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With Bluewater's expertise in crew training and yacht crew recruitment, finding your ideal yacht crew vacancy is simple. We offer yacht management services to a variety of exclusive superyachts. Our team excels in sourcing top-notch yacht crew positions, spanning from 25-meter private yachts in the Bahamas to 50-metre charter yachts in the Mediterranean to luxurious 100+ metre superyachts navigating the globe extensively.

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Alongside sourcing the latest yacht crew jobs worldwide, Bluewater offers a range of specialised yacht crew training courses. Whether you're new to the superyacht industry seeking entry-level qualifications, an experienced deckhand or engineer aiming to advance your career, or a dedicated crew member looking to enhance your resume with certifications like HELM (Human Element Leadership and Management), Yachtmaster, or OOW (Officer of the Watch), explore our comprehensive yacht crew training options.

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Working as a crew member on a superyacht is undeniably one of the most rewarding yet demanding professions, calling for hard work, dedication, and professional training. The opportunities within the yachting industry are vast, and at Bluewater, we are committed to helping every crew member discover their ideal yacht crew position. Our recruitment division focuses on finding the perfect yacht for crew members and provides unparalleled professional support. Our recruitment experts guide crew members through every step of their yachting career journey, ensuring they receive the best possible assistance.

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• Experience: sailing experience 3 years +
• 1 month to start
• Experience: 1 season
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• Permanent, 32 days leave
• Qualifications: STCW, ENG1, FHL2
• Experience: Similar C/S experience, sailing experience
• Salary: 5000 USD
• Experience: 2+ year’s experience
• Salary: 4000 EUR
• Experience: 1- 2 years
• Qualifications: OOW 3000GT
• Experience: in a similar position
• Salary: 5000 EUR
• Seasonal (possibly permanent)
• Qualifications: STCW, ENG1, PBII
• Experience: minimum 1 season
• Salary: 2500-3000 EUR depending on experience

• Qualifications: Y3 or Commercial Equivalent
• Experience: 3 Years +
• Salary: DOE
• Qualifications: STCW, ENG1, Food Hygiene Level 2
• Experience: 2 Years +
• Salary: 6000EUR
• Qualifications: Master 500gt
• Experience: Experience on yachts 30m+

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Leading from the helm as a Captain is undoubtedly one of the most fulfilling and rewarding career paths in the superyacht industry.

The Captain holds the most senior position onboard a yacht and the one responsible for the overall operation of the yacht, the safety of its crew, owners and guests. It’s an all-encompassing position where excellent navigational capabilities are coupled with a high level of administrative and managerial skills.

The role differs depending on the size of the yacht, its usage and its cruising itinerary. Captains on smaller yachts need to be hands-on problem solvers and multitaskers. Under 35m, for example, the Captain’s position also encompasses the role of an Engineer, whilst on larger yachts the Captain has dedicated teams and Heads of Departments under their command.

What does a yacht Captain do? | Yacht Captain Job Description

Commanding the yacht and navigating safe passages across the oceans is just a small part of a Captain’s job. A yacht Captain is also in control of overall safety, crew management, budgeting, administration, refit projects, voyage planning and adhering to all international maritime regulations (ISM, MARPOL, SOLAS).

The responsibilities of a yacht Captain include:

Safe navigation and operation of the yacht

Ensuring that the yacht is in all respects compliant with the relevant laws and regulations

Ensuring that the yacht is prepared for annual flag surveys, annual class surveys and port/flag state controls

The setting of budgets and budget management

Hiring, leading, appraising and dismissal of crew

Overseeing the maintenance of the vessel

Ensuring legal and regulatory compliance

Managing yacht refits and surveys

Managing fuel costs and dockage fees

Being an ambassador for the yacht, hosting and entertaining guests as required

Voyage planning

Soft and hard skills required to be a yacht Captain

Successful Captains are excellent leaders, able to set a common goal for their crew and able to communicate with owners, guests, crew, contractors and brokers alike.

The skills of a successful yacht Captain include:

Excellent leadership, management and diplomacy skills

Excellent yacht handling and navigation

Ability to stay calm in difficult situations

Good grasp of finance and legislation

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Organisation and administration skills

How to become a yacht Captain?

Maritime training and sea-going experience is required.  Positions are qualification based, from a Master 200, Master 500, Master 3000 and up to a Captain Unlimited. Training may be completed in a National Maritime Academy, a university or a specialised Sailing School.

Mandatory certificates needed to work on board a yacht 

All crew members regardless of position and seniority need to have a valid STCW Basic Safety Training certificate, along with a recognised Seafarers medical certificate, the most popular being the ENG1 which is issued by an MCA (Maritime and Coastguard Agency) professional medic. 

Without these two certificates, it is not possible for crew to work on board a yacht and a Recruiter will not be able to assist you in finding work onboard a yacht. For more information about mandatory certificates please visit our Mandatory Certificates Guide .

