How To Get A Job On A Yacht With NO EXPERIENCE | Tips For Aspiring Yacht Deckhands And Stews
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- Getting started as a green yacht crew member may seem like a daunting task. You’ve seen all the exciting videos of yacht crew living and working on board these beautiful yachts, and you’ve heard about all the benefits that go along with it. But how do you get one of these yachting jobs for beginners?
In this video you’re going to be finding out how to get a job on a yacht with no experience; and, why distinguishing yourself from the competition is so important.
Yacht jobs for beginners do exist, but you need to really hustle if you want to give yourself the best chance of securing one. A few courses, a badly written CV, and a one-way ticket to the South of France is no longer enough. This is a professional industry, and you’re going to need to do a lot more than that to secure your first yacht job.
Finding out how to work on a super yacht is the easy bit. The next and most important step is to get to work on implementing the ideas that I’m sharing with you. It’s not something for which you can just take a 5-day course; it’s not just a case of showing up and hoping for the best. Instead, it’s a continuous process of developing yourself, of putting in the time and effort every day to be able to offer more value to a prospective employer. This is how you’re going to get noticed, and this is how you’re going to secure yourself work on a yacht.
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Getting started in the yachting industry with no experience isn't easy, but it is possible. How will you distinguish yourself from the competition?
How to contact ??
I am from India and I have No experience .
I have STCW certificate , Indian CDC , Passport .
I wish I was 20 years younger and taken an interest in seamanship when I left the RAF. I don't know why but since the pandemic started I've gained a huge interest in motor yachts and their operation... (and no I haven't watched a single episode of Below Decks), between your channel @Work on a Superyacht,
Super Yacht Captain (Tristan MortlocK) , Jared Watney and eSysman I reckon I could Captain a Super yacht 😉😁 I guess I've always just appreciated what is possible (in terms of people, technology , craftmanship and innovation) when basically money is no barrier. The chase for perfection I suppose.
Anyway, love the channel I'm sure it will help many people.
@@mohdfaisalimam4561 What are you doing today.
I feel like below deck may have been a reason for the spike in applicants loool
Definitely. It puts another way of making a living in mind to viewers! Most may be drawn to the idea of being on tv, but some are interested in the advantages like traveling, experience, and more.
It was our flag means death for me
IM 31 YEAR'S OLD WORKING IN RESTAURANT MY WHOLE LIFE RUNNING SHIFTS AND MORE IM LOOKING FOR THE NEXT STEP AND THIS SOUNDS GOOD I WILL PIT MY ALL IN IT
these last two years have put me to the test to do many things, watching this video gives me the opportunity to find new ideas, on how I can enter this world that I have been chasing for such a long time !
thanks you!!!
are doing a really good job with your channel, now I'm finishing the season on the island of Elba and I'll be able to do my stcw course let's see if I will be able to continue to follow this goal i know that is not gonna be easy but i will make it one day!!!
you give me hope !!!!😁😁🙌🙌🙌👏🤞🤞
Awesome tips! Thank you!
Great video and very helpful. Many of the skills you mentioned I didn't even think about and are skills that I have.
What a great video thank you very much for all the insight .
Such a great pep talk! And so informative as always!
Thanks Meghan! I'm glad to hear you're finding the channel so informative. Have you come to a decision about your diving qualifications yet?
Every Sunday new good content about the Yacht industry. Good tips! :)
Thanks Remus! I really hope you found some value in this one.
Best one yet. Bravo!
Thank you, Dom. I really appreciate the feedback; I'm always trying to improve!
The thumbnail really got me hooked, Matthew!
Great advice video for most jobs, not just yacht jobs.
Thank you, Michael. You're exactly right. A couple of years ago I was living in London, where I felt that I didn't have anything to offer. My Uncle helped me to employ these exact same tactics to get a job there, and it paid off. Ultimately, it's a simple recipe; but, committing to the method and putting in the work is where a lot of people fall off track.
Thank you for the great advice Mathew, I just watched your other video on how to create a CV and using that template to build mine. Due to fly out on the 6th June to do my STCW and PBL2. Thank you again for the great content! Keep it up!!
Hello Marcus, and thank you for this feedback. Good luck with the courses next month, and I wish you every success in finding your first yacht job this summer.
