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How to get a job working on superyachts. Superyacht crew will typically work long days andor in shifts with unsociable hours. If you want to get a job working on a yacht either commercial or charters then you are going to need a STCW certificate. How to Get a Deckhand Job on a Superyacht.

If they are working on a charter yacht they will also need the ENG1 medical clearance. Crew must have the basic safety course called STCW. 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.

Traveling then working on a Superyacht could be perfect career for you. To get started working on a yacht all you need is a plane ticket to one of the international hubs 2-3 months worth of cash to feed and house yourself while you find your first job and 1000 1200 for a yacht training course or two. The entry-level positions which offer new crew the best opportunity to learn the ropes in yachting are.

It wasnt all bad working on a superyacht - Sarah also got to see the world and get a tan. Crew will always be the first people up and last people to go to sleep on the boat meaning working days. All seafarers are required to hold an ENG 1 medical to prove that you are fit to go to sea.

Junior deckhand stewardess steward or cook. While STCW is the basic course needed addition courses might set you apart as it shows commitment to a career 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.

It is quite common to find work on a superyacht because they often need an extra pair. So yes getting a job working on superyachts isnt easy but if you have the above points covered I bet you could get a job. There is a lot of competition for the rookie jobs on yachts.