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Operations Director Shoreside

Wilsonhalligan are looking for an Operations Director to manage the day-to-day activities of a well-established Maritime company in the UK. The ideal candidate will: - have a Superyacht Officer/Captain background - have an excellent leadership skills - have a proven ability to lead a team to meet goals and quotas - be results-oriented with strong analytical skills - have an experience in setting sales goals - a good knowledge of the marine industry Start: Flexible Location: United Kingdom (Right permit to work and live is a MUST) Salary: DOE Apply now or get in touch if you think this job is for you: [email protected]

Technical Admin Support Shoreside

Wilsonhalligan are looking for an Technical Administrator Support to join an established Maritime company located in London, United Kingdom. The ideal candidate will: -come from an engineering maritime background and / or education with a strong organisational skills. - be able to navigate, interpret and analyse International Maritime Conventions and National Legislation. - be comfortable in a fast-moving work environment with tight deadlines and diverse tasks - have attention to detail and accuracy - have the initiative and knows what to prioritise - have strong IT skills Personal characteristics include: - Dedication - Strong individual worker and a team player - Personable - Positive attitude and realistic outlook - Strong work ethic, responsive and proactive Start: ASAP Location: United Kingdom (Must have the right permit to work and live in the UK) Salary: 32000 PA Apply now or get in touch if you think this job is for you: [email protected]

Owner’s Representative / Yacht Manager Shoreside

Wilsonhalligan are looking for an Owner's Representative / Yacht Manager to look after the Management and Private / Charter of 45m+ vessel. The ideal candidate will: - have an extensive experience as an Owner's Rep / Yacht Manager in the Superyacht Industry - have a strong Accounting experience - have a crew management background, looking after contracts, employment and salaries - Yacht maintenance experience Personal characteristics include: - Great interpersonal skills - Dedication - Strong individual worker and a team player - Efficient - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Positive attitude and realistic outlook - Strong work ethic, responsive and proactive - Pragmatic and direct Salary: Generous and competitive salary TBD Location: Palma Start: October Apply now or get in touch if you think this job is for you.

Deckhand 40m+ Private Motor Yacht

We are looking for a Deckhand with a minimum of 1 years experience in the industry to join a 40m+ Private Motor Yacht. Successful candidates will have experience working with Jet drive tenders. Requirements: Yachtmaster STCW Eng1 Package: Start ASAP 60 days leave 3000 per month

Nurse/Housekeeper 100m+ Private Motor Yacht

Wilsonhalligan are looking for Nurse/Housekeeper for a 100m+ Private Motor Yacht The ideal candidate will confident, mature and have excellent communication skills todealdirectly with the owners and their guests regarding their medical needs/requirements. They will be confident in all aspects of Housekeeping to assist the team when not carrying out nursing duties and ideally have at least 2 years' experience onboard 70m+ superyachts. Requirements:

STCW ENG1 Food and Hygiene Level 2 Nursing Qualification

Salary: DOE Start: September Leave: 2:2 Rotation

Service Stewardess 100m+ sail yacht

Wilsonhalligan arelooking for a Service Stewardess to join an 100m+ Private Sailing Yacht. The ideal candidate will be confident and passionate about service and have at least 1 and a half yearsyachting experience within a service role. This is an opportunity to join a lovely vessel with great crew with a worldwide program. Requirements: STCW ENG1 Food & Hygiene Level II Package: Salary: DOE Package: 3:1 rotation Start: August

2nd Chef 60m+ Private/Charter Motor Yacht

Wilsonhalliganare looking for a 2nd Chef to join a60m+ private/charter motor yacht. Ideally, the successful candidate will have at least 1-2 years yachtingexperience along with somestrong restaurant back ground. The opportunity offers the chance to work on a vessel with exciting itinerary plans,with a good team and established yacht owners. Requirements: STCW ENG1 Level 2 F&H Package: Leave: 2:2 rotation Salary: 4,500 Start: Early September

Crew Coordinator Shoreside

Wilsonhalligan are looking for a Crew Coordinator to join an established, industry leading Yacht Management Company based in the Middle East. The ideal candidate will: - be responsible for the overall recruitment process for all crew members working onboard - be working closely with Crewing Superintendent, Fleet Crew Manager and Onboard Management team to develop and implement effective recruitment practices, policies, and procedures to the support and develop high performing teams. Personal characteristics include: - Dedication - Strong individual worker and a team player - Personable - Positive attitude and realistic outlook - Strong work ethic, responsive and proactive Start: ASAP Location: Middle East + Relocation package on offer TBD Salary: DOE Apply now or get in touch if you think this job is for you: [email protected]

2nd Engineer 60m+ Private Charter Motor Yacht

We are working with a great 60m+ private and charter motor yacht, looking for a rotational Second Engineer to join them ASAP. The role is largely responsible for AVIT systems on board, so the ideal candidate must be very comfortable in this role. Offering a competitive package, the position provides the opportunity to travel extensively, work on a busy private and charter vessel and work with some great Chief Engineers. Requirements: EOOW / Y3 or equivalent STCW ENG1 Package: DOE Salary 10/10 rotation Start ASAP

Spa Stewardess 100m+ Private Motor Yacht

Wilsonhalligan arelooking for a Spa Stewardess to join an 100m+ Private Motor Yacht. The ideal candidate will be confident in Facials, Nails and Massages and have at least 1 yearsyachting experience. This is an opportunity to join a worldwide program with amazing locations planned for the next year and great crew. Requirements: STCW ENG1 Food & Hygiene Level II B1/B2 Visa is preferable

