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Tante Marie: Ships Cook Certificate and Other Training Opportunities

07/08/2018admin

Kelly and Nicola recently travelled to Tante Marie Culinary Academy in Woking to meet with Ally Molyneaux the Academy Head Teacher and Debbie Volans the Director of Administrations to check out their superb facilities and talk to them about the courses they have on offer. Not only do Tante Marie offer the Assessment in Marine...

Pursers On-Board Superyachts

10/01/2018admin

Noticing a trend in increased applications to be Pursers we thought we would provide some input into what it takes to be one, including the relative duties, career paths to qualifying and what the job market currently looks like. Purser positions generally exist on larger yachts and their work is responsible for the effective and...

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…

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...

How To Become A Yacht Engineer – Qualifications and Requirements

12/05/2017admin

If you are looking for a career as a yacht engineer, we’ve compiled a breakdown of the qualifications and requirements needed to start out, insight into the job day-to-day and how to effectively land your dream position. What Does a Yacht Engineer do? Depending on type, size and usage of the yacht, the Engineering department...

How To Become A Nurse Stewardess On A Private Yacht

19/04/2017admin

As the yachts get bigger, the demand for a vast skill set for Yacht Stewardess Jobs is increasing. One such skill set is that of a Nurse, but what does it take to be a Nurse on-board a Super Yacht and how do you apply? Read on to find out how to become a Nurse...

Do I Need a Ships Cook Certificate to work on Superyachts?

22/03/2017admin

Candidates often ask me if they need a Ships Cook Certificate to work as a chef on super-yachts. The simple answer is yes IF it is a UK-registered commercial vessel, which operates more than 60 miles offshore, with 10 or more crew on board OR the yacht is under a different flag state but chooses...

Deckhands – Do you have your NWR certificate?

25/08/2016admin

The Navigational Watch Rating (NWR) certificate is becoming an increasingly common requirement for the majority of deckhands on large yachts which follow a commercial or passenger yacht code. The NWR is achieved by showing you have advanced deck skills and completed a specific set of watchkeeping tasks to become a valuable crew member. It also...

Do you have what it takes to be a Project Manager overseeing a superyacht refit?

25/08/2016admin

As exquisite feats of engineering, superyachts will always need working on throughout their lifetime: whether for refit, scheduled maintenance or emergency work, they will have to go ashore at some stage. Refitting in particular can be a daunting experience and the process can be lengthy. If not managed properly, the undertaking can wreak havoc on...

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