Hey where you do STCW course. Did you get job?
Just discovered your channel and TS amazing! Had learned a lot in few of them, sincerely thanks♥️
Thank you, Me Bcn. Welcome to the channel!
Great tips! Thanks Matt. God bless
Thank you for your support, Blue Ocean. I hope to have some more deck product videos out soon.
@@WorkonaSuperyacht Hi Matt! That's find I can wait ;) I really appreciate your time. More power!
Great video!!!
Thank you, Harry. I hope this has given you some ideas for your upcoming job search.
Yet another excellent, educational video.
Thanks David. It's always great to see your comments on here.
Great video, thank you!
Thank you, Bonnie. Glad you liked it!
Matthew, your recommendations are priceless! You can never have too many basic skills, but some people are naturally mechanically inclined and are able to pick up skills very easily.
Thank you Mitchell!
@@WorkonaSuperyacht You are very welcome, Matthew!
Great video! Very well spoken!
Hello Gavin, and thank you for commenting. I'm always working on my presentation and delivery, so I'm really pleased to receive this feedback. Wishing you a very Happy 2021!
Excellent advice.
Thank you, Barbara! I'm pleased to hear you think so.
Well done.
This is video it's just amazing!
Thank you! It's really great to hear that you found it so helpful.
Thank you Matt! Is just what I needed
Glad you liked it, Esteve. Looking at your profile picture, I can see you're into kiteboarding. There are a lot of yacht owners (my last owner included), and charter guests that love to kiteboard. Having someone on board who knows how to set everything up is a great asset.
@@WorkonaSuperyacht Yes! I have my Kiteboarding Instructor certificate and a lot of experience teaching. I’ll definitely write it in my CV
@Esteve Blanch That's great! In the absence of any yachting experience, this is just the sort of skill that will make you stand out amongst other crew looking to get started in the industry.
Interesting , Thank You.
This really was a great explanation. Unfortunately, I’m highly discouraged. However, it was great info. Thanks!
Thank you, brother. Really encouraging words
Thanks Christopher! The goal of this video was encouragement and motivation, so I'm glad to hear that came across.
Amazing advise, iv subbed, liked & watched most of your videos so far. Great content as always. You inspire me. Iv no previous yacht experience but I do have lots of transferable skills. With a 98% profile match on each job I apply for, i'm feeling confident. Thanks to you sir.
Thanks Robert! It's great to know that you're finding some inspiration in the videos. I look forward to hearing how you get on with your job search!
Wishing you a Merry Christmas Matthew! x
Thanks Mel! A very Happy Christmas to you too!
Sage advice Matthew. Great to see you suppling advice on how to set out a C.V. Some of the horrors I have seen in the past 25 years as an employer would make your jaw drop.
Thanks Amanda! I too have seen some pretty bad CVs over the years, including my own when I was first getting started! You can get away with it once you've got a bit of experience behind you, and some decent references from others in the industry; but, at the beginning it really needs to be on point.
If you don't mind me asking, what sort of businesses have you been running?
@@WorkonaSuperyacht Hi Matt mostly been in the Legal/Insurance and Banking field. I built and sold a couple of SME's but these days me and my business partner Phil (you may have seen him in one or two of my videos) run a group of legal and insurance businesses. I'm winding down these days hoping to retire in the next couple of years but we currently employ around 500 people and even the candidates for senior positions produce some seriously dodgy CV's. BTW I'm off to look at a 24m Arno Leopard in Jan so I'm going to be sifting through crew CV's in the new year. Hope they have all watched your video lol. Keep up the great work this is the most practical advice for aspiring yacht crew on the internet bar none.
@Luso Yachting This is really interesting; thank you for sharing. 500 people is a lot to manage! Management and leadership within the yachting industry is something that I'd like to focus on in future videos. It's such a wonderful skill to have, but so few people are good at it because it isn't something that ever really gets taught to us, much less demonstrated well.
The Arno Leopard sounds very cool. Jet drives on this one? I'm excited to hear how you get on looking for crew!
@@WorkonaSuperyacht Yes Matt, Kamewa Hydrojets hooked up to MTU 2000's . I have never driven a jet powered yacht so I'm looking forward to a sea trial.
