Alex Bednin

Experienced, hands-on Yacht Captain with over eight years in yachting and a technical background in shipbuilding.

Currently

Captain of a 19m Pershing 6X with surface-drive propulsion, combining safe vessel operation with hands-on technical management.

Commercially

Endorsed RYA Yachtmaster Offshore 200 GT. Seeking a long-term Captain position aboard a larger performance motor yacht.

Captain at M/Y SILVER DEVIL (2024-06 – Present)

Responsible for the safe operation and technical management of a high-performance Pershing 6X used privately throughout Mallorca, Ibiza and Formentera. Duties include navigation, passage planning, vessel preparation, preventative maintenance and technical troubleshooting. Extensive involvement in warranty and post-warranty works, acting as the main point of coordination between the owner, shipyard, manufacturer, authorised service providers and contractors.

Managed and supervised complex technical interventions and extended shipyard periods, including two stabiliser replacements, hull repainting and troubleshooting across multiple onboard systems.

• Coordinated works, monitored progress and ensured technical issues were properly resolved
• Maintained the yacht to a high standard of operational readiness

Skipper at M/Y JBH (2023-07 – 2023-10)

Responsible for vessel preparation, navigation, mooring operations and maintenance, while continuing to support the ongoing maintenance of M/Y XOXO during the transition period.

Deckhand / Skipper at M/Y XOXO (2017-06 – 2023-06)

Six years with the same private owner, progressing from deckhand to skipper. Responsible for vessel preparation, navigation and mooring operations, maintenance and ongoing owner support.

Deckhand at M/Y ENIGMA (2016-06 – 2016-11)

First professional yachting position. Duties included vessel cleaning and maintenance, navigation support, mooring operations and minor repairs.

Daywork & Watchkeeping at Various Motor Yachts

Additional freelance experience aboard numerous motor yachts ranging from 17m to 82m, including daywork, cleaning, general deck maintenance and watchkeeping.

Marine Automation Systems – Admiral Makarov National University of Shipbuilding (2003 – 2010)