Package: Salary: 3800 euros + DOE Package: 3:1 rotation Start: Mid August

General Manager Shoreside

Wilsonhalligan are looking for an General Manager to join an established company based in Europe. The ideal candidate will: - Manage yacht agency business by organising and optimising resources. - Collaborate with Corporate on strategic, commercial, and operational activities to maintain client/supplier relationships and explore new market opportunities. - Organise and manage activities within budget, ensuring client targets are met annually. - Report seasonal trends and data to the CEO and CFO by set deadlines. - Work with Corporate Management to develop and implement company procedures. - Ensure business unit services align with company policies and maintain high quality. - Monitor business trends, market activities, and competitors, providing reports and consumer needs analysis. - Follow Management instructions to achieve business goals. - Supervise operational activities and use of company digital tools. - Oversee quality of services offered, including excursions, events, dinners, transfers, bunkering, medical assistance, banking, and provisions for guests and crew. - Maintain effective client communication to optimise service quality and promote business growth, including promoting the company. - Support Management and Commercial Team in expanding the customer portfolio by identifying new opportunities and participating in shows and client visits. - Collaborate with legal and accounting advisors on financial statements. - Ensure Administration Department compliance with local laws and oversee invoicing and credit recovery activities. - Act as legal and financial responsible for the area of competence. - Support staff management and training for professional growth. - Ensure use of company devices, tools, and IT platforms within the team. - Handle all information confidentially and in compliance with GDPR. - Identify training needs with HR to develop staff knowledge and capabilities. - Support Chief HR Manager in applying company policies and maintain staff communication. - Be available outside working hours for business travel and contingencies. Personal characteristics include:. - Expert knowledge of the yachting market - Proficiency in English and French - Strong performance reporting and financial/budgeting skills - Proficient in software applications and platforms - Entrepreneurial skills with a talent for spotting revenue opportunities - Deep understanding of market research and analysis - Commercial awareness with a strategic mindset - Creative strategist with excellent organisational skills - Exceptional project and time management abilities - Natural leadership with strong managerial and motivational skills - Analytical skills for interpreting sales performance and market trends - Excellent communication, interpersonal, and networking skills - Strong negotiation and formal presentation skills - Results-oriented and persuasive - Collaborative and team-oriented - Dynamic, proactive, adaptable, and flexible - Full, clean driving license - Willingness to travel frequently for business Start: ASAP Location: Europe (TBD) Salary: Competitive Apply now or get in touch if you think this job is for you: [email protected]

Deckhand 60m+ Private Motor Yacht

Wilsonhalligan are looking for a Deckhand with minimum 2 year's experience to join a 60m+ Private Motor Yacht. This is a permanent role starting in August. Requirements: Yachtmaster STCW Eng1 Package: 90 Days Leave 3250 Per Month

Temporary 2nd Engineer 70m+ Private Motor Yacht

We are looking for a Temporary Second Engineer to join a 70m private MY in Europe, the ideal candidate will be available immediately until the end of September. The position offers a good salary and the opportunity to evolve into a rotational position for the right candidate. Requirements: Second Unlimited STCW ENG1 Package: 7400 Start : ASAP

Sole Engineer 50m+ Private Sail Yacht

We are looking for a Y3 Chief Engineer to join a 50m private and charter SY in Europe.The position is initially a permanent role, but will become rotational following a winter yard period. The position would suit a Y3 with experience on board SYs, who is hands on and happy to assist in other areas. Requirements: Y3 or equivalent STCW ENG1 Sail Yacht experience Package: 60 days leave (rotational following winter season) Salary DOE Start early September 2024

Operations Officer Shoreside

Wilsonhalligan are looking for an Operations Officer to join an established company based in Europe. The ideal candidate will: -Forward mooring requests to authorities and input vessel data in AYPRO, gathering as much information as possible about the vessel and visit purpose. - Inform the captain about harbour access and stay guidelines, including required documents before and after arrival. - Assist clients pre-arrival by collecting specific requests and offering services to organise their stay. - Be present at the yachts arrival berth, ensuring no obstacles during berthing. - Welcome clients on board, gather necessary documentation for authorities, collect ID documents for border control, provide information on requested services, and manage additional requests. - Quote all services during the stay and pre-arrival to get the captains approval and avoid disputes. - Organise provisioning during the yachts harbour stay. - Monitor and promptly address any service issues or changes. - Collect all service information and costs in the vessel folder and/or AYPRO to assist the administration office with invoicing. - Share information with colleagues to plan services according to Company standards. - Make purchases if needed, following the Administration Departments guidelines and obtaining invoices/receipts. - Handle all information confidentially and in compliance with GDPR. - Support and help train new staff in collaboration with HR and under the Office Managers supervision. - Follow Company procedures and policies. - Be available outside working hours for any contingencies. Personal characteristics include:. - Excellent English and French proficiency - Valid Driving License B - Proficient in Microsoft Office, Internet, and company platforms - Strong communication and interpersonal skills - Flexible and adaptable - Can work under pressure - Ability to prioritise effectively - Problem-solving skills - Commercial skills to offer additional services - Team player Start: ASAP Location: Europe (TBD) Salary: Competitive Apply now or get in touch if you think this job is for you: [email protected]