@Luso Yachting Exciting! I prefer jet drives when it comes to tenders, but I've never driven anything that big with a jet! I look forward to hearing how you get on.
Ahhhh, video for me!! Good one)
Thank you, Caio. I look forward to receiving your feedback on this one.
@@WorkonaSuperyacht Your videos are becoming everyday better and better. Very pleasing to watch
@Caio De Biase Thank you! It's been a steep learning curve for me, but I'm so much more comfortable in front of the camera than when I started.
Great advices
Thank you Daria. I hope it helps with ideas about how to stand out from the competition.
Again well done, Todays video, applies to any employment, to which I think everything you said we all know it. But sometimes you just have to hear it out loud from people you respect for it to really sink in and finally get you off your ass and do what needs doing. Enjoyed your video again.
Hi ,
Please show us the crew mess and crew food with gym on a yatch
Thanks Frank! I couldn't agree more; this advice is applicable in the search for any new job role for which you don't have any previous experience. It's all about understanding what an employer is looking for, gaining any new skills that you may be lacking, and then marketing yourself properly. It's easier said than done, but it does work!
@Kaustubh Bhardwaj Hello Kaustubh. We don't have a crew gym on board; it's something that you're more likely to find on yachts over 70 metres in length. I may show the crew mess and food in more detail in a future video; but, for now check out this video from 14mins 15secs for a quick snapshot of the crew mess:
th-cam.com/video/akqkws006G4/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for this one. 🤜
Thanks Mika! There will be another video to follow on yacht crew agencies.
My goodness this is the best green yacht videos I have seen ever !! There was a lot of things I didn't took into consideration!! Thanks bro
My pleasure! Thank you for commenting.
A super super helpful video. I’m currently a mechanical technician at a crash test facility, so I’m quite handy when it comes to the mechanical side of things, modifying cars is also my biggest hobby so I’m hoping that can transfer to watercraft maintenance quite easily. I’ve never really been involved with water sports or boats much at all as I’m based smack bang in the centre on the U.K.... that’s why I opted for the flying fish course with all of the bells and whistles thinking that’s check the boxes I needed checking... now I’m on the hunt for what else I can get under my belt before then!
Thank you for commenting, BLACKMARKET Team. Your mechanical experience will be a big help in getting started. Is your ultimate goal to work in the engineering department? Have you done your courses with Flying Fish yet, and how did you like it?
"Smack bang in the centre of the UK". Coventry, by any chance? I went to university there, and I know the area quite well. It's a lot different to Devon, and the small seaside town where I grew up, but I'm really quite fond of The Midlands.
@@WorkonaSuperyacht I haven’t come my courses yet, earliest I could book on is the last few days of April !
I love in Hinckley, around 10 miles from Coventry!
Initially I’m looking at working on deck, once I learn and understand more of the engineering side of yachts then that maybe something I pursue!
@BLACKMARKET Team Wow, that's a long waiting list! I guess they're still trying to catch up on all of the courses that got cancelled.
@@WorkonaSuperyacht yeh it’d seem that way, I booked on about 2 months ago now and that was the earliest slot available!
@BLACKMARKET Team I think it's good timing. This way, all the knowledge will still be fresh in your mind when you start looking for jobs.
Thank you so much for this video ! You did ask the good questions and used the right words !! A lot’s of motivation and very good speaker !!
This is a really great comment to receive! Thank you Shana!
Good one 😎
Hello Nikolaos, and thank you for commenting.
I have my STCW, getting my Eng1 in a week and off to Fort Lauderdale for a week to do some dock walking. Your dock walking video was extremely informative as well. So excited to get started in my yachting career
How did it go??
How is it going?
how is it
@@heybaby419 still haven’t gotten a job but that’s bc I’ll need to move to an area like Fort Lauderdale, Palma, etc
@@modentixmedia still looking for a job but I’ll need to move first
Yes you can, if you have an UK passport. Is like magic for this industry.
Vary excited to become a deckhand as weird as it sounds but it seems like a lot of crew are looking for younger people rn and that’s good for me because I’m 18 and I want get in the yachting industry right away and learn as a young man so then later when I become an older man I can be a leader
Hello Nolan. It's great to hear that you're excited to get started in the yachting industry, and I agree that by starting at a young age you'll be able to take full advantage of the opportunity.
