Meet our crew...

Hirschy spends most of his time as a Production Specialist (operations) in Oil & Gas and has commissioned the majority of the largest LNG Projects in Australia. His passion has always been boats and he has built an impressive fleet. The fleets flagship is the mighty Cervus. Nothing is too serious in his world except for the safety of his passengers and crew and ensuring all his clients have a memorable experience.

Hirschy has a Master Class V and MED III of over 23 Years and has extensive knowledge of the East Coat of Australia including Sydney Harbour, The Hawkesbury River, Gold Coast, Moreton Bay, The Whitsundays, Townsville, Cairns and Beyond.

Shrek is an amazing Marine Professional holding a Master IV and MED II. He has delivered various vessels all over Australia and up to PNG. He is an experienced tug master and one of the very few people Hirschy will let command any of his vessels. He started working on fishing vessels out of Tweed Heads in the mid 90s and. Has successfully turned is hand to everything marine since then. He is no stranger to high risk work and oversaw the clean up of a Uranium Tailings Dam (2022-2023)

One of Shreks latest accomplishments was the successful and safe delivery of Cervus to Brisbane to outrun Tropical Cyclone Freddy in March 2023.

Mel has an exciting career in the insurance industry but spends most of her downtime hanging out and helping with Cervus Charters. Mel has an amazing ability to make people feel welcomed aboard. Her passion for the marine industry goes back years and she has recently taken command and acquired marine licences. If she is not tearing up the waterways on one of the Jetskis she is usually found pretty close to the captain.

Chippy is a Licenced Builder with 40+ yrs experience in commercial building. A very experienced sailor running his own 60’ Steel Yacht. In the past, Chippy has run his own successful charter boat company on Sydney Harbour and has cruised the East Coast and the Pacific Ocean up to Micronesia. Chippy oversaw the refurbishment of Cervus up in Cairns in 2022 including rebuilding of Pumping Systems major replacement and installation of doors, battery systems and all of the vessels white goods including fridges, air conditioning units, washing machine and dishwasher. Modifications to boat hook, marlin board and. Tender vessel.

The ultimate party host… brings a great vibe to any occasion. Loves the Aussie Outdoors and has a particular love for the waterways. Stray-ya originally was imported from Malta and runs a very successful building and renovation company. He does not have an off switch which is sometimes difficult as the rest of the crew struggle to keep pace. If he is the party host on your particular event, be extremely careful with the abundant use of the code word “Sheepdog”. He is in the process of getting a faster Jet ski, then nothing will slow this legend down.

Derick has spent a lifetime on boats but has recently decided to live a more subdued life, calling the islands of Morton Bay home. A very experienced cruiser and the most amazing chef. Derick formerly lives aboard in Far North Queensland and when not living a rugged life hunting and living off the reef, specialises in security and Information technology.

It was credit to Derick that the headsail on Cervus now works to its full potential, as every other marine professional are still scratching their heads as to its capabilities.

Scooter is a recent addition to the crew of Cervus, the Man can turn his hand to anything. An avid fisherman, recently running his own boat up to Lady Musgrave for a bit of family time. A recognised botanist and Microlight pilot, gets involved in all interesting projects including running support vehicles for the Baja 1000 in Mexico. Very handy on the tools and the go-to for procurement. Scooter steps up to the plate and is happy to check the underwater running gear of the boat at any time, day, or night.

Courtney is our go-to girl, for all of our social media, Graphic Design and Webpage Maintenance and Management. Don’t let the studious look fool you, apart from being full bottle on all the organisations I.T. demands she is well known for her athletic abilities. A sponsored downhill mountain bike rider and no novice on the Jet skis or Wake Boards. Has been known to lead one of the relief skippers a-stray and is primarily responsible for this fantastic web page.

Jacqui has been looking after Cervus in the crew’s absence since it arrived on the Gold Coast in April 2023. Working in Real Estate, Jacqui’s organisation skills and attention to detail is second to none. Jacqui looks after all our client inspections and is available 24/7 to answer all of our customer's enquires. A Gold Coast local and firsthand knowledge of all the best places in SE QLD and the pairing of alcoholic beverages and food.

Cattsy is a legend up and down the east coast of Australia. His qualifications include a Master Class IV and MED II accompanying his teaching qualifications. His career spans many years working on many Australian iconic charter vessels and more recently teaching marine studies through QLD Tafe. As as well respected sailor and able to turn his hand to anything he is often seen in random ports aboard his private yacht and likewise Captains some of the most exclusive Mega Yachts currently in Australian Waters.

Cam has been a professional skipper on the east coast of NSW since leaving school more than a few years ago. He has worked on various types of fishing vessels, is well known for his abilities at the helm of Tugs and serious work boats, and enjoys interactions with his clientele doing laps on Sydney Harbour's popular charter vessels.

Holding a Master IV and MED II combined with a Cert IV in training and assessment with years of experience operating high-powered PWCs, Cam is set to pass on all his knowledge and experience to get you up to speed.

The North Queensland Hippie. Free-spirited, yet able to attend to any medical issues with formal qualifications in nursing. Originating from the southern states she has taken up residency in North Queensland and spends most of her time in Indonesia when not cruising the tropical waters.

Bronni will attend to any of our client's medical issues with utmost professionalism, however, when it comes to Captain and crew, it is often dealt with, with phrases such as “toughen up Princess”.

If you have a passion for the marine industry and think you can bring something valuable to team CERVUS, then we would love to hear from you. Please make contact via email mick@cervuscharters.com.au And we look forward to assessing your application and seeing if you are a good fit for our business. It takes a special type to be welcomed into our organisation but we can guarantee it will be one of the most memorable experiences of your life.