Life aboard a superyacht offers a unique set of challenges and rewards, but there comes a time when many crew members consider transitioning to a shore-based role. With the transferable skills developed at sea, such as 7 star service, organisation, and technical know-how, former yacht crew are perfectly equipped for a range of careers on land. Here at Yotspot we can help you facilitate this transition as we not only connect crew with yacht jobs but also provide opportunities in shore-based ro... More
Unfortunately, like any industry, yachting has its share of people trying to exploit job seekers. Scammers may try to steal your personal information, request money, or worse. As you embark on your yachting career, it’s essential to stay informed, alert, and, most importantly, safe. Here are Yotspots Top Tips to help you avoid yachting job scams: 1.Meet in Public Places If you’ve agreed to meet a yacht captain , owner, or recruiter, ensure the meeting takes place in a pu... More
In late summer 2022, custom yacht builder Oceanco hosted a roundtable to discuss a revolutionary vessel concept – Aeolus – that would set new standards in superyacht design. Bringing together some of the sharpest creative and technical minds from the yacht industry and beyond, the meeting aligned with the goals of Oceanco ‘NXT’, an initiative that seeks to respond to evolving attitudes by harnessing perspectives and skillsets from different sectors. In attendance were Giles Taylor, a re... More
The tech platform and job board Yotspot, which is headquartered in Southampton and has a global reach, provides everything from deckhands to captains. It has seen huge growth in the last year, cementing its place as the market leader in providing crew on the world’s biggest private yachts. Founded in 2010, Steve Crawford and his business partner, Daryl Bradley, have spent the last 13 years helping people find work below deck. Last year Danielle McLaren was appointed managing directo... More
With boats of all sizes taking to the seas, are we seeing more accidents in yachting or is this just an artefact of increased yacht numbers? Let’s take a look at the questions around yachting safety. What factors contribute to high accident rates in yachting? The answer may not be as simple as ‘more boats on the water equals more accidents’. There could be other factors at play that are contributing to higher accident rates. For example, inexperienced boaters may have less knowledge abo... More
Sustainability in the superyacht industry extends beyond hardware and materials. Industry professionals and seafarers alike are taking an active interest in living and maintaining sustainable lifestyles aboard super yachts. Sustainable living is the new buzzword in the world of yachting, and for good reason. With the increasing concern over climate change and the need to reduce our carbon footprint, industry professionals and seafarers alike are growing ever aware of their impact on planet ea... More
It’s no secret that staying safe while navigating the seas can be a perilous endeavor. But what is the yachting industry doing to battle cyber security for yachts? As with any online activities, there are measures that yacht owners and crew must take to ensure their data is secure and their vessels remain protected. Let’s take a look at some of these steps and explore how they help protect yacht owners and crew members alike. It is essential that yacht owners and crew take measures to protect... More
UKSA, the Isle of Wight based charity and world-leading maritime training academy, recently announced a 150 percent year-on-year increase in the number of women taking up its Superyacht Cadetship course. For this year’s Women in Maritime Day (18 May 2022), one of its yachting instructors, Emily Caruso, shares why the tides are turning for women choosing a career on the water. “I remember when I began my career signing legal documents that referred without exception to the Skipper ... More
Superyacht owners, guests and crew have come to expect internet access on board consistent with services enjoyed on land, making VSAT connectivity a necessity for most vessels. With a plethora of options available, however, the VSAT marketplace can be difficult to navigate. Brian Monk, General Manager of Hill Robinson Communications, explains how Hill Robinson helps its clients find a VSAT plan tailored to each yacht’s individual requirements. Seamless connectivity is vital to any super... More
Hill Robinson and Moravia Yachting are delighted to announce their latest luxury service partnership, identifying LunaJets as their preferred supplier for client aviation requirements. The partnership will enable the Hill Robinson Group to further enhance its array of client services, providing best-in-class solutions and synchronised travel plans when facilitating journeys and experiences between the shore, sea, and sky. The Hill Robinson Group recognised a highly personalised approac... More