Remember that you don't have to wait until you're older to become a leader. The skills and habits of a great leader are something we can all practice every day, no matter how old we are.
Hey Nolan Where are you learning STCW course. Pls reply me.
@@musica95 where are you located? Sorry for being late
@@erinlayke5452 i am from India.
@@musica95 you may have to travel a bit to get the STCW. I live in the US and know we have quite a few places here but I’m sure India has some merchant mariner/navy training centers, that’s where I would look first. Or travel to the nearest yacht hub to you.
You are great sir 😊
Thank you! So kind of you to say so. I hope this has given you some ideas as you continue your job search.
@@WorkonaSuperyacht yes sir my futher processing is going on. I passed the interview . I have followed you in instagram also😁
@Please Subscribe Me Congratulations! This is great news! When do you start? And thank you for the follow on Instagram!
Exactly what I am wondering
Hello Aaron. Thanks for your comment. I'd be really interested to hear your feedback on this one. Did you find some value in the advice given here?
@@WorkonaSuperyacht so helpful your videos are the best no bs yachting industry info guide. Thank you
I am in Fort Lauderdale at the end of January to hit the ground running, is this a good time to build experience for the med season
@Aaron Blackmon It's great to know that you're finding value in the videos. Thank you for the feedback.
Yes, there should be opportunities in Fort Lauderdale end of January. Yachts start coming back from the Caribbean around March, and often spend at least a few weeks in Fort Lauderdale (and the surrounding area) before crossing back over to the Mediterranean. You may even get the chance to cross the Atlantic on a yacht, which would be a perfect start!
Some good info here. But let's highlight the point, every single person in yachting, was employed without experience. ( apart from those who might have sailed with family etc)
Absolutely right, D.R.B. Thank you for commenting.
I live really close to Monaco and I have a second home in Liguria, Italy, I won't spend any money to Dock Walk, I'll do that until i'll find a job, no matter what!
Hello Alex. Your houses are in the perfect location for dock walking! Good luck with your job search!
Great video, any advice for a 19 to 20-year-old looking for a junior deckhand position with only water sport and restaurant experience?
Very informative video! Thank you! You mentioned the benefit of speaking different languages, given that guests will have different nationalities. In your experience, what languages would you say are the best to learn?
Hello A H, and thank you for commenting. For communicating with guests, Mandarin would probably serve you best, followed by Russian. Mandarin is of course particularly difficult to learn, so you could instead focus on languages spoken in major yachting destinations, such as French, Italian, and Spanish.
I wish to put 10 likes but I can't. It sounds good I work as a carpenter all ready a month to get closer to yacht industry and I like it.
Thanks Bogdan! Carpentry is a really good skill to have; some of the larger yachts employ a full time carpenter on board.
Round of Applause!
Thank you, Ashirra! Are you wanting to work on a yacht, or just interested in the industry?
Am glad you mention "travel the world and get paid for it" just hate it. This should never be the motivation, however some agencies use this phrase...
I used to be in the Navy. Do you think that would help me in applying? I know all the knot tying, I know how to navigate, and I worked as an electrician that was my actual job. I also know how to lay, install, and remove cableways.
I think that would be a huge advantage! Also knowing that you are mature and reliable from being in the navy would help immensely
Let us not forget the ENDLESS , ENDLESS CLEANING . Good Luck
Yeah, you're kinda over qualified 😂
Hi thanks for this insightful video. I am a chief engineer on commercial ships and am trying to break into yachting. Any advise on how to get the foot through the door please...thanks
Hi Matthew. Hope you are well. Between Antibes (France) and Palma (Mallorca) which one would you suggest for new entry crew is the best to find employment on a yacht?
I just started on a 107 tri deck yacht. The job is for a month with a 10 day charter starting on Christmas day...
Hello Derrick, and congratulations! Thank you for updating me on your progress. What position are you serving in on board? A charter over the Christmas period should be great, and will hopefully mean a nice bonus for you!
@@WorkonaSuperyacht Thanks. I’m a deckhand...
I am moving to Fort Lauderdale from South Africa, I hope opportunity arises, maybe I will even meet you!😁
Hello Gareth. I wish you every success with the move to Fort Lauderdale and finding a job. How was your experience getting a B1/B2 visa?
