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Whether you are looking for your next perfect job or that exceptional new crew member the team at YOA are here to help. Contact us today to find out why our unique techniques, tools and network can assist you throughout your superyacht career.

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The YOA team provide a personalised service that is second to none. As former captains and HODs we know the importance of finding that perfect new crew member. It all starts with clear communication.

We will help you stand out from the crowd and secure that dream superyacht job.

We’ve found jobs walking the docks, we’ve found jobs through agencies, we’ve found jobs on job walls, we’ve found jobs through our own networks. We’ve combined these experiences, both good and bad, and developed an even better way of doing things.

We’ve found jobs walking the docks, we’ve found jobs through agencies, we’ve found jobs on job walls and we’ve found jobs through our own networks. We’ve combined these experiences, both good and bad, and developed an even better way of doing things.

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Founders, Tom and Don have both spent many years on sailing and motor yachts gaining an appreciation for the requirements and challenges encountered by today’s premier superyacht teams. Our growing team are not only experienced and speak your language, they’re a bunch of good sorts as well.

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Bespoke Crew recruitment is all about moving beyond the uniform by identifying and targeting talent to build your ideal crew.

Combining 15 years of industry experience, working on yachts and recruiting has enabled us to have a strengthened understanding of the importance of hiring the right crew, to deliver the ultimate client experience.

Bespoke Crew challenges the industry’s status quo on crew development, covering all aspects from new recruits to the more established crew members. We work in all departments including interior, galley, deck, engineering and any specialist roles you might have. Unlike other agencies, Bespoke Crew isn’t just providing highly qualified and experienced yacht crew, we go further to ensure a match of personalities onboard.

Our pride is taken from your positive experience and the heightened standard of tailored service that we provide.

Looking For Crew?

We will strive to go beyond your expectations, once we have a better understanding of the candidate you are looking for. We will not only make sure they have all the qualifications and experience you require for the specific role, but we will also tailor the candidate’s personality to fit in with your existing crew members.

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We not only help the more established crew in the industry secure their next desired position. The bespoke team have all experienced the yachting industry as crew members, we all once got our first position on board. Finding the right agency that will help develop your application, cv and interview skills will really help jumpstart your career.

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We are currently looking for a Stewardess for a 70m Private/Charter MY.

Candidates will ideally have 1 year of experience in the industry.

This role will be mainly service but you must be comfortable in all aspects of the interior.

B1B2 a plus!

This is a great boat with a fantastic programme.

Salary: 3000 EUR Start date: 2 weeks Leave: 5:1 (60 days)

We are looking for a 2nd Stewardess for this 50m (+-) Private MY.

Ideal candidates will have 2+ years experience in the industry & be confident in all aspect of the interior.

MUST have B1B2 in hand due to vessels' itinerary.

Start date: ASAP Salary: 5000 USD Leave: 60 days

100% recommend this agency, they helped me get my second job in this industry. They are really helpful and do everything they can to secure you a job. Thank you Claire

