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The diversity and opportunities to work aboard superyachts around the world are endless. The yachts range in size from 60ft to 600ft with crew of 1 - 100 crew members in four primary departments. Each department is responsible for a unique set of tasks aboard and is suited for individuals with specific skillsets and experience. Explore professions within each department.

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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.

Working on a Luxury Yacht

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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• Posted 17th May 2024
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• 31m (102ft) Motor Yacht

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• Starting 18th May 2024
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Lucas Urruty Officer of the Watch (OOW) "I started yachting 7 years ago, from not knowing the industry at all to getting my first OOW position last year. I remember in the first stages of my training I had nobody to guide me on how or in what order or priority to do my modules. I followed the yacht route, and up until now I have always gone back to Yotspot in my career to see what requirements, sea time and courses I need and in what order as a reference. I have booked at least 4 of my modules through Yotspot and even got my current job thanks to the site. It has changed the game in our industry regarding crew, training and so much more, highly recommend! "

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Jo Stepien Stewardess/ Masseuse (MY New Secret, 75m) "I have been using Yotspot to find new interesting opportunities since the beginning of my yachting career. I have chosen to look on this platform because it offers full spectrum of options that you want to include in your search such as temporary or rotational position. I haven't seen it on any other yacht job search site and I always found it super useful to specify your search like that and look for the best option for me. Yotspot is a time saver. I have found my current job on it and I am very grateful for that. I will definitely recommend it to any yachtie to create a profile and search for his or her dream job on Yotspot as it's definitely somewhere there!"

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Brooke Holt Crew Coordinator (Sea Shepherd Conservation Society) "Yotspot is super useful as it is available 24/7. The fact that candidates are ranked from most suitable to the role, to least makes it easier to sort the square pegs for the round holes! Each job receives an excellent response rate with often more than one ideal candidate to deliberate over. Over the last three years, we have recruited over 25 crew from Yotspot, all of which have been wonderful additions to the crew. I would certainly recommend anyone needing to hire crew to use the Yotspot service as the value for money is second to none. I can post with confidence everytime. "

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Mega Yacht Crewing Jobs

CruiseJobFinder also specializes in helping people find great yacht crew jobs on privately owned sailboats and luxury yachts. This can range from a 50-foot sailboat sailing through the Mediterranean to a mega yacht, owned by one of the world's richest individuals, which is sailing all over the globe. These types of jobs are a great alternative to working on a cruise ship and offer a truly unique experience.

Working Aboard a Luxury Yacht: An Overview

Imagine your days full of work where you will meet people from all over the world, travel to exotic destinations, eat gourmet meals with a private chef and feel the breeze of the ocean air right in your office. Seems a little far fetched right?

Charter yachts take guests on a single or multi-day trip for a fee. Some of these yachts may be commercially owned by a large corporation while others are owned by private individuals who commonly act as captain.

What about mega yachts such as those owned by Saudi princes and the billionaires of the world like Paul Allen, the Microsoft co-founder, and famous golfer Tiger Woods? Mega Yachts, luxury yachts and superyachts are all yachts that are 78 feet or more. These vessels can cost from one million U.S. dollars or more.

Finally, smaller yachts are much more affordable than they once were and more captains are buying their own yacht and pushing off anchor to explore the world on their own terms.

No matter the size of the vessel a crew is necessary.

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Unlike the busy cruise lines, working on private yachts offers an opportunity to work with a small amount of guests and co workers. The intimate setting paints a pretty picture enabling crew members to bond closely with their fellow crew members, employers and guests that make take passage upon the yacht they work for.

Yachting etiquette must be portrayed and a sense of adventure is a must!

Want to get a taste for the yacht crewing life? These pages preview some of what you'll learn more about in our Members Section:

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CruiseJobFinder gives you the information you need to learn the ropes. As a Member you'll have access to all kinds of great information, including:

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• Yacht Jobs: A Day in the Life - Working on a private yacht can peacefully sweep you away into another mentality that you may have never known could exist outside of the 9-5 confines. Work on a private yacht can be long hours and busy but the work is different than a long busy day at the office. Do you wear a uniform? What are the sleeping arrangements like?
• Yacht Crewing Options - The three primary options are crewing for a captain, on a luxury yacht, or charter yacht.
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• Working on Yachts: Marketing Your Skills - It will be important to identify which type of yacht you wish to work for before developing your applicant presentation package. A charter boat company may seek people with completely different skillsets than the hiring manager for a 100-foot luxury yacht preparing for a round-the-world voyage. Learn how to properly market your skillset for the type of job your're seeking.
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Luxury yachts, charter yachts, and captain-owned yachts are all types of yachts that exist in this industry. Each one of them offers an amazingly different pace of life away from office life or for that matter any other sea work available.

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Housekeeper/ Galley Hand Required for 100m+ Motor Yacht

Housekeeper / Galley Hand Required for 100m + Motor Yacht . Start Date: ASAP Candidates must have: STCW  ENG1 Schengen Visa  Designated Security Duties  L2 Food Safety & Hyg...

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Housekeeping steward/ess - discover a career 'beyond wonder'.

Scenic Luxury Cruises and Emerald Cruises are searching for a Housekeeping Steward/ess to join our Fleet.  Amazing People Creating Wonder, our Hotel Team deliver the finest service to our g...

