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Welcome to Crew Pacific Recruitment.

A Super Yacht Recruitment Agency that has been established since 2001 in Cairns, Australia. Crew Pacific specializes in providing a unique and high level of service to luxury Super Yachts within Australia and world-wide.

Crew Pacific provides crew that are either MCA or AMSA qualified, highly trained, and experienced crew that have worked on super yachts both motor or sail within Australia and world-wide.

Crew Pacific understands the unique needs of Owners & Captains when placing competent and experienced crew, whether it is for full time, seasonal or temporary positions.

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Welcome to Crew Pacific's Super Yacht Training.

A Super Yacht Recruitment Agency that has been established since 2001 in Cairns, Australia. Crew Pacific specializes in providing a unique and high level of service to luxury Super Yachts within Australia and world-wide. … Crew Pacific provides crew that are either MCA or AMSA qualified, highly trained, and experienced crew that have worked on super yachts both motor or sail within Australia and world-wide. Crew Pacific understands the unique needs of Owners & Captains when placing competent and experienced crew, whether it is for full time, seasonal or temporary positions.

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Australia’s Leading Training provider for Super Yachts, which has been established since 2001 in Cairns QLD Australia … Crew Pacific specializes and delivers Professional Elementary Super Yacht Steward/ess, Deckhand Steward/ess/Deckhand courses, these courses are recognized both in Australia and Internationally. Crew Pacific’s Elementary Super Yacht courses provides you with the skills & tools and knowledge of what your daily duties are as a crewmember Onboard super yacht and how the MCA AMSA International and National super yacht industry works? Once you are fully super yacht trained & qualified Crew Pacific can then place you onto a Super Yacht world-wide within 1-3 months.

Terms & Conditions

POLICY ON STUDENTS PAYMENTS & REFUNDS FOR THE THEORY (MODULES)

• To obtain the theory training for the 2, 5, 8, & 10 Day super yacht elementary courses an individual fee is required to be paid in full. Once the student has obtained these course modules there is a Non-refundable policy, however if for unforeseen circumstances should occur such as
• A family member bereavement or family member should get hurt badly.
• Student should hurt themselves badly or become critically ill
• Notification must be given in writing, email or by advising a Crew Pacific staff member in the office where the Crew Pacific course is being held. Students should consider the following notification periods as to what sort of refund they can expect.

PRINCIPLES – CREW PACIFIC COURSE CANCELLATION & FEES PAYABLE

• If Crew Pacific has insufficient bookings (numbers) to economically run a scheduled course, we reserve the right to cancel the course by notifying all students that their course has been cancelled. In an event that, Crew Pacific cancels a course, students are eligible for a full refund, or they can transfer to another course.

POLICY ON STUDENTS PAYMENTS & REFUNDS FOR THE PRACTICAL LESSONS 

• On the first day of the practical lessons the outstanding amount for the course you are completing will be required to be paid in full, this fee is Non-refundable policy, however if for unforeseen circumstances should occur such as
• A family member bereavement or family member should get hurt badly and you need to return home immediately.
• Notification must be given in writing, email or by advising a Crew Pacific staff member in the office where the Crew Pacific course is being held. Students should consider the following notification periods as to what sort of refund they can expect
• If Crew Pacific receives notification (In writing, by e-mail or by phone call) from a student that they wish to withdraw from a practical course, the amount of refund to be provided will be as follows.
• Notification more than 5 business days before the date of course  – 100% refund of course fee or transfer to another course at no cost.
• Less than 5 business days before the date of the course – 75% refund of course fee or transfer to another course at no cost.
• Less than 3 business days before the date of the course NO REFUND payment will be made by Crew Pacific, however you can transfer to another course date at no cost.  
• If Crew Pacific has insufficient bookings (numbers) to economically run a scheduled Practical course, we reserve the right to cancel the course by notifying all students that their course has been cancelled. In an event that, Crew Pacific cancels a course, students are eligible for a full refund, or they can transfer to another course.

NON-ATTENDANCE & NO NOTIFICATION WITH BUSINESS HOURS.

• If a student fails to not turn up to a class, no refund will be payable. Students need to be aware that leaving a message on the Crew Pacific office answering service outside of business hours where the course is held on the day before the course is not accepted as a notification of cancellation.
• If a student is sick on the day of their course, and can support this with a medical certificate, they will receive either a full refund or be transferred to alternate date at no charge but must be available to complete the training within six months of the original course date.
• If the student has failed to attend due to any other reason NO REFUND will be payable however a course transfer may be granted at the discretion of the Crew Pacific office.