PRIOR TO DEPARTING FOR AN ADVENTUROUS PACIFIC CRUISE, 85M EXPEDITION YACHT BOLD WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE AT THE PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW, HELD FROM 24 TO 27 MARCH. HILL ROBINSON SPEAKS TO CAPTAIN TODD LEECH ABOUT HOW THE YACHT PROVIDES THE IDEAL PLATFORM FROM WHICH TO EXPLORE SUCH DESTINATIONS. Aptly described as the Range Rover Sport pickup truck of the yachting world, 85m expedition yacht Bold’s entire operation revolves around the activities that it facilitates. As Captai... More
TAKING YOU FROM THE SEA TO THE SKY, HILL ROBINSON’S ALL-ENCOMPASSING AVIATION DIVISION COULD BE YOUR ANSWER TO AIRCRAFT CHARTER, LOGISTICAL OPERATIONS, PURCHASE AND MAINTENANCE OF AMPHIBIOUS CRAFT, FIXED-WING PLANES AND HELICOPTERS. The complementary relationship between superyachts, private jets and helicopters is clear, and Hill Robinson’s aviation division has expanded to meet the needs of their clients across all aspects. The use of private jets by superyacht owners and charterer... More
Welcome to the annual Superyacht Survey (2022) brought to you by Yotspot - The leading jobs board in the yachting industry.. and Faststream Recruitment Group . A total of 556 Superyacht Crew took part in this survey. It hasn’t been business as usual in the superyacht industry. In 2020 and the first half of 2021 yachts and crew were heavily impacted by the global COVID-19 pandemic. Many yacht itineraries were put on hold and some Captains and their crew found themselves facing period... More
UKSA has reported a 108 percent increase in the number of students choosing its Superyacht Hospitality training course in 2021 compared to 2019, with the average age of students reducing by nine years since 2015. The Isle of Wight based charity, which provides life-enhancing water-based adventures, education, and world-leading maritime training, launched the hospitality course which was specially designed by industry experts 15 years ago, to meet the growing demand for well-trained profession... More
UKSA has reported a 150 percent increase in the number of women undertaking its Superyacht Cadetship from 2020 to 2021 in a trend that sees a positive shift towards increased diversity in the superyacht sector. The Isle of Wight based charity, which provides life-enhancing water-based adventures, education, and world-leading maritime training, saw an increase in the number of women from six per cent to 15 percent from 2020-21 and a 26 percent increase in students taking up the course overall.... More
UKSA, the leading maritime education and training charity, is today announcing a new and exclusive collaboration with the team behind award-winning – The Little Gloster Restaurant and Rooms, a famed Isle of Wight bolthole run by Ben and Holly Cooke. As a result of the new partnership, UKSA has launched two new facilities in its training centre, a fully equipped cabin/dining room, alongside the superyacht galley and laundry room, giving students a comprehensive superyacht simulation experience... More
Hill Robinson is happy to announce that we have taken a significant step in offsetting the carbon footprint by our involvement in a new ‘blue’ carbon project Mikoko Pamoja . An estimated production of over 1,250 tonnes of CO2 will be counterbalanced by preserving mangrove conservation and restoration in Kenya. Mikoko Pamoja is the one of the world’s first blue carbon credit projects, comprising the protection of 117 ha (hectares) of mangrove forest and the re-forestation of a beach and sh... More
Leading maritime training and education charity, UKSA, is delighted to announce that 30 of its students, aged 18-25, have graduated from its flagship Superyacht Cadetship course. A virtual graduation ceremony was held over the weekend, attended by the students and their families, friends of UKSA, staff and funding partners. With the support of UKSA, over 40 per cent of the course’s graduates have already secured employment, with the remaining students actively seeking new opportunities ... More
The Pledge is a commitment by She of the Sea and signatory organisations to work together to build a diverse and inclusive Yachting industry. Organisations that sign the pledge represent the industry's early adopters and leaders within this global movement. The Pledge reflects a global aspiration to see diversity and inclusion at all levels realised. A diverse workforce is widely recognised to significantly outperform any other Jenny Matthews, Founder of She of the Sea, comments: “From ... More