Verity bulcok - stew/ masseuse, i just received my first stewardess job using bespoke crew, and claire was very helpful always stayed in contact with me even after i got the job, making sure i had a safe flight, and if i needed help with anything, i was so grateful for the help and support claire gave to me., georgia lingwood - stewardess, zoe shortlisted three candidates for me, and i interviewed two. both were the right fit for the boat and exactly what i had asked of her. one of them resulted in employment, and i couldn’t be happier. i would definitely return to zoe with any further interior recruitment requests, and i am confident she will find another good fit for our team. thank you to bespoke, abbie merritt - chief stewardess, "bespoke crew have helped me throughout my yachting career, and on both successful occasions, i have felt like they truly believe in me when putting me forward for the desired roles. claire most recently helped me secure a role that i love. there was constant communication, and i felt very supported throughout and after the recruitment process. i highly recommend bespoke crew to any candidate looking for their next adventure.”, harriet pugson - head of service, as always, the bespoke team was an absolute pleasure to work with. only sending forward candidates that match your criteria makes the hiring process fast and smooth. thank you again for finding us a great candidate who is the ideal fit for our team and owner. bespoke is, for sure, the only agent i would use for any future hiring., emma cottrell – chief stewardess., when you work with bespoke crew, you get the same high standards associated with yachting. their industry knowledge, attention to detail for each of their candidate profiles, and their drive to find the best is what yachts need in a recruitment agency., nick calligeros - chief officer, i have worked with bespoke crew for a few years now, from her helping me find positions to helping me fill them. the agents take time to really understand our needs and only send the best candidates forward. they send detailed profiles from their conversations with the crew, which really helps us to get an understanding of the candidate beforehand. they are not a typical agency who puts crew forward and forgets, they still keep in contact and follow up to check both parties are happy with the overall performance and if we have any concerns. fantastic service all around; i would highly recommend using the bespoke crew. thank you for everything, danielle hemming - chief stewardess, bespoke crew's team exhibited an impressive understanding of the yachting industry and a genuine dedication to finding the perfect match for candidates and employers. their attention to detail, personalized approach, and unwavering support throughout the recruitment process were nothing short of outstanding. bespoke crew yachting recruitment is for anyone seeking a professional, reliable, and personalized recruitment experience within the yachting industry., benjamin le marechal - head chef, the team at bespoke has always gone above and beyond to ensure each candidate presented to us not only fills the position but also aligns with our yacht's specific culture and ethos. they constantly demonstrate their passion for the industry and extensive knowledge of their own experiences, and i am always impressed with their unique, professional, yet personalized approach., georgia barber - chief stewardess, i first spoke to jacob from bespoke crew in my first few weeks of dock walking near antibes. the first call was extremely helpful; and he took an interest in my own background, qualifications, and experience. we then discussed the position i applied for in great detail. i am now secure in that role we discussed and after five months in i couldn't be happier with the yacht i am on, and the crew i am with., james lashmar - pt/ deckhand, it has been a great experience dealing with bespoke. excellent communication and a fast turnaround from the initial discussion to being placed on the yacht i am on now., euan ratley - deckhand, it was great dealing with jacob, one of the better agencies out there, tom riley - avit, claire provided such amazing support when looking for a new role. she really took the time to listen to both my previous experience and what i was looking for in the future to find the ideal position. claire’s help enabled me to make the transition from lead service to chief stewardess. i’d absolutely recommend bespoke crew to anyone in the industry., bonnie mitchell – chief stewardess, after working closely with bespoke crew over the past 3 seasons for permanent and temporary crew placement, they have become our go-to agent for crew. we have been highly satisfied with bespoke’s high caliber of service, which has been very professional yet personable. we have found they genuinely listen to and understand the requirements expressed for the crew sought and deliver only highly suitable candidates that meet the specific experience level, necessary skillset, and personal demeanor desired., brianna stenhouse - chief stewardess, i had a fantastic experience working with frankie. she found my cv, reached out to me, and i was successful in landing the first role she presented me with, which she ensured met my needs. she is communicative, friendly, and professional; most importantly, in a recruiter-candidate relationship, she comes across as very honest. when i am ready for my next opportunity, and if i take on any recruitment on board, i know who to call. i look forward to working with frankie again., helena sanguinetti - purser, i had a great experience with claire from bespoke crew she’s super helpful, always checks-in, and answers all of my questions. she helped me land my new role on an amazing yacht with great opportunities. i’m so happy for all of the support, i would love to work together with her again in the future would really recommend bespoke crew., linn sundqvist - stewardess, i had the luck to have claire contact me from bespoke crew recruitment. as a greenie, i heard it would be hard starting in the industry, and only on my second day of searching for a job, claire told me about me three amazing options. one of the yachts got in contact with me, and the next day and everything fell into place. she takes time to get to know you and find the job that would make you happy on all terms. thank you, claire, for sticking by me the trust i have in you is immense., zoé meeuwens - stewardess, this is the first crew agent where we feel listened to and not just sent 10+ candidates that vaguely fit our requirements and with the candidates that we hire through bespoke crew we always get great longevity. we have complete faith and trust in the bespoke crew team, so much so that they are the only crew agent we work with., ruben mejier - chief officer, i have been using bespoke crew for the past few years. they have done a wonderful job and have presented me with first class crew to choose from and have not inundated me with an inbox full of candidates. the backup and follow up also has been exceptional. i highly recommend bespoke and their staff as an excellent choice for crew placement., scott miller - captain, it was such a pleasure working with bespoke crew thank you, claire, for your swift responses and for providing us with good quality crew that fits our specific requirements in a short time frame i look forward to working with them in the future., tina floegal - chief stewardess, i wouldn’t work with any other crew agent. the team at bespoke crew listens to exactly what we require in a candidate and delivers solid, carefully selected, and well-vetted crew. the team has placed multiple candidates across the interior, deck, engineering, and galley. their excellent communication and high level of professionalism, it makes them a joy to work with., savannah squire - chief stewardess, i was first introduced to bespoke crew when i was personally called for a reference check. as we know, the industry is small, and we are all somehow connected by social interaction. checking references, especially verbal references, is of utmost importance when trying to find that “perfect fit” for your yacht. i immediately knew that the friendly, trusted voice on the end was doing their job diligently, trying to find that ‘perfect fit’ for another captain, and i respected that. we have worked closely with bespoke crew for nearly three years and have only positive feedback to contribute to their professional service. most, if not all, the crew has served on a longevity basis, all of whom fit in very well with our crew dynamic. i can highly recommend bespoke crew for your crew placement needs., aldon beukman - captain, bespoke has hands down become my number 1 crew agency. the agents i have worked with have all been extremely responsive and friendly and have made a real effort to build a relationship with you. they truly understand what you are looking for and never try to 'throw anything out there.' with my crazy schedule, they are good about chasing me up when need be and never letting anything fall by the wayside. there is always open, honest transparency, and i appreciate that so much. it is a big relief that there is such a consistent, all-star crew agency out there, brielle crumpler - chief stewardess, it’s been a pleasure dealing with the bespoke crew team ….thank you for discovering the right individuals for our program. we greatly appreciate the care is taken when introducing quality candidates to us and the effort to ensure a good long-term fit., len beck - captain, bespoke crew and their team have been a great help in finding the right people for our island. even though land-based and a very remote location, frankie was able to forward excellent candidates competent for the roles. bespoke crew is very responsive, responsible, and highly reliable. they stand behind their candidates 100%. excellent background checks and written and verbal references were provided. a great database of staff. highly recommended, ana white - general manager - private island in the caribbean, we are the managers in charge of a 25m sailing yacht and used bespoke crew to employ a new captain. frankie at bespoke crew was excellent. she acted quickly, provided regular updates, and produced an excellent list of highly qualified candidates. we placed the captain and would highly recommend her and bespoke crew., tom benson - director - seymour yachts, i am very impressed with how quickly i was put in touch with a highly suitable candidate through bespoke crew. the whole process was professional, extremely quick and efficient. i look forward to using bespoke crew in the future., doug pender - captain, the best crew agency i’ve been in contact with. i can’t thank frankie enough for landing me such an unreal job, james gordon - deckhand, professional and timely crew services delivered with a smile. thank you bespoke crew for helping me find the right job., heinz schneider-waterberg - bosun, claire from bespoke crew was amazing every step of the way when placing me on my next yacht. attentive, empathetic, and supportive, i couldn't have asked for anyone better. she went the extra mile in calling me out of her work hours to check-in too i can't recommend her enough. thank you so much claire, harriet simmonds - 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Finding a job on a Superyacht is not always an easy process, and can be confusing if you haven’t had the right support or advice.

