Andre Hardy

Captain Andre joins ATLANTIC YACHT AND SHIP with an extensive knowledge of Brokerage and Chartering of both Power and Sailing vessels. Andre has a broad knowledge of onboard Ships Systems, Marinas, Refits and management of Yacht Crews and Marine related Vendors.

Andre holds a 200 Ton USCG Domestic Captain’s License along with a 500 Ton International Captain’s License. He has piloted vessels of every kind up to 180′.

His vast experience is enhanced by his management of a fleet of charter yachts, and his years as a Captain for both private and corporate owned vessels.

Andre has also worked as a Delivery Captain, Marine Surveyor, been involved in the commissioning of new yachts as the “Owner’s Representative”, worked with Designers, Naval Architects, Engineers, and supervised structural changes to vessels. Andre is also very familiar with the plans and specifications of Yacht Building, making sure that the vessel is constructed or refit according to the Architectural Specifications, and following the entire process through to the Completion Inspections.

Prior to entering the Marine Industry, Andre worked in property management and acquisition for a real estate firm, using his experience in “budget and financial administration”, establishing procedures with which to monitor expenses, purchasing, contracts and supervision of personnel.