Standing still is not an option in the fast growing Hill Robinson enterprise, from yacht and project management through aviation, real estate management, special projects, charter, crew and more. Adding new specialists in the various divisions both increases capacity and the knowledge base but is also a starting point for internal career development. In this instance we are pleased to announce the promotion of Kevin Laverty to Director of Projects. Kevin, who is part of the Isle of ... More
Luxury private estates worldwide can benefit from an exceptional new staff recruitment service from Hill Robinson. HREliteRecruit is the new recruitment division for all land-based staff. Exceeding clients' expectations on quality service with superyacht crew is the daily norm for Hill Robinson. To quote a client ''wouldn't it be good if the Hill Robinson service I expect on my yacht was available when I am ashore''. Step up the team at Hill Robinson with the perfect so... More
Edmiston and the UKSA are pleased to announce an important collaboration between Edmiston, one of the world’s leading yachting companies, and the UKSA, the leading maritime training organisation. The Edmiston Foundation has been established to address diversity within the Superyacht industry; specifically providing young people, especially those in the most underrepresented and disadvantaged groups, the opportunity to forge a career within the maritime industry. Young men and women from m... More
Josh Stickland, 31, has been announced as one of the eleven professional skippers to lead a novice team in the 40,000 nautical mile Clipper 2019-20 Round the World Race. The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race is undoubtedly one of the greatest ocean adventures on the planet, also regarded as one of its toughest endurance challenges. Taking almost a year to complete, it consists of eleven teams, with each made up of one Skipper, one Mate, and a crew of everyday people from many different wa... More
UKSA has been celebrating the graduation of young people from its Superyacht Cadetship - the flagship course for the charity and training centre – and has announced ambitious plans for greater funding to enable even more young people to access to the industry. A ceremony held on Friday, 8th March at UKSA’s base in Cowes, Isle of Wight, was attended by the students’ close family and friends, UKSA staff and the funding partners that make the professional course a viable option for many... More
The numbers are in for our written and oral exam pass rates in 2018! JPMA has always been known for high pass rates and the results speak for themselves. As we continue to provide training for those in the Superyacht, Workboat and Merchant industries, our first attempt passes have continued to impress. This is all thanks to the fantastic group of experienced marine professionals at JPMA who work very hard to make this possible. Managing Director, Anna Percival-Harris said “Deck and Engi... More
"A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor" Student Star Awards As an RYA and MCA training centre it is our aim to provide advice, training and guidance to all students we meet. Whilst our instructors are here to deliver education and training, they also emotionally support students throughout their studies, whether they’re attending a 1 day or 3 week course. During 2018 we asked our instructors to nominate students who they had taught during the year, who they felt had shown commitment ... More
UKSA is a charity that believes in harnessing the power of the sea to make a positive difference. We offer the very best professional maritime training courses alongside youth development programmes to transform young people’s lives. As a charity, the funds raised from our donors, sponsors and professional training courses help enhance the lives of the 10,000 individuals we welcome every year. Our flagship Superyacht Cadetship offers a unique opportunity and an excellent alternative to univer... More
We want to thank everyone who entered our Summer 2018 photo competition, ‘Now You Sea Me’! After much consideration, Lourentia Schreuder has been chosen as this year’s winner and takes home an Apple Watch Series 3! It was a tough decision, but the team loved Lourentia’s ‘Underwater Adventure’, as her photo creatively captures a diver entering seemingly crystal clear water and embraces crew downtime. (All other entries can be found on our Facebook page ) We received s... More
Are you busy with the seabobs, or have you launched the submarine yet? Are your guests obsessed with scuba, or have you made friends with any marine life this summer? Show us your 2018 underwater adventures! Simply share your snap on our Facebook post by clicking here . Our Admin team will be choosing the winner, and want to see something unique and fun! The winner will be announced on Friday 7th September and will receive an Apple Watch Series 3! Happy snapping! ... More