3rd Officer - Large Sailing Yacht

3rd Officer needed for a large (80m+) sailing yacht. Will need a strong sailing background and at least a year on a large sailing yacht. 60 days leave per year OOW,3000 as a minimum, ...

Temporary Crew Chef 120M+ private Motor Yacht

Viking Crew are looking for a Temporary crew chef to join a busy Private motor yacht for 10 weeks  6th June - 21st August Must have large yacht experience  Crew Chef duties involve cooki...

TEMP Physiotherapist required for 40+ m Motor Yacht

TEMP Physiotherapist required for 40m+ Motor Yacht. Qualifications Required: ENG1  STCW - 4 Part Basic  Physiotherapist qualification   Salary : To be Discussed  Itine...

We are looking for a Bike Guide to join a well-known cruise brand

A Bike Guide is required to join a UK cruise company. The successful candidate will take ownership of the mountain bike programme within the Destination Services team by; providing...

TEMP 2nd Officer needed for 100M + research vessel

TEMP 2nd Officer needed for 100M+ research vessel Dates: beginning of June - Mid August Worldwide itinerary  Candidates will act as navigational Officer and will be respons...

Captain with Jet Drive experience required for a 40m+ private yacht

Viking Crew are looking for a Captain for a 40m+ private yacht Position to start ASAP Applicants MUST have extensive Jet Drive experience, along with previous yachting experience onboard sim...

Hotel Manager Required for UK Cruise Line!

A UK based Luxury Cruise Line are searching for a Hotel Manager to join their team. Small luxury cruise line sailing in UK waters only throughout the Summer season (March - November). Offering lu...

Able Seafarer Required for 95m+ Research Vessel

We are looking for a temporary AB to join a 95m+ Research Vessel in August.  Requirements:  ENG1 - Valid Seafarers Medical STCW - Basic Training  Designated Security Duties  Able Sea...

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Your yachting career begins here, looking for work, looking for crew, building high-performing teams   , years of expertly matching yacht crew with the right opportunities and assisting clients in building their yacht teams., the leading global yacht crew recruitment agency.

Established in 2002, YPI CREW has been connecting people with their dream careers on board superyachts for over two decades. Our purpose is to allow new generations to discover yachting, whilst also helping seasoned crew to advance their career and develop their talents.

Our recruiters are solution driven; they have a voice, an opinion, and champion their candidates for the right jobs on the best yachts. 

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Captain – 50m+ Private/Charter – Rotation

Deck / Permanent

Posted By Simon Ladbrooke

Posted Date Fri 17 May 2024

Closing Date Fri 31 May 2024

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• We are looking for an experienced Captain to join a 50m+ motor yacht. 
• Fantastic opportunity to join a well-maintained motor yacht with experienced owners who value the crew.
• You must hold a Master 3000 licence and have 2- 3 years Captains experience on a similar size yacht.
• Great health and fitness culture onboard with all crew on some form of rotation.
• The yacht is primarily based in the Caribbean and US East Coast so you must have good cruising knowledge of those areas as Captain.
• Rotation is typically 2:2, with some flexibility depending on the schedule.
• A good remuneration package is offered with additional benefits.
• Start Date – August 2024.
• Please ONLY apply via the Quay Crew website, shortlisted candidate will be contacted.

Deck / Medic – 70m Private – World Cruising

Posted By Bekah Edenbrow

• A 70m Private M/Y is looking for a Qualified Deck / Medic to join them by the end of June – to be successful you must have a Paramedic Qualification or similar – this is non-negotiable.
• This is an exciting opportunity to join an incredible world-cruising programme with a dual season itinerary. Previous yachting experience is also essential and having your YMO in hand would be appealing.
• The ideal candidate will have experience working in Hospitals or the Ambulance service, or on the front line as a First Responder or Paramedic. You must have experience dealing with trauma as well as distributing and controlling medicines and supplies. 
• This role will be a Dual Role; Deck / Medic. Your duties will include being responsible for all medical areas and supplies onboard, working closely with Medaire, medically training the crew and running drills as well as working with the rest of the deck team out on deck. Experience driving large tenders and being familiar with daily deck operations would be hugely favoured.
• The ideal candidate will be switched-on, mature, and able to work well under pressure. They would like to find someone who likes to keep themselves fit and active, someone with an interest in surfing or any other watersport, that could fit seamlessly into the current crew dynamic.
• On offer is a package of $5,000 USD along with a 2:2 rotation.