STUDENT COURSE TRANSFER

A student may request a course transfer without incurring any administration fee but must consider the following conditions.

• Participants will only be permitted to transfer courses once and must complete the training within six months on the original date of enrolment.
• If a student failed to turn up to the scheduled course and can provide evidence to support the reason, they may be awarded one additional transfer. Evidence accepted includes a medical certificate, or evidence of death in the family. Subsequent course transfers granted to the students may incur a 10% transfer fee charged at the discretion of the Crew Pacific office.
• Once a subsequent transfer is granted, no further transfers or refund will be granted.

Students who are more than 30 minutes late for their scheduled transfer course will forfeit all rights to any further transfers or refund.

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN MCA AND AMSA ENDORSED COURSE:

AMSA ENDORSED COURSE:

AMSA course is recognized by “Offshore Super Yacht & Australian Flagged Super yacht. This ticket is recognized in the following countries England, Europe, America, New Zealand and Australia, which means you can obtain work on BOTH offshore super yachts and Australian flagged Super yachts.

MCA ENDORSED COURSE:

MCA courses are only recognized by  “Offshore flagged Super yachts” NOT Australian flagged yachts. This ticket is recognized in the following countries England, Europe, America, which means you would be unable to obtain a job on an Australian flagged super yacht because AMSA does not recognize the MCA training.

How Crew Pacific Started.

Crew Pacific’s Recruitment and Training division was originally established in 2001, however Crew Pacific’s Steward/ess Courses were developed by Joy Weston Owner/Operator of Crew Pacific in 2000.

My experience in the International Super Yacht Industry started in 1992 when I travelled to London to work as a professional Nanny. Looking after two spoilt kids for three months changed my career path radically! I returned to hospitality, working for a 5-star intercontinental hotel (The Forum) based in Earl’s Court. During my six months with the hotel the London Boat Show was running. A couple called Bob and Fiona Freeman were staying in the hotel and I served them several times at the bar and in the restaurant. One particular evening they were quite excited and I, being inquisitive, asked them why??? They told me they just been accepted for a job on a 90ft Super Yacht as Captain and Chief Stewardess. Basically, I had no idea what a Captain was or even a Chief Stewardess, so I asked them. They explained and then proceeded to show me a brochure of the yacht. Wow!!! I was amazed as I had never seen a yacht like this in my life. Coming from a country town in New Zealand and horse riding professionally most of my life, I had only ever been on the Whanganui River in New Zealand on jet boats and this yacht seemed enormous to me at the time. We got chatting and the next thing I know they offered me a position as 2nd Stewardess. I accepted the job and started to write down details of when I would start, where I was to meet the yacht and blah, blah. A month later I flew to the South of France. I was picked up at the airport by Captain Bob and taken to the yacht. Wow!!! When I arrived at the Marina, I realised that I was joining the smallest yacht in the Marina…. yet I was overwhelmed and excited all at the same time. I completed 3 months on board M.Y La Paradiso with Bob and Fiona during which we travelled to Marmaris, Turkey to charter. I resigned due to relationship issues between the captain and wife team.

I stayed on in Marmaris obtaining day-work and freelanced doing stew/deckhand/cook jobs for Sunsail and Moorings flotillas for about a month until I obtained a full-time stew/deckhand position on a sailing yacht called S.Y. Nuku II 72ft. I worked for two years (two seasons in a row) for the Welsh couple, Margaret and Rob, who chartered Nuku II throughout Turkey and Greece, gaining an immense amount of skills and knowledge about sailing yachts and how to become a professional crew-member. After finishing up the second season in Turkey with Rod and Margaret I decided to expand my horizons and sail to the Caribbean.

I organised an unpaid delivery as stew/cook on a 72ft sailing yacht called S.Y. Shonalonga. I would be living and working with 5 South African crew and it would take us up to 6 weeks to reach the Caribbean. During our travels we experienced some bad weather which caused our main sail to whip. We managed to make our way to Gibraltar where we provisioned and fixed the main sail (which I can say is quite an experience in itself), spent 5 days there and then set off into the sunset to the Canary Islands. We had a 2-day layover in the Canary Islands and then sailed to our final destination of Antigua in the Caribbean.

Upon arrival in Antigua I spent 2 weeks on the yacht before being offered a position on a large Super Yacht called S.Y. Snow Goose, 140ft sloop. I completed the season with Snow Goose although I will say I did not have a good experience on my first large yacht (you can find out why during Crew Pacific’s Training Courses!). The experience nearly put me off yachting for the rest of my life. I was very lucky to be rescued by an Irish Captain on a 65ft Swan who employed me as a stew/cook for delivery back to the Mediterranean, more precisely Palma de Mallorca, an island off Barcelona, Spain.

