Captain Eric Epstein | +1 703-362-2018 |Eric@Epstein.BZ‍ ‍| YouTube - @EricEpstein

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A highly versatile maritime professional, I offer a unique combination of; a lifetime of boating experience, 9 years as a licensed captain, vessel management built from 35 years of project management experience, underwater videography and onboard video services. I provide captain and video services for brokers, owners, transport companies, government, non-profits, and private SCUBA divers.

Based in South Florida | Available Worldwide

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Value Offered to Boat owners, Brokers & Boatyards

• Yacht Deliveries, Charters, Passenger vessels & Sea Trials: USCG 100 Ton Near Shore Master with Auxiliary Sail and Assistance Towing endorsements, plus STCW basic and MROP. Extensive experience conducting sea trials for surveys and repairs, managing comprehensive deliveries, and commercial passenger ferry captain work. Maintains a captain  liability insurance policy

• Marine Services Consulting & Management: Managing partner of Annapolis Marine Services with 9 years of experience consulting on service work, managing service orders, and handling client yacht management.

• Client Orientation & Seamanship Training: Highly skilled at helping new owners gain familiarity with their vessels, teaching practical seamanship, and creating customized safety and equipment logs. USCG-approved instructor for the 100 Ton Master’s Course.

• Professional Videography: Provide broker listing videos, damage inspection videos utilizing underwater cameras, microscopes and bore scopes, documenting recreational SCUBA trips and providing complete editing and multi-format video content for my customers.

Vessel Experience & Mileage Metrics

• Sailing Vessels: Captained monohulls up to 53' and catamarans up to 66'. Experience operating Lagoon, PDQ/Antares, NautiTech, Majestic, Beneteau, Hunter, Jeanneau, Island Packet, and Catalina models.

• Motor Vessels: Captained motor yachts up to 86', including Nordhavn, Nordic Tug, American Tug, Viking, Luhrs, and an 86' Metal Shark USCG-inspected passenger ferry rated for 149 passengers.

• Miles Logged: Sailed approximately 26,000nm worldwide, including 6,000nm blue water, 10,000nm near shore, and 10,000nm ICW/inland. Advanced route planning utilizing weather and currents.

Selected Professional History

• Captain, Marine Services Manager & Videographer | Sand Dollar Marine, Annapolis Marine Services, Hornblower Group, & Freelance (June 2019 – Present)

  • Consulted on service work, yacht management, and managed back-office operations for a marine services company.

  • Served as a part-time captain aboard a USCG-inspected 86' passenger ferry in Washington DC.

  • Taught the 100 Ton Masters course part-time for Annapolis School of Seamanship 

  • Captained vessels in the US east and west coast, Caribbean, Panama, South Africa, Philippines, and parts of Europe.

  • Provided videography services for brokers and charters.

• Freelance Crew Member & Videographer(1982 – 2019)

  • Provided delivery, charter, and videography services globally.

  • Supported various marinas, National Liquidators, boat manufacturers (e.g., Nordhavn), and brokers.

• Telecom Engineering and Project Management: (1987-2025) Over 30 years as a Telecom engineer and project manager for large scale government and Telco projects.

• Military Service: (1980s) Former US Marine Corps Officer (Search & Rescue OIC, Strike Controller), Dive Master, and Combatant Diver.

Personal

• US Citizen, 65 years old, excellent health, no drug use, non-smoker, no tattoos, light drinker. 30 years of volunteer work as a STEM teacher for kids and young adults.

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Ready to discuss your vessel's needs?

Contact me directly to schedule a delivery, sea trial, or service consultation.

Email: eric@epstein.bz | Phone: 703-362-2018 | or fill our delivery inquiry form.