“Commitment to Training, Commitment to Crew” Student Star Awards As an RYA and MCA training centre it is our aim to provide advice, training and guidance to all students we meet. Whilst our instructors are here to deliver education and training, they also emotionally support students throughout their studies, whether they’re attending a 1 day or 3 week course. In 2017, we asked our instructors to nominate students who they had taught during the year, who they felt had shown commi... More
The Maritime Skills Academy is happy to announce it will be running the Approved Engine Course, starting April 2018. More
Hoylake Sailing School/John Percival Marine Associates was recently presented with an award from the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), recognising the support that the school has given to the charity for over two decades, in the form of funds raised by selling RNLI merchandise and in-house collecting. During a small presentation held at Hoylake Lifeboat Station, attended by HSS/JPMA staff members and RNLI crew, Managing Director, Anna Percival-Harris paid tribute to her late... More
To round off our 20th anniversary year, during which we have run competitions, completed challenges, BBQ’d and other exciting events, we wanted to showcase one of our success stories, a student of whom we are extremely proud. Matt Pownall-Jones came to us 20 years ago, when he was just 16 years old and not really sure what to do with himself. He is now Captain of a new build 62m Dutch motor yacht, due to launch in early 2018. We posed some questions to him, which we thought may help anyo... More
Luxury Hospitality Management Reports Significant Growth and Broader Scope of Services and Training Luxury Hospitality Management , known as LH, has reported significant growth across all areas of the company over recent months. As 2017 draws to a close, LH stands strong for the year ahead with a reinforced training team, an extended range of courses and a broader scope of services, all of which have been implemented throughout this year. These developments form part of LH’s strategic g... More
On the 29th - 30th November 2017, RDT will be partnering with MedAire to deliver 2 workshops hihglighting the importance of telemedicine and trusted medical support during medical emergencies at sea. The workshops will take place at Composite Works shipyard in La Ciotat as part of ACREW's latest crew event. Timeline for Survival - 09:30 - 11:30am, 29th November Our trusted partner MedAire, will be providing insight into the reality of delivering assistance services to the yachting in... More
Luxury Hospitality Management, known as LH, are to form a partnership with TSF for the 2018 edition. The announcement follows an initial collaboration which took place at The Superyacht Forum during this week’s METSTRADE in Amsterdam. This newly established partnership marks a move between the 2 businesses to further address and recognise the importance of 7* luxury hospitality in Yachting. For LH, this cooperation with TSF not only reflects their dedication in bringing luxury hospitality to... More
We were very proud to once again announce the winner of this year’s John Percival Leadership Award at the 2017 Monaco Yacht Show. Paul Jones was the worthy winner following his nomination by ex-colleague, Christian Greenwood, who began working with Paul from 2011. Here’s what Christian had to say: “Paul is an ex-fisherman, so had an old school method about doing things, but they were always done with safety being the priority. He would figure things out on the spot better than an... More
Thank you to everyone that made it to the Viking Maritime Skills Academy (MSA) stand during The Monaco Yacht Show. It is always a pleasure to meet new and current clients, candidates and crew we speak too regularly and ones that want to meet for the first time. The overall atmosphere of the show was very positive, with a great deal of optimism about the future. It proved to be another fantastic and very busy show. An exciting element of this year’s show was the airing of our new promo... More
Thank you to everyone that made it to the Viking Maritime Skills Academy (MSA) stand during The Monaco Yacht Show. It is always a pleasure to meet new and current clients, candidates and crew we speak too regularly and ones that want to meet for the first time. More
The Great Britain Sailing team flew to Sheboygan on the 9th September 2017 to the Blind Sailing World Championships. Over the 5 racing days, the 4 teams came together to win an overall Gold and defended their world title. Here at the MSA and Viking, we have been keeping up to date with the day by day bulletins and couldn’t be prouder of all 4 teams. They truly deserve this after all the hard work and effort they put into training. Chairman Founder, Dieter Jaenicke said, “It has been a... More
