Crew Life
VIRSEC, an award winning UK e-learning company is proud to announce the launch of its American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) approved 'Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Awareness for Superyachts' course.
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With a growing focus on the physical and mental wellbeing of crew members, Sarah Powell-Fowler explores the health-boosting properties of ‘superfoods’ and how to incorporate them into your daily menus.
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Attracting new talent to the superyacht industry is a persistent challenge, but even strong candidates with a good grasp of the job often struggle to decipher the training required to get a foot in the door.
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Research reveals the critical role of dietary fibre and probiotics in maintaining gut health, which in turn influences immune function, metabolic health and mood regulation – the focus of this article.
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Training and ongoing professional development are a crucial part of career progression, so for time-strapped yacht crew it's important to ensure that learning is flexible and courses are easily accessible.
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Following our previous article on the evolving landscape of green crew, we explore how newbies present from the perspective of superyacht captains who have the final word on whether or not to hire them.
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Growing up in the Bahamas, Khalil Bethel was no stranger to superyachts, but he first fell in love with the ocean while teaching at a local diving school which ignited a passion to travel the world on the high seas.
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In many parts of the world dockwalking is a thing of the past, but greater awareness of the yachting industry is attracting a larger pool of candidates, prompting a shift in focus during the recruitment process.
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As the superyacht industry becomes increasingly professionalised, the days when green crew could simply smile in the right direction and hop on board without any qualifications are long gone.
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Quay Crew has announced the release of its latest and largest HoD salary survey to date. Almost 300 captains responded across a range of yacht sizes from under 30 meters to over 100 meters.
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Following on from our guides on superyacht deck, interior, engineering and chef careers, it’s time to get technical and clear up some confusion around the roles of an ETO and an AV/IT officer.
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Antoine Capstick is someone who likes to pay it forward. A marine fuels and logistics specialist, published author and mentor, he is also the 'go to' for all things jet drive. I recently caught up with him in Antibes to find out more.
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Continuing our series on crew career pathways, it’s time to get delicious and lay out the routes to becoming a superyacht chef, along with the various qualifications required to enter and progress up the ranks.
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Every year we celebrate World Mental Health Day on 10 October. The theme for 2023 set by the World Foundation of Mental Health is ‘Mental health is a universal human right’, and at Seas the Mind this is our fundamental belief.
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Erica Lay, founder of El Crew Co, is known to many as The Honest Crew Agent, and for good reason. After decades in the industry, she's seen it all and tells it straight, so buckle up for some honest and valuable advice!
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Following on from our guides on superyacht deck and interior careers, it’s time to get our technical hats on and lay out the career pathways for engineering, whether you’re transitioning from another sector or gunning for a chief engineer role.
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After watching in horror as a certain stewardess on yacht reality show incorrectly pointed to wasabi when asked by a guest what uni is, I realised why it is so important to teach students the value of understanding what is on your menu.
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For all aspiring superyacht steward/esses, we take a look at how to enter and get ahead in the interior department with help from the recently-launched careers guidance platform, Academy by Ephemeris.
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Kate Emery, founder of Amandine, catches up with freelance South African chef Dylan Stacey, who boasts more than 20 years’ experience working across high-end restaurants, VIP events and, of course, the world’s best luxury superyachts.
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There is no denying the fact the superyacht industry is a fantastic one to be part of. However, at some stage or another, which is normally after a long season with demanding guests, there comes a time when the question of ‘what to do next’ springs to mind.
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For those looking to enter the superyacht industry from the outside, a career on deck represents the ultimate escape from the drudgeries of a 9-to-5 office job, thanks to its winning combination of sunlight, fresh air, physical activity and travel.
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OnboardOnline speaks to Claire Barnard, Customer Liaison Officer at Academy by Ephemeris, to dig deeper and discover more about the numerous benefits for crew in using the platform – from significant time saving, to 24/7 accessibility and many more.
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We speak to Louisa about her early years in the banking industry, her transition into the world of yachting, the challenges faced by crew in 2023, and why she believes the future is looking bright.
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In a recent survey of junior crew, Quay Crew asked what factors made them leave a yacht and what would encourage them to stay on board. The findings reveal small changes that could help yachts keep hold of great candidates.
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Introducing Academy by Ephemeris, a new superyacht career guidance platform for crew which simplifies the process by mapping out career pathways and identifying the training required to progress at every stage.
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Ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week 2023, Seas the Mind's Emma Ross takes a closer look at the most recent studies around mental health and anxiety among superyacht crew.
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This week, Kate Emery, founder of Amandine, catches up with British chef Charli Watts, to discuss her greatest inspirations, favourite dishes, all time food heroes and best galley hacks.
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As Head of Insight at Luxury Hospitality, Julia Rogers is an expert at uncovering your natural talents via her cupid’s arrow: The LH Dynamics talent awareness tool, which is always the first step in any new client relationship.
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Nine of the yachting industry’s most talented chefs pitted their skills against each other in the Superyacht Chef Competition at the Yacht Club de Monaco last week.
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Kate Emery, founder of Amandine Chefs, speaks to Chef Alain Bijou to discuss his personal culinary style, his must-have galley gadgets, and the inspiration behind the exquisite menus he creates on board.
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