Housekeeping Stew

Interior / Permanent

Posted By Sophie Wells

Posted Date Wed 15 May 2024

Closing Date Wed 29 May 2024

• Our client is looking for a housekeeping stew to join this 80, dual season, private vessel
• The boat has new owners who are excited to use their vessel, they will be cruising the Med for the upcoming season, and then further afield in the winter!
• The ideal candidate will have at least a season of experience on a large MYs, or land-based experience in high-end hotels as a housekeeper
• Candidates must be happy and enthusiastic about being part of the housekeeping team, they have high standards onboard so you must be ready to hit the ground running
• The crew onboard are a mix of nationalities, who all get along very well and enjoy crew bonding activities 
• The captain onboard is big into crew training, and is very encouraging of crew gaining experience and upskilling
• It would be beneficial if candidates could speak Polish
• Start date:ASAP
• Salary: 3000 euro
• our client is looking for a stewardess to join this lovely 80m new build vessel currently in the yard but due to launch in the summer
• The first boss trip will commence in July, so to start you will have 6 weeks to get used to the boat and learn the basics before having guests on. This is an excellent time to join and familiarise yourself with the crew and boat.
• This is a fantastic opportunity for someone wanting to learn and get stuck into an established team of experienced peers
• Candidates must have at least a season of experience and have a good understanding of all areas within the interior.
• The team is a lovely mix of personalities and nationalities so they would like someone who can fit in with them – they are not big partiers but do enjoy bonding all together. 
• Start date: 1st June

Posted Date Tue 14 May 2024

Closing Date Tue 28 May 2024

• Our client is looking for a qualified Nurse/ Paramedic Stew to join this brilliant 90m, private MY, world cruising, time-for-time rotation after trial.
• This is an incredible vessel, with excellent crew longevity, established HOD's and a lovely family-feel crew
• The correct candidate will be a qualified and registered nurse or paramedic who has dealt with trauma, emergency & accident situations and has worked in their land-based field for some time before entering yachting!
• Ideally, candidates will have some yachting experience too
• This is a dual role, split between medical duties and being part of the wider interior team helping out in housekeeping or wherever needed
• This is a busy private vessel, with lovely owners who take good care of their crew
• They have a very interesting literary, travelling the east coast of America right now!
• Someone confident, bubbly and outgoing would suit the rew best
• Salary: 5500 USD
• Start date: 15th June
• Leave: 2:2 rotation 

Posted By Tom Rose

Closing Date Sun 09 Jun 2024

• 50m Single Season Private Motor yacht are looking for a Bosun to join them ASAP

• This is a great opportunity for an experienced Deckhand looking to make the step up into Bosun onboard a busy yacht with a good team and a solid watersports set up

• They are looking for someone with 2+ years experience, Yachtmaster in hand and ready to hit the ground running!

• The yacht will be cruising the Med this Summer with a good amount of owner usage and winters will be spent in the Med – home port TBC shortly!

• Experience driving Jet drive smaller tenders would be an advantage and also a solid understanding of maintenance and watersports set up

• The yacht runs with a nice team, good dynamics and everyone works closely together to ensure the yacht is run to high standards

• On offer is a package of 4000 Euros, 60 days leave, training budget with time off in the Winter for additional courses, bonus scheme currently being reviewed and TBC

Dive Instructor – 70m Private/Charter – Dual Season

• A 70m Private/Charter Motor Yacht is looking a Deckhand / Dive Instructor to join them ASAP
• This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-known charter boat with outstanding HOD’s who, with the support of the yacht owner, are committed to developing an exceptional working environment for crew. 
• The vessel is predominantly based between the Mediterranean and Caribbean but will be world cruising to locations such as the Pacific and Central America in the near future. 
• To be successful, you must be a qualified PADI Dive Instructor – this is non-negotiable. They will consider green candidates; however, you must have a strong dive centre background.
• This is not a Dive Orientated Programme and is only Dive Heavy during the occasional owner and charter trip – therefore you must be happy being on deck.
• They have a strong focus on in-house training to develop your skills and knowledge as well as a generous annual training budget for all crew.  
• On offer is a salary of €3,200 EUR on a 5:1 rotation, alongside a busy charter schedule with historically good tips, and a 13 th month bonus.

Beautician Stew

• Our client is looking for an experienced Beautician Stew for this heavy charter, dual season, 100m MY.
• This is a very high-profile, busy charter vessel with a busy schedule planned for the upcoming Med season so candidates must be willing to hit the ground running!
• Candidates must be qualified in facials, nails, massage and any other beauty skills that would be greatly appreciated
• When not giving treatments you will be part of the wider interior team, predominately in housekeeping, so you must be genuinely happy with this and a true team player
• The crew have a supportive, family-feel. They all help each other and work together for the same outcome. They must find someone who wants to gel and fit in. and become part of their tight-knit 'boat family'
• Start date: ASAP, this week!
• Salary 3500 (with tips split evenly, historically very generous)
• Leave: 60 days

Sole Engineer – 40m+ – Single Season

Engineer / Permanent

Posted By Alice Hay

Posted Date Mon 13 May 2024

Closing Date Mon 27 May 2024

We're working with a 40m+ MY who are looking for a Sole Engineer to join their crew.

This will be for a summer of cruising with guest on, followed by boat shows and then a 'babysitting' role until the yacht sells. 

• The current owners will be using the yacht over the summer season until the 1st of August. 
• Following on from this, the yacht will attend both the Cannes & Monaco boat shows. She will then sit alongside in Genoa. 
• This is a 'babysitting', sitting alongside role with no guests on from August, you will therefore have weekends off after this time. 
• Open ended permanent contract as it is unknown when the yacht will sell. Potential to remain on board if new owners require an engineer. 
• Current yacht ticket requirements are Y3, 2nd eng unlimited or equivalent. 
• Salary is €8,000 per month. 
• 60 days leave. (Weekends off once owners have departed). 
• Start date is latest 27th May. 