Which courses we have to do for joining yacht. Please say
Have heard of seagem international yacht agency jimbo
I’m actively seeking a crew chef job but also have many years experience as a Watersports coach and studies in nutrition. I’m aiming to finish my personal trainer course in the new year and hopefully this will make me admirable to hire. Does age affect anything? I’m only 20 but have accomplished so much already and yachting is my next ideal step in my career.
Hello Warwick. When Captains are looking to fill positions on board, a big part of their decision comes down to how a potential candidate will fit in with the current crew dynamic. In this respect, age does play a role in their decision; too old or too young could work against you.
However, it certainly shouldn't put you off looking for work. Just be prepared that there may be instances where older candidates for a job take preference. Personally, I think that getting into yachting at a younger age is a smart move, because it gives you more time to make the most of the opportunity before other things start to take priority later on in life.
Hey Matt, would you consider taking a peak at my CV if you have a moment?
Thank you so much for your time and advice,
Chris
Hello Chris. Please excuse this impossibly late response. I got a little bit overloaded trying to keep up with giving feedback on individual CVs, so I no longer offer this service; however, if it could still be of use to you then please check out my video on writing a CV:
th-cam.com/video/YKRPEBVaMcI/w-d-xo.html
You can also download a sample CV from the link in the description.
Actually want to work there,but my experience only on Housekeeping Dept at Cruise ship.
Hello Danuri. It is possible to transition from cruise ships to superyachts; and, your maritime experience will mean that you're already a step ahead of other people who have never worked at sea. A number of the subscribers to this channel work on cruise ships, and are planning to move over to superyachts in 2021. I'd recommend connecting with them in the comments to share some ideas.
Hi Matthew, great video. Quick question, is age a factor in being recruited? Say for a mid 30s male with the basic qualifications (STCW,ENG1 & Food Safety) and starting out as a greenie.
Hello Themba. I know two deckhands who started working on yachts over the summer; one was 33 and one was 34, and both of them found work. Having said that, it's fair to say that finding work in junior positions is more difficult as you get older.
@@WorkonaSuperyacht Hi Matthew, thank you for your response. At least there's some hope😊
Which certificates do I need to work on a yacht?
What certificate needed for job in yacht as able bodied seaman or deckhand
Sir may I ask you what are requirements or trainings as deckhand?please answer my question for so that I know sir.thanks
Is it a good idea to go to the monaco yacht show? How would I gain work there and what ticket would be best, if it is a way in for work? I heard you can network lots there and they want stewardesses to help keep things tip top condition. Please advise thank you.
The Monaco Yacht Show is great, and I highly recommend it. I've been a few times, but I don't have any experience using it to find work. Nevertheless, here are my thoughts:
If you just turn up for the show then you may have already missed some opportunities for work. Instead, try walking the docks in the week or two leading up to the show when yachts may need help getting ready; you may then be asked to help out with any events or parties that are being held during the show.
If you do just turn up for the show, you may not find work immediately, but it would be an opportunity to visit some of the recruitment agency stands, and network with other crew.
I hope that helps, and I welcome anyone else to share their experience.
Do you need powerboat level 2 to apply to be a stewardess? I know it’s not required but would it look good or make me more likely to be hired over someone who doesn’t have it? I would think deckhands would drive it not stews
Hello Chloe. Being able to drive a tender is of particular benefit on smaller yachts with less crew. On larger superyachts (50m+) you're much less likely to drive the tenders but it could still be of use. Yacht captains and chief stews will have other priorities when looking at your CV, but for two candidates who are roughly the same the powerboat licence could swing it in your favour.
Sir I want to work like this job because it's related my course
I wished to work and I love a task
Any ideas in how to address the no experience in the cv? Simple remove the "Yacht Experience" part?
I don't write "Yacht Experience" on my CV. Instead, I write "Professional Experience". The goal is to highlight the skills that you gained in other jobs, which can be transferred to yachting.
@@WorkonaSuperyacht Man, this can look like a simple advise, but you have no idea how is useful for me. Waiting and hoping for 2021! Thank you all the way for all the time to always answer the subs and all the amazing content)
Good morning sir.im a filipino seaferrer for 9yrs in bulk carrier and ratings ranks.how to apply in super yacht.
