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This is one of our most frequently asked questions, or even more common is ‘How is the Captain job market?’ It has been active, however currently it is the most competitive I’ve known it in my ten+ year recruiting history. At the moment it is not uncommon to see 200+ applicants on a jobsite posting…
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…
Monaco Yacht Show sees the return of the most anticipated international superyacht show to Port Hercule, with the promise of an exciting new format and more than 300 exhibitors and 60 superyachts set to participate. Wilsonhalligan are excited to be attending MYS again. After 18 months of travel restrictions and uncertainty, it brings a very…
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…
Mental Health At Sea & My Recent ACrew Duty Of Care Nomination – What It Really Means To Me… Anyone who knows me will know I’m a ‘glass half full’ type of person, always trying to see the positives in situations and living life with a smile. However, during my time at sea, particularly in…
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…
Square Peg (Corporate Recruitment) – Round Hole (Yachting) I have always liked this expression – however, “if you hit something enough it will fit”, I believe that was engineering lesson one when I was a deck cadet. The analogy is very true for corporate world recruiting and trying to make it fit yachting. We have had several external recruitment trainers with 30+ years’ experience say yacht recruitment is like…
