Benjamin Herries Email & Phone Number

Med / Caribbean

I joined Paloma during a busy shipyard period where I worked hard to improve my sanding, varnishing and paint repair skills. I used this intensive time to expand my knowledge of all the deck cleaning and maintenance products and Awl Grip paint and Awl Bright varnish. Over the three seasons I have spent on Paloma I have accumulated a vast amount of.

Malta

I was first employed by Alex Aquilina to help out with a larger project, after impressing Alex with my work ethos he employed me full time. We were contracted to provide sand blasting and spraying services for buildings and commercial vessels across Malta.

Malta

A winter season working as a deckhand onboard, during these months I assisted the engineers with main engine overhauls and some general engine room maintenance during the shipyards period. As the sole deckhand onboard, all deck maintenance was my responsibilities including sanding, painting and varnishing. Before my departure of Istros I instructed the new.

Med

During a seasonal role onboard a classic luxury yacht dating from the 1950s, I gained valuable experience as a deckhand. I learned many skills including tender driving, a whole range of seamanship skills and how to maintain the appearance of the yachts varnish and brass. Throughout our busy season I became a competent watchkeeper of both the bridge and.

Malta

As part of the team of marine engineering specialist, I carried out maintenance and overhauls on a range of mechanical equipment including diesel engines, hydraulic systems, air compressors, and the installation of generators. Pipe fitting and welding were also part of my responsibilities. I was also in control of stock and tool storage. We were contracted.