I am a chef by professional working at 5 start hotels with 6 years plus experience . How do I find JOB At a great Yatch am from Jamaica
Hi, is there some sort of job on a superyacht that would be appropriate for a GAP year? E.g deckhands
Hello FOD. A junior stew or deckhand position would be most suitable for a gap year, but prepare for the fact that it can take some time to find a job. It would help to be a little bit flexible with timings; if you get 6 months into a gap year and then a job opportunity comes up, the yacht might be put off when you tell them that you'll have to leave in 5 or 6 months.
Hey, I wondered if you could recommend a good bank account to have to recieve dollars and euros rather than being paid into a local UK bank account and incurring ridiculous fees? Heard that Wise or Revolut are good for this. What are you using or would recommend please?
Hello Keith. Transferwise and Revolut are good options; however, I've never used them myself. I have a Pound Sterling and Euro account with Starling, which is only available to those in the UK. They are without a doubt the best bank I have ever used; no fees on foreign spending anywhere in the world, and they only charge a flat fee of 0.4% when you're converting between the £ and € accounts.
Starling don't offer a USD account, so I use IFX Payments for this. They are a foreign exchange company that can accept salaries in most of the major currencies. They aren't a bank and therefore don't offer a debit card. I ask IFX to exchange my money into Pound Sterling when the rate is good, and then simply spend worldwide on my Starling debit card without any fees.
I made a video about it all here: th-cam.com/video/vn1nfCuRLzY/w-d-xo.html
Check the description for links to Starling, IFX, and other banking options that might work for you.
@@WorkonaSuperyacht amazing thank you. I actually already have a starling £ account so I’ll be sure to set up a euro account too with them. I have to say I’ve been super impressed with their customer service and ease of use on the app. Something Barclays and the like can learn from undoubtedly! Thank you once again for all your content on here, it’s been so helpful!
Hi, I just wanna ask if I could possibly work on a superyacht as a deckhand, coming from a marine transportation course? I hope you'll respond. 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Hello Carlo. Your marine transportation course will certainly make you more interesting to employers than someone who has no maritime experience at all; however, in isolation it's unlikely to give you a big advantage over other candidates. The skills and experience that I speak about in this video will be of most benefit, so I'd still recommend developing these to make yourself as employable as possible.
Is there any way that oow of merchant ship get placed on board Yachts..pls advise
Hello Tijo. Yes, deck officers from the merchant navy can use their OOW qualifications on yachts; however, yachting requires a very different skill set to merchant ships. As a result, you may have to join a yacht in a more junior position to learn how it all works, before stepping up again. I have spoken to a number of deck officers with OOW Unlimited qualifications who started as deckhands. Previous experience on cruise ships and/or passenger ferries will be most beneficial when making the move over to yachting.
what about for a chef with land experience only? not Michelin star, but upscale fine dining expereience?
Fine dining experience will certainly be of great benefit in helping you to find a chef job on board a yacht. This isn't my area of expertise, but check out the following link for more information: www.wilsonhalligan.com/yacht-chef/
You can even speak to someone who will be able to answer specific questions.
Hi me again, Just passed my OOW Unlimited orals still waiting on my CoC but any particular skills/ qualifications you would recommend for someone new to the yachting side looking for a deck officer position? I have a watersports background which may help and I’m aware that I’d be looking at the larger yachts as it seems the smaller vessels require the OOWs to be well experienced on deck. But would doing SSOs course or crowd control etc be any help?
Congratulations! This is fantastic news; well done! Your watersports background will be a huge asset to your CV when applying for yacht jobs. As you say, many yachts require that their deck officers have prior experience out on deck, although for the very large yachts it may not be such an issue. It's quite possible that you'll never get anywhere near driving the tenders; but, small boat handling is always a bonus. As for SSO and crowd control, I'm not sure how they will improve your chances.
I always recommend getting in touch with Wilson Halligan, a large yacht crew recruitment agency based on the South Coast. They deal with a lot of very large yachts, and will be able to give you a much better idea of what is required when entering the industry at your level.
