Christmas is a time when we get to spend the festive season with family and loved ones. However, when you are spending Christmas away at sea, with your new onboard family it can feel quite different. My first Christmas working at sea was 21 years ago, sailing onboard a small cruise ship. For Christmas Day […]
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Registering with a crewing agency is a great way to kick-start your career in the maritime industry. Building up a good rapport with a crewing agent, will ensure that the agent remembers you when a suitable role comes across their desk. So please make sure that you always keep all your personal information, experience and […]
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Chain of command is important on a yacht so it is good to be aware of who you will report to. Every boat is structured differently and can vary according to the size of the vessel. 50m Motor Yacht: Captain will oversee all the boat operations Chief Officer/Mate is the right-hand man of the […]
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As an industry, not only does yachting offer crew a competitive salary package, it also comes with a number of other benefits. Salaries depend on a variety of different factors, these can include: Previous experience Additional Skills (Masseuse/Nurse/Personal Trainer etc) Qualifications Size of the vessel (bigger doesn’t always mean better) Leave package Motor or Sail […]
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Duties will vary depending on the size and operation of the vessel, but below is a guide to duties that could be expected of you as a Deckhand or Stewardess Deckhand Duties Wash-Downs Window Cleaning Polishing (Stainless Steel) Painting Beach Set-Ups Scrubbing Deck Tender Driving Water Sports (Operation and maintenance) Watch duties underway and in […]
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