To make your new career path a little bit easier, we have listed some of the best Superyacht Recruitment Agencies that have found jobs for our customers in the past. 

Much like how a general recruitment agency operates, a Superyacht Recruitment Agency’s job is to find their clients (Superyachts) suitable candidates for all positions onboard, from Deckhands to Captains. 

Agencies work by utilising their database of contacts and industry relationships to connect the right person with the right Superyacht.

Superyacht Recruitment Agencies can help you find that dream job, we recommend that all new crew sign up with a few Recruitment Agencies.

Remember, before registering with the Superyacht Recruitment agency, you must be qualified as a Stewardesses and Deckhands.

What do Superyacht Recruitment Agents do?

The primary role of a Superyacht Recruitment agent is to place the best-suited candidate onto a Superyacht. A lot of time and money goes into placing candidates; picking the right candidate for the role is essential to ensure the smooth running of the yacht. Agents have a responsibility to the new crew to ensure the yacht they are placed on is safe, and the crew are treated fairly. Therefore, almost all the agencies, comply with the MLC (Marine Labour Convention) and all advertised jobs and contracts issued comply with the regulations.

A legitimate Superyacht Recruitment agent will ask you to enrol on their database and provide personal details, and you will be asked to upload your CV and qualifications. The Recruitment Agency will complete background checks and may look at your Social media profile. What they won’t do is ask you for any money upfront or pay for any services or advice.

List of the Superyacht Recruitment Agencies

What they say: YPI Crew was voted the number 1 Yacht Crew Recruitment Agency worldwide by over 1,000 captains and crew. From our Antibes office in the South of France, we source and recruit the best yacht crew worldwide. Website: YPI Crew Phone: Use the contact page

Insignia Crew : Specalise in placing outstanding professionals by selecting our candidates from an elite pool of those who have served in the British Armed Forces. Website: Insignia Crew Phone: Contact Us

What they say: Insignia Crew is a unique proposition. They specialize in drawing its candidates from an elite pool of those who have served in the British Armed Forces, focusing on the Royal Navy and Royal Marines, whose maritime skill sets perfectly match the needs of today’s luxury super and expedition yacht industry. Website: Insignia Crew Phone: +44 (0) 7500 888 472

Quay Crew : Quay Crew is a UK-based recruitment Agency, well respected within the industry. Website: Quay C rew Phone: see Quay Crews website for Deck or Stew contact details

Saltwater Recruitment : A Superyacht Crew Agency specialising in superyacht recruitment for vessels worldwide. Website: Saltwater Recruitment Phone: +44 (0) 1603 393071

Crew & Concierge: Crew & Concierge is an international yacht crew agency specialising in recruiting personnel for the maritime industry and private household sector. Website: Crew & Concierge Phone: +44 (0) 7554446925

Wilson Halligan: UK-based Agency with an office in Southampton. Website: Wilson Halligan Phone: +44 01489 886802

Seven Seas Recruitment: UK-based Agency, Covent Garden, London. Website: Seven Seas Phone: +44 07918 057664

Camper and Nicholson: With offices all over the world, including London and Cannes Website: Camper and Nicholson Phone: +33 (0)4 83 14 12 44

Riviera crew: Office in Antibes runs crew interviews on specific days throughout the week. Website: Riviera Crew Phone: +33 (0) 493 340 005

Bluewater : Office in Antibes. Website: Bluewater Yachting Phone: +33 (0) 493 34 47 73

Crew Network: Office in Antibes, open Monday to Friday Website: Crew Network Phone: +33 (0) 497 21 13 13

Should you use a Superyacht Recruitment Agency

Superyacht Recruitment Agents are by far the best way of finding a job on a Superyacht, as both parties benefit if you find a job. Our advice is to register with multiple recruitment agents while in the UK and keep in touch with them on a regular basis. The recruitment agents will provide honest advice on your CV and how you should find that dream job – they are there to help.

Friends and family

If you have friends or family working in the industry, now is the time to contact them and see if they know of any jobs that may suit your skills. Yachts love recommendations, especially from crew working in the industry, as they understand the role and can reassure the Captain or Chief Stew that they are making the right choice.

Using a range of sources to find work will put you in a great position, and signing up to a Superyacht Recruitment Agency is an important part of the process. Because of their good relationships with employers, they are often the first to hear about new jobs, or may even have exclusive access to work that won’t be posted online. 

The agency will provide CV advice and interview techniques. After all, it is in their interest to make you as employable as possible, this is how they make their money! 

Looking for Superyacht jobs online

As you can imagine, there are many Facebook groups, Superyachts use social media to post jobs directly online. Most Superyacht Recruitment Agencies will have Facebook and Instagram pages with loads of content. As well as Recruitment Agency pages, there are many Facebook groups, Antibes yacht crew and Palma yacht Crew are some of our favorites, but there are many more.

Consider signing up to YotSpot

Thousands of roles are posted on Yotspot, and it is popular for greenie positions. Be sure to take your time setting up your profile and checking the site regularly to apply for suitable positions. Yotspot is very competitive, and you may find you are one of a few hundred that has applied for a role and may not get a reply if you are unsuccessful. Having trained with Flying Fish, you have an advantage over most green crew, so stick at it! 