Once we arrived in Palma I stayed on board the yacht for a few days and then discovered a Crew House which I moved into whilst looking for permanent work on yachts. Living in a Crew House is a lot of fun as you get to mingle with many different characters and learn more about the Super Yacht Industry. During my travels at sea I had a lot of time to think about which direction I would like to follow. I decided that I wanted to work on larger vessels ranging from 40-60m as a stew/deckhand and wanted to be on motor yachts. Whilst I was in Palma de Mallorca, I registered with all the international Crewing Agencies (the major agencies which now recognise Crew Pacific’s Training). They assisted me with job opportunities, however I was fortunate enough to find a job myself by walking the docks. I was very lucky to find a good Captain and Owner and a good job all at the same time. A lot of crews were experiencing bad Captains and bad Owners and getting into the wrong job. This can still happen today and depends very much on the questions you ask and your knowledge of the International Yachting Industry. (There are ways you can avoid the pitfalls of the industry and this information is covered in the Crew Pacific Training Courses).

The position I obtained was a stew/deckhand position on a 43m motor yacht (private) working for an Arab owner. My Captain was Larry Barnett (Scottish) and his wife Manu was our Chief Stewardess (German).

This is when my Stewardess Manual started to come into being as I began to realise that the international standards of large yachts were extremely high, with an exceptional level of service which I had never experienced on smaller yachts or in the land hospitality jobs I had held over the years. I started to realise that I had entered into an industry that was “Unique” and “Elite” and that these high-profile people were extremely “Rich” and liked expensive items, fabrics, clothes and objects and so much more….and that they employed the everyday person to look after their yacht and toys so that when they chose to us their yacht it was ready to go and everything was shiny and beautiful for them.

During my six months on board M.Y. Ramses working with Manu the Chief Stewardess, I started to learn many different techniques from her on what a good stewardess ought to be doing on board a larger Super Yacht, such as folding fitted sheets neatly into sets, washing and ironing guest clothing and crew uniforms to a suitable standard, understanding the foreign stain removers, learning various napkin folds and so much more. After six months all the crew left the yacht due to owner issues. I continued the Mediterranean season, freelancing as a stew/cook and stew/deckhand.

At the end of the season I returned to Norfolk Island where my parents had resided and spent 6 months working on Norfolk Island. I then received a phone call from Captain Larry Barnett. He and Manu had obtained a Captain and Chief Stew position on a 43m motor yacht called M.Y. Legend of Tintagel. This yacht was both charter and private. Larry asked if I would like to the join the yacht in Palma de Mallorca, Spain as stew/deckhand. Obviously, I jumped at the opportunity and left on the next plane out of Norfolk Island for my new adventure. During my 2.5 years on M.Y Legend of Tintagel I learnt further skills which I added to the Stewardess Manual. Whilst I was on Legend of Tintagel, I experienced a personality clash with the First Mate. Unfortunately, due to rank, I had to professionally leave the yacht. I do not wish this experience upon anyone however I learnt a lot from it. Larry Barnett the captain found me another job as 2nd Stewardess on a 56m motor yacht called M.Y. Destiny Langkawi, on which I spent 3.5 months and during that period I was promoted to Chief Stewardess. I received a call from Larry Barnett informing me that the First Mate had been dismissed due a stupid incident on board. The owner and Larry asked if I would like to return back to M.Y Legend of Tintagel. I agreed I would return to Legend of Tintagel on the condition I was offered the 2nd stewardess position. I got my wish and spent the rest of the season on board before the yacht was sold to an American owner.

At the end of 1998 I returned again to my home base of Norfolk Island and started to research the Industry in the South Pacific. Things slowly started to fall into place for the Steward/ess Course. For the first part of 1999 I worked casually in Norfolk Island and during this time I started to develop the Stewardess Training Manual.  I began to research Crewing Agents and training organisations in New Zealand as the America’s Cup was to be held in New Zealand in 2000. Late 1999 I flew to Auckland, New Zealand for 2 weeks, held business discussions with International Crewing Agents and various training organisations, however nothing really came of it until I meet Ami Ari from Crew Unlimited, an International Crewing Agent from Ft Lauderdale which I used whilst working on Super Yachts overseas. Ami’s word of wisdom to me was to start my own business and become the first person in the South Pacific and Southeast Asia to develop a Super Yacht Steward/ess Course for the International Super Yacht Industry and to incorporate a recruitment agency into this venture so each would complement the other.

