Meet Captain Thomas Bruning
Thomas has worked as a captain, engineer and refit manager on private and charter yachts since 1994. His background spans day-to-day yacht operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, crew coordination, contractor oversight and complex refits.
He has worked with both sailing and motor yachts, including new-build warranty matters and deliveries. He brings a captain’s operational view to decisions owners need to make on shore.
Where Captain Bruning can help
Yacht operations
Independent review of maintenance plans, onboard systems, budgets and operating needs.
Refits & repairs
Planning input, scope review, contractor coordination and progress oversight.
Owner support
Practical guidance on new-build warranty issues, crew considerations and voyage preparation.
Experience that travels
Captain Bruning’s work has taken him through the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, the Bahamas, the U.S. East Coast, South America and Southeast Asia. He speaks English, German, French, Spanish and Italian.
Selected qualifications
- RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Ocean, commercial, up to 200 GT
- Yachtmaster Offshore, commercial, sail and power vessels
- STCW 95; RYA Sea Survival and First Aid
- GMDSS short range radio certification
- Engineering apprenticeship and extensive refit management experience