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There are dozens of crew placement agencies around the world so why Ahoy?

At Ahoy Crew, we pride ourselves on being a trusted and reputable agency in the maritime industry.

We see our core strengths in bespoke, tailored approach to recruiting, headhunting and placement on behalf of our clients.

Our extensive database of contacts and industry connections is our competitive advantage allowing us to connect the right person with the right superyacht.

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Faststream Recruitment specialises in the search, recruitment and selection of professional yacht crew and shore-based professionals for the global Superyacht sector.

We have a dedicated and experienced Superyacht Crew recruitment team who work solely on finding you the right candidates who will suit your experience, qualifications, and personality needs. We recruit for some of the world’s largest Superyachts and Megayachts and have a proven track record of recruiting and selecting the right people.

​Our global reach

We are Superyacht recruitment specialists. We partner with our clients across the globe, from the Americas and Caribbean to Europe and Asia-Pacific. We recruit for both professional yacht crew and shore-based professionals.

Our Superyacht Clients

We partner with many types of clients, from yacht owners to yacht managers as well as shipyards. Our clients include private yachts and charter yachts, both motor and sail.

Access to Superyacht Talent

Our consultants have unique access to Faststream's global database which is an unrivalled source of Superyacht crew and shore-based professionals. We ensure that we regularly update our database with our candidate’s latest CVs, qualifications, experience, compensation and motives in their next job. This ensures that you have the most up to date information about candidates that you are reviewing or interviewing.

As a Maritime and Shipping recruitment agency, we also have access to talent from the wider maritime sector such as Cruise Ships and the Military. This means we can provide you with a larger and more diverse range of candidates with transferable skills to choose from.

We utilise the latest technology to aid our Recruitment Consultants to source, recruit and select Superyacht crew to help you find the best candidate(s) for your position quickly and efficiently.

We use telephone, face to face and video interviewing in our selection process.

Our specialist Superyacht Recruitment teams

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We source, select and recruit for shore-based Superyacht positions across management, executive, technical, HSEQ, design, build, broking, chartering, sales, commercial, interiors, legal, financial and human resources.

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​We provide Superyacht recruitment services and can help you recruit for yacht crew across interiors, deck, engine, medical and galley. We have experience in recruiting for both permanent and contract Superyacht jobs.

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​We provide you with the search and selection of senior executives in the global Superyacht and wider maritime sector. Our reputation enables us to reach people that others cannot, because of the relationships we have built up over decades of networking and recruitment.

Superyacht Crew when you need them

We know that some vacancies need to be filled urgently. We have experience in searching, selecting, completing compliance, and carrying out mobilisation in as little as 24 hours. Contact us about your urgent crew needs.

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We strive to provide the best Superyacht candidates. Our methodology ensures all candidates are treated fairly, irrespective of their gender, age, ethnicity, background or beliefs.

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We can help you with your recruitment needs by offering a diverse range of Superyacht recruitment services. We offer permanent recruitment , contract recruitment , emergency crewing, executive search , recruitment campaigns , salary surveys and benchmarking .

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We are passionate about offering great career advice to job seekers. We regularly share CV and LinkedIn tips, as well as preparation guides for telephone, video and in-person interviews. We partner with the UKSA to present career advice and industry updates to students and staff on a regular basis.

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We are pleased to advise you that we have been audited by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) at our request and we have achieved the MLC Declaration of Conformity.

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Adhering to compliance is a top priority for the Faststream Superyacht team. We ensure we have thoroughly checked references via telephone and email. We verify Certificates of Competence (CoC), visas and immunisations.

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Our Mission

Our mission is to build united, high-performing crew able to deliver the ultimate guest experience on board yachts worldwide and simultaneously, allow the fostering of new life experiences.

Our vision is to shape the yachting industry of tomorrow by guiding each generation of yacht crew in realising their full career potential.

Partnership and Trust are the core values that shape our relationships with each other, our candidates and clients. They guide us daily as we thrive to build long lasting and fruitful associations.

Our expert recruiters guarantee:​

To practice their profession with respect to the fundamental rights of individuals; to be respectful of their private life and not to practice any ethnic, social, trade-union, sexual, political or religious discrimination.

To ensure the full and accurate exchange of information with candidates to empower them to make free and responsible choices.

To comply with the demands of professional confidentiality and to refuse to use information received for any purposes other than the successful recruitment and integration of new crew.

To receive no remuneration or other form of advantage from declared or potential candidates. As per the MLC 2006 convention, seafarers have access to a system for finding employment on board ships without charge to the seafarer — Regulation 1.4 Recruitment and placement.

To implement validated and controlled recruitment methods. To consistently improve the quality of the recruitment techniques used.

To assist candidates solely on the job criteria.

To provide candidates with feedback and follow up on any jobs they have been recommended for.

To be responsive to the needs of employers and candidates, taking account of the job requirements and all other factors that may be relevant to a particular assignment.

To act promptly on client instructions, providing advice and guidance where necessary to ensure the client is aware of all the best available options.

To avoid any conflict of interest which unfairly prejudices the interests of clients or candidates.

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A bespoke approach to yacht crew recruitment and training, find superyacht crew, find superyacht jobs, a bespoke approach to yacht crew recruitment.

At TYS Recruitment, we’re more than just a recruitment agency; we’re your crewing partners who’ve been in your shoes. Our team consists of ex-yacht crew members, which means we intimately understand life onboard and the unique challenges that come with it. We genuinely care about crew and are committed to finding the perfect fit for both candidates and yachts. Our meticulous attention to detail ensures that every placement aligns seamlessly with your skills, personality, and career aspirations. With TYS Recruitment, you’re not just finding a job but embarking on a rewarding journey tailored to your needs.