The UK Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA) has brought into force a new, alternative pathway to engineering qualifications to help simplify the number and levels of qualifications across the superyacht, and other small commercial vessel, sectors. As a result the MCA have pulled together a series of pre-existing qualifications for engineering officers leading to certificates of competency (CoC) which are restricted to yachts only, into a single generic qualification called “Engineering Offi... More
Calling all crew members and industry professionals at the Monaco Yacht Show. Have you ever wondered how your medical vital signs compare to the global guidelines? We know how you like to keep fit, so let us put your vital signs to the test. To help you stay motivated, Remote Diagnostic Technologies (RDT) have teamed up with MedAire to offer you a chance to win a Fitbit Charge 2. We will be using the market leading Tempus IC2 device to measure some of your key vital ... More
This year, JPMA are celebrating 20 years in the Superyacht Industry. We will be running competitions and offers throughout the year, sharing important information about the school or simply having fun as a team to celebrate our 20th anniversary. We are kicking off Autumn with a delightful discount that’s not to be missed! From 12th September to 6th October we are offering a 20% discount off our Autumn/Winter course fees to celebrate our 20th anniversary. Student... More
This year, JPMA are celebrating 20 years in the Superyacht Industry . We will be running competitions and offers throughout the year, sharing important information about the school or simply having fun as a team to celebrate our 20th anniversary. This month, the team organised the annual summer party where staff, family and friends of the business gathered at the school to relax and enjoy some food and refreshments, and toast to JPMA’s 20th anniversary! The sun shone down on Hoyl... More
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This year, JPMA are celebrating 20 years in the Superyacht Industry . We will be running competitions and offers throughout the year, sharing important information about the school or simply having fun as a team to celebrate our 20th anniversary. All through June we asked crew to send us their photos showing us what they were getting up to on board, whilst preparing for a busy summer season. We received many entries on via Facebook, but there could only be one winner. Whilst w... More
On Monday 26 June Curriculum Leaders, Head of Year 12, Career Coordinators and Education Advisers from across the county of Kent attended an Open Day at Viking Recruitment’s Maritime Skills Academy (MSA) in Dover, supported by Kent County Council and the Careers and Enterprise Company. Taking place during Seafarers Awareness Week, the Open Day was an opportunity to showcase training and career opportunities within the Maritime Industry. Year 12 students from the Goodwin Academy in D... More
On Monday 26 June Curriculum Leaders, Head of Year 12, Career Coordinators and Education Advisers from across the county of Kent attended an Open Day at Viking Recruitment’s Maritime Skills Academy (MSA) in Dover, supported by Kent County Council and the Careers and Enterprise Company. Taking place during Seafarers Awareness Week, the Open Day was an opportunity to showcase training and career opportunities within the Maritime Industry. Year 12 students from the Goodwin Academy i... More
This year, JPMA are celebrating 20 years in the Superyacht Industry . We will be running competitions and offers throughout the year, sharing important information about the school or simply having fun as a team to celebrate our 20th anniversary. Is your summer season just beginning? If so, we’d love to see how you’re preparing for a long, busy summer, and what you’re getting up to on board, in our #JPMA20 photo competition! Simply share your snap on our Facebook post ... More
To increase the exposure and presence of Viking The Maritime Skills Academy, we collaborated with ChartCo Training Consultancy. ChartCo Training Consultancy, part of ChartCo, a leading global supplier of maritime digital data and compliance services, today announces the launch of a joint venture with a group of distinguished partners creating a ‘one-stop’ solution for premium maritime course provision, consultancy and other business support services. This initiative has been devel... More
Is any course enough on its own? Liz Baugh, Medical Training Consultant from Red Square Medical, gives her views... My answer would be probably not. STCW First Aid and Medical Care courses are actually really well designed with all the essential topics covered and provide a good solid foundation, but once you return back on board the skill fade has already begun. After 4 or 5 weeks you feel confident, you can remember that to do Basic Life Support you need to push hard on the c... More
