Superyacht Crew placement and career opportunities on superyachts

Getting a Superyacht Job

Super Yachts are built to last and every year more are added to the fleet. Yachts from 30 to 60 meters in length are numerous, and yachts 80 meters and larger are becoming more common. If all of the yachts now under construction were lined up bow to stern, they would stretch for a distance of 14 miles! Many of these are in the Mega Yacht classification and will need professional crew as soon as they are launched.

Old or new, they must be maintained and operated in top condition. Changes in insurance policies and international and national maritime laws make it mandatory for professional crew members to be fully qualified for their positions. If you have the appropriate attitude and ability to operate and maintain these luxury vessels you can be assured of rapid placement.

How to begin your new mega yacht career -

• Identify your area of interest.  e.g. Deck, Engineer, Stewardess, First Mate, Captain
• Research the availability of positions available on superyachts.
• Set a defined achievable objective.
• Make it a priority to learn as much as you can about the industry.
• Read the tips from superyacht experts on this website
• Get and study Jennifer Enrrico's comprehensive book Working on Yachts and Superyachts
• Prepare a Resume/CV that will highlight your abilities/talents/and interests.
• Training at all levels is essential for a successful career in the yachting industry.
• Call Superyacht Crew Academy for advice and assistance for your chosen career training for superyachts.
• Monitor our blog to read how our students find superyacht jobs and what their experiences are like.

Selecting and training for a career position aboard Superyachts

• Captain
• First/Chief Officer
• Mate/Bosun
• Deckhand
• Chief Engineer / 2nd. Engineer
• Chief Steward/ess / Purser
• Second Steward/ess
• Chef
• Sous Chef / Cook / Cook-Stewardess

Finding a job opening on a superyacht

The SuperYacht Crew Academy is primarily a professional International Yacht Training centre but does assist graduates in crew placement on Super Yachts by networking with international Crew Placement services and by direct referrals to captains and owners of megayachts.

As a graduate of our professional International Yacht Training, you will be expected to register yourself on one or more of the crew placement services and provide these services with your CV and training credentials. The SuperYacht Crew Academy will assist with advice and authentication of your credentials.

Super Yacht Crew Placement Services

	Major Yacht Services is a Sydney Based Superyacht Service provider. They provide a complete range of services to Superyachts arriving in Sydney and Brisbane, including crew placement. They do not charge for registering job applicants and will assist with CV preparation if needed. Check out their site for a current listing of superyacht job vacant positions.
	Yacht Crew Agency JF Recruiting a yacht crew C.V database with No Agency Commission, a free crew search facility and a 15-day guaranty. Free for crew to register. For full details, click here.
	Elite Crew International in Fort Lauderdale, U.S.A. Specialising in crew placement for luxuy mega yachts over 100 feet in length.
	Camper & Niicholsons in Antibes, France and Ft. Lauderdale Sign up with this International super yacht manufacturer and your name and qualifications will be known to all their corespondents and yacht owners. click here.
	Yacht Crew Register An international yacht crew placement agency providing captains and crew for the maintenance and operation of sail and motor yachts worldwide. Based in Canada. For information on what they have available click here.
	The Crew Network - Worldwide Established in 1988 as Worldwide Yachting Services , The Crew Network has been providing crew to the yachting industry for over a decade. With offices in Auckland, Ft. Lauderdale, Newport,   Manila, Antibes,  and Palma de Mallorca, The Crew Network has a great track record in placing crew on Super Yachts. For more information on The Crew Network, click here
Yachting Crews	Yachtingcrews.com A sophisticated online crew placement website with news feeds on superyacht positions plus google maps showing where to find dockwalking marinas, crew houses, crew agents, and more.
	Fred Dovaston Yacht Crew Recruitment Dovaston is one of the world's top yacht crew recruitment agencies. We recruit professional qualified and experienced crew for luxury yacht, superyacht, megayacht, private yacht and charters. Visit our website for detailed information.
	SuperCrew Recruitment Agency is located in Sydney, Australia and works closely with Superyacht Crew Academy.

 

What kind of pay can I expect for Superyacht Crew Positions?

To see a list of sample crew salaries, click here.

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