We place crew in all departments, so if you’re ready to thrive in your superyacht career, TYS Recruitment will guide you every step of the way. To begin your journey with us, complete our online registration form and upload your CV. Once you’ve registered, you gain access to our exclusive job board, where you can explore the latest vacancies that match your skills and aspirations. Your superyacht adventure begins with a single click. Join us today, and let’s make your dreams a reality!

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I had the pleasure of working with Taryn recently, and I must say, her professionalism and expertise surpassed all expectations. From the moment we connected, it was evident that Taryn was dedicated in making sure the boat was the right fit for me. Taryn demonstrated exceptional communication skills throughout the entire hiring process. Tayrn promptly kept me informed with the boat movements and made the whole process very easy.

Claudia, Stewardess

I got in contact with Eloise at TYS Recruitment regarding a temp job. The communication with Eloise was outstanding. She quickly picked up my contact and she gave me a good overview of what the job implied. She made sure that both parties were happy with each other. I would highly recommend her as she has a very friendly and positive approach. She doesn’t hold you on the line and she cuts to the chase, which is very appreciated in this industry.

Victoria, Sole Stew

Taryn has been exceptional in every step of the process from the initial reach out to the phone interview and to my placement in my current position. She was extremely informative about the position and the boat and continued to check in with me throughout the final interview and even as I am still on board. She really did find the perfect “home” for me with the boat, crew, Captian and owners. You have an amazing lady working for you and I can’t thank her enough for making this such an awesome experience!

Lauryn, Deck/Stew

Out of my three years in yachting, this is the first time I’ve gotten a position through working with an agent. After seeing a position I was interested in, messages, calls, responses and communication were also timely and fluid. It was a quick process that landed me a job in my favorite crew and program yet! Thanks to Taryn, I’m working in a great program with the best crew & camaraderie I’ve experienced to this date

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Thomas, captain.

Taryn at TYS did a great job with communicating the Captain and Stewardess Job available while providing a smooth transition onboard. The   resources of stewardess online training (through the sister company, The Yacht Stew Academy), progressed a green stewardess into a sole stewardess on a 112’ very quickly. Highly recommend TYS. 

Arina, Chief Stewardess

The Yacht Stew Recruitment is the best recruitment agency I have worked with, I can highly recommend them. I recently needed to recruit a stewardess for a third interior in my team and was looking for a very specific person to fit our boat. Gemma and her team made this process so easy and left no stone unturned. They immediately knew what I was looking for and they really narrowed it down to great quality candidates. They checked in with me continuously following up on the stewardess they have placed for us.

Toni, Chief Stewardess

My experience with TYS Recruitment has been absolutely amazing. The amount of CV’s that came through, the way everything was laid out was highly efficient. Eloise constantly stayed on top of everything and even helped the green stews to understand their joining contract and SEA. Just amazing! TYS Recruitment most definitely stands out as my preferred agent.

Kate, Chief Stewardess

I asked TYS Recruitment to assist me in the hiring of a new stew. The team didn’t waste anytime diving in and asking me what kind of Stew I’m looking for and about the program of the vessel. The detail and time spent ensuring the candidates put forward were a complete match was evident. I gained a wonderful new Stew who fitted in very well. They were professional at all times and ensured I was comfortable and happy throughout the whole process. I will not hesitate to use The Yacht Stew again in the future!

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SERVICE/3RD STEWARDESS 60M PRIVATE/CHARTER An exciting opportunity for an ambitious 3rd Stewardess has become available. We are looking f...

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ROTATIONAL HEAD CHEF 90M+ We are seeking an experienced Head Chef from 65m+ vessels. Candidates will hold at least 5 years’ experience in...

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EXP STEWARDESS 85M+ MY  We are looking for a stewardess with 1-2  years experience; a good all round stew, ready to join a beautiful 85m+...

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DECKHAND 85M MY: We are looking for a Deckhand with a minimum of 1-2 seasons experience to join an 85m MY. This is a dual season private/...

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EXP STEWARDESS 60M CHARTER MY  We are seeking an experienced stewardess holding ideally 1 year yachting experience within a similar with ...

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EXPERIENCED STEWARDESS 70M+ MY We are looking for a Stewardess to join a 70m+ private MY. The vessels currently located in the Med, Winte...

Temp Exp Stew 70m+ MY

TEMP EXPERIENCED STEWARDESS 70M+ MY We are looking for a Temp Stewardess to cover crew leave during October - early December onboard a 70...

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NURSE/STEW 85M+ MY We are seeking a qualified Nurse/Stew with strong land based and yachting references/experience. You will be required ...

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Bronwyn gilchrist, head of service , candidate.

Saltwater Recruitment helped me find my dream job. From the start of my search right up to my placement, they have been attentively and genuinely involved in finding the best fit for me. Within a short amount of time Saltwater presented me three matching vacancies; facilitated in interviews and guided me with the best professional advice. I am now one happily employed yachtie! I absolutely love my job and am forever grateful!​

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It’s been two over years of working with the Saltwater Recruitment team and we have been very happy with the level of professionalism and attention we receive when looking for a candidate to join us. 99% of the candidates that Saltwater have presented to us have been a perfect match for us, and when we had a candidate that did not work out, we were given an automatic replacement immediately, no questions asked. This is the kind of service we expect in the industry and Saltwater can supply this. ​

CHIEF OFFICER , 90M+

It has been a pleasure working with Saltwater. For every potential candidate they send, it is accompanied by a very useful paragraph that not only summarises the their CV, but includes information on reference checks, why they are suitable and any other points of note. Written references are verified verbally too. Saltwater is very proactive with their search for the right candidates.​

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Saltwater is a top agency for all levels of recruitment needs. I have worked with Saltwater on both sides of recruitment - to find crew to join my team and also over the years to find the best jobs which match my needs. The team are so personable, experienced and professional from start to finish of any recruitment process. I highly recommend. ​

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With Bluewater's expertise in crew training and yacht crew recruitment, finding your ideal yacht crew vacancy is simple. We offer yacht management services to a variety of exclusive superyachts. Our team excels in sourcing top-notch yacht crew positions, spanning from 25-meter private yachts in the Bahamas to 50-metre charter yachts in the Mediterranean to luxurious 100+ metre superyachts navigating the globe extensively.