Temporary 3rd Engineer – 120m+ – Med cruising

Engineer / Contract

We're working with a 120m+ Northern European build yacht who are looking for a temporary 2nd/3rd engineer to cover a team members leave. 

• The yacht will be cruising in the Med with guests on for the duration of the contract. 
• You must have prior large yacht experience, on 80m+ yachts. 
• You must hold your 2nd engineer unlimited or equivalent ticket. (If you have only been 3rd engineer in the past, but hold your 2nd eng unl / have recently achieved this – you will be considered). 
• The contract is for 10 weeks. 
• Whether you join as temp 2nd or temp 3rd will depend on your experience. 
• Starting ASAP but latest 20th May. 

Rotational 2nd Engineer – 80m – Charter

A fantastic opportunity has become available for a 2nd engineer to join an 80m Northern European build, on a rotational basis. 

• You  must  hold a 2nd engineer unlimited ticket or equivalent to be considered for this role. 
• The yacht is dual season, private and charter – heavily used with regular charters booked, great tip earning potential. 
• You must be a team player, sociable, proactive and positive. 
• The rotation is 10 weeks on / off.
• Salary is €6500 – €8500 depending on experience. For clarity, the higher end is for someone who has proven longevity on a similar size yacht and has held their 2nds ticket for a number of years. 
• Start date is 21st July. 
• Our client is looking for an experienced Chief Stew for this 55m, private, single-season MY currently in Europe.
• The ideal candidate will have previous chief stew experience or 2nd Stew experience on a large, well-established MY.
• Candidates must have leadership experience, be confident in running a team and handle all admin duties such as accounts, budgets, provisioning, stock rotation, scheduling and creating work-lists.
• This is a lovely vessel, with great owners who use the boat frequently throughout the summer months. In the winter the boat is based in Europe, and the crew live aboard with a good work/ life balance of Monday – Friday working hours. 
• This would suit a candidate looking for stability, and longevity and to lead a fresh young team.
• Lovely owners who typically use the yacht from May to September, cruising the western and central Med.
• The yacht is professionally managed and maintained to a very high standard.
• Salary: 7000 euro
• Leave: 90 days
• Start date: ASAP

Stew Beautician

Posted Date Fri 10 May 2024

Closing Date Wed 22 May 2024

• Our client is looking for a qualified Beauty Stew (massage, facials, nails) to join this well established, 70m, private MY currently in Europe
• This is a dual-season, private vessel with lovely personable owners from the US
• The ideal candidate will have land-based spa experience and extensive beauty qualifications. You must be qualified in a range of massage styles as well as manicures, pedicures and facials. 
• Candidates should have at least 6 months or more yachting experience
• This is a dual role, split between spa and housekeeping. You must be happy to be part of the wider interior team and a true team player
• The vessel is currently in France and has a busy Med Season up ahead
• Salary: 3500 euro
• Candidates in Europe will be given preference at this stage

Posted Date Thu 09 May 2024

Closing Date Thu 23 May 2024

• Our client is looking for an experience Sa Stew to join this incredible, world cruising, 100m private MY
• This is a fantastic vessel, with a very exciting literary, currently in the US with plans to cruise Alaska and Hawaii soon
• B1B2 visa is essential for this role! Please do not apply if you do not already have a B1B2 visa in hand. Unfortunately candidates without this will not be considered. 
• The right candidate must have previous yachting experience as well as be a qualified masseuse and beautician
• The role will consist of rotating in all areas of the interior, you must have had exposure to both housekeeping and service in the past, and also working in the vessels' spa providing guests with treatments.
• The treatments most requested on the vessel are various types of massage, facials, manicures and pedicures. 
• The owners are from the US and are incredibly generous and personable, they love to get to know the crew and promote a very healthy and happy working environment. Often the crew will get to join the guests on excursions like fishing, fishing and hiking! 
• The crew often like to spend time together when they don't have guests on, the HOD's actively organise crew bonding activities including meals, beach days and hikes!
• Salary: 3800 – 4000 euro DOE
• Start date: 27th May

Captain – 65m+ World cruising

• Are you looking to join a yacht that is cruising off the beaten track?
• Do you have world cruising experience as Captain and a passion for water sports?
• If so, then this could be an exciting opportunity for you to join an established program with experienced owners who love to explore.
• You must hold a Master 3000 as a minimum, captains with a Master Unlimited, or working towards it will strongly be considered.
• Generally good longevity amongst the crew who are all on some form of rotation.
• This is a rotational position offering an attractive package DOE.
• Start date around August / September 2024.
• Please only apply via the Quay Crew website, shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.

Rotational Second Engineer – 60m – Dual season

We're working with a 60m Northern European build who are looking for a rotational 2nd engineer to join them.

• The yacht is dual season, private but also some charter. Lots of sea time to be gained. 
• You must hold your EOOW Unlimited, Y3 or SV EOOW ticket to be considered. 
• This is a hands on role and the programme will be busy so a committed and hard working engineer is required. 
• Rotation is 2:2.
• Salary is €6,500 – €7,000 DOE + discretionary bonus scheme.
• Start date is ASAP (within two weeks).