I flew back to Norfolk Island to get the wheels turning. I had just been back in Norfolk Island for a couple of weeks when I received a surprising call from out of the blue!!!  A yacht manager, Mr Tony Smith, asking if I would like a position as Sole Stew on a 35m motor yacht called Kokomo II. At first, I was not interested in the position at all, however I changed my mind very quickly as the yacht was travelling to Auckland, New Zealand for the America’s Cup and then heading to Sydney for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. I had an interview, was offered the position and flown to Sydney at the end of 1999 to join the yacht. I spent 18 months on board M.Y. Kokomo II and during that time was given the opportunity to complete courses to assist me in the setting up of Crew Pacific. Eventually Kokomo II ended up in Cairns, Queensland, Australia for a refit. I assisted with the refit and eventually resigned in September 2001. This is when I registered Crew Pacific. At the beginning of 2002 Crew Pacific’s 8-Day Internationally Recognised Super Yacht Stewardess Course was launched.

In 2005 I purchased a two storey Queenslander which i turned into a Crew House (accommodation for yacht crew) office and training facilities, where i run our short 2 day super yacht induction course and the 5 and 8 Day Super yacht Steward/ess course. Late 2011 I sold the crew house/office and moved into a new premises. (22 Minnie Street, Cairns, Australia). Crew Pacific no longer has a crew house. Crew Pacific’s main focus these days is just Super yacht Training and Recruitment.

By the middle of 2012 Crew Pacific launched two new courses; a 5-day Super yacht Deckhand course and a 8 day Super yacht Steward/ess/Deckhand course. Then in 2017 we started up the Crew Pacific 10 Day Super Yacht Steward/ess/Deckhand course. These courses are specifically tailored to the International Super yacht industry and are the “First in the world” to be developed. These courses have been developed to provide the appropriate “Knowledge Skills & tools” required to be a Deckhand or Steward/ess/Deckhand on an International Super Yacht.  These courses wouldn’t have come about with the help of professional Yacht Captains and First mates that assisted me in the development of these courses. The Deckhand course criteria has been developed to the level and standard of a 50m-80m motor yacht. Students will learn the “Finesse and Skills” that are required for these types of vessels, both Motor and Sail. These skills will help to increase your chances of employment aboard yachts in Australia or overseas.

Crew Pacific’s aim is to train crew to the highest standard of the International Yachting Industry and be able to give them the opportunity to travel, be well paid, have exciting adventures and to meet some of the richest and most famous people in the world. This industry is awesome and if I could do it all over again i would!!!

Joy Weston Owner/Operator Crew Pacific

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Based in the heart of the city at the Sydney Superyacht Marina we have worldwide representation through the AYSS ( http://www.ayss.org/ ) and the skills and knowledge to kick start your career today

Having assisted over 750 visiting superyachts to Australia our clients span the globe.

Whether you are looking to join the industry or are experienced crew searching for your next opportunity we want to hear from you.

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Yacht Crew Recruitment

Find the perfect crew, vetted by chapman.

A quality crew is essential for the efficient and safe operation of any yacht. We provide all the necessary support and guidance to ensure a consistently smooth process for all involved.

Recruiting on behalf of yacht owners and operators Australia-wide and globally, we boast access to the new generation of superyacht crew. We understand the importance of allocating your yacht with the perfect team whilst ensuring high crew retention rates.

From the recruitment stage to background checks, interviewing and initiating suitable employment contracts, we offer an end-to-end yacht crew recruitment and placement service.

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Chapman Yachting Superyacht Crew Recruitment is Australia’s leading yacht crew recruitment and placement agency, strategically located in the yachting hubs of Sydney Harbour at the Rozelle Superyacht Marina and Point Piper Marina.

Recruiting on behalf of yacht owners all over the world, our purpose is to allow new generations to discover yachting and seasoned crew to further their careers and widen their talent base.

Our team of recruitment officers understand the complexity of the roles onboard a yacht as each of them have either worked on Superyachts as crew members themselves or have extensive knowledge in the industry, ensuring they find that perfect fit for both owners and crew alike.

Whether for a motor yacht, sailing yacht, or private estate, temporary or permanent, finding the calibre of employees you deserve requires the assistance of true professionals.