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Alongside sourcing the latest yacht crew jobs worldwide, Bluewater offers a range of specialised yacht crew training courses. Whether you're new to the superyacht industry seeking entry-level qualifications, an experienced deckhand or engineer aiming to advance your career, or a dedicated crew member looking to enhance your resume with certifications like HELM (Human Element Leadership and Management), Yachtmaster, or OOW (Officer of the Watch), explore our comprehensive yacht crew training options.

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Working as a crew member on a superyacht is undeniably one of the most rewarding yet demanding professions, calling for hard work, dedication, and professional training. The opportunities within the yachting industry are vast, and at Bluewater, we are committed to helping every crew member discover their ideal yacht crew position. Our recruitment division focuses on finding the perfect yacht for crew members and provides unparalleled professional support. Our recruitment experts guide crew members through every step of their yachting career journey, ensuring they receive the best possible assistance.

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Yachtsmen International provide the best available superyacht crew from our extensive database, meeting the highest industry standards.

Where are we located?

Yachtsmen International is based at The Boat Works , Coomera QLD. Our team would love to meet crew in person, so if you are based Brisbane – Byron Bay please get in touch with us for a coffee!

How to apply?

Please see our Jobs Board for all current superyacht crew positions.

Please Note: Crew can only be added to our database if we have received your CV, written references and current yachting qualifications.

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We are MLC 2006 compliant. We are a registered seafarer recruitment and placement service.

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Chloe James – Charter Management/Crew Placement

Chloe turned her passion and love for the ocean into a dedicated career in the marine industry. From islands on the Great Barrier Reef to the Mediterranean & Galapagos Islands, Chloe’s extensive time spent onboard a broad range of yachts makes her well-able to understand the needs of each and every crew member.

After returning to Australia, Chloe worked closely with a yacht agency in Sydney, followed by a year of freelancing on many charter boats along the east coast of Queensland, so she is familiar with the many vessels that frequent our waters and all crew requirements.

Chloe has been looking after crew for over 5 years now and has built some great relationships with owners, captains & crew!

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A  Superyacht Captain  should have a profound knowledge of superyacht management and safety. He/she also should be an expert in navigation in various cruising areas. This work requires many years of experience on board of superyachts, excellent references and top-notch crew management. It is essential that all permits/licences and certificates be up-to-date and that the latest technologies be mastered by him/her. At least ten years of experience as  Yacht Captain  are required for this position.

Job responsibilities of a Superyacht Captain

• Ultimate safety for passengers, crew, environment and vessel
• Achievement of the owner’s objectives
• Hiring and dismissal of the crew
• Management of the crew aboard
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Skills required from a Superyacht Captain

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• Superior leadership, communication, management and diplomacy skills
• Excellent knowledge of the vessel and navigation skills
• Excellent knowledge and hands-on experience in ISM and ISPS
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• Ability to give instructions in emergencies
• Organised and methodical

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Yacht and sail boat crews are teams of highly trained and experienced professionals providing an on board care and hospitality service.  They are expected to work together towards a common goal of providing the best bespoke service for their client, their client’s family, guests and associates.

Every crew member plays a key role in providing a premium on board service. Generally, a strict hierarchy ensures that each individual is able to perform his or her tasks to the necessary level of excellence, to meet or even exceed their client’s high expectations.

On board crews are divided into two teams: one team dedicated to cabin service, and the second team focused on vessel maintenance and navigation. Mega-yachts and super-yachts may necessitate larger crews of up to 20 people.

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We recruit candidates with a minimum of 3 to 5 years experience in the household staffing industry

We verify the candidate's references each time, we contact every previous employer, we can advise you regarding the work contract and regulations, the recruiter organizes a deep interview with all candidates to check their experience, we check their criminal record for you and all official document for your security.

Morgan & Mallet International is the leading global agency for luxury domestic and private staff recruitment since 2015. 

Our primary goal is the client’s peace of mind. We specialize in placing domestic and private staff both locally and internationally to cater to our clients’ personal needs. We assist our clients in recruiting household and domestic staff for a variety of settings, including private villas, apartments, palaces, royal residences, chalets, private islands, family offices, yachts, private planes, and diplomatic residences.

Our experts recruit and place highly experienced candidates for exclusive clients, including top business professionals, HNW & UHNW families or individuals, royal families, celebrities, VIPs, VVIPs, political figures, and world-renowned artists. We also provide services to embassies, governmental organizations, diplomats and their families, and international private businesses for managing their extensive properties.

As a recruitment and headhunting agency, we specialize in sourcing private, household, and domestic staff in the USA, UK, Europe, and the Middle East, for both temporary and permanent positions.

We are a global company with offices in key cities such as London, Los Angeles, New-York, Dubai, Paris, Valbonne/Monaco, and Geneva.

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What are the roles and responsibilities of Yacht or Sail Boat Crew ?