Sales Officer Shoreside

Wilsonhalligan are looking for an Sales Officer to join an established company based in Europe. The ideal candidate will: - Enhance service value to expand the market and create business opportunities aligned with brand identity. - Implement commercial and sales strategies to drive revenue and business growth. - Handle various commercial projects. - Conduct market research and analysis to develop business plans on expansion, development, budget, and client prospects. - Interpret market trends to adapt to yachting industry changes and provide strategic advice to the CCO. - Understand and share customer requirements to ensure their needs are met. - Identify new opportunities, develop client relationships, create business proposals, and write bids; assess risks and opportunities for new accounts and investigate lost sales. - Manage key client relationships. - Build and maintain profitable partnerships with stakeholders. - Set individual commercial targets with the CCO, coordinate action plans, and oversee team performance. - Support commercial campaigns with the Marketing Department. - Utilise internal company platforms. - Assist in setting financial targets, developing, and monitoring budgets. - Support the CCO in specific projects, analysing growth opportunities and performing due diligence. - Support Management in business development activities to reach company targets. - Manage all information confidentially and in compliance with GDPR. - Participate in commercial trips, boat shows, and dock walking. - Foster corporate policies and procedures within the team and encourage communication and company initiatives. - Be available outside working hours for business travel and contingency issues. Personal characteristics include:. - Knowledge of the yachting market - Proficiency in English and French - Strong understanding of performance reporting and financial/budgeting processes - Familiarity with software applications and platforms - Entrepreneurial skills with the ability to identify revenue opportunities - Expertise in market research methods and analysis - Commercial awareness with a strategic mindset - Creative strategist with excellent organisational skills - Strong project and time management abilities - Leadership and motivational skills - Analytical skills to interpret sales performance and market trends - Excellent communication, interpersonal, and networking abilities - Negotiation and formal presentation skills - Results-oriented and persuasive - Team collaboration and teamwork - Adaptability and flexibility - Willingness to travel frequently for business Start: ASAP Location: Europe (TBD) Salary: Competitive Apply now or get in touch if you think this job is for you: [email protected]

Deckhand/Carpenter 80m+ Private/Charter Motor Yacht

We are looking for a Deckhand/Carpenter with boatbuilding experience and minimum 1 season working on yachts to join a 80m+ Private/Charter Motor Yacht. Requirements: STCW Eng1 Carpentry/Boatbuilding experience 1 season Yacht experience. Package: Start ASAP 60 Days leave. 4000 Per Month

Wilsonhalligan are looking for an Operations Officer to join an established company based in Europe. The ideal candidate will: -Forward mooring requests to authorities and input vessel data in AYPRO, gathering as much information as possible about the vessel and visit purpose. - Inform the captain about harbour access and stay guidelines, including required documents before and after arrival. - Assist clients pre-arrival by collecting specific requests and offering services to organise their stay. - Be present at the yachts arrival berth, ensuring no obstacles during berthing. - Welcome clients on board, gather necessary documentation for authorities, collect ID documents for border control, provide information on requested services, and manage additional requests. - Quote all services during the stay and pre-arrival to get the captains approval and avoid disputes. - Organise provisioning during the yachts harbour stay. - Monitor and promptly address any service issues or changes. - Collect all service information and costs in the vessel folder and/or AYPRO to assist the administration office with invoicing. - Share information with colleagues to plan services according to Company standards. - Make purchases if needed, following the Administration Departments guidelines and obtaining invoices/receipts. - Handle all information confidentially and in compliance with GDPR. - Support and help train new staff in collaboration with HR and under the Office Managers supervision. - Follow Company procedures and policies. - Be available outside working hours for any contingencies. Personal characteristics include:. - Excellent English and French proficiency - Valid Driving License B - Proficient in Microsoft Office, Internet, and company platforms - Strong communication and interpersonal skills - Flexible and adaptable - Can work under pressure - Ability to prioritise effectively - Problem-solving skills - Commercial skills to offer additional services - Team player Start: ASAP Location: Europe (Barcelona) Salary: Competitive Apply now or get in touch if you think this job is for you: [email protected]

Yacht Agent Shoreside

Wilsonhalligan are looking for a Yacht Agent to join an established company in the Caribbean. The ideal candidate will: -Forward mooring requests to authorities and input vessel data in AYPRO, gathering as much information as possible about the vessel and visit purpose. - Inform the captain about harbour access and stay guidelines, including required documents before and after arrival. - Assist clients pre-arrival by collecting specific requests and offering services to organise their stay. - Be present at the yachts arrival berth, ensuring no obstacles during berthing. - Welcome clients on board, gather necessary documentation for authorities, collect ID documents for border control, provide information on requested services, and manage additional requests. - Quote all services during the stay and pre-arrival to get the captains approval and avoid disputes. - Organise provisioning during the yachts harbour stay. - Monitor and promptly address any service issues or changes. - Collect all service information and costs in the vessel folder and/or AYPRO to assist the administration office with invoicing. - Share information with colleagues to plan services according to Company standards. - Make purchases if needed, following the Administration Departments guidelines and obtaining invoices/receipts. - Handle all information confidentially and in compliance with GDPR. - Support and help train new staff in collaboration with HR and under the Office Managers supervision. - Follow Company procedures and policies. - Be available outside working hours for any contingencies. Personal characteristics include:. - Excellent English and French proficiency - Valid Driving License B - Proficient in Microsoft Office, Internet, and company platforms - Strong communication and interpersonal skills - Flexible and adaptable - Can work under pressure - Ability to prioritise effectively - Problem-solving skills - Commercial skills to offer additional services - Team player Start: ASAP Location: Caribbean Salary: Competitive Apply now or get in touch if you think this job is for you: [email protected]

Chief Engineer 50m+ Private/Charter Motor Yacht

We are looking for a Chief Engineer to join a 55m world cruising, private and charter motor yacht. The yacht is travelling to the US and therefore a B1/B2 visa is preferred. Ideally, the successful candidate will be an accomplished Engineer, comfortable working with IDEA and managing a Second Engineer. The opportunity offers the chance to work on a world cruising, private and charter yacht with a good team and established yacht owners. Requirements: Y2 or equivalent STCW ENG1 B1/B2 visa preferred due to the yachts location Package: 2:2 rotation DOE salary Start September 2024

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How to Get a Job as a Yacht Captain

Kate got her start in the yachting industry working as crew. She spent five years cruising the Bahamas, Caribbean, New England, and Central America, then segued that experience into a career in marine journalism, including stints as editor of  Dockwalk  and  ShowBoats International .