@@WorkonaSuperyacht Cheers! I know of a few people who have been offered OOW jobs directly but yeah generally on yachts over the 100m mark. Got my PBL2 next week so that'll help slightly. Wilson Halligan are definitely on my list I've been watching them on LinkedIn for while now, I'll get my CV sorted a give them a ring.
@8atlantic8 Getting your PBL2 was definitely a good idea. How did you enjoy the course? I'd be interested to hear how you get on with Wilson Halligan. There are a lot of merchant navy deck officers who wish to transition over to yachting. Some find that they can get straight in on a large yacht; for others it's a case of getting some yacht experience as a deckhand before stepping up after 1 or 2 years.
@@WorkonaSuperyacht Haven't actually done it yet, got it booked for next week it turns out its quite difficult to find someone running one in northern Scotland in mid winter in covid times... Not to excited about it I've done so many short courses over the last few years they all seem to blend into one. Yeah I know of a few who have made the transition, I'm quite fortunate that I have relatives already in senior ranks in the industry who are helping me out a wee bit.
@8atlantic8 Sounds like it could be a cold couple of days! Nevertheless, I hope you find some value in the course.
It's always good to have some contacts to get started in the industry, and I'm excited to hear how you get on. Your experience will be a real help to anyone else looking to make the move over to yachts.
Can an OOW COC (Unlimited) from Cargo Ships join as OOW on Yachts without Yacht experience? Thank you in advance.
Hello Sanithra. I get asked this question a lot, so I decided to make a video about it!
th-cam.com/video/r2FWpTp1g0s/w-d-xo.html
I hope that helps, but if you've still got questions after watching it, please just leave them down in the comments section.
@@WorkonaSuperyacht Thank you for the answer. Appreciate you are taking time for answering the questions 😊
Hiw old is to old to start?
Looking for yatch security jobs have STCW ,Seaman book ,Eng 1 ..I am from India how can I apply
What are the legal requirements for a British National to work on a yacht? Do I need a residence visa for wherever I am based?
Hello Anna-Maria. This all depends on where the yacht is flagged. Many yachts are flagged in places such as the Cayman Islands, Isle of Man, and Marshall Islands. In this case, you’ll be signed onto the yacht, and no visa will be required unless you visit the USA where a B1/B2 visa is needed. You cannot work on a yacht that is flagged in the USA unless you have a green card.
In EU countries, you shouldn’t have any problems working on yachts flagged in the aforementioned states, but a yacht flagged in Italy or France (or indeed any EU country) might be more difficult following Brexit.
I recommend that you double check everything with the appropriate authorities, but here are the key points to remember:
To work on a non-US flagged yacht that visits the USA, you will need a B1/B2 visa. These can be difficult to obtain without an employment contract;
If you go to an EU country to look for work, you’ll have 90 days. If you don’t get signed onto a yacht within this time then you’ll have to leave the EU, and you won’t be able to return until another 90 days have passed;
There may be visa requirements for other countries around the world; however, I don’t have any experience with this. World travelling yachts are in the minority, but if you’re fortunate enough to get a job on one then they should be able to assist you with any visas needed for their itinerary.
hi im starting next year my study of mate /steersman /chief officer on a dutch school can i start immediately as a chief officer / mate or do i have to start as a deckhand and do you recommend starting in industrial part of maritime
Hello Functional NooB. A lot of yachts prefer deck officers to have a bit of experience in the more junior deck roles, as it gives them a better understanding of how the whole department works. The exception to this may be some of the very large yachts, in which case you might be starting as a third officer. If yachting is your ultimate goal, I think it would be worth starting on yachts once you have your qualifications, whether that be as a deckhand, or junior officer. You will be able to step up to higher positions in time, and you will be a better officer for having gotten some experience alongside the more junior members of a yacht deck crew.
@@WorkonaSuperyacht thank you my goal now is to finish highschool and go to the next school ; )
@Functional NooB The learning never stops!
Good information . I like a agency to help me get a job
Hey I’m from the Bahamas and I do day job, how can I better myself in the industry
Hello. I offer lots of suggestions in this video about skills you can develop to make yourself more employable. Please also check out this video: th-cam.com/video/fw7RUwHzies/w-d-xo.html
What is to be hustle? 🙂 Sewing? And pabo level 2? I got it, is powerboat level 2
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Hustling seems to be to push forward, kind of try harder or keep pushing or don't give up. Sewing is "costura" in Spanish, is the craft to attach objects with a thread and pabo it's indeed powerboat level 2.