Frequently asked questions

The Chapman recruitment team can assist and guide you from submitting your CV through to finding and securing your dream job in yachting! You can submit your CV and be added to our crew database through our recruitment section of the website As part of our database you’ll receive:

• Job alerts about our available and relevant positions
• Help navigating the job-hunting process from experienced former yacht crew that are familiar with the industry
• Advice on your CV to optimise your chances of employment
• Access to full time and temp/freelance positions onboard yachts within Australia

An AMSA Medical is also a Seafarer’s medical certificate. This has become a mandatory requirement for all crew to hold before obtaining employment aboard Australian commercial yachts. To obtain an AMSA medical, visit the nearest medical centres provided to you on the AMSA website.

This is an International Safety Standard which has been decreed by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and endorsed by the MCA and signatory countries. It’s like an Occupational Health and Safety course for anyone whose workplace is at sea. This ensures that all maritime crew are properly trained and prepared for a range of emergencies, should they ever occur onboard. The course consists of the following modules:

• Sea Survival Techniques
• Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
• Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities
• Elementary First Aid
• Security Awareness

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is an organisation that sets the standard for the training, certifications and working standards for yacht crew globally.

CVs are very specific for the Superyacht industry.

• You’ll need a suitable photograph. A head shot wearing a polo with a plain background is ideal.
• You’ll need to give your contact details, current location and availability date.
• You’ll need to advise if you have any tattoos that will show when you are in uniform.

It is mandatory to have STCW95 Basic Safety Training and the Seafarer’s Medical certificate (ENG1) and these should be mentioned in your list of qualifications and certificates. Your employment history is important. Show your most recent roles first: Job title, where you worked, and when you worked there. Give details about the specifics of each job.

Referees (at least three) should be current and all contact details provided: Name, Position, Yacht, Phone and Email. Qualifications/Certification, Work History, Referee list. Some crew also add a list of interests.

We can help you take the first steps towards your new career. It’s easier than you think! Get in touch with our recruitment officer to have a chat and learn about the different paths/courses you can take to get started.

Those who have completed an occupational course have shown their dedication and professionalism by going beyond the minimum and have a lot more confidence and skills to bring to their first role.

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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.

Our credentials

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

Our Yachtsmen International Crew Team

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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The Superyacht Crew Academy was established in 2002, and is Australia’s leading Superyacht and maritime education provider. Providing training in a number of different fields, they are accredited to provide MCA-approved IYT international certification, as well as the Australian AMSA certification, which is required to work in Australia. The Superyacht Crew Academy operate entry level courses, including the internationally mandatory STCW95+10 Basic Safety Training, and Deckhand and Stewardess courses, through to the more advanced Master of Yachts and Celestial Navigation courses. AMSA courses, including General Purpose Hand, Coxswain, Master <24m, MEDII & MEDIII, are also offered as part of their curriculum. Our Fastrack program is also held twice a year, training you from zero experience to the Superyacht Master of Yachts 200 ton Captain ticket in 11 weeks, for crew wanting to jump start their Superyacht careers.

It does not matter if you have years of boating experience behind you, or you have never set foot aboard a boat; the Superyacht Crew Academy can get you qualified, competent and job-ready to start your career in only a matter of weeks. The Academy will take you through all the relevant training and certification required to be totally capable, employable and a valuable crew member on board a Superyacht. All our courses are taught by highly experienced, certified trainers, who will provide you with the relevant skills and knowledge to excel in any role.

Obligation-free and cost-free Superyacht industry consultation is also available for anyone wishing to pursue a career onboard. Team members take you through all the details required to make an informed decision about your future one-on-one, and discuss the Superyacht industry, which career path would suit you best, and how to get started and settled in Australia or overseas.

With Superyacht and maritime training courses operating every 3 weeks throughout the year, the Superyacht Crew Academy is the best start in the Superyacht and maritime industries, wherever in the world that you choose.

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Customer Reviews

Superyacht Crew Academy reviews as published on Google:

Billy Heath

Average rating: 3 months ago

Warning not AMSA recognised for STCW 95! Only place in Australia that isn’t, if your vessel requires it in Australia it is completely invalid. Really good courses apart form that

Average rating: 4 months ago

Done the STCW refresher. All training held by the team here was executed at a high level of professionalism and quality. Although the fire training a decent journey, the facilities out there were worth it .

Anastacia Buhagiar

i had a really great experience with the super yacht crew academy and would recommend it to anyone wanting to join the industry

Emily Hamilton

Average rating: in the last week

Awesome! Great content and even better staff!

Lia Alzamora Valdez

I did stcw with these guys and it wa Sam amazing experience 100% recommended. They were so helpful and kind

Chris Smith

Average rating: 2 March 2024

Great facility, informative training, passionate trainers.