The role of a captain is cut out for those with a deep love of the sea and who don't shy away from responsibility. If you’re an experienced first mate or a bosun itching to take the helm, here’s everything you will need to become a yacht captain...

The most common path to a yacht’s wheelhouse is by rising through the ranks in the yachting industry, starting on deck and building sea time, gaining boat handling and geographical experience, and accruing licenses. But even after the golden ticket is earned — that 500GT or 3,000GT Master license — you’ll find there is more to getting the job than the piece of paper. Most rising crew will get the ticket before they are ready to assume the responsibility. Here is what crew agents and yacht owners have to say about what it takes to be a superyacht captain...

What is a Yacht Captain?

Simply put, a captain runs the vessel, in some ways like a CEO runs a business. He or she shoulders all the responsibility on board and reports directly to the owner or their representative. “The successful captains are all excellent leaders, able to set a common goal for their crew, and ensure motivation despite arduous seasons and long hours,” says Deborah Blazy, who, as general manager of Lighthouse Careers in Valbonne, France (near Antibes), specializes in placing captains. “Important character traits are to remain calm at all times but also to have the right sprinkle of charisma to keep crew morale and standards high.”

What Does a Yacht Captain do?

Driving the boat is just a small part of a captain’s job — many say the easiest part. Captains also hire and manage all other crew on board, plan and execute voyages around the owner’s and charter guests’ expectations, organize repairs and maintenance, control costs, and adhere to all international, flag, and port state regulations — all while providing personable, first-class service, and maintaining the highest levels of safety.

So the role requires a captain to be much more than a navigator; he or she is also part project manager, accountant, mechanic, human resources manager, concierge, and, most of all, chief problem solver. As Blazy puts it, they should have knowledge of the perfect anchorage, but also “have a direct dial to the most prestigious restaurants and be able to book the prime tables last minute.”

On smaller vessels, the captain will pitch in to assist in all roles on board, from changing the oil to washing the dishes. On larger yachts it is much more of an administrative position.

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The captain must hold a license that is commensurate with the gross tonnage of the vessel and approved by the flag state. In addition, the yacht’s insurance company needs to be comfortable with the candidate’s experience and license and approve the hire. This is understandable when you consider that the underwriter is the biggest financial stakeholder in the vessel — on the hook for the cost of repairs or settlement if the captain makes a mistake.

Here are the licenses you will need to hold to become a yacht captain:

Vessels < 200GT

• RYA Yachtmaster Offshore (with Commercial Endorsement)
• or RYA Ocean Certificate of Competence (with Commercial Endorsement)
• or IYT Master of Yachts < 200T
• or MCA STCW Master (Yachts) < 200GT
• or USCG Operator Uninspected Passenger Vessel License (OUPV/Six-Pack) < 100GT (U.S. Green Card holders can apply)
• or USCG Master Inland/Near Coastal < 100GT (U.S. citizens only)
• or USCG Master 200 Ton Oceans (U.S. citizens only)

Vessels < 500GT

• MCA STCW Master (Yachts) < 500GT Certificate of Competence
• or USCG Master 500 Oceans or Near Coastal (U.S. citizens only)

Vessels < 3000GT

• MCA STCW Master (Yachts) < 3000GT Certificate of Competence
• or MCA Merchant Navy STCW Master < 3000GT
• or USCG Master 1600GT (U.S. citizens only)
• or USCG Master 3000GT (U.S. citizens only)

Vessels > 3000GT

• MCA STCW Master (Unlimited)
• or USCG Master Unlimited Oceans or Near Coastal (U.S. citizens only)
• or Marshall Islands Master of Yachts Unlimited

When it comes to the USCG licensing, Capt. Ted Morley, chief operations officer of Maritime Professional Training (MPT) , notes that it’s “important to make the distinction regarding charter vessels, ocean routes versus coastal, and the number of passengers on board. The waters get murky when you talk about some of the other requirements — such as PSCRB for yachts with lifeboats, DP for vessels that are equipped, ECDIS, ARPA, and a host of other specialty requirements that many Flag and Port states will require of masters on vessels in particular service, areas, or equipment.”  

What Experience Do I Need?

“I think a lot of mates with about five years of demanding sea experience and good work habits have the ability to be great captains,” says one owner, who has three large yachts.

The most important experience is time on yachts, as opposed to other types of vessels. “We have very little luck with a captain looking to join a yacht with zero yachting experience,” says Ian Pelham, director of Preferred Crew, a crew agency in Fort Lauderdale.

The yachting industry is quirky and far removed from the predictability of the commercial world. Pelham gives the example of a cruise ship, as he once ran a fleet personnel department for a cruise line: “A captain on a cruise ship has a number of perks, including a cabin steward who cleans the personal space of the captain, there will be mess stewards who will serve and clean up the crew areas for the officers. Generally there is solid rotation — you know exactly when you are to join and when you heading on vacation. When on vacation you do not get calls from the owner asking where you put the ‘good’ whisky when the cousins were aboard. On a yacht, even the big ones, the captain has to be ready to step in at any level, including cleaning up, to make sure the owner has a great time. Most commercial captains just have not had that kind of experience.”

