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Superyacht and Maritime
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Career Training
- Sunshine Coast
- Queensland
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AUSTRALIA
STCW95
& other Superyacht Career courses are
held
monthly
on the
Sunshine Coast
Location
Address
- Big Cow Centre
- Corner of North
Nambour Connection & Ferntree Creek Roads,
Kulangoor, QLD.
Postal Address
145 Ocean Vista Drive
Maroochy River QLD 4561
Telephone
Ph
(07) 5446 6410
Fx (07) 5446 6203
Mob 0418 243 042
Email
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The
Superyacht Industry
Due to the growth of
the Superyacht industry in recent years, there is a
corresponding increase in demand for suitably qualified men and women interested
in a financially
rewarding, exhilarating and satisfying career as crew on Superyachts operating
mainly in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean.
Around 87%
of the world's Superyachts are registered in the Cayman Islands where yacht
crews must hold MCA recognised qualifications in order to work on these vessels.
As a minimum all crew must hold the four basic safety certificates under the
STCW 95. STCW 95 ( Standards
of
Training
and
Certification
of
Watchkeepers
created in 1995)
is a maritime convention agreed to by all the nations who are part of the
International Maritime Organization - about 150 nations.
The Ideal Superyacht Crew
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Qualifications - as a
minimum the four STCW95 Basic Safety Course Certificates
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Aged between 18 and 36
(We have however trained experienced people in their 50's who are confident of
finding a position)
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Non-smoker
(some vessels allow restricted smoking)
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No visible tattoos or
piercings
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Female crew wear minimal
makeup and perfume
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Present well and are
dressed appropriately
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Wear minimal jewellery
(nothing large, bulky or showy)
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Have a positive and
co-operative attitude
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Are tolerant of their
workmates
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Are prepared to work hard
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Know how to speak to people
and show good manners
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Positives About Working in the
Superyacht Industry
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You live and work on the
world's most luxurious yachts
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You visit the planet's most
exotic locations
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You are paid well in US
dollars and no tax is deducted (you pay income tax in Australia)
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Free medical care after a
qualifying period
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Free lodging and food
whilst on board
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Uniforms are provided free
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Usually you negotiate a
return flight to Australia once a year
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Some weeks of annual leave
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You work with in a team of
young, like minded people
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Excellent opportunities for
advancement in the industry
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Negatives About Working in the
Superyacht Industry
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This is a job like any
other. You are expected to work efficiently and at times for long hours.
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Most contracts are for a
minimum of 1 year
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Superyachts are big but
crew accommodation is small
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You share a small living
space with other people
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There
is no guarantee of a job
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You need to have sufficient
funds to fly to Florida or The Med and pay for some weeks of accommodation
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You are away from your
family and friends in Australia for a long time
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Superyacht Career Training has been conducting STCW95 Basic Safety courses since
December 2006. In that time we have trained in excess of 140 young people each year who
have travelled to either Florida or the Med to obtain a position on a
Superyacht. A small number have found positions locally but most have obtained
a position overseas within a few weeks of their arrival.
The
industry is seasonal but most crew stay with the one superyacht for at least a
year. Superyachts cruise the whole year round in all parts of the globe.
However, most vessels cruise the Med from about May to October and the
Caribbean from November to April. The greatest concentration of Superyachts
can be found in Ft Lauderdale in October and November. Antibes (pronounced
Anteeb) on the French Med coast is one of the best places to find crewing work
during the Med season. Majorka in Spain is also a good place to look for
crewing work. There are a number of crew placement agencies operating in these
locations.
When Should you do Your STCW95
Training?
We conduct STCW95 courses monthly
on the Sunshine Coast in South East Queensland. At times through the year the courses are quickly
filled. Please enroll and pay for your course at least 21
days before the
course commences in order to secure your place.
How to Proceed
If you are healthy,
energetic and wish to visit the planet's most exciting destinations on the
world’s most luxurious yachts, please
go straight to the Enrol page
now! (This is the top most button on the left hand side of the screen)
Or contact Barry Barnes on:
Ph. (07) 5446 6410
Mb.0418 243 042
Fx. (07) 5446 6203
Email
bb@stcw95.net
Contact Information
- Telephone
- International landline
+61 7 5446 6410
or mobile +61 418 243 042
Within
Australia landline 07 5446 6410 or mobile 0418 243 042
- Postal address
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145 Ocean Vista Drive, Maroochy River, Queensland, Australia 4561
- Electronic mail
- General Information:bb@stcw95.net
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