What qualifications do you need to work on superyachts?

Essential Yacht Qualifications and Certifications Needed to Work as Crew

• STCW Basic Safety Training Yacht Certificate. The STCW yacht qualification is essential, and a yacht recruiter cannot start to find you work without this basic yacht certificate.
• A Seafarer Medical Certificate.

How do I work for superyachts?

If you want to work on Superyachts and any vessels over 24m, you’ll need at a minimum STCW Basic Safety Training Certificates. The course takes 6 days to complete and during that time you will learn: How to respond to basic security situations on-board.

How much do you get paid on superyachts?

By Rupert Connor

Position	Size of Vessel	Salary Range
Junior Stewardess	All yachts	$2,500 – $3,500 per month
Deckhand / Stewardess	110 ft – 250 ft+	$2,500 – $3,500 per month
60 ft – 110 ft	$2,000 – $3,000 per month
Cook / Stewardess	60 ft – 110 ft+	$3,000 – $4,500+ per month

How much do chefs on superyachts make?

On a vessel of up to 35 meters, a monthly yacht chef salary is between $5,000-7,000 before tips. This grows with the size of the boat – on 51-65 meter superyachts a salary of $7,500-8,500 per month is average, and on vessels over 100 meters yacht chef jobs can earn you from $8,500-10,000 monthly.

Do deckhands get tips?

While the industry has dictated that all crew have the opportunity to be tipped for their hard work on board, it’s far more common for those crewing charter yachts to receive larger and more frequent tips than they may do in the same position on a private yacht, due to the turnover of guests on board.

Does chef outrank bosun?

The chef usually outranks the chief stew and bosun While bosun seems to be a high command position, it has two ranks above it. In a larger yacht, the bosun reports to the second officer. The second officer reports to the first officer or chief officer. The bosun can also be considered to be the lead deckhand.

What is a yachtie salary?

Average Starting Salary Guidelines

POSITION	70′ to 100′	160′ to 190′
Captain	$84 – $120,000	$192 – $228,000
First Officer	$54 – $66,000	$90 – $95,000
2nd Mate/Bosun	$48 – $54,000	$66 – $72,000
Deckhand	$42 – $48,000	$60 – $66,000

How do I become a deckhand UK?

Qualifications and certification are not normally needed to become a deckhand – experience is generally more important, but RYA qualifications such as Day Skipper, Power Boat Level 2 and VHF/SRC Radio Operators Certificate or IYT Tender Driving Licence may be beneficial.

Can a bosun have 3 stripes?

The Below Deck boss surprised the bosun with new epaulets featuring three stripes to signify his first officer ranking after earning his 1600-ton license.

Is Yachtie an insult?

“I think it’s because [Chastain] used the term ‘yachtie’ to describe him,” Mashile said. “But if someone has an emotional attachment to a certain word, in terms of it being an insult towards them, then a typical yachtie doesn’t have a positive connotation.”

How much do deckhands make UK?

Salary Range At entry-level a deckhand could expect to earn between £1,250 and £1,750 per month. An experienced deckhand could expect up to around £1,750 or £2,000 per month.

Is bosun a good job?

The bosun onboard a yacht demonstrates a good understanding of exterior maintenance and repair, strong worth ethic, great attitude and sets a good example for the junior deck crew.

What kind of jobs are there on a superyacht?

This position will entail very large, complicated jobs, and it can, at the same time, incorporate something as small as fixing a remote control for guests, or fixing a toilet. Electronic Technical Officers (ETOs) and/or Electricians are generally employed on larger superyachts where the Engineering department comprises around four or five crew.

What is a superyacht?

A superyacht is defined as any leisure yacht over 24 metres (79 feet) in length. There are many hundreds of superyachts sailing the seas and oceans today – motor or sail, and they employ thousands of crew members from around the world.

Do all superyachts have a first officer on board?

All superyachts generally have a First Officer on board, but larger yachts would employ a Second Officer as well. The roles are quite similar, but specific duties are likely to vary from one yacht to another.

Is there a shortage of crew for superyachts?

Owning or chartering a multi-million-pound superyacht is an exclusive hobby, but behind the glamorous, façade, there is a whole team of skilled workers keeping everything ship-shape. The number of superyachts being built is increasing each year, and there is now a shortage of skilled workers to crew them.