Blazy adds, “[A commercial captain’s] experience is often best suited to the Passenger Code vessels over 3,000GT, where the duties and working conditions in terms of rotation are often similar. There is, however, a huge learning curve in terms of standards and customer expectations.” She recommends these captains gain experience on yachts before assuming the top role. “For the more junior candidates who are happy to start again from the lower ranks on board the yachts there is a big advantage; often they are bringing great transferable skills and relatively high tickets for the deck teams, and so are able to climb the ranks rapidly. Those with the ability to be flexible in terms of outlook and approach will always do well,” she says.

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What Do Owners Want?

“Owners are generally looking for someone who will give them the ultimate holiday experience while making them feel safe on board,” Blazy says.

When it comes to specifics though, each owner will want a captain that precisely fits with their vessel size and itinerary. “Different programs call for different personalities,” Pelham says. “I have seen captains who are extroverts, introverts, confrontational, compromising, joyful, serious, etc., who have each been very successful in their individual programs. I also believe that this is part of what makes a captain a fantastic fit for one program and a complete miss on another.”

Despite being some of the wealthiest people on the planet, most yacht owners care deeply about the costs, so financial accountability is a big part of being a successful captain.

“It’s a big responsibility for the captain to take care of the owner’s large asset. Good common sense is required,” says one large-yacht owner. “Fuel costs and dockage fees need constant awareness. Transiting the yacht at 12 knots instead of 22 knots from Nassau to Lauderdale protects the owner’s assets. Of course there are some owners who just don’t care about costs, but a majority do!”

This owner also expects his captain to spend time in the yard with the yacht, not consider it vacation time, in order to keep track of the yard’s billable hours, and to have some good mechanical knowledge so they can “withstand the salesmen/ consultants suggestions about replacing everything on your yacht.”

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How Much Does a Captain Earn?

With the stress of responsibility comes monetary reward. A captain can earn an excellent salary, with longevity and vessel size generally having the biggest influence on just how excellent that salary is. But just as the yachting industry is unique, so is each boat and what it pays.

“(There is) no such thing as average, or industry standard,” maintains Pelham. “My team has placed a captain on a 35-meter paying more than $20,000 per month, day one, and on a 100-meter paying about $8,000 per month, day one. I know of captains earning around $4,000 per month and I know of at least one couple earning $30,000. The pay of the captain is completely dependent on what the owner and the captain both believe it is worth.”

Dockwalk’s Salary Survey does give some good guidelines though. In its most recent 2021 survey, crew agencies provided a range of salaries, from the low end on vessels below 80 feet: $5,000 to $10,000 per month; to the largest vessels over 280 feet: $23,000 to $28,000 per month. Numerous captains working on yachts from 60 to 179 feet also shared their salaries and the average from their responses in each vessel size category fell right in the middle of the range given by the agencies.

What is the Best Way to Land that First Position?

“Finding your first captain role is no easy task. There is always the stigma attached that you have not done it before and so are you capable?” Blazy says.

Pelham seconds this: “Our clients love to see that the captain has already done what they want them to do next. If the yacht is 50 meters, they want to see 50 meters on the CV. If they are planning a circumnavigation, they want to see a circumnavigation in their history,” he says.

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Of course, that isn’t good news for anyone looking for his or her first captain role. Pelham recommends emphasizing the experience on your resume that matches where you want to be. “Think about what you did as a mate on your previous yachts. Then pick those things that you will be doing as a captain on your next yacht, and highlight those aspects,” he says.

Blazy says the most common path on the bigger yachts is when the chief officer grows into the junior captain role, “moving forward steadily in terms of drive time and responsibility, covering for the senior captain while he is away. There is a mix of confidence and humility that is at play, and the timing will depend on the individual person and the owner’s expectations.”

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As bodies were recovered, the authorities and experts wondered how a $40 million, stable and secure vessel could have sunk so quickly.

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By Emma Bubola and Michael J. de la Merced

Emma Bubola reported from Porticello, Italy, and Michael J. de la Merced from London.

Two months after being cleared in a bruising legal battle over fraud charges, the British tech mogul Mike Lynch celebrated his freedom with a cruise. He invited his family, friends and part of his legal team on board his luxury sailing yacht, a majestic 180-foot vessel named Bayesian after the mathematical theorem around which he had built his empire.

On Sunday night, after a tour of the Gulf of Naples, including Capri, and volcanic islands in the Eolian archipelago, the boat anchored half a mile off the Sicilian coast in Porticello, Italy. It chose a stretch of water favored by the Phoenicians thousands of years ago for its protection from the mistral wind and, in more recent times, by the yachts of tech billionaires. The boat was lit “like a Christmas tree,” local residents said, standing out against the full moon.

But about 4 a.m., calamity unfolded. A violent and fast storm hit the area with some of the strongest winds locals said they had ever felt. Fabio Cefalù, a fisherman, said he saw a flare pierce the darkness shortly after 4.

Minutes later, the yacht was underwater. Only dozens of cushions from the boat’s deck and a gigantic radar from its mast floated on the surface of the sea, fishermen said.