Is any course enough on its own? Liz Baugh, Medical Training Consultant from Red Square Medical, gives her views... My answer would be probably not. STCW First Aid and Medical Care courses are actually really well designed with all the essential topics covered and provide a good solid foundation, but once you return back on board the skill fade has already begun. After 4 or 5 weeks you feel confident, you can remember that to do Basic Life Support you need to push hard on the c... More
This year, JPMA are celebrating 20 years in the Superyacht Industry . We will be running competitions and offers throughout the year, sharing important information about the school or simply having fun as a team to celebrate our 20th anniversary. March Last month, we decided to select a victim out of our office team and see how many lifejackets we could fit on them in 20 seconds. Julie kindly volunteered to let Ros, Cath and Michelle hang lifejackets on he... More
In an effort to provide vital assistance to a growing issue around the world, The Maritime Skills Academy is proud to be able to offer Save the Children crew free STCW Marine Training. Crew members will be passing through the Maritime Skills Academy doors throughout the next month and undertaking the STCW 5 Part Basic Safety Training week to ensure safety and efficiency during all search and rescue procedures at sea. Save the Children’s search-and-rescue vessel saves lives at sea by resc... More
In an effort to provide vital assistance to a growing issue around the world, The Maritime Skills Academy is proud to be able to offer Save the Children crew free STCW Marine Training. Crew members will be passing through the Maritime Skills Academy doors throughout the next month and undertaking the STCW 5 Part Basic Safety Training week to ensure safety and efficiency during all search and rescue procedures at sea. Save the Children’s search-and-rescue vessel saves lives at sea by resc... More
This year, JPMA are celebrating 20 years in the Superyacht Industry . We will be running competitions and offers throughout the year, sharing important information about the school or simply having fun as a team to celebrate our 20th anniversary. We are very proud to announce the number of first attempt passes for our oral and written Deck Engineering exams in 2016. Like last year, and many previous, our results have significantly increased as we continue to provide train... More
Maritime Skills Academy (MSA) brings Crew Security Training to Palma #POPUPPALMA Are you a Superyacht Crew Member? Are you in Palma? Do you need Designated Security Duties Course? If you answered YES to all these, then we can help you ... The Maritime Skills Academy will be showcasing its training courses in Palma. We are offering superyacht crew an exciting opportunity to update their portfolio of STCW courses with a complimentary one day MCA app... More
Viking is actively increasing our presence this winter along the Balearic coast with a Pop Up office based in Palma from 30 January to 10 March. For the week commencing Monday 6 February Rebecca Adams (Senior Yacht Recruitment Consultant), Katie Thornton (Yacht Recruitment Consultant) and Louise Hunter (Yacht Operations Coordinator) will be travelling from Palma to spend time visiting shipyards and yachts based in a number of key locations along the Balearic coast on the Spanish mainland. Vis... More
The Viking family of companies have opened a “ pop up ” office in Palma! The office will be open from 30 January to 10 March 2017. With the yachting industry continuing to grow, this is an exciting opportunity for us to meet with clients and crew face to face in one of the main yachting hubs in the Mediterranean. Yacht Operations Coordinator Louise Hunter and Yacht Recruitment Consultant Katie Thornton will both be based in Palma de Majorca during this time, with an office at Calle San M... More
In 2017, John Percival Marine Associate celebrates their 20th year in the Superyacht industry. Hoylake Sailing School Ltd was established in 1996, to run RYA shorebased courses, and very shortly afterwards the Principal, Captain John Percival, was approached to run oral preparation for MCA Deck oral exams. JPMA was then formed in 1997, to deal solely with the Superyacht sector and since then the company has gone from strength to strength, providing Deck Engineering training across ... More
On Tuesday 15th November, The Maritime Skills Academy (MSA) proudly welcomed HRH Princess Royal to view the newly opened Marine Survival Complex and Fire Training Ground. On arrival HRH Princess Royal was welcomed by Dieter Jaenicke, Chairman Founder and his wife, Jill Jaenicke as well as the local civic dignitaries of Dover. She was then guided to the top floor of Viking Headquarters to meet Senior Management including Matthew Jaenicke, Managing Director, Mark Jaenicke, Recruitment HR... More
