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UKSA Superyacht Cadetship gains momentum
The four-year course offers a structured pathway into the superyacht industry
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28 Apr 2021
Best kept secret
Laurence Lewis, President of YPI Crew, on how best to work with recruiters when hiring yacht crew
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22 Apr 2021
The impact of COVID-19 on crew recruitment in 2020
Laurence Lewis, director of YPI Crew, on the effects COVID-19 and her predictions for the year ahead
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12 Feb 2021
UKSA’s ambitious accommodation project given green light
The development will have a postive impact on students studying for a career in the superyacht industry
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10 Feb 2021
MCA announces new certificates for seafarers
The change comes as part of the UK flag state’s wider commitment to modernise its services to seafarers
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03 Feb 2021
Happiness, meaning and the joy dividend
How joy and the values of employees directly relate to productivity and profit
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27 Jan 2021
UKSA launches ‘Live Learning’ broadcast suites
The aim is to enable students to continue their maritime training throughout lockdown
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17 Nov 2020
SuperyachtNews COVID-19 Advisory - UKSA continues operations
While the UK is in a national lockdown, UKSA remains open in line with government guidance
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11 Nov 2020
A service industry
Exploring why the easiest financial option is not always the best for superyacht crew
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08 Oct 2020
Improving recruitment efficiency within the superyacht sphere
Yotspot announces a new layer of technology to its online yachting application process
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06 Oct 2020
Crew training in the wake of COVID-19
Operations at both UKSA and Bluewater are up and running, but virtual classrooms are the new norm
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04 Aug 2020
Mental health on board superyachts
SuperyachtNews speaks with Faststream Recruitment about issues surrounding mental health on board superyachts
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18 Jun 2020
Sovren Nautical Academy rolls out virtual courses
The superyacht training school has adapted following school closures due to COVID-19
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16 Jun 2020
EYOS and Simwave partner to create new Polar Code course
Using Simwave’s simulators the new course covers the Polar Code and Expedition Operations
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02 Jun 2020
SuperyachtNews COVID-19 Advisory – P&I, what’s covered?
Yachtowners discusses the role of P&I during the COVID-19 pandemic
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20 Apr 2020
SuperyachtNews COVID-19 Advisory - optimising crew downtime
UKSA's Chris Frisby on how crewmembers can use time aboard inactive yachts to enhance their careers
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16 Apr 2020
SuperyachtNews COVID-19 Advisory – Concerns for superyacht crew
The financial security of superyacht crew relies heavily on the good will of owners, repatriation remains difficult
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14 Apr 2020
SuperyachtNews COVID-19 Advisory – Crew employment
The Jaffa & Co team explores the impact of COVID-19 on superyacht crew employment
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02 Apr 2020
Chef wins $1.2 million in maintenance and cure case
Moore & Co obtained $1.2m on behalf of the chef against the owner of M/Y 'Picnic' in federal court
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01 Apr 2020
SuperyachtNews COVID-19 Advisory – the dangers of faulty testing kits
National Marine Suppliers provides information for crew members from the FDA on the risks of testing kits
Operations
31 Mar 2020
Issues of longevity
How can the superyacht industry be better presented as a long-term career path for crew?
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10 Mar 2020
Brexit does not spell immediate change
With the UK having left the EU on 31 January, it is important to note that there is a one year transition period
Operations
03 Feb 2020
Registering for tax does not equate to instant penalties
Calling all South African crew: registering for taxation is essential and doing so will not yield instant penalties
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05 Dec 2019
Crew longevity
Is there any benefit for a yacht by having a crewmember on board for a short period of time?
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01 Jul 2019
'In response' to the increasing demand for RYA Yachtmaster Offshore CoC
We have had several interesting responses to a recent article on the increased demand for this qualification
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29 Apr 2019
What do captains look for in an interview?
There is an art to getting a job as a steward or stewardess on a superyacht, so how should you prepare?
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08 Apr 2019
Crew training: perceptions versus reality
Are training schools really preparing green crew for the realities of working on a yacht?
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05 Apr 2019
The truth about yachting
To the untrained eye, a career in yachting may seem to be one long holiday – but nothing could be further from the truth
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28 Mar 2019
Department for transport supports young women in maritime
Coinciding with International Women’s Day, the Department for Transport has granted funding to the 1851 Trust
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08 Mar 2019
The benefits of going private
Ami Ira highlights why working on a private yacht might be preferable to charter
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28 Feb 2019
Do you really know who you’re hiring?
How can captains hiring crew benefit from additional candidate research?
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29 Jan 2019
Cyber security training for superyachts
A new training course aims to educate yacht operators about common cyber-attack methods and techniques
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29 Nov 2018
How to recruit crew properly
Tim Clarke, director of Quay Crew, offers sage advice to those on board hiring new crew
Operations
25 Oct 2018
Does the stereotyping of US crew still exist?
Insurance and recruitment professionals discuss whether American crew still face adversity from foreign-flagged yachts
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22 Oct 2018
The best things come in small packages
Is it beneficial to learn your trade on board smaller superyachts before moving through the size ranges?
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06 Sep 2018
Habits for a successful superyacht career
Tim Clarke, director of Quay Crew, outlines his tips for crew
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22 Aug 2018
The Crew Report: Issue 86 preview
Issue 86 is out now and includes an examination of crew roles during boat show season, as well as The Superyacht Annual Report: Training & Recruitment
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09 Aug 2018
Superyacht captain joins Sea Shepherd conservation campaign
Captain Dave Evans speaks about his time in command of the Sea Shepherd vessel protecting the vaquita porpoise
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03 Jul 2018
What to look for in a good financial advisor
Johanna O’Brien, financial advisor at Beacon Global Wealth, explores the consequences of bad advice
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25 Jun 2018
A career after yachting
Donna Portland of Elite Private Staff describes how the company offers land-based careers well suited to ex-yachties
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04 Jun 2018
Calling all crew!
We need your help to gauge the current state of the superyacht training and recruitment market
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26 Feb 2018
Transitioning ashore
Many private households are specifically requesting superyacht crew for personal staff roles
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21 Feb 2018
Damen SeaXplorer to sponsor Polar Code training
SuperyachtGLOBAL and SATI training courses will be supported by Damen SeaXplorer
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13 Feb 2018
Sea vs Sky
Yachting and aviation are often compared, but just how different is a career on the water to one in the skies?
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06 Feb 2018
Schooling at sea
More and more owners are hiring tutors for their children. What are the realities on board for these members of crew?
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29 Jan 2018
The Crew Report: Issue 84 coming soon
What will superyacht crew find in the latest issue of the magazine?
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24 Jan 2018
One-stop-shop for superyachts
Azimuth Nautical Solutions offers a broad range of services for the maritime industry.
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22 Jan 2018
Dayworker app launched
The digital platform links captains and dayworkers in an efficient and comprehensive way
Operations
17 Jan 2018
Former military crew, breaking the status quo
Andrew Holme, founder of Insignia Crew, explains how former military personnel can change the game
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17 Jan 2018
Playing with fire
When young, outgoing and ambitious individuals are hired on superyachts, is high crew turnover really a surprise?
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11 Jan 2018