Deckhand – 100m+ Private – Dual Season

Posted Date Wed 08 May 2024

• Experienced Female Deckhand required for a Private Dual Season/World Cruising 100m+ New Build
• The vessel will primarily be dual season, spending time between the Mediterranean and Caribbean, however it will also go further afield. The owner has previously gone to French Polynesia and Central America. 
• This is a fantastic opportunity to join a prestigious vessel with fantastic HOD's and a great owner who is friendly and likes to interact with the crew. 
• The ideal candidate will have 18 months+ worth of Deckhand experience on a vessel over 60m, an additional skill such as fishing, watersports or large tender driving would hugely support your application.
• To be successful for this role you must have your YMO in hand, also having your B1B2 would be hugely advantageous. 
• There is an excellent crew culture onboard, made up of an active crew who all love to do crew activities! Therefore, they would like someone positive, energetic and hard-working. who can fit seamlessly into the team.
• The role is open to female candidates only due to cabin arrangements. 
• On offer is a salary of $3,500 USD on a 3:1 rotation. 

Rotational ETO / AVIT – 75m+ – World Cruising

We're working with a lovely, 75m+ Northern European build yacht, recently launched so in top condition, who are looking for a Rotational ETO / AVIT to join their team. 

• The yacht is private, dual season. Initially the yacht will have a standard Med / Carib itinerary, however in the next couple of years this will move to a worldwide itinerary. 
• The engineering team consists of Chiefs, 2nds, 3rd and ETOs. 
• You must have prior yacht experience as ETO / AVIT on a 60 – 80m M/Y to be considered for this role. 
• This position will require a mixture of AVIT and Electrical knowledge.
• Electrical knowledge of PLCs and control systems required. Experience with Crestron, Sophos, VSAT, Starlink, Pepwave, Sophos, Apple etc is desirable.
• The yacht is only interested in candidates who have proven longevity in past positions. They would like to find someone who wants to commit to the programme and become a core part of the team. 
• No ticket required, however, if you hold your ETO CoC this is a huge advantage. 
• Salary will be €6,500 – €7,000 DOE.
• 2:2 rotation. 
• Start date will be mid August.

Posted Date Tue 07 May 2024

Closing Date Tue 21 May 2024

• Our client is looking for an experienced housekeeping stew to join this 100m, new build, dual-season, private MY.
• This is an exciting, high-profile yacht with American owners and a fantastic crew onboard! 
• The perfect candidate will have big boat experience within the housekeeping department or experience on a smaller boat rotating in all areas, but must truly be happy and passionate to be in the housekeeping team! 
• This candidate will form part of the crew responsible for back-of-house service of all guest and crew areas, maintaining the interior to the highest level.
• This position also involves facilitating shipyard contractors and maintenance work, in guest areas throughout refits and yard.
• Candidates must have unwavering attention to detail, reflecting the professional standards of the vessel in every aspect, both on and off the yacht.
• They are looking for someone positive, energetic, hard-working and flexible to fill this role who will add value to the crew and be a true team player.
• The crew onboard all get along well, they love to do crew activities like dock BBQs, ice skating, and wine tours. They have a budget for this and crew members get to take turns at planning activities!
• Start date: 7th July
• Leave: 3:1 rotation
• Salary: 3800 USD
• B1B2 essential

Deckhand – 80m Private/Charter – Dual Season

• An 80m+ Dual Season M/Y is looking for an experienced Deckhand to join them within the next week.
• This a great opportunity to join a vessel with a busy programme, led by experienced HOD’s who create a fantastic crew culture and training environment onboard.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 1 years’ experience, ideally on vessels 50m+. Having your YMO in hand would hugely support your application, along with any additional skills such as Carpentry, Videography or Watersports Instructor.
• Due to the vessel’s location, a B1/B2 visa is essential to be considered.
• Male only due to cabin arrangements.
• On offer is a salary of $3,500 USD, with 90 days leave along with a generous training budget.

Rotational 2nd Engineer – 75m+ – Worldwide cruising

We're working with a lovely, 75m+ Northern European build yacht, recently launched so in top condition, who are looking for a Rotational Second Engineer to join their team. 

• You must have prior yacht experience as second engineer on a 60 – 80m M/Y to be considered for this role. 
• The yacht are only interested in candidates who have proven longevity in past positions. They would like to find someone who wants to commit to the programme and become a core part of the team. 
• EOOW Unlimited or SV EOOW tickets required, or equivalent. 
• Salary will be €7,000.

Rotational Chief Engineer – 75m+ – World cruising

We're working with a lovely, 75m+ Northern European build yacht, recently launched so in top condition, who are looking for a Rotational Chief Engineer to join their team. 

• You must have prior yacht experience as chief engineer on a 60 – 80m M/Y to be considered for this role. 
• Y1 or Y2 ticket required (or equivalent commercial / SV tickets).
• Salary will be €10,000.
• Single cabin.
• Start date will be around the end of July. 

