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A Day in the Life of: A Deckhand

14/11/2017admin

What better way to understand the day to day of Deckhand Yacht Jobs, than hearing from someone with firsthand experience? Whilst living and working as a Deckhand on a superyacht, you will be lucky to find a dull moment. At the height of the season, you are guaranteed to be busy with tasks from the…

How to nail your application for Superyacht Jobs and Recruitment

03/10/2017admin

Searching for work on yachts and superyachts can be competitive, however there are a range of things you can do to maximise your chances of securing your desired role. Below are 4 tips to help aid your application and impress your potential employer. Get your CV right. We receive hundreds of CV’s and see the...

What It’s Like To Work As Yacht Crew

14/07/2017admin

Life as part of yacht crew certainly isn’t like any other so if you’re thinking about a career in the yachting industry, this is the blog post for you. From blissful morning coffees with a view to late night requests dragging you out of bed, yacht jobs certainly have their pros and cons. However all...

Ships Cook Certificate @ Secrets de Cuisine, Antibes

21/06/2017admin

Last month Nikki travelled to Antibes to check out the awesome facilities at Secrets de Cuisine – a purpose built MCA-approved training centre offering career development and food safety courses to Superyacht Chefs. The centre also acts as a one stop shop for direct distribution of over 50,000 galley equipment items. Secrets de Cuisine is...

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Working on Yachts & Superyachts – What You Need to Know.

25/05/2017admin

Thinking about a career off-shore? Dreaming of living the high life working on a superyacht? There are a host of different paths you can take; from deckhands and watersport instructors to steward/ess’, engineers and beauticians. Whichever route you decide to take, wilsonhalligan can assist you in your job search at every stage of your career...

Important Financial & Tax Information for Yacht Crew

07/04/2017adminfinancial information, tax info, tax information, yacht crew

The information within this article has been provided by Patrick Maflin, Director of Marine Accounts On the 1st July 2017, the new French Social Security laws will be implemented. This will impact yacht crew who spend over 183 days within a 365 day period in France, as long as they are not already paying social...

The Importance of Choosing the Right Yacht Recruitment Agency

16/03/2017admin

In recent years, the number of yacht recruitment agencies has increased substantially, so as a candidate or client, how do you decide which recruitment agency to use? As a candidate, your initial thoughts could be to register with every single one, thinking it would increase your chances of finding a job quicker. As a Captain...

Important ISA Information for UK Resident Seafarers

15/03/2017admin

The information within this article has been provided by Tim Reedman, Chartered Financial Planner of St. James's Place. This year’s ISA – capture the moment, before it's gone! Are you making the most of yours? Before the end of this tax year, there is the opportunity to shelter up to £15,240 in an ISA, with no...

Do you have to be in a major yachting centre to find a yachting job?

25/01/2017Nicola Morgan

Last week, we had an aspiring young stewardess call into our Southampton office and ask if she really needed to go to Antibes to find her first yachting job. Here's what you need to know, and where you need to be to find your dream yachting job. ‘These days all the jobs are online aren’t...

From Ship to Shore…How to Transition From an Offshore to Land based Career

17/01/2017Nicola Morgan

If you're thinking about exiting your off-shore position to pursue perhaps a more stable land based position, it can often feel daunting, especially if you're not sure of the opportunities available. Here at wilsonhalligan, we have a lot of experience in helping yacht crew redirect their careers ashore. With direct experience of this within our...

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