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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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We know that the rate of crew turnover is higher than most owners, managers and crew themselves would like. With it comes disruption, inefficiencies and the need to re-train; not to mention the cost.
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There are concerns among some of our PYA members regarding their legal and financial status if they are working on yachts which are Russian flagged or are owned by Russian individuals or Russian entities.
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With extensive experience organising corporate events and delivering custom incentive journeys for global companies, Shirley Janssen was surely destined to join forces with Luxury Hospitality.
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After a difficult year in which many businesses have had to adapt rapidly to stay afloat, Luxury Hospitality Management has adapted its crew training to accommodate the new normal and continues to go from strength to strength.
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Armed with tertiary qualifications in psychology and qualified in the use of psychometrics, Luxury Hospitality’s new head of client services, Ceri McVittie is an expert in understanding how people think, feel and behave.
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When it comes to hiring superyacht crew, it is important to find candidates who will not only perform their job to a high standard but who will also fit well with the rest of the crew, whilst living and working together in close quarters.
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The ability to encourage and aid strong leadership in crew regardless of their starting position on the yacht is vital to improving crew communication, cohesiveness, team efficiency and ultimately, the guest experience on board.
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As we approach the end of the European charter season, keeping crew motivated, interested and on their best game is of vital importance, it’s this time of year when crew can feel stretched or fatigued.
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With the high season now upon us, yacht crews are at their peak in their efforts to provide the ultimate guest experience and the vital role of training is in full evidence.
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Had we had been asked this question a few years back, the answer would have been quite straight forward – the number one priority for most candidates when job searching on yachts or ashore would have often been salary.
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Discovering your talents and being able to optimise them to create more motivation, stronger bonds and greater communication skills sounds like an obvious recipe for success in the workplace.
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