CPR | ASSISTANCE TOWING
KEY ATTRIBUTES AND SKILLS
  • Skilled Navigator/Boat Handler
  • 1000+ Days Sea Time
  • Extensive Local Knowledge
  • Strong Accounting & Reporting
  • Robust Yard Experience
  • Yacht Compliance Paperwork
  • Charter Operations
  • Guest Itineraries
  • Procedures & Protocols Set Up
  • Guest Concierge
  • Hospitality
  • Low Crew Turnover Rates
  • Scheduled Service
  • Maintenance Checklist
  • Project Manager
  • Highly Organized
  • Multicultural
  • Bilingual

OLIVIA | 70’ | Azimut S7

CAPTAIN | OCT 2021 – Present | Chicago, IL
  • Captain for a busy private program responsible for all aspects of operations.
  • Yearly deliveries on Intracoastal waterways and offshore and River System.
  • Set up and administered provisioning, inventory controls, maintenance, accounting, and reporting. 
  • Routine service and maintenance on engines and equipment.
  • Planned all aspects of travel including passage and route planning, documentation and provisioning.
  • Managed frequent back-to-back schedules and large guest parties and functions.
  • Serviced engine on Dingy/tender operator.
  • Constant teak and fiberglass upkeep.
  • Updated the boats wireless connectivity.
  • Installed new speakers and television systems all-round.
  • Performed diesel maintenance on port and starboard tanks.
  • Responsible for crew schedules and objectives.
  • Performed sea trails for prepurchase inspection.
  • Oversaw mechanical work on engines.
  • Conducted safety protocols for correct and legal operation.

OCEAN LADY | 58’ | Sea Ray

CAPTAIN | JAN 2021 – NOV 2021 | Miami, FL
  • Captain for busy private program responsible for all aspects of operations.
  • Navigated the vessel to and from port.
  • Night watch while at anchor.
  • Set up and administered provisioning, inventory controls, maintenance, accounting, and reporting.
  • Routine maintenance on pumps, engines, filters, generators, tanks, and chargers.
  • Managed all preparations for voyage including passage and route planning, and provisioning.
  • Installed new engine on dingy/tender.
  • Updated the boats wireless connectivity.
  • Installed new speakers and television systems all-round.
  • Performed diesel maintenance on port and starboard tanks.
  • Responsible for crew schedules and objectives.
  • Performed sea trails for prepurchase inspection.
  • Oversaw mechanical work on both port and starboard engine.
  • Conducted safety protocols for correct and legal operation.

AQUA | 55’ | Prestige

CAPTAIN | JUNE 2020 - DECEMBER 2020 | Miami, FL
  • Captain for private and charter program.
  • Hired crew to aid with busy charter schedule.
  • Worked with brokers on charters, sea trails, and pre purchase survey.
  • Provisioned boat for regular use, towels, bedsheets, food and drinks.
  • Maneuvered in and out of a tight slip.
  • Oversaw safety measures during refueling, yard work, and water toy operation.
  • Documented receipts for expenses.
  • Enacted safe refueling procedures.
  • Went through oil discharge or take on checklists for safety measures.

FREEDOM | 58’ | Aicon

CAPTAIN | NOVEMBER 2018 – MARCH 2020 | Miami, FL
  • Captain for a private and charter program.
  • Scheduled haul outs, supervised yard work and budgeting.
  • Updated electronics and rewiring throughout the complete vessel.

INDULGE | 78’ | Ferretti

CAPTAIN | APRIL 2018 – JANUARY 2019 | Miami, FL
  • Captain for busy private and charter program Captain responsible for all aspects of operations.
  • Set up and administered provisioning, inventory controls, maintenance, accounting, and reporting systems.
  • Managed all preparations for voyage preparations including passage and route planning, and provisioning.
  • Managed frequent back-to-back schedules and large guest parties and functions.

BETTSY | 54’ | Sea Ray

CAPTAIN | NOVEMBER 2015 – JANUARY 2017 | Miami, FL
  • Captain for a private and charter program.
  • Scheduled haul outs, supervised yard work and budgeting.
  • Updated electronics and rewiring throughout the complete vessel.