The yacht or sail boat captain.

The captain is responsible for operating the vessel and maintaining security. This includes managing the crew, equipment and materials, relations with the employer, their family and guests. This role is at the top of the hierarchy with every crew member ultimately answerable to the captain. 

The yacht or sail boat engineer

The engineer is responsible for technical maintenance and operations of the vessel. He or she reports directly to the captain and manages the engineering team (electricians, IT specialists, technical assistants etc.).

The yacht or sail boat first officer / chief mate

Mega-yachts, super-yachts and larger sail boats may necessitate a second in command to the captain, or even a third (a second officer).  These act as direct subordinates, many of the captain’s responsibilities may be delegated to them and they are responsible for ensuring that his or her orders are carried out.  

The yacht or sail boat head steward / stewardess

The head steward(ess) is responsible for managing and overseeing cabin crew operations on board, inclusive of stewards, cleaning and kitchen staff. They are expected to handle all client requests relating to care and hospitality services, to organise calendars, meetings and cabin crew recruitment.

The yacht or sail boat chef

Every private yacht or sail boat owner and its cabin crew take great pride in the available on board cuisine.  The chef is a crucial member of the cabin crew and contributes to creating a luxurious, five-star service and relaxing atmosphere.  They are responsible for sourcing supplies and regulating stocks, ensuring that only the freshest, best quality produce is used and is available at all times. On board chefs are also generally required to cook for the engineering and cabin crew.

The yacht or sail boat sous-chef

On larger vessels, a sous-chef is often employed to works alongside the head chef, who is often Michelin-starred. They are required to assist with cooking and cleaning duties within the kitchen.  

The yacht or sail boat skipper / sailor

The skipper or sailor is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the exterior of the yacht and assist the captain in its operation. During dockings, the skipper helps guide the captain, secures the vessel and ensures it is sufficiently protected from potential damages. Larger vessels may require up to eight skippers. 

What accommodation should be expected for a Yacht / Sail Boat crew ?

When at sea, accommodation must be provided aboard the vessel.  On land, the crew is generally expected to arrange private accommodation. Crew members may sometimes be requested to stay on board in the absence of the employer to ensure the vessel is secure and well maintained. 

All our yacht and sail boat crews are required to:

• Hold clean criminal records in both their country of employment and country of origin
• Present all certificates and qualifications from training centres and/or schools they attended
• Successfully pass two interview stages
• Provide at least three positive references from previous employers
• Complete professional dossiers containing: CV, cover letter, proof of identity (photocopy or scan), proof of address, proof of the right to work in the country of employment (if applicable), driving license and pay slips from previous professional placements.  Candidates should be aware that other documentation may also be required.

Morgan & Mallet International places and recruits private yacht and sail boat crews for temporary, seasonal, or permanent contracts. Our recruitment consultants are always available to answer your questions.

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Bayesian yacht sinking: Banking boss among four victims who ‘suffocated in cabin air bubble’

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Four of the victims of the Bayesian yacht disaster died after oxygen ran out in an air bubble on the sunken boat, it has been reported.

Autopsies over the past few days on four of those who died have revealed an absence of water in their lungs, suggesting they suffocated as the air became saturated with carbon dioxide, Italian publication La Repubblica said.

The outlet reported post-mortems showed four people died from “atypical drowning”, with “no water in their lungs, trachea and stomach”. There were no signs of external injuries.

The results appear to back up investigators’ opinions that the victims sought out air pockets inside the ship before they died.

The incident, which claimed the lives of seven people including British tech magnate Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter Hannah, unfolded last month after a violent storm hit the yacht off the coast of Sicily .

The yacht sank quickly , trapping the victims below deck as it settled on its right side. Divers who retrieved the victims’ bodies on board found five of them, including Mr Lynch, in one cabin on the left side of the yacht. Hannah Lynch’s body was the last to be found, in a separate cabin.

The body of the yacht’s chef, Recaldo Thomas, was also recovered floating near the wreckage, which lies 50 metres below the surface.

Investigators believe the victims sought out remaining air pockets as the vessel moved sharply to the right while sinking.

However, it is unlikely to have lasted long as it would have been “small and quickly filled with rising levels of toxic carbon dioxide”.

The findings of the autopsies, detailed in La Repubblica on Wednesday, appeared to support this theory.

Among the victims examined so far were Jonathan Bloomer, the international chairman of Morgan Stanley Bank; his wife Judith, a psychotherapist; Christopher Morvillo, a US lawyer; and his wife Neda, a jewellery designer.

Previous reports suggested Mr and Mrs Morvillo, whose autopsies were carried out first, both died by drowning .

But post-mortems have found the lungs of the four people were “not fully of water”, which is otherwise known as “dry drowning”.

La Repubblica reported Ms Barcares, who is also the CEO of the company that owns the superyacht, made it to the deck barefoot but only thought about saving her daughter and her husband trapped below.

As the boat reared up, she cut herself on broken glass and was unable to reach the cabins and help Mr Lynch and their daughter Hannah before the electrical blackout on the Bayesian.

For a week after the sinking, she said she could not walk because of the lacerations to her feet.

The remaining autopsies, on Mr Lynch, his daughter, and chef Recaldo Thomas, are scheduled for Friday, the newspaper added.

Nine crew members and six passengers, including Mr Lynch’s wife, survived by escaping on an inflatable life raft.

Prosecutors have launched an investigation into the yacht’s captain, New Zealander James Cutfield, along with two Britons - engineer Tim Parker Eaton and crew member Matthew Griffiths - over allegations of possible manslaughter and culpable shipwreck.