In all, 22 people were on board, 15 of whom were rescued. Six bodies — five passengers and the ship’s cook — had been recovered by Thursday afternoon, including that of Mr. Lynch, an Italian government official said, adding that the search was continuing for his daughter.

It was a tragic and mystifying turn of events for Mr. Lynch, 59, who had spent years seeking to clear his name and was finally inaugurating a new chapter in his life. Experts wondered how a $40 million yacht, so robust and stable could have been sunk by a storm near a port within minutes.

“It drives me insane,” said Giovanni Costantino, the chief executive of the Italian Sea Group, which in 2022 bought the company, Perini, that made the Bayesian. “Following all the proper procedures, that boat is unsinkable.”

The aura of misfortune only deepened when it emerged that Stephen Chamberlain, 52, a former vice president of finance for Mr. Lynch’s former company and a co-defendant in the fraud case, was killed two days earlier, when he was hit by a car while jogging near his house in England.

Since June, the two men had been in a jubilant mood. A jury in San Francisco had acquitted both on fraud charges that could have sent them to prison for two decades. There were hugs and tears, and they and their legal teams went for a celebratory dinner party at a restaurant in the city, said Gary S. Lincenberg, a lawyer for Mr. Chamberlain.

The sea excursion was meant as a thank-you by Mr. Lynch to those who had helped him in his legal travails. Among the guests was Christopher J. Morvillo, 59, a scion of a prominent New York family of lawyers who had represented Mr. Lynch for 12 years. He and his wife, Neda, 57, were among the missing.

So, too, was Jonathan Bloomer, 70, a veteran British insurance executive who chaired Morgan Stanley International and the insurer Hiscox.

The body of the ship’s cook, Recaldo Thomas, was recovered. All the other crew members survived. Among them was Leo Eppel, 19, of South Africa, who was on his first yacht voyage working as a deck steward, said a friend, who asked not to be identified.

Since the sinking, the recovery effort and investigation have turned the tiny port town of Porticello, a quiet enclave where older men sit bare-chested on balconies, into what feels like the set of a movie.

Helicopters have flown overhead. Ambulances have sped by with the sirens blaring. The Coast Guard has patrolled the waters off shore, within sight of a cordoned-off dock that had been turned into an emergency headquarters.

On Wednesday afternoon, a church bell tolled after the first body bag was loaded into an ambulance, a crowd watching in silence.

The survivors were sheltering in a sprawling resort near Porticello, with a view of the shipwreck spot, and had so far declined to comment.

Attilio Di Diodato, director of the Italian Air Force’s Center for Aerospace Meteorology and Climatology, said that the yacht had most likely been hit by a fierce “down burst” — when air generated within a thunderstorm descends rapidly — or by a waterspout , similar to a tornado over water.

He added that his agency had put out rough-sea warnings the previous evening, alerting sailors about storms and strong winds. Locals said the winds “felt like an earthquake.”

Mr. Costantino, the boat executive, said the yacht had been specifically designed for having a tall mast — the second-tallest aluminum mast in the world. He said the Bayesian was an extremely safe and secure boat that could list even to 75 degrees without capsizing.

But he said that if some of the hatches on the side and in the stern, or some of the deck doors, had been open, the boat could have taken on water and sunk. Standard procedure in such storms, he said, is to switch on the engine, lift the anchor and turn the boat into the wind, lowering the keel for extra stability, closing doors and gathering the guests in the main hall inside the deck.

12 guests occupied the yacht’s six cabins. There were also 10 crew members.

Open hatches, doors and cabin windows could have let in water during a storm, according to the manufacturer.

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The New York Times attempted to reach the captain, James Cutfield, who had survived, for comment through social media, his brother and the management company of the yacht (which did not hire the crew), but did not make contact.

So far none of the surviving crew members have made a public statement about what happened that night.

Fabio Genco, the director of Palermo’s emergency services, who treated some of the survivors, said that the victims had recounted feeling as if the boat was being lifted, then suddenly dropped, with objects from the cabins falling on them.

The Italian Coast Guard said it had deployed a remotely operated vehicle that can prowl underwater for up to seven hours at a depth of more than 980 feet and record videos and images that they hoped would help them reconstruct the dynamics of the sinking. Such devices were used during the search and rescue operations of the Titan vessel that is believed to have imploded last summer near the wreckage of the Titanic.

After rescuers broke inside the yacht, they struggled to navigate the ropes and many pieces of furniture cluttering the vessel, said Luca Cari, a spokesman for Italy’s national firefighter corps.

Finally, as of Thursday morning, they had managed to retrieve all but one of the missing bodies, and hopes of finding the missing person alive were thin. “Can a human being be underwater for two days?” Mr. Cari asked.

What was certain was that Mr. Lynch’s death was yet another cruel twist of fate for a man who had spent years seeking to clear his name.

He earned a fortune in technology and was nicknamed Britain’s Bill Gates. But for more than a decade, he had been treated as anything but a respected tech leader.

He was accused by Hewlett-Packard, the American technological pioneer that had bought his software company, Autonomy, for $11 billion, of misleading it about his company’s worth. (Hewlett-Packard wrote down the value of the transaction by about $8.8 billion, and critics called it one of the worst deals of all time .) He had been increasingly shunned by the British establishment that he sought to break into after growing up working-class outside London.