Chief Mate – 55m Sail Yacht

Posted Date Mon 06 May 2024

• 55m Private/Charter Dual season Sailing yacht are looking for a Chief mate to join them within the next few weeks

• This is a great opportunity for someone recently qualified holding OOW and ready to hit the ground running with their first officer position

• Ideally you will have a sailing background however this is not essential. Someone who has grown up dinghy sailing and on the water with a good awareness but with a motor yacht background would also be a solid candidate

• The yacht is currently in the US and will be cruising US/Bahamas with the plan to cross to the Med currently TBC

• The boat is available for charter however currently the usage is mostly from the owner, but there is always the opportunity for a last minute charter

• The crew and Captains are excellent and all longstanding and the owner looks after the crew very well!

• They are looking for someone with a solid deck maintenance knowledge, able to run a team and also strong with navigation and seamanship. You need to be hands on!

• On offer is a flexible package including a salary of 7500 USD, 60-90 days which is negotiable, discretionary yearly bonus along with good flight package

Chief Officer – 50m

Posted Date Thu 02 May 2024

• 50m Private/Charter Dual season Motor yacht are looking for a Chief Officer to join them 10th September.

• They are looking for an experienced 2nd officer holding CM3000 that has the experience and motivation to step up into their first Chief Officer position

• This is a great opportunity for a proven 2nd to make the leap to Chief officer which in the current market proves a challenging transition!

• They will also consider an experienced Chief coming from similar size yacht that is willing to commit for the long term

• The yacht runs a dual season itinerary with Med & Bahamas cruising

• Lovely owner, long standing crew and a well-oiled deck team! The yacht has medium owner usage with more time spent onboard during Winter months in the Bahamas

• The role is busy and they need someone who can lead from the front, be present on deck when needed as well as having a diligent and organised approach to the bridge duties

• The yacht is not heavily water sports orientated but they do run basic toys and with some diving operations

• The yacht is commercially registered and does the ad hoc charter when the right charter presents itself

• On offer is a starting salary of 7500 Euros, 5:1 rotation, discretionary bonus and training budgets

Chief Officer – Private/Charter

Posted Date Wed 01 May 2024

Closing Date Sat 08 Jun 2024

• 70m Private/Charter Dual season Motor yacht are looking for a Chief Officer to join them within the next week • CM3000 min required – working towards or holding Master 3000 would be advantageous

• Busy Summer inbound with several Charters booked • Must be able to hit the ground running, have prior Chief officer experience on similar size yacht and ideally a charter background

• Drive time and additional responsibility will be given!

• B1/B2 required

• Package will be discussed during initial interviews. Excellent above industry standard salary, 90 days leave, even split of tips.

Senior Stew

Posted By Caroline Clarke

Posted Date Tue 30 Apr 2024

Senior Stew required for 100m MY 

• We are looking for a Senor Stew to work alongside the HOH stews.
• This is a fantastic opportunity to continue growing as a well round Stew getting training and managing a team as well as having supportive HOD 
• The role will see you being hands on, guest facing as well as some admin duties. You will have good computer skills and preferably some experience with IDEA
• Dual season yacht, gearing up for the Monaco GP
• Exceptional standards on board, fast paced yacht! 
• Private with occasional charter
• Salary DOE 
• Start mid May 
• 12 weeks on: 6 weeks off rotation 

Chase Boat Captain – Semi Land Based position – Incredible opportunity!

Posted Date Mon 29 Apr 2024

Closing Date Sun 07 Jul 2024

• Incredible opportunity for a Chase Boat Captain looking for a stable work/life balance based in the Bahamas for 6+ months of the year
• This is unique position working for a lovely, water sports mad owner who spends 6 months of the year in the Bahamas with his family
• They are looking for a driven, organised and motivated Chase boat Captain to oversee a fleet of 2 boats including a 40ft triple outboard chase boat and a Wake surf boat
• Accommodation provided in the Bahamas along with use of a company truck
• The owner does have a 35m yacht which also spends half of the year in the Bahamas and the other half in the Med. There is the potential for a new yacht to be purchased in the near future which will be based all year round in the Bahamas. Career progression will be potential for the right candidate.
• Flexibility to be able to travel with the owner for tender driving and water sports purposes in both the Med and USA
• A good basic understanding and hands on skillset with engineering would be advantageous and a proven background in driving large tenders is essential!
• You need to be self motivated as you will be expected to manage your own work load. What is essential is that the tenders are in top condition and ready to go for the owner at a drop of a hat!
• Hands on skills with towing/reversing trailers would be advantageous but support can be provided
• Water sports experience specifically wake surfing would be a bonus – the wake surf boat is quite high tech but pretty easy to use in terms of setting up for wake surfing
• On offer is a negotiable package with a starting salary of 5500+ USD. Salary and leave are both negotiable and will be discussed during interview stages
• Visas/residency for the Bahamas can be arranged for tax purposes

HOH – 2:2 – 90m

Posted Date Tue 23 Apr 2024

HOH required for 90m MY 

• We are looking for a HOH to join this lovely 90m MY 
• This is a rotational role and will see you between the floor and doing admin 
• You will have Senior HK experience on board a 70m + yacht 
• Dual season yacht with a worldwide itinerary 
• Excellent longevity amongst HOD and the owners 
• Start date sooner rather than later 
• More details at interview 
• Salary 5000 EURO + 

