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		Your Captain - Kim Andersen		Cairns - Australia
		About Kim In the ten years prior to starting 'Kim Andersen Sportfishing Charters', Kim was employed by the Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol firstly as a field officer and later as senior officer in "Special Fisheries". Kim was responsible for enforcement of the Australian Fishing Zone and various federal controlled fisheries. His work involved surveillance and inspection of foreign and Australian commercial fishing fleets from Broome in the northwest to Tasmania in the southwest and out to the 200 mile boundary. In Australian controlled fisheries, such as the Northern Prawn Fishery, his work involved light aircraft aerial surveillance and at sea boardings via various smaller fisheries vessels. Enforcement of the Australian Fishing Zone predominantly involved the monitoring of the Japanese longline fleet off Australia's east coast. Aerial surveillance was via airforce P3 Orion's and Coastwatch Westwind jets.   His passion has always been for fishing, so whilst the work for Fisheries was exciting and rewarding at times, his future was at a desk and not at sea, so he opted out to pursue his present career. Until 2003, Kim operated New Moon I,II & III.  In 2003, he started Mantaray Cape York Fishing in addition to Marlin Fishing off Cairns. He is currently operating Diamond Girl for the Marlin season. Certificates Kim is a holder of the following Master certifications: Master Class V #C006357 issued 20.7.93 charter boat Up to 100ft. Replaced Grade 4 Masters issued 1989. Marine Engineer II #A007678 issued 7.11.89 charter up to 2000hp.		Achievements Kim has achieved a high degree of success in tournament fishing over the years. Not only in local waters but also in places fished for the first time against stiff competition. Broome, Cape Bowling Green, Mooloolaba, Port Stephens and the Daly River. Other achievements have been Champion boat in the International Black Marlin Fly fishing Tournament in Cairns with a World Record on Fly, 98 and 99 Cairns Light Tackle Tournament. The key to his success has been exposure to a variety of fish species and fishing techniques, throughout Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific and a short trip to the Florida Keys. Being able to develop or identify techniques that increase the conversion rate percentage is the key to winning tournaments. However, not everyone wants the stress of a tournament and he is happy just to fish for enjoyment. Recent Achievements 2005 Champion Boat: Port Hinchinbrook BIG FISH Tournament 14 IGFA World Records on Fly. 3rd Ribbons Ladies Tournament 2003 Champion Boat: Townsville Billfish Tournament Champion Boat: Lizard Island Black Marlin Tournament. 2002 Champion Boat HMBGFC Calcutta Tournament 3rd Lizard Island Black Marlin Tournament 2001 Champion Boat HMBGFC Light Tackle Tournament 2nd Townsville Billfish Tournament 2000 Champion Boat Cairns Light Tackle Tournament 1999 Champion Boat Cairns Light Tackle Tournament Champion Boat Ribbons Ladies Tournament 1998 Champion Boat Cairns Light Tackle Tournament Champion Boat Townsville Billfish Tournament 2nd International Black Marlin Fly Tournament 2nd Innisfail Light Tackle Tournament Champion Boat Mooloolaba Fly Tournament World Record Sailfish on Fly World Record Black Marlin releases on Fly 1997 Champion Boat International Black Marlin Fly Tournament Champion Boat Townsville Billfish Tournament Champion Angler Barramundi Nationals Darwin Most Billfish caught and released Cairns fleet 1996 Champion Boat International Black Marlin Fly Tournament Champion Angler Broome Sailfish Fly Tournament World Record Black Marlin on Fly 2nd Lexus Black Marlin Classic Most Billfish caught and released Cairns fleet These results do not include a multitude of various champion male, female and junior awards. All results were by Kim Andersen as Captain or as an angler.