He was extradited to San Francisco to face criminal charges, and confined to house arrest and 24-hour surveillance on his dime. In a townhouse in the Pacific Heights neighborhood — with security people he jokingly told associates were his “roommates” — he spent his mornings talking with researchers whom he funded personally on new applications for artificial intelligence. Afterward, he devoted hours to discussing legal strategy with his team.

Despite his persistent claims of innocence, even those close to Mr. Lynch had believed his odds of victory were slim. Autonomy’s chief financial officer, Sushovan Hussain, was convicted in 2018 of similar fraud charges and spent five years in prison.

During Mr. Lynch’s house arrest, his brother and mother died. His wife, Angela Bacares, frequently flew over from England, and she became a constant presence in the San Francisco courtroom during the trial.

After he was finally acquitted, Mr. Lynch had his eye on the future. “I am looking forward to returning to the U.K. and getting back to what I love most: my family and innovating in my field,” he said.

Elisabetta Povoledo contributed reporting from Pallanza, Italy.

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A superyacht captain shares 3 things people who want to charter a luxury vessel should know

• Vacationing on a superyacht may sound like it's all Champagne and sunbathing.
• But before boarding a luxury vessel, superyacht captain Kelly Gordon advises keeping certain things in mind.
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Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez soaking up the sun. Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian's wedding . Beyoncé's carefree jump into the ocean.

One of these images is likely what comes to mind when you hear the word "superyacht," a phrase generally used to describe a yacht over 80 feet in length.

While ultra-luxurious vessels are associated with all things carefree, tragic events such as the sinking of the Bayesian superyacht off the coast of Sicily on Monday is a reminder that yachting is a pastime with unique risks and nuances. It's unclear what the protocols were on the Bayesian.

For those keen on the idea of chartering a superyacht, captain Kelly Gordon, 42, told Business Insider there are a number of important factors to consider before hopping on board.

Gordon fell in love with yachting after she stepped aboard a yacht for the first time in her mid-20s.

Hellbent on reaching captain level, Gordon quickly worked her way up the chain of command. She's spent most of her time sailing the Bahamas and the Caribbean and is now based in Florida, where she works as a captain on a 108-foot-long privately owned vessel.

Gordon, who has over 12,600 followers on Instagram , shares three factors to keep in mind before boarding a chartered superyacht.

Think of the process of chartering a superyacht as buying a house

One of the most important things to do when chartering a superyacht is to work with a charter broker, Gordon says.

"The charter manager's job is to No. 1: find you a safe boat," Gordon said, adding that in her experience, "Not all programs put safety as high up on the list as it should be."

She also likes to equate charter brokers to Realtors in that they take on the role of finding you the best option for your taste.

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"You find one that you gel with really well and has a good reputation, and then you discuss with them what your budget is, where you want to go, what your activity levels are, what your personalities are like," Gordon said.

Pairing clients with a crew that aligns with their characteristics is a huge part of a charter broker's job, Gordon said.

"If you think about it, you're living with that crew for 24/7, around the clock," she said. "You're not going put someone that just wants to sit and read books all day with a crew that's extremely active."

Find a crew that is competent and prioritizes safety

Charter brokers also help match clients with a competent crew that prioritizes safety.

"I don't know that many people realize just how much their life is in our hands when we cast those lines and we go to sea," Gordon said.

Part of that is having a safety briefing, which Gordon carries out every time she welcomes clients onto a chartered vessel before leaving a dock.

A thorough safety briefing includes informing clients about the location of safety equipment and lifejackets and the procedures for events such as a fire, a person falling overboard, or the boat sinking.

"You should have a safety briefing, and if you don't get one, you should ask for one," Gordon said.

The process, she added, can be different on privately owned yachts, where passengers may be familiar with the vessel.

The Bayesian is a private yacht owned by tech tycoon Mike Lynch; it's not yet known what kind of safety protocols staff and guests were trained on.

Make sure there's a member of the crew on watch 24/7

"A lot of charter guests think when they go to sleep, the crew goes to sleep," Gordon said.

But that shouldn't be the case, she added. "You want to be on a boat knowing that someone's up, because if the weather changes or the anchor starts to drag, you need somebody that's up and ready to go and get everybody else to handle it."

Among the biggest weather risks are tornados, which can be extremely difficult to predict and prepare for whether you're on land or at sea.

"I'm from the Midwest, where tornados pop up," Gordon said. "It's hard to see a tornado coming, and if you do see it coming, the tornado goes where it wants to go."

Most often, that leaves people near the weather event with just minutes to ready themselves, which is even trickier "in the middle of the night."

While rapid changes in weather are tough to contend with, Gordon recommends researching the areas you are sailing in beforehand, like you would when visiting a new country.

"It's no different than if you're going on vacation on land," she said. "You want to know where you're going. Don't put that just all on the crew."

While the research doesn't have to be as extensive as the crew should be doing, it's important to still be "responsible for your own self as well as your family and your guests."

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Portuguese names of places of all sorts in Tomsk Oblast, a federal subject ( oblast ) of Russia .

NOTE : This is a name category. It should contain names of specific places in Tomsk Oblast, not merely terms related to places in Tomsk Oblast, and should also not contain general terms for types of places in Tomsk Oblast.

Subcategories

This category has only the following subcategory.

• pt:Cities in Tomsk Oblast ‎ (0 c, 1 e)

Pages in category "pt:Places in Tomsk Oblast"

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• pt:Places in Russia
• pt:Tomsk Oblast
• pt:List of name categories
• Places in Tomsk Oblast
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