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Herbert Lotz

Herbert Lotz

Quality Control Manager

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Founder & Lead Craftsman at Haiku Timber Worx | Traditional Boatbuilding & Innovative Paddle Board Design | Sustainability Advocate

  • Education

    • International Boat building Training Center

      1992 - 1993
      Traditional Wooden Boat Building and Pleasure Craft Design. Diploma, City and Guilds of London,British Marine Federation approved.

    • The Landing School

      1995 - 1996
      Diploma in Yacht Design Boatbuilding and Design

  • Experience

    • Group 5 E&C

      Jan 1990 - Dec 1992
      Quality Control Manager

      Fabrication of large steel components Beams, Girders, Anchor boxes. Development of welding procedures (submerged arc).Training staff in the use of submerged arc welders.Inspection and testing of steel and welds.(Ultrasonic, Mag particle, X-Ray, Dy pen) Inspection of bolted components. NCF reports

    • Portz Marine

      Aug 2000 - May 2011
      Project Manager

      Design and fabrication of Props, Film Sets, Furniture, Boats and Timber Frame buildings using many different techniques and mediums.

    • MJM Super Yacht Fit out

      Jan 2012 - Jan 2012
      Yacht Interior Refits

      Interior refits on various Super Yachts in and around the French Revera (Cannes, Monaco, Auntibes, St Tropez)

    • Wild Coast Carpenters

      Mar 2013 - Oct 2024
      Project Manager

      Carpentry training of local youth and fabrication of furniture and timber frame buildings.

    • Haiku Timber Worx

      Oct 2024 - now
      Business Owner

      Founder & Lead Craftsman Haiku Timber Worx | Eastern Cape, South AfricaOversee the production of custom paddle boards, furniture, and small watercraft.Implement sustainable practices and eco-friendly materials.Design and execute detailed plans for bespoke projects.Manage client relationships and ensure satisfaction with final products.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Casa Coastal Skippers

      Cruising association of South Africa (CASA)
      Jul 1994

    • Yacht Design

      American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC)
      Jun 1996

    • City and Guilds loyds of London Boat building and Design

      British Marine Industries Federation
      Dec 1993

    • RYA Skippers

      Sea Jay's Solent Sailing School
      May 2013