Caine Linhart

Average rating: 15 December 2023

Lovely people, very inviting environment. Would highly recommend

Michelle Maricic

Average rating: 10 October 2023

I did the STCW95+10 with Superyacht Crew Academy. It was a great course, very thorough with the information, the practical days were very good, you will learn a lot from this course.

Lara Carpenter

Average rating: 25 July 2023

I did the IYT Interior course with Berna and it was so informative. Berna is still extremely passionate about the yachting industry and taught us absolutely everything we need to know. She really went above and beyond. Came out of the course feeling so much more confident. Would highly recommend doing this course to anyone starting out in yachting.

sarah woodger

Average rating: 1 April 2023

Great training, super friendly and helpful staff with a welcoming atmosphere. Best place to go to for super yacht training, if i ever need to do additional training in the future I wouldn’t go anywhere else.

Willow Lewis

Average rating: 3 February 2023

I recently completed my Master 24. All the staff were very professional & helpful. From Kristy being a great help with my course enrolment to, to Peter my Master 24 teacher with extensive knowledge and to Roberta & Greg with great professionalism & tips in the Superyacht industry! I throughly enjoyed my time here and I would highly recommend anyone to upskill or wanting to work overseas!

sam stevenson

Average rating: 20 February 2022

Great school to do your entry level Superyacht tickets at. I attended here 4 years ago, and it set me up for the future.

Average rating: 16 February 2022

Done my coxswain through super yacht crew academy and I first I thought this school was really great until it started getting towards the end of my course and I started to notice the teachers losing interest in our group as another group had started so they were juggling both. Eventually I was told that I had finished my course but then a few weeks later got called in to say I had more to complete, I went in and then got told again that was it and I was finished, few months went buy and I sent them an email asking when I was gunna receive my certificate and if I had actually fully finished the course as the way it ended seemed strange as I just got never contacted again. All that work and effort and money to just be not responded to is pretty disappointing!

Average rating: 16 June 2021

NOT AMSA APPROVED OR RECOGNISED!!! It is very important to note that the STCW training provided by Superyacht Crew Academy is NOT recognised in Australia by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority. Whilst it can help you with a career in some countries outside of Australia, it is not recognised within Australia, rendering it more or less useless if you want a career here. I have just lost a great position within a company in Australia because my STCW certification is not valid. I can't understand why a training organisation in Australia would offer certification that isn't valid within it's own borders. Please consider this before enrolling with this organisation. When I explained the situation to them, and with them having known full well that I've come from the construction industry with no prior knowledge of the maritime industry, I was offered no compensation, instead I was told that I knew what I was signing up for which clearly I did not. I feel in my personal opinion that I was taken advantage of and after speaking to some of my other classmates I have confirmed that they were not aware either. Now we need to pay for and sit this course again with an AMSA approved rto to get our certifications recognised. On a side note, when we questioned why we hadn't received our LONG RANGE OPERATOR CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY (LROCP) 6 months down the track, we were informed that the exams hadn't even been submitted to the Australian Maritime College and I personally had to make my way back down to Sydney to sit the exam for the second time.

Gerhard Meiring

Average rating: 15 December 2020

SCA was excellent from registration through to wrapping up 2 and a half weeks of hands-on courses. The breadth of experience the instructors shared with the classes throughout the STCW, Deckhand and Powerboat courses was honest and realistically portrayed the industry and what to expect as a newcomer. Very much worth the cost for the practical experience gained from ex crew members themselves. Thanks team!

Tayla McIntyre

Average rating: 11 December 2020

Such an incredible experience with the most amazing and helpful instructors. Would highly recommend Superyacht Crew Academy to help you start your journey in this industry!

Cormac Brown

Average rating: 11 July 2019

Completed Master 200 Ocean with Superyacht worth every dollar spent. Cheers

Temperament Enterprise

Average rating: 12 October 2018

Did my MOY 200t limited here, excellent school, great instructors!

korhan ozakman

Average rating: 8 February 2018

Very grateful for the team at super yacht crew academy ! From day one the support and guidance start to get you ready for an epic journey of adventure and personal growth in the industry. And still 8 months on the team help me and support me in the journey ! Could not ask for a better academy to get the ball rolling . Much appreciated super yacht crew academy ! Ahoy legends !!!!!

Average rating: 4 April 2017

Really enjoyed the training, it was of the highest standard and very realistic! I recommend spending the extra money and doing the additional training ( deckhand and stew courses) as you learn so much more. Stuart and the entire team went above and beyond even allowing me and a few of the other deckhands to get some additional hours onboard the tenders after the course was completed. Within a day after the course I had day work and within a week had a job on board a yacht and had advice through the entire process.