Chief Stew – 70m – 2:2

Posted Date Thu 18 Apr 2024

Chief Stew required for 70m Support vessel 

• We are looking for an established Senior Stew to join this yacht as the rotational Chief Stew, working opposite a wonderful Chief! 
• Candidates in an ideal world will have experience on a support vessel or be very open to it and not be phased by it not being a whirlwind of guests! 
• This is a fantastic yacht – support to a 100+m MY
• You will have a warm, nurturing personality and embrace the yacht and the crew 
• We would love someone that is hands on with training but also happy to share the responsibilities to maintain the team are motivated etc 
• World cruising yacht 
• At the moment it is super busy with lots of admin and behind the scenes work so you must be happy to be a bit of both, both guest facing and hands on and also be good with a computer! 
• B1 required
• Salary DOE – paid in USD 

Chief Stew – 60m – 2:2

Posted Date Tue 19 Mar 2024

Closing Date Mon 20 May 2024

Chief Stew required for lovely 60m MY 

• We are looking for an experienced Chief Stew to join this lovely 60m, world cruising vessel! 
• Start date TBC – needs to align with the other Chief and departing a yard period – there is a bit of flexibility with this 
• Candidates will have Chief Stew experience on something 50m under their belt and be super organised, motivated and have a nurturing personality and want to train their team to excellent standards
• New owner, seems fantastic so far! Heavy emphasis on the crew, mental well being, sports, being active & having fun whilst you work
• The yacht has an exciting itinerary ahead and charters booked too – the owner has made it clear he wants to explore everywhere 
• Great package – 2:2 rotation 
• Salary 6500-7000 EURO 
• Start flexible 

Chief Stew – 2:2 – 50+m – Private & charter – July start

Posted Date Wed 28 Feb 2024

Closing Date Mon 15 Jul 2024

Chief Stew required for wonderful 50+m MY! 

• We are looking for an experienced Chief Stew (we may consider a very strong 2nd stepping up) to join this world cruising, off the beaten track, super active 50+m MY! 
• The interior team rotate through all interior departments, so you will be able to train, guide and nurture the team through this 
• You will be capable of admin, doing all accounts, using Voly
• The yacht is a very active yacht, lots of watersports etc but the standards with service are high, we need someone that can adapt to the program and guests on board and of course charters
• We are looking for a Chief Stew with a sense of adventure and someone that doesn't rely on there being a supermarket at every stop! This is a world cruising yacht so you will need to be prepared, organised and sometimes think outside the box!
• Lovely crew, that are also very fit & active
• Good longevity on board 
• Salary DOE 6000-6500 USD 
• Start July when the yacht is leaving the yard 

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Billionaires like Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg spend six figures a year maintaining their superyachts. Here's how.

• Superyachts  are one of the most expensive assets money can buy.
• The true cost of ownership is even more, adding up to millions a year.
• Here's how much it costs to own a superyacht — and what that money is going toward.

Financial advisors are quick to warn prospective owners that a boat is nothing more than a hole in the water in which to throw money. When it comes to superyachts , you'd better have bags and bags of cash.

As one luxury agent told Business Insider at the Palm Beach International Boat Show: "Buying a boat, it's a huge purchase — and nobody needs a yacht."

A superyacht, generally over 30 meters long, is one of the most expensive assets money can buy, with the largest costing more than a lot of real estate or a private jet. Billionaires like Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, and Steve Jobs each spent nine figures on their megayachts.

That doesn't include operating costs. Owners should expect to pay about 10% of a yacht's new-build price each year, experts told Business Insider. That's tens of millions of dollars annually for the most luxurious boats.

"It's a small-to-medium-sized business in its own right," said Jeffrey Beneville, a senior vice president at insurance company NFP, where he specializes in consulting clients about yachts.

Unlike many smaller boats, superyachts need staff, not just a captain. Some superyachts have space for dozens of crewmembers , including a chef, engineer, and masseuse for the guests onboard. Each gets an annual salary — the highest-ranking members earn six figures — and benefits. Eric Schmidt's yacht fits a crew of 28 for a ratio of about two crewmembers per guest.

Then there's fuel, dockage fees, routine maintenance, and insurance. The latter hinges on everything from the reputation of a yacht's shipyard to where an owner wants to take it (if a vessel is taking frequent trips to the South China Sea, for example, expect to pay a higher premium). If a superyacht has a support yacht — or a support superyacht, in Bezos ' case — expect to pay another 10% of that boat's price annually.

"The cost to maintain a yacht is so high that they just think that money's getting lit on fire," Matthew Fleissig, the CEO of wealth management firm Pathstone, told BI of his clients who choose to charter rather than own.

One of his firm's clients who does own has a 23-meter yacht valued at $5.2 million. The annual cost to staff, maintain, dock, and insure the boat is $346,297, according to documentation provided to BI. The lion's share is spent on marina fees ($95,970) and maintenance work ($88,408.) While not exactly a Sunfish, that boat is too small to count as a superyacht.

At 106 meters, the Amadea, owned by a sanctioned Russian oligarch , definitely does. The $300 million yacht, which was seized in 2022 and is docked in San Diego, cost $922,000 a month to maintain, a court filing showed: $360,000 for crew salaries, $75,000 for fuel, $144,000 for insurance, $178,000 in dry-docking fees, and $165,000 for maintenance, waste removal, food for the crew, and miscellaneous expenses.