On Tuesday 15th November, The Maritime Skills Academy (MSA) proudly welcomed HRH Princess Royal to view the newly opened Marine Survival Complex and Fire Training Ground. On arrival HRH Princess Royal was welcomed by Dieter Jaenicke, Chairman Founder and his wife, Jill Jaenicke as well as the local civic dignitaries of Dover. She was then guided to the top floor of Viking Headquarters to meet Senior Management including Matthew Jaenicke, Managing Director, Mark Jaenicke, Recruitment HR... More
Nelson’s Dockyard Marina in English Harbour Falmouth Harbour will be hosting the 55th Antigua Charter Yacht Show. This years show has been extended to cover 6 days from Sunday 4th December to Saturday 10th December. This year all registered yachts will remain on the dock throughout the full 5 viewing days. The additional day is 'Day Sail' day, offering management companies an opportunity to invite visiting brokers to experience a 'micro-charter'. Viking Recruitment and The Maritime Skill... More
Nelson’s Dockyard Marina in English Harbour Falmouth Harbour will be hosting the 55th Antigua Charter Yacht Show. This years show has been extended to cover 6 days from Sunday 4th December to Saturday 10th December. This year all registered yachts will remain on the dock throughout the full 5 viewing days. The additional day is 'Day Sail' day, offering management companies an opportunity to invite visiting brokers to experience a 'micro-charter'. The Maritime Skills Academy and Viking wi... More
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the "Yachting Capital of the World" will host the 57th Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) on Thursday 3rd November to Monday 7th November. The show exhibits ranges from yacht builders and designers to exotic cars and brokerage yachts. A wide variety of boats will be on display including runabouts, sportfishers, high performance boats, centre consoles, cabin cruisers, flats boats, skiffs, express cruisers, sailing yachts, motor yachts, bowriders, catam... More
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the "Yachting Capital of the World" will host the 57th Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) on Thursday 3rd November to Monday 7th November. The show exhibits ranges from yacht builders and designers to exotic cars and brokerage yachts. A wide variety of boats will be on display including runabouts, sportfishers, high performance boats, centre consoles, cabin cruisers, flats boats, skiffs, express cruisers, sailing yachts, motor yachts, bowriders, catam... More
On the final day of the busiest Monaco Yacht Show in many years, we were delighted to announce the winner of the 2016 John Percival Leadership Award. Cy Wastell was nominated by his Captain, who had the following to say: "During the last 2 years, I have watched Cy set the highest example to his crew mates and make every effort possible to guide, assist and lead his team in furthering their own knowledge and skills. Cy has written quizzes, training documents and designed infor... More
At Monaco Yacht Show, Viking ‘a Family of Companies’ announced that industry professional Ken Hickling is joining the family as Non-Executive Director. “After 21 years in the corporate world with the world #1 paint manufacturer Akzo Nobel, it is a refreshing change to step into such a close knit operation as Viking,” says Ken Hickling. Company Director and second-generation shareholder Mark Jaenicke commented, “We are delighted to have Ken working with us. His experience, especially wit... More
We are delighted to announce that the DSNM website ( www.dsnmltd.com ) has undergone a major overhaul with many exciting new features. David Store (Managing Director) and Martin Amy (Director) will be showcasing the new website whilst at the Monaco Yacht Show. As well as there being a brand new look and feel to the website, the functionality has been drastically improved to ensure it’s a valuable tool for all DSNM Clients, Fleet Managers and Management Companies. Many of the enhanced element... More
Warsash Superyacht Academy – part of Southampton Solent University - have introduced a new officer cadet training programme specifically tailored to the superyacht industry. In collaboration with the sponsoring organisation, The Corporation of Trinity House, the superyacht cadetship programme is the first of its kind to issue a UK MCA Officer of the Watch (Unlimited) Certificate of Competency (CoC). The cadetship is primarily aimed at individuals with no previous experience of working at sea... More