Declan Verlin

Average rating: 28 March 2017

Amazing training facility! The guys and girls made me and the others in my group feel like we were part of a little family during our time at the academy. Stuart went above and beyond to help me with my CV, knowledge and even gave me a few connections to find work over in Antibes! I'll be back for my Master of Yachts for sure!!!

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All crew members are required to complete the STCW 95+10 training modules.

Course dates.

The course is 8 days in total and is reflected in the following order:

STCW 95+10:  Mon- Sat & Mon-Tue , 8 days

Included in the STCW 95+10 Course is the option to attend a FREE Superyacht Industry Career 1-Day Course the day after STCW which will teach you the most important aspects of the industry before you start your Superyachting Career.

Click  here  for more information on the FREE course.

• May :  06-11 & 13-14  202 4

• Jun :  10-15 & 17-18  202 4

• Jul: 08-12 & 14-16 2024 ( Saturday Off )

• Aug : 0 5-10 & 12-13  2024

• Sep : 0 2 – 07 & 09-10  2024

• Sep :  30-05 & 07-08 Oct  2024

• Oct :  2 8- 02 & 04-05 Nov  2024

• Nov :  25- 30 & 02-03 Dec  2024

• Dec: 15-21 2024 (Subject to bookings) – Condensed to 7 days

• Jan: 06-11 & 13-14 2025

• Jan:  27-01 & 0 3- 0 4 Feb  2025

• Feb :  17-22 & 24-25  2025

• Mar :  10-15 & 1 7-18  2025

• Mar :  31-05 & 07-08 Apr 2025

• Apr :  28-03 & 05-06   May 2025

• May :  26-31 & 02-03 2025

• Jun :  23-28 & 30-01 Jul  2025

PACKAGE DISCOUNT*

Book either the  Superyacht Deckhand Package  or  Superyacht Interior Crew Package  courses to receive a  $250 discount!!!  To access this package discount you must book and  pay in full 4 weeks in advance . This discount will be applied to your final payment – NB: Contact us before making the final payment to receive the unique promo code necessary to apply the $250 discount.

To convert Australian Dollars to your currency  CLICK HERE

STCW 95+10 Training and Certification

All yacht crew are required to have the International STCW 95 as amended by Manila Ammendments 2010 certificate (STCW 95+10) or the Australian Shipboard Safety Skill Set.

The International standard for the training certification and watch keeping for seafarers 1995 and amended by Manila Ammendments 2010 mandated by the  International Maritime Organization (IMO)  has the force of law in 154 signatory countries.

The convention gives the minimum standards of qualifications required by all crew members at various levels depending upon vessel size. All crew involved in any safety or muster must complete the STCW 95+10 training course.

Certification You Will Achieve

All successful graduates receive the international STCW95+10 certificate authorized by the Marshall Islands and recognized by the MCA, 25 governments, and all major crew placement agencies. PLUS, as a bonus, you will receive a statement of attainment for the shipboard safety skill set and provide first aid which is recognised by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).

• MCA Recognised STCW95+10
• Statement of Attainment for the AMSA Recognised ‘Shipboard Safety Skill Set’
• Statement of Attainment for the unit of competency ‘Provide First Aid’

This course will not result in a full AMSA STCW Certificate of safety training.

Standards of Training Certification and Watch Keeping for Seafarers.

The 1995 STCW Convention amended by the Manila Ammendments 2010 establishes a baseline standard for the training and education of seafarers throughout the world.

STCW 95+10 stipulates the required competencies associated with different tasks, the knowledge and understanding required to perform them, methods for demonstrating competence and criteria for evaluating it. The Convention embodies provision for “hands-on” training and the development of basic skills through use of simulators, laboratory training equipment and other practical training aids.

Although experience at sea remains an important part of a seafarers overall career development, it is no longer be enough to “serve your time.”

In 2002, the International STCW 95 convention went into full effect and all seafarers must be trained in compliance with its provisions and carry training certificates. Vessels may be seized and detained for non-compliance. In 2010 the STCW convention was amended, expanding the training requirements to include vessel Security. Existing crew members who do not have the additional Security endorsements must take an update course to maintain the validity of their earlier training. Sign on for the STCW10 Security Update – Contact us today.

All crew are required to obtain a current medical certificate, including eye sight test to gain employment in the industry.  Visit our medical exam section for further information.

MCA Recognised STCW Training

The Superyacht Crew Academy STCW 95+10 Certificate of Competency is Recognised by 25 nations and the Maritime Coastguard Agency of the United Kingdom, the Marshall Islands, PADI and Insurance companies around the world.