"And that's an inactive yacht that's in the water," NFP's Beneville said.

If it were operational and carrying guests, the costs would be about twice that, or between $20 million and $30 million a year, he added.

Of course, it makes more financial sense for the non-obsessives to charter, and many of Fleissig's clients do. And some owners choose to offer their yachts for charter — the most luxurious cost as much as $1 million a week — to offset the costs.

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The World’s First Hydrogen-Powered Superyacht Just Hit the Water

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A hydrogen-powered superyacht may sound like a far-off sci-fi fantasy, but Feadship has made it a reality.

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Five years in the making, Project 821 is at the bleeding edge of marine innovation. Designed by British studio RWD, the vessel uses hydrogen to power both the propulsion system and hotel load to eliminate carbon emissions. The 290-footer is also the largest yacht built by Feadship to date, meaning it could easily hold the requisite fuel cells, battery banks, and hydrogen tanks.

For the unversed, fuel cells are a combustion-free way to generate electricity. The fuel cell turns hydrogen into electricity that can be used or stored in lithium-ion battery banks. The only emission is water vapor. The automotive and aerospace industries have already embraced fuel cells, but the marine sector had to overcome some design issues and safety regulations before incorporating the technology. How to store compressed liquid hydrogen below deck at -423.4 degrees Fahrenheit is one such hurdle Feadship had to overcome.

Hydrogen is light but must be held in large, cumbersome tanks. In fact, Feadship says it takes eight to 10 times more space to store the hydrogen than the equivalent in diesel fuel. In the case of Project 821, the yard added 13 feet to the vessel’s original length to accommodate a large tank that holds more than four tons of hydrogen, 16 compact fuel cells, and the vent stacks. Even a yacht of such proportions cannot carry enough liquid hydrogen to power a crossing, but there is enough to generate electricity for short trips and the hotel load. The fuel cell technology can provide an entire week’s worth of silent operation at anchor or allow the yacht to cruise emission-free at 10 knots for a short period.

In instances when pure hydrogen is not an option, MTU generators running on HVO biofuel will send power to the 3,200 kW ABB pod drives. As you might expect, the yacht features an advanced energy management system that helps reduce power usage onboard.

Project 821 is by no means short on luxury, either. Showcasing an elegant, modern silhouette, the behemoth offers five decks above the waterline and two below. It also has the most hull openings of any vessel in the Feadship fleet, with 14 balconies, five shell doors, and seven fold-out platforms.

Penned by GA, the elegant interior pairs a neutral palette with textured fabrics to create a luxe coastal vibe. The epic owner’s deck is equipped with two bedrooms, dual bathrooms, twin dressing rooms, a gym, a pantry, two offices with fireplaces, a living room, and an outdoor terrace with a Jacuzzi. The owner can then take a private elevator to the coffee corner and games area on the bridge deck, the library on the main deck, or the private dining room. In this way, Project 821 evokes a four-level townhouse by the sea.

The best part? ​​Project 821 is for sale with Edmiston.

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Sustainability at sea: Sunreef is integrating recycled plastic bottles into solar electric yachts

Sunreef Yachts is already a solar electric boatbuilder recognized for its sustainability efforts in the maritime industry but is now taking things a step greener. The company is now integrating recycled PET bottles into its solar electric yacht production process.

Sunreef Yachts  has been operating out of Gdansk, Poland, for over 20 years alongside a newer footprint established in the United Arab Emirates. From day one in 2002, Sunreef has been pushing the boundaries of sustainable marine travel, launching the world’s first 74-foot luxury oceangoing catamaran with a flybridge.

Sunreef Yachts currently has hundreds of its boats sailing waters across the globe, showcasing the company’s lineup of sustainable, all-electric propulsion and advanced solar panels. Its current portfolio consists of eco-friendly sailboats and  massive solar electric catamarans  ranging from 60 to 100 meters in length.

In April 2024, Sunreef introduced a new 40m electric yacht called the Eco Explorer . One month later, Sunreef shared a new sustainability strategy that will integrate hundreds of thousands of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles into the superstructures of its electric yachts.

Sunreef’s electric yacht reuses 600k recycled PET bottles

As part of a new initiative to maximize energy efficiency and, above all else, sustainability, Sunreef Yachts Eco’s R&D team will integrate a structural foam composed of up to 100% recycled PET materials into the production of its solar electric yachts and sailing catamarans.

By integrating this recycled material, Sunreef can achieve even more eco-conscious electric yacht construction practices while furthering sustainability in a maritime segment that quickly embraces electrification .

In addition to being 100% recyclable, Sunreef shared that the recycled thermoplastic core offers additional benefits in electric yachts and catamarans, such as high resistance to process temperatures, exceptional chemical resistance, strong adhesion, and other mechanical properties.

For added perspective on the impact the recycled material can have on the industry, Sunreef said one of its 80-foot sailing catamaran requires about 2.4 tons of the structural foam, equating to approximately 600,000 recycled PET bottles finding a second life at sea within the superstructure rather than floating around as pollution.

This is the kind of news we love sharing with you readers and provides further evidence that large boats can not only be 100% electric but may soon be 100% recyclable.

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