Maritime Skills Academy is delighted to announce a partnership with MAST, combining their expertise to deliver a full suite of MCA accredited Helideck Safety Training courses. Specialists in global aviation, MAST provides aviation support and training services to clients across the Maritime industry. The exciting partnership welcomes the opportunity to provide a variety of brand new courses: MCA Helideck Procedures Emergency Response, MCA Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO), MCA Helicopt... More
Maritime Skills Academy is delighted to announce a partnership with MAST, combining their expertise to deliver a full suite of MCA accredited Helideck Safety Training courses. Specialists in global aviation, MAST provides aviation support and training services to clients across the Maritime industry. The exciting partnership welcomes the opportunity to provide a variety of brand new courses: MCA Helideck Procedures Emergency Response, MCA Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO), MCA Helicopt... More
A new two-day course has been launched by Warsash Maritime Academy, part of Southampton Solent University, in response to the imminent ratification of the IMO Ballast Water Management Convention (2004). This intensive course will ensure that yacht captains and operators are better prepared to implement and monitor the Convention. The Convention includes an environmental responsibility for the shipping industry including yachts, with measures being put in place to avoid pollution through... More
STCW Updated Training - ONLY 4 MONTHS LEFT! As many are aware, The 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW 2010 Convention contain new training requirements. Seafarers working on certain types of vessels need to revalidate their Certificates of Competency (CoC’s) prior to 1st January 2017 - ensuring all certifications are valid for service. This particularly applies to those working on commercial vessels who completed their training prior to 1st July 2013. Some key elements affected are: &mi... More
Click here to understand what updating (refresher) training is needed depending on what CoC you hold. The IMO has mandated that Officers wishing to revalidate their STCW Certificate of Competency (CoC) after 1st January 2017 will need documentary evidence of completing the following STCW short courses within the previous FIVE years. Without these in-date certificates Officers will not be able to update their CoC. The courses are: Personal Survival Techniques (PST) Fire Pre... More
After the postponement of the much anticipated preview event in June, Maritime Skills Academy is excited to confirm the re-launch will now take place on September 8th 2016. Giving the maritime industry a view of what is on offer at the iconic, state-of-the-art training facility, the Academy, based at Whitfield, Dover, next to the Viking Headquarters, will bring a new high-tech Marine Survival Complex to the maritime sector. The new Complex, incorporating training and conference ... More
Internationally renowned yacht designer, Bill Dixon, was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Technology by Southampton Solent University on Tuesday 12 July. Bill, who graduated from Solent in 1978, went on to establish Dixon Yacht Design, one of the world’s premier yacht design offices. Today, this award-winning company not only works for some of the world’s leading production boat manufacturers, but has also designed custom Superyachts... More
Alongside the MCA and the National Workboat Association, the late Captain John Percival (founder of JPMA) worked tirelessly over a number of years to develop the Master (Workboats <500gt) CoC. As part of the required training for this CoC, the Workboat Operations module provides students with the expert knowledge and tailored workboat experience necessary to gain this Workboat specific CoC. JPMA are proud to be the first training provider to gain MCA accreditation to offer the Workboat Op... More
Alvaro Guell from Spain has won this year's model yacht race - an annual event that began more than 40 years ago as a bit of end of term fun - for Southampton Solent University yacht engineering students. This was the first-year BEng (Hons) Yacht and Powercraft Design student’s first attempt at designing (building and racing) a yacht, as his first love is power vessels. Second place was Marcus Mauleverer, followed closely by Harry Biddle (both representing ‘Team GB’). Giles Barkley, Pro... More
Viking are pleased to announce a new initiative and welcome a new team member. Mike Carr joins our recruitment team in Auckland, and will be solely focused on Chef Recruitment. Mike’s appointment reflects the importance our customers are demanding in the area of chef selection. Mike brings more than 10 years’ experience in the culinary field and has worked in high quality kitchens and galleys on some of the world’s most prestigious yachts and restaurants. He knows what it takes and underst... More
