As yachts get bigger it is inevitable that the decorative art displayed onboard becomes more and more valuable. The responsibility for safeguarding these precious pieces almost always falls to the Crew, but do you really know how to conserve the artwork you have onboard? Do you know the name of the artist, it’s origin or…
Did you know that wilsonhalligan now have a dedicated desk for shorebased positions? With an increased demand for shore-based personnel, across all sectors of the maritime industry, Luke Randall has joined the wilsonhalligan team. Bringing with him a wealth of experience in maritime recruitment for the cruise and yacht industry, he is focused on helping…
It is often said that dockwalking and day work is one of the best ways for new crew to get their first experience in the industry and hopefully secure themselves a permanent position. At the start of every season many new and experienced crew base themselves in yachting hubs such as Antibes or Palma in…
Gin’s rise in popularity over the past few years has been phenomenal and whether your guests enjoy the high-quality classics or prefer more unusual flavours, there’s no doubt that you’ll get more than a few requests for gin cocktails this season. Here at WH we have carefully selected our top 5 gin cocktails that will…
The Superyacht Sector is a busy and growing one, with plenty of opportunities out there if you are looking to become a member of Superyacht crew. But these roles are also very demanding, and taking the right training is crucial. This is especially apparent with the security of the Superyacht and its crew, guests, and…
Whether it’s your first interview or fiftieth, it’s always a good idea to turn up well rested and prepared. To help our crew candidates nail their next interview, we’ve compiled a list of the top 10 most popular interview questions for working on yachts and superyachts with helpful tips on how to answer them. What…
Candidates often wonder if references are really that important and if recruitment companies ever really bother to check them. We often see the line “references available on request” added to the bottom of CV’s with not much thought given to who those referees would be or what they might say about you. Here at wilsonhalligan…
As an experienced superyacht ETO (Electro-Technical Officer), I have written this to provide an insight into the role for anyone wanting to get into the industry. From fixing the Captains’ email account to troubleshooting an engine fault, there is so much variety in the role of an ETO. The job can be very fulfilling –…
