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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 –…
Testing times – Covid and Substances I mean this in several ways. Firstly, the challenges and fears we face as COVID 19 brings illness to family, friends, crew mates and the effect on the global economy. Yachting is for the most part an overhead for an Owner with no financial return and a cost that…
#GreenWingsChallenge – Giving you the chance to carbon offset your flights Wilsonhalligan is proud to have joined the #GreenWingsChallenge, an initiative launched by Edward Thomas, Director of Gym Marine in early October to help the yachting industry clean up its air travel footprint. Edward is calling on as many travel-mad colleagues in the yachting…
Preparing for Your Future? The relationship with your financial adviser or investment manager is vital. It could determine the difference between a comfortable life and retirement, or one of worry and penny-pinching. It’s a relationship built on trust, and this requires clear lines of communication. You’ll need to work collaboratively to make sure your finances…
Recently at wilsonhalligan we hosted our own Web Chat Wednesday Q&A session for anyone in the yachting industry to ask the team questions about yacht recruitment, careers on-board, our favourite yachts and the current job climate due to Coronavirus. Thank you to everyone who submitted questions via our website chatbox, here are the results of…
With many working from home, clients and candidates must embrace new interview tips and techniques to ensure minimal disruption. Businesses are assessing how best to tackle the impact that COVID-19 is having in the UK and across the globe. We’ve been speaking to our clients, and the good news is that they are doing everything…
Although Coronavirus has brought the yachting world to a standstill, leaving many yacht owners, crew and captains homebound, it has provided the perfect opportunity to make those necessary amendments to your current CV. It’s one of those jobs that always ends up at the bottom of the priorities list, but hopefully our ‘10 do’s and…
During these uncertain times we are all experiencing the struggles of social distancing and isolation. This can take a tremendous toll on everyone, including yacht crew members, and those working in the hospitality industry. At wilsonhalligan, we understand the importance of our mental and physical health and wanted to share our top tips on coping with isolation. Needless to say, we are not medical professionals: simply…
