Day One – Elementary First Aid Arriving at South West Maritime Academy, I felt uneasy not knowing what to expect but these nerves and worries were soon put to rest. From the moment I stepped into the reception I was greeted by a happy smiley face, who proceeded to get to know my name and…
Well as the summer holidays are in full swing and the smell of suntan lotion is inescapable, we are gearing up for a busy season in training. Now that the owners of private jets are away on their yachts, the pilots can fit in their recurrent safety training. However, there is always the chance that…
Being a stew on a Superyacht is no easy task, and it’s certainly not as glamorous as many think. Any of you out there doing the job, or who have done it in the past, will know that it’s the most relentless and exhausting job, particularly whilst on a charter when days are long and…
If you are seafarer and work offshore, either temporarily or permanently, your bank will potentially refuse you a mortgage. So what should you do? Why the issue? Firstly, you may ask, why the issue? If you are a seafarer wishing to buy in the UK and have good income, low outgoings and an adequate deposit,…
The Med season is almost upon us, and the marinas will soon start filling up with boats returning from the Caribbean, or further afield. The end of a season for many is a time of upheaval and change – leaving a current yacht to move to another, or ashore. The beginning of the new season…
