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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

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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 

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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

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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

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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

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