Vivien Tetelain
5.0
(1 review)
About
Captain Vivien offers full-spectrum yacht management and marine engineering services throughout South Florida, specializing in precision maintenance, mechanical overhauls, and operational excellence for vessels of all sizes. With extensive technical expertise and hands-on experience in both recreational and commercial marine systems, Vivien ensures every yacht under his supervision operates at peak performance and safety standards.
His services encompass full mechanical diagnostics, engine rebuilds (including inboard and outboard propulsion systems), electrical troubleshooting, and complete rewiring to ABYC and NMEA standards. Vivien coordinates all aspects of vessel care—routine cleaning, hull maintenance, detailing, and interior service scheduling—while managing third-party contractors to ensure quality control and time efficiency.
He also provides advanced refit and retrofit management, overseeing propulsion upgrades, electronic suite integrations, and fuel efficiency optimization. With a deep understanding of marine systems architecture, regulatory compliance, and environmental protocols, Captain Vivien delivers a technical, turnkey yacht management solution—from dockside repairs to full-scale rebuilds.
No project is beyond scope—whether restoring mechanical integrity, executing full propulsion conversions, or fine-tuning onboard automation systems, Captain Vivien combines technical precision with professional seamanship to keep every yacht ready to perform, cruise, or charter at the highest standard.
Location
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA
Member Feedback (1)
Amanda Haley
Marine Technician Services for Hunter 49
I engaged Captain Vivien Tetelain to oversee and execute the full technical and operational readiness of my Hunter 49 prior to a 700‑nautical‑mile offshore passage south. From the outset, Vivien approached the project with exceptional professionalism, system-level comprehension, and an engineer’s attention to detail. Vivien performed a comprehensive inspection of the vessel’s propulsion, electrical, and auxiliary systems, beginning with a full Yanmar 4JH4‑HTE service, including impeller replacement, fuel filtration, valve clearance verification, and heat exchanger cleaning. He further verified shaft alignment, cutlass bearing tolerance, and grounding continuity throughout the bonding system. His diagnostic skill with NMEA 2000 networks was impressive—he identified a latent voltage drop across the distribution bus and re‑terminated two sensor nodes to restore proper GPS and wind data flow to the helm MFD. Beyond remediation, Vivien ensured the vessel was “turnkey ready” by developing a full spares manifest for the passage, including filters, pump rebuild kits, critical fasteners, and custom rigging backups. He sourced components to OEM standards and provided clear labeling and inventory documentation, simplifying at‑sea maintenance. Rig inspection included load testing of standing rigging terminals, cotter pin audits, and lubrication of all mechanical furling units. Vivien’s briefings were concise yet deeply informed—his command of both seamanship and marine systems engineering instilled confidence. I recommend Vivien Tetelain without reservation to any vessel owner requiring a technically proficient captain or marine technician. He combines meticulous maintenance practices with pragmatic seamanship, ensuring both safety and mechanical resilience—an invaluable asset for any extended blue‑water operation.
Contact Information
Contact: Vivien Tetelain