Mr Parker Eaton denied claims that external doors were left open during the storm, which reportedly allowed water to flood the engine room.

According to Italian news agency Ansa, Mr Griffiths - who was on watch duty at the time - told investigators: “I woke up the captain when the wind was at 20 knots (23 mph/37 kph). He gave orders to wake everyone else.

“The ship tilted and we were thrown into the water. Then we managed to get back up and tried to rescue those we could.

“We were walking on the walls (of the boat). We saved who we could, Cutfield also saved the little girl and her mother.”

The men have been permitted to leave Sicily as investigators work to piece together the crucial events that unfolded in the 16-minute window between the yacht being hit by a suspected “downburst” storm at 3.50am and its rapid sinking at 4.06am, just 400 metres from its anchorage near the Sicilian port of Porticello.

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Crew members on Mike Lynch yacht tell of moments it sank off Sicily

ROME (Reuters) -Crew members on Mike Lynch's yacht have spoken of the moments when a storm sank the vessel off Sicily and their efforts to help save passengers, after a disaster that killed the British tech tycoon and six other people.

Matthew Griffiths, who was on watch duty on the night of the disaster two weeks ago, told investigators that the crew members did everything they could to save those on board the Bayesian, according to comments reported by Italian news agency Ansa on Saturday.

Griffiths, the boat's captain James Cutfield, and ship engineer Tim Parker Eaton have been placed under investigation by the Italian authorities for potential manslaughter and shipwreck. Being investigated does not imply guilt and does not mean formal charges will follow.

"I woke up the captain when the wind was at 20 knots (23 mph/37 kph). He gave orders to wake everyone else," Ansa quoted Griffiths as saying.

"The ship tilted and we were thrown into the water. Then we managed to get back up and tried to rescue those we could," he added, describing the events of the early hours of Aug. 19, when the Bayesian had been anchored off the Sicilian port of Porticello.

"We were walking on the walls (of the boat). We saved who we could, Cutfield also saved the little girl and her mother," he said, referring to passenger Charlotte Golunski and her one-year-old daughter. In all there were 15 survivors of the wreck.

Cutfield exercised his right to remain silent when questioned by prosecutors on Tuesday, his lawyers said, saying he was "worn out" and that they needed more time to build a defence case.

Before this, Cutfield gave a similar description to Griffiths' to investigators, according to comments reported on Sunday by Italian daily Il Corriere della Sera.

Cutfield said the boat tilted by 45 degrees and stayed in that position for some time, then it suddenly fell completely to the right, the newspaper reported.

Parker Eaton had not previously commented on the investigation. On Sunday, Il Corriere quoted him as saying that all doors and hatches were closed when the storm hit the boat, except one giving access to the engine room.

That door was located on the side opposite to the tilting and so could not be a factor causing the sinking, he said.

Prosecutor Raffaele Cammarano said last week that the vessel was most likely hit by a "downburst", a very strong downward wind.

The sinking has puzzled naval marine experts, who said a vessel like the Bayesian, built by Italian high-end yacht manufacturer Perini, should have withstood the storm and, in any case, should not have sunk as quickly as it did.

Prosecutors in the town of Termini Imerese, near Palermo, have said their investigation will take time, with the wreck yet to be salvaged from the sea.

(Writing by Keith Weir, Giulio PiovaccariEditing by Frances Kerry)

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Superyacht captain says he did everything possible to save those on board - reports.

Italian divers retrieve the body of one of the victims of the Bayesian sinking. Photo: AFP

The captain of a superyacht that sank off the coast of Sicily , killing seven, says he did everything possible to save those on board, according to local media.

New Zealander James Cutfield was at the helm of the Bayesian when it went down in August during a storm.

British tech magnate Mike Lynch, the yacht's owner , and his teenage daughter Hannah were among those killed.

Cutfield is now under investigation by Italian authorities for manslaughter and shipwreck, along with two other crew members.

Being investigated does not imply guilt and does not mean formal charges will follow.

Cutfield was now suffering through the darkest days of his life, sources close to him told the Italian newspaper Corriere Della Sera .

He had repeatedly insisted that he did not abandon those on board, they said - he did everything possible to save them, but the vessel took on too much water.

Cutfield's brother-in-law Mark described him to Corriere Della Sera as a "very experienced" sailor who was highly respected by his colleagues.

There were 22 passengers and crew on board the Bayesian when it sank. Photo: VesselFinder

Another sailor, who saw Cutfield just before the sinking, told the newspaper he had not expected the storm to blow in.

Meanwhile, Bayesian crew member Matthew Griffiths, who was on watch the night the yacht sank, has told prosecutors that Cutfield rescued a "little girl and her mother" from the wreck.

The pair were later found floating on a life raft.

Griffiths said he woke Cutfield up when the wind reached 20 knots, and the captain gave the order to wake all the other people on board, Italian news agency Agenzia Nazionale Stampa Associata reported Griffiths as saying.

Shortly afterwards, the yacht "tilted" and fell into the water, Griffiths was reported as saying.

He described walking on the walls as the yacht lay on its side.

Post-mortem examinations would be carried out on some of the victims on Monday (local time), the news agency reported.

Earlier, Oceanlaw New Zealand partner Karyn van Wijngaarden told RNZ the manslaughter investigation would take months at least .

"Prosecutors will be considering the events leading up to the sinking and whether or not it was a freak incident," van Wijngaarden said.

The weather on the day of the sinking, actions taken by the crew and how the vessel was run would all be looked at - a process that would take many months, van Wijngaarden said.

A further complication was that the Bayesian was at the bottom of "quite a considerable" volume of water , she said.

"Even just getting to it seems challenging."

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