Click the link below to find out about training school providers for the STCW 95 in your area… http://www.dft.gov.uk/mca/mcga07-home/workingatsea/mcga-trainingandcert/ds-stc-usefulcontacts/ds-stc-externalorgs-colleges.htm
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MCA Nautical Colleges & Training Providers (STCW 95)
Maritime Training and the STCW 95 For anyone looking to complete their STCW 95 course (basic firefighting, sea survival etc) there are a host of different training providers to choose from. Here is the Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA) list of recommended training providers for this particular course. N.B Please note, the cost of this course [...]
Do yachts have employment contracts?
Tell me more….. You will find that larger, well established yachts have contracts but across the industry on a whole, most do not. It is good to ask for one either way, however don’t rely heavily on a binding contract because your situation can change dramatically from one day to the next. It is a [...]
What NOT to do when looking for a Yacht Crew Job!
This is a list of some of the things NOT to do when looking for a yacht crew job! It’s not a great idea to have a new relationship onboard with owners or crew Visible tattoos, swearing/slang, smoking and jewelry are better left covered or for off the yacht. Immaculate Personal hygiene is an absolute [...]
Yacht Crew – Salary Guidelines 2011
TYPE —————————— www.xe.com for currency conversions! VESSEL SIZE ——————————— SALARY RANGE (per month) ————————– SENIOR MASTER 120 ft. – 200 ft. + $8,000 – $17,000 + CAPTAIN 100 ft. – 160 ft. $7,000 – $12,000 JUNIOR CAPTAIN 60 ft. – 100 ft. $4,000 – $8,000 1ST OFFICER (CHIEF MATE OR HIGHER) 170 ft. – 250 [...]
What are Superyachts and can I make a Career out of it?
Yes is the answer…Super yachts are generally Private or Chartered Motor or Sail yachts over 24 metres (80ft) in size all the way to 130m+ (420ft+), some that have two crew and some that have 60 yacht crew. The owners come generally from the top 3% of income earners in the world that are part [...]
MCA Information – Routes to Certification ‘Deckhand to Captain’
How to become a Captain of a Superyacht! Deckhand to Captain – route to certification (MCA) Basic Training (STCW 95) Including: Personal Survival Techniques Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention Elementary First Aid Personal Safety and Social Responsibility Yacht Rating RYA Yachtmaster (commercial) Required: 2500 nm including 5 passages over 60nms, two overnight and two as [...]
Getting your 1st Job on a Superyacht
…..”There are a few ways of getting a crew job. First, you can go through a crew agency. A crew agency is much like a head-hunter who matches your resume to a boat. This type of hunt typically results in a job, however, the agency’s motivation is often less to find a good match for [...]