Hello! Me again! This may be a long shot but could there be a way that I could send you my CV so you found have a look and see what you think? I’d really appreciate this thank you.
Harry
Of course, it would be my pleasure. Please send it to: workonasuperyacht@gmail.com
@@WorkonaSuperyacht Thank you so much! I’ll send this today. Thanks Harry
@@WorkonaSuperyacht All done!
@harry cooke Thank you, Harry. All received.
Good evening sir, I hope you are fine First of all, I would like to thank you for all the necessary and very rich information and data contained in all the videos that you prepared I would like to take you back to the beginning, sir. I would like you to write to me all the documents required in order to get a job on board the yacht. All the required documents, please, sir, and also, can you help me on how to contact one of the offices or a serious website on the Internet Thank you very much
Hello, I am a mixologist looking to advance into doing so internationally, will experience on land transfer?
Yes, mixology skills are of great value to the interior department; however, it isn't something that you could do exclusively. You'd generally be employed as a stew and would have to be happy doing all the other duties that this role requires.
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I'm seman I have CDC and coswain
Stcw course are done
I like to joined with yacht please help me
This dude is defo a robot. Siri as a human
I like to think I’m more like the Google Assistant 😂
This made me larf!! 🤣
I have a Masters CoC limited to 5000grt. No experience on yachting. Can I be a candidate for this?
Hello Alfonso. There are a number of deck officers working in the yachting industry who successfully moved across from the merchant navy. When making the transition, cruise ship and/or passenger ferry experience is always a big help; just like on a yacht, your cargo would have been passengers, and in the case of ferries you'd be used to small bridge teams. It often requires that you step down into a more junior officer role to gain the necessary yacht experience. Some OOW Unlimited officers even start as deckhands before working their way back up.
Helo sir.. I don't have experience, i have STCW III/3.8 management for engineer pasport etc .. How to applied in youre company. Im from Indonesia thanks sir
I'm a medic in NY. Is that marketable?
Absolutely! Many of the very big super yachts require a medic on board. It is usually a dual role, such as deck/medic or stew/medic.
Hey after Basic STCW COURSE can i earn
And Upgrade Course. Because of that I will get money from salary and learn too.
Yes, you can get a job on a yacht with just the basic STCW courses and a seafarers medical certificate. In addition, for deckhand positions a powerboat licence is required, and for stew positions you’ll need a food safety and hygiene certificate. As you say, once you have a job you can then use your salary to complete more courses and progress your career.
@@WorkonaSuperyacht Thank you Sir. Supporting And Guide me in future.
Hello. .Am a sailor from Nigeria in West Africa seeking for a sailor job...please can you help me out?
The job sounds like an absolute nightmare, who in their right mind would want to be a 24 hour skivvy.
Who else is here after watching all of below deck?
Below Deck has certainly introduced a lot of people to yachting, but I don’t think it’s a very good advert for the industry!
10 years of cruise ship experience like to apply
Hello Loyal Fernandes. If you haven't done so already, please check out the following videos for more information about getting started:
th-cam.com/video/r2FWpTp1g0s/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/BhA6qEf_Xfg/w-d-xo.html
This is bullshit! Im 2nd eng and searching for the job on the Yacht for long time and it is just not possible to get a job if you don't have experience on Yacht.
Hello Urban Rider. You may find it more difficult to start out as an engineer because there are fewer positions available; however, it is not impossible. The majority of the engineers that I have worked with either came from merchant ships or had a very strong engineering background in other fields, and they all began working on yachts with no previous yachting experience.
Bro I am an Indian and how i join on a yatch
Hello Abinraj. As a minimum you'll be required to have your basic STCW courses up to date, and an ENG1 (or equivalent) seafarer's medical. New crew typically have most success by basing themselves in a major yachting destination; however, I recommend that you start by signing up online with some yacht crew agencies. I have a video about how to do this, and you'll also find links to some popular agencies in the description: th-cam.com/video/2BweYh_AJPE/w-d-xo.html
Once you've completed your profiles you can then contact each agency to discuss what job opportunities might be available to you.
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