It sounds complicated and it is, but rest assured that your training will meet the obligations set out in the STCW 95+10 convention required for you to work on foreign flagged vessels Worldwide.

The STCW95+10 Basic Safety Training Modules include:

• STCW Personal Survival Techniques (Table A – VI/1-1)
• STCW Basic Fire Prevention & Firefighting (Table A – VI/1-2)
• STCW Elementary First Aid (Table A – VI/1-3)
• STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (Table A – VI/1-4)
• STCW Proficiency in Maritime Security Awareness (Reg V1/6 and Part A of Section A – VI/6 Paragraph 4)

Superyacht Crew Academy is a dual training academy which means we are accredited by both International and Australian government agencies to deliver training courses and issue certifications.

Therefore this STCW95 course provides you with dual certification, which means your training qualifies you to obtain both the international STCW95+10 certification as well as an Australian ‘Statement of Attainment.’ This Statement of Attainment meets the requirements for the Shipboard Safety Skill Set which is recognized by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). You will also achieve a Statement of Attainment for the first aid unit of competency.

Please be advised this course is not the AMSA STCW certificate of safety training course.

The Australian Units of Competency Covered in the STCW 95+10 Training Courses Are:

• MARF027  – Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment
• MARF028  – Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel
• MARF029  – Meet work health and safety requirements
• MARF030  – Survive at sea using survival craft
• HLTAID0 11  – Provide First Aid*

Please note: In order to achieve the international STCW95+10 qualification there is no recognition of prior learning available if you already hold a statement of attainment for any of the above units of competency. Full attendance and competency is required to achieve the STCW95+10 modules.

Prerequisites

This is the entry level course for superyacht crew and anyone with a reasonable command of the English language, who is over 16 years old, in good health, and without colour blindness can sign up for the course. Candidates must be in good physical condition and capable of moderate exertion during the swimming, fire fighting and simulation exercises.

What Other Qualifications Will I Need?

STCW95 certification is a requirement for a crew position on a superyacht but does not, by itself, qualify you for a crew position. You need additional training, certification and experience if you expect a captain to sign you aboard. If you lack these skills and certification, we recommend you sign up for the  Superyacht Deckhand  or  Superyacht Interior Crew course  at the same time to be fully qualified and eligible for a package price.

Training Location

The theory course is run from our Office in Warriewood NSW Australia and the Superyacht Crew Academy Training Facility at 25a/5 Ponderosa Parade , Warriewood. The facilities are a 45min drive North of Sydney’s CBD. To see a map of how to find us, Superyacht Training Facilities .

The practical courses are run from the Warringah Aquatic Centre, Frenchs Forest for sea survival and NSW Mines Rescue Service, Argenton for firefighting.

STCW 10 Maritime Security Awareness Update – Single Module only*

*This section of information is only relevant if you already hold STCW and require the MSA as a single module.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Manila Amendments of 2010 added a new Maritime Security Awareness training module to the requirements for STCW 95.  If you trained for STCW 95 prior to 2014 you must take this update to maintain the validity of your STCW certification.

For more information on the new requirements and how it relates to your required certificate of competency – Contact us today.

Mandatory Minimum Requirements for Security-Related Training and Instruction for All Seafarers

Before being assigned to shipboard duties, all persons employed or engaged on a seagoing ship which is required to comply with the provisions of the ISPS Code, other than passengers, shall receive approved security-related familiarization training, taking account of the guidance given in part B, to be able to:

• report a security incident, including a piracy or armed robbery threat or attack;
• know the procedures to follow when they recognize a security threat; and
• take part in security-related emergency and contingency procedures.

If your existing  STCW certification  was done prior to 2014 you will need to take this one day course to update your qualifications prior to 1 January 2016.

Course Information

• Location: The course is run from our Marina Office in Newport NSW Australia and the Superyacht Crew Academy Training Facility at 25A/5 Ponderosa Parade, Warriewood 2102.
• Content Covered: Security Threats, Piracy, Drills, Communication and Reporting
• Cost: $480 AUD
• Length of Course: Half a day

Please get in touch with our office for more information.

Enquire about this Course

Superyacht Crew Academy Provides training and certification for people who wish to work on Superyachts anywhere in the world and within the Australian Maritime Industry. Legal Name: Club Sail Pty. Ltd. Trading as: Superyacht Crew Academy Registered Training Organisation no. 91462

Unit 25a/5 Ponderosa Parade, Warriewood, NSW 2102, Australia.

+